Funeral Services in Sale: Burials

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like. How religious the service is depends on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one. All of our funerals are bespoke to your needs.

Our Burial Service

Arthur Kershaw Funeral Services in Sale can organise the funeral and burial at your chosen Cemetery, Graveyard or Burial Ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most Burial Grounds have a Chapel where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular Church or other venue. Graveside-only services and unattended burials are also an option.

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like Sale burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the Burial Ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the Chapel or Church before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving. Whichever option is chosen, our team will be there every step of the way to offer help, assistance and support.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the Graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

Get in Touch: Funeral Directors in Sale

Arthur Kershaw Funeral Services can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements, so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have. Talk to our team to find out about our burials, availability and prices. We’re considerate of your circumstances, working in a way which provides support and assistance the way you need it. We’re on call 24 hours a day, providing attentive support to you and your family as you plan your personal memorial service in Sale.