Burial
There will normally be a request for a pre-arranged grave space in a churchyard
or cemetery.
The local Council has set fees for burials of which we will advise you.
Many churchyards are no longer open for burials because there is no space
left.
If a space has been paid for in a cemetery there will be a deed of grant.
Most Orkney cemeteries have new extensions added allowing new lairs to be
purchased.
Cremation
No one can be cremated until the cause of death is definitely known. There
are certain forms that you will be required to sign. The cost of the cremations
are governed by local authorities. Ashes can be scattered in a garden of
remembrance or in a favourite spot. They can be buried in a churchyard or
cemetery or they can be kept. Arrangements may be made for erecting a plaque
but there would be a charge. We can assist you with this.
Distance No Object
Funerals carried out from church or home anywhere in Orkney to a burial
in any Cemetery. Arrangements also made for burials on the Mainland or for
a service at any Crematorium.
Repatriation
Should death occur away from home e.g. in hospital or nursing home, on holiday
(inc. abroad), staying with relatives or moved away from Orkney we can arrange
all the repatriation home to Orkney for burial in the preferred cemetery,
or from Orkney to preferred cemetery or crematorium.
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
With Golden Charter funeral plans you can make all your own arrangements
in advance and at today's costs.
Please ask for further details, we will be pleased to give advice and assist
in any way.
Funeral Carriage
George Louttit's beautiful funeral carriage (above), in traditional style, with full livery, black plumes and drapes is available to hire through John G Corse funerals.
Florists
D & H Glue - 13 Albert Street, Kirkwall - Tel: 01856 872795
Florabunda – 11c Broad Street, Kirkwall - Tel: 01856 877677
Soft Pink Florist - 23 Victoria Street, Stromness - Tel: 01856 850134
Monuments
James Dowell & Son - 102 Junction Road, Kirkwall - Tel: 01856 872579
John G. Corse Funeral Directors - Auskerry, Holm Road, Kirkwall
- Tel: 01856 876285 - Web: www.macintyrememorials.co.uk/stones.htm
If you are interested in any further information about our prepaid funeral plans, then call us or use our contact form.
Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care Orkney - The Strynd, Kirkwall, Orkney - Tel: 01856 871871 - Web: www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/CRUSE/
