Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

Hemming & Peace Funeral Services can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most burial grounds have a chapel or room where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular church or other venue that has meaning for you. 

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the burial ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers. 

Hemming & Peace Funeral Services can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Get a quote

Memorial Masonry

We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

View masonry

Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

View pricing

Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

View plans

Need advice?

Hemming & Peace Funeral Services can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Contact us

Latest Reviews

Google

This is the second time we have used H&P and all I can say is what wonderful service they gave us. The meetings we had before the ceremony and the information we received was second to none. It felt like they held our hands and…

STEWBIE

Google

Jenny and the team at Hemming and Peace, Stratford on Avon showed compassion and thoughtfulness throughout the process of organising a funeral and cremation. Every detail was covered and everything ran smoothly on both days. Jenny even ensured the staff has matching ties with our…

Miranda Harris

Google

Trace, Wendy, and others at Hemming & Peace Henley (and Stratford) did a fantastic job caring for my mam. They were empathetic, thoughtful, and gentle in their approach at a very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble and they were generous with their time,…

Nikki Greenway

Google

I recently had the sad duty of organising my aunt's funeral. I contacted Hemming and Peace and asked them to handle the arrangements. They were first class from start to finish. Caring, thoughtful, understanding and highly professional. I have no hesitation in recommending Hemming and…

Graham Milton

Google

Just had Hemming & peace arranged a attended funeral for my late pass father. Would like to express our gratitude once again to Jenny, Nigel and Kevin who provided professional, attentive and flawless service for us, never feel annoyed despite us being directionless, kept asking…

陳逸俊

Google

A very caring and compassionate team who went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we wanted for Dads funeral. I would highly recommend them to make a difficult time as pleasant as it can be.

Sally Coombs

Google

Hemming and Peace arranged our mum’s funeral recently and we would recommend them without reservation. The whole firm, from Jenny in the office, to Nigel and his team on the day, displayed the utmost patience, compassion and respect. They all ensured our mum had the…

Helen Kirk

Google

Hemming and Peace were quite fantastic from the beginning to the end of a funeral that was full of uncertainty and far from simple to arrange. Nigel, Trace and Chris were an absolute delight to deal with, warm and friendly, they could not have been…

Charles Le Brun

Google

The help and support I received when I arranged my Dad’s funeral was exceptional. Nigel Peace and his team took us through the often difficult process with such honest professionalism and genuine care. Nigel lead the service as our celebrant and it was delivered with…

Ann Marsh

Google

The whole team at Hemming and Peace provided an exemplary service regarding the funeral of my father in June 2023. We were kept fully informed of each stage of the process and they were always there if we needed a chat. I cannot recommend them…

Paul Shackleton

Thinking about a Funeral Plan?

Choice

Choice Funeral plans enable you to arrange and pay for your Funeral Director Services in advance, which could provide peace of mind to you and your family.

Learn more

Funeral Notice, Donations and Tribute Service

muchloved

View funeral notices and tributes to your loved one and leave a donation in their memory

View funeral notices

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01789 205 400 visit branch or arrange a home visit