How long does it take to organise a funeral?
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A relative died last night, and we're due go away for a week in about 2 weeks. I would prefer to get it all done and dusted before we're away or it will be hanging over our heads. A break immediately after would be a lot of help
The initial undertaker we contacted has said its unlikely that it could be done before we're due back so we should aim for then.
Is it normally 3 weeks from death to burial/cremation?
The initial undertaker we contacted has said its unlikely that it could be done before we're due back so we should aim for then.
Is it normally 3 weeks from death to burial/cremation?
After my uncle died, there was about 10 days before the funeral, however, he had been ill for some time prior to that and I know my dad was told a week or so beforehand that he should go and say goodbye.
My grandfather died a week after my uncle and there was about 10 days before his funeral as well.
However I know that when my wife's father died, before I met her, there was close to three weeks before the funeral.
eta - sorry to for your loss.
My grandfather died a week after my uncle and there was about 10 days before his funeral as well.
However I know that when my wife's father died, before I met her, there was close to three weeks before the funeral.
eta - sorry to for your loss.
Sorry for your loss, that sort of thing is never easy. My experience is that it very much depends on what has happened to the relative. If the coroner wants to get involved it can be quite open ended and take many weeks. On the other hand a long term illness can require no investigation and move fast. When the deceased have been released it can all move at a real pace assuming availability of all other venues. It's possible to be done in that time frame but would be tough.
Best of luck with it.
Best of luck with it.
Thanks for the replies, thats reasuured us that 3 weeks is reasonable.
There are no reasons why there would be any delays as he has been under medical care for a while. It was the middle eastern speed of funerals that made me think it could be done quickly. I think we will stick with 3 weeks though, as we also have a council house that has to be handed back (so have to clear the house).
Thats going to be hard enough to deal with
There are no reasons why there would be any delays as he has been under medical care for a while. It was the middle eastern speed of funerals that made me think it could be done quickly. I think we will stick with 3 weeks though, as we also have a council house that has to be handed back (so have to clear the house).
Thats going to be hard enough to deal with
Sorry for your loss, having been through this very recently the priority is to register the death. My father passed away on a Saturday and his funeral was 11 days later (on Wednesday) - it would have been possible for the funeral and cremation to be conducted 2 days earlier but we needed more time to chose music etc. The funeral director cannot do anything until they receive the certificate, you will be given, when you register the death (in Scotland...no idea about England).
MarshPhantom said:
Took 3 weeks when my mum died but that was due it being Christmas which kind of limited our options.
Similar here with my dad, however took 2 days shy of a month. Due to being Christmas eve and the holidays it was 5 days before a post mortem, also the funeral was a rather large affair involving the Police and the Cathedral so that all needed organising too.
Odhran said:
Always astounds me that it takes so long for a funeral in the UK. In Ireland it is the norm that relatives are buried within 3 days.
I'm a bit shocked! I'm in Northern Ireland and I think it's 3 to 4 days here, unless I'm massively mistaken. Big difference!Sorry for your loss OP.
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