Help & Advice
Help and advice before, during and after a funeral
At Tom Owen and Son, we are committed to supporting you before, during and after a funeral.
Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy.
Our team are on hand 24 hours a day to guide you through the difficult process of organising a funeral. We pride ourselves on making the process less daunting for you. We always say there are no silly questions and will work with you to create the most fitting service for your loved one.
For a list of useful contacts when dealing with the death of a family member
Please click here
Financial advice.
Are you worried about paying for a funeral? If you need help financially to cover the funeral costs, you can find out what options are available here.
Bereavement help.
We all deal with grief differently. If you are struggling, there are different ways to help so you don’t have to go through this alone.
Useful Guides
Are you worried about planning a funeral? If you need help, you can find out what options are available here.
Blog
Could you be entitled to a Bereavement Support payment?
Following a successful debate in the House of Commons on 24 January 2023, bereaved working age parents who were not married or in civil partnerships may be entitled to a backdated payment.
Things to cancel when someone dies
When someone close to you dies, there are a lot of things to consider in addition to arranging the funeral. This list of businesses and organisations will help you decide who you need to contact following their death.
Why do we use essential oils within our mortuary?
Essential oils are an important part of the work we do within our mortuary. It's important for us to treat the deceased with as much dignity as when they were alive.
