Help & Advice

Arranging a Funeral

Children’s funeral arrangements

If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, Earl & Co Funeral Directors are here...

Arranging a Funeral, First Steps

Guidance regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Funerals and Branch Visits

Our funeral homes continue to comply with all current government and NHS guidance in relation to COVID-19,...

Arranging a Funeral

Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone

A memorial headstone is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their life. Not only...

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How to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one

When you lose someone you love, grief is inevitable. How it affects people will vary enormously, depending...

First Steps

How to prepare for the death of a loved one

When a loved one has a terminal illness and you’re forced to start preparing for their death,...

Arranging a Funeral

How to send a funeral invitation and ask people to a funeral

Inviting friends and relatives to a loved one’s funeral service or memorial service can feel overwhelming while...

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How to use the Tell Us Once service

If you've recently experienced the loss of a loved one, dealing with administrative tasks can be overwhelming....

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If the coroner is involved

Sometimes the person who has died will be referred to HM Coroner for further investigation. This is...

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Inquests

An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...

Keeping you safe: Funeral financial crime and scams

Very sadly, criminals may try and target vulnerable people, including bereaved people and those wanting to buy...

First Steps

Letting people know

Along with relatives and friends, there are a number of people that you’ll need to advise about...

Arranging a Funeral

Live Stream Funeral Service: A Helpful Guide

When a loved one passes, making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially when considering family and friends...