Help & Advice
At Tom Owen and Son, we are committed to supporting you before, during and after a funeral.
Coping with the death of someone close to you 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 the person that has died.
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.
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.
Are you worried about planning a funeral? If you need help, you can find out what options are available here.
Blog
Can I have an Eco-Friendly Funeral?
As more people seek to reduce their environmental footprint, sustainability in funerals is becoming an important topic, but navigating this path isn’t easy. There can be a lot of misleading information and ‘green washing’, with some choices not as sustainable as they appear. In this blog, we’ll explore the real challenges of having a true green funeral, look at practical steps you can take and how we’re making a difference, so you can make an informed choice when planning a funeral.
The Impact of Medical Examiner Delays on Funeral Services
Since the implementation of the new Medical Examiner (ME) system on 9th September 2024, funeral directors, families and healthcare professionals have faced significant challenges due to delays in the certification and registration of deaths.
Choosing a funeral celebrant
One of the most important responsibilities as a funeral director, is ensuring that every single funeral service reflects the unique life and personality of the person that has died. A key part of that process is selecting the right funeral celebrant for the right family – one size does not fit all!
