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If you wish to visit and spend time with the deceased before the funeral, we can arrange this for you in our private Chapel Of Rest.
We’ll be there to support you every step of the way.
A Chapel of Rest is a peaceful and private room within our funeral home where you can some spend some time with the person who has died if you wish to, providing a final opportunity for connection and remembrance.
A Chapel of Rest offers a calm and peaceful setting for quiet reflection. You can say your goodbyes in your own way and at your own pace.
Spending time with the deceased in our Chapel of Rest before the funeral is a very personal decision.
For some people, having one final moment with them provides a moment of closure and helps in the grieving process. Others choose not to visit. It is totally up to you.
We always discuss Chapel of Rest visits with our clients.
We will discuss any restrictions or controls that you wish to be placed on Chapel visiting and will ensure that these instructions are followed.
Embalming is typically done to restore a more natural, peaceful appearance and slow the deterioration process. and may be advised if a viewing the deceased is requested, if the funeral is delayed, or if the deceased is to be transported long distances.
We will always discuss embalming with you, clearly explaining why it might be beneficial and ensuring the decision aligns with your wishes.
Visiting a loved one in the Chapel of Rest can be a daunting experience, particularly if you haven’t done this before. Below we guide you through the what happens when visiting the Chapel of Rest.
We’re here to help you through this, so if you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch on 0800 470 1130.
When you arrive, we will explain what to expect when you go into the Chapel of Rest.
We will try to answer any concerns or worries that you may have before you are escorted into the Chapel.
The deceased will be dressed according to your wishes.
Details such as make up and hair will be carefully arranged to ensure they appear comforting and familiar.
There are times when someone wishes to spend time with their loved one with the coffin closed.
There are also times when we recommend this the coffin is closed due to circumstances beyond our control.
It is fine to place personal items into the coffin with the deceased.
However, certain items must be removed before cremation. Metal objects, electronic devices, plastic or artificial fibres such as stuffed toys, and anything flammable such as alcohol or lighter fluid or items containing batteries are not permitted in cremations due to safety and environmental concerns.
For burials in traditional cemeteries there are very few restrictions on what can be placed in the coffin. For natural burials we need to avoid artificial fibres and plastics.
If you are unsure, please just ask.
When you visit the Chapel of Rest you can take all the time you need.
We are on hand the whole time to guide you and answer any questions you might have.
If you choose to visit a person who has died in our Chapel of Rest, this is done by appointment during office hours.
If you or another member of the family are unable to make it during office hours, we can arrange for a visit to take place outside of office hours depending on which of our funeral packages you have chosen for the funeral.
If you wish, and if practicalities permit, we can bring your loved one home on the day before or the morning of the funeral.
The coffin could be left open to allow people to see the deceased, depending on the circumstances and your wishes, or the coffin can be closed.
If you would like us to do this, please let us know.
