Everything you need to know

The death of a family member or friend can be a very distressing and emotional time. We understand that it can be hard knowing quite what to do next, that it’s difficult thinking about administrative procedures and paperwork. So we have prepared an easy, step by step guide for you to follow which includes all the contacts and details you will need.

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First Steps
Different actions need to be taken depending on whether death occurs at home, in a care home/hospice, in the hospital or in a pubic location such as a Hotel. Here we guide you through the different scenarios explaining what you need to think about and who you need to contact.
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When to Call the Funeral Director
It’s always good to be prepared. Here we give some advice on when to start making preparations with your Funeral Director.
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Registering a Death
You need to contact the Registrar in order to report a death. Here we provide clear information on who can do this as well as the documents and information you will need to register a death.
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Arranging a funeral for a child
We can arrange a beautiful funeral for £300. Here are all the details and information you will need to arrange a funeral for a child.
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“Tell us Once” Registration Service
This is a very useful service run by the government which saves you a lot of time and effort by informing many agencies in one go. Here we explain how the service works and how to use it.
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Useful Contacts
Here we provide a list of useful contacts such as Registrar Offices and the Coroner’s Service.
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Testimonials

Thank you to all at Penrose for helping both of us through what could have been a difficult time under very trying circumstances.
The caring way you dealt with my Mother, Flossie’s funeral over the telephone, your kindness in fulfilling all our wishes and the respect and professionalism shown today made it a day we shall always treasure.
Thank you again,

Julia and Martin Stevens - February 2021

We would like to thank you for your compassionate and caring handling of the funeral of Alan Jones.

Myself, Colin, Ian and all the family found the experience a lot easier to cope with, your calm and professional attitude was very much appreciated

Sheila, Colin and Ian Jones and Family - May 2019

Thank you so much for Mum’s send off, you showed such empathy and compassion, everything was done with such respect and dignity, we are so pleased we left our Mother in your care.

Thank you once again

J Noonan and L Wheele - January 2017

Dear Penrose,

Many thanks for looking after John whilst he was in your care. Also thank you for all your help and support you gave us to give John a good send off on his final journey.

Such professional, caring and compassionate people.

A huge big thank you from all of us

Gillian, Sarah, Richard and families - May 2019
Nathan, Brendan,

Many kind thanks for the service today and your exemplary conduct and utmost dignity at every occasion at Penrose. Please pass the family’s sincere thanks to Jeremy and his colleagues who were fantastic and so mindful of our Hindu traditions – I wasn’t able to catch them at the end of the day but hoping you could relay back to them.
Kind regards
Piyush - June 2021

Thank you so much to everyone for all your help and looking after Lee so very well.

Thank you also for the best sendoff.

Much appreciated

Sheila and Family - September 2023

To Brendon,

Thank you so much for all your help with our Mummy’s funeral. Our family and all mummy’s friends said it was beautiful. So a very big thank you from us xx

Valentina and Alexander - Sept 2023

To Nathan and the team,

just a quick message to thank you guys for making our day yesterday go without a hitch…it was so smooth and professional. We were so amazed by the turnout, Josh’s service and the tributes were amazing.

We will recommend your company if anyone we know needs a funeral director

Best regards

Keith and Julie Anderson - April 2024
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