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BURIALS & CREMATIONS
There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to choosing a burial or cremation, including your religious beliefs and where your other family members are buried. Tom Lewis Funeral Directors can help you make the right decision for you and your loved one. We support families across Pencader, Carmarthen, Llandysul, Llanybydder, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, Gwyddgrug, New Inn, Llanllwni, Llanybydder, Alltwalis and the surrounding areas. Please get in touch for more information about burials and cremations.
Supporting you through every step
The death of a loved one can be a very distressing and troubling time, this can make it difficult to know what to do next. We are here to guide you through the necessary steps of registering a death and give you advice and understanding on the administrative procedures.
You do not have to do any of this alone.
24/7 funeral services
From the 1st contact we will be there for you. We will visit you at home, or you may visit us, which ever is more convenient for you to discuss the arrangements and act on your wishes and instructions
Planning a funeral
During our first meeting the following will be discussed:
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Type of service- Religious or Non Religious
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Clergy or Celebrant
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Convenient day and time for family and friends
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Whether only close family (Private Funeral) or a Public Funeral
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Suitable Venue
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Whether Cremation, Traditional Burial, Green Burial
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Type of coffin – Traditional, bio-degradable, willow or wicker
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Floral tributes or donations to a charity of your choice
Facilities
Privately owned Funeral parlour with modern facilities.
Our own hearse for transportation.
Order of Service
Meaningful words, hymns & readings
An order of service is very useful part of a funeral ceremony, as it features words, hymns and readings in the order they feature in the main ceremony, as well as information on donations and if required the location of the reception venue. An order of service can also serve as a keepsake for family and friends.
We offer bespoke Funeral leaflets tailored and personalised to suit your needs.
Tailored & personalised to your loved one
Funeral services
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Cremations
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Burials
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Religious
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Non-religious
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Green funerals
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Any faith funerals
We can also arrange:
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Repatriation service
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Discuss with clergy
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A Celebrant
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Funeral tea / wake
Funeral cremations
You may choose the Crematorium you prefer, usually Narberth, Aberystwyth, Llanelli, Swansea , or further afield if you so wish. A service is usually held at the Crematorium where final goodbyes are said. The cremated remains are usually available to collect the next day, and you can then decide on their disposal e.g burial or scatter somewhere special to the deceased. Tom Lewis can arrange their disposal whatever method you decide. Some prefer not to have a service at the Crematorium, and the coffin is taken to the Crematorium by the Funeral Director without any one else being present. This is called ‘Direct Cremation’.
What to expect from a cremation
The cremation will take place at a crematorium of your choice, where a service will be held. This can include readings, eulogies and music. The coffin is in full view of the congregation during the service. If you wish a curtain is drawn when the committal takes place so that the coffin is out of sight when the family leave the Crematorium.
Cremation forms and administration
Religious / Non-religious:
There are a number of different cremation options available, including traditional, simple and unattended services. Tom Lewis Funeral Directors can help you plan a tailored service that incorporates your wishes and honours their memory. We will guide you through the process of completing the Cremation application form and Instructions. We support families across Pencader, Llanybydder, Llandysul, Newcastle Emlyn and Carmarthenshire, and surrounding villages, You may contact Tom Lewis any time of day or night, 24/7.
Choosing a burial
There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to choosing a burial, including your religious beliefs and where your other family members are buried. Tom Lewis Funeral Directors can help you make the right decision for you and your loved one.
Why choose a burial?
Many people choose a burial due to religious reasons, and the fact that it gives family a physical site where they can visit and remember their loved one. Typically held at a church or cemetery, the burial will usually be held after the funeral service where the coffin will be taken to the grave. Words of commitment may be said as the coffin is lowered, before floral tributes are laid around the grave.
Woodland burials
Woodland burials are also known as green or eco friendly burials, and offer a more sustainable way to remember your loved one. As this type of funeral takes a more natural approach, simple biodegradable coffins or caskets may be used, and trees are usually planted in place of headstones. There are a number of natural burial sites across Wales, which offer serene, beautiful settings where you can sit and remember.
Burial costs
The cost of a burial can vary due to the number of different factors, for example if you need to buy a burial plot, the type of coffin and other services you choose. Whatever you decide, we will help you to remember your loved ones in the right way,
Please contact Tom Lewis, Funeral Directors for a breakdown of the costs.
WE CAN HELP YOU ORGANISE BURIALS & CREMATIONS
Speak to Tom Lewis Funeral Directors in Pencader on 01559 384279