M FORTH BROCHURE

Independent Funeral Services Spalding, Lincolnshire

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About Us

Celebrating 18 Years in Business Mark Forth Independent Funeral Services, 10 New Road Spalding are pleased to be celebrating their 18th year in business. They have also proud of their award in 2013 for the funeral service customer care award 2013.

“We have worked very hard to build our business over the last 18 years enabling us to offer a true family owned and managed service. We provide the commitment to all the families that we have been entrusted to serve. It was certainly a nice surprise for us to be given this recognition, and we are very proud of this achievement and this makes us both very humbled and honoured.

When you are in need of a 24-hour funeral service in Lincolnshire, make Mark Forth Independent Funeral Services your first port of call.

We are a true independent, family owned and managed funeral service based in Spalding and we cater for all families from all areas locally or nationally, helping you with all of their funeral arrangements during this distressing time.

Whether you want to know more about what we can offer you, or want to discover more about our competitive prices, give us a call today.

The Funeral Planning Services sent out a customer survey, and the responses they received over the course of the last year demonstrated that people are very happy with the high level of quality and service care they receive from us.

We have always said that we are only as good as our staff, and that also shows the respect and commitment they have for the families we service. We could not have achieved this without their support.

We have always tried to offer our families the highest quality of service and will continue to do so.

This award makes it all worthwhile for us, many thanks for all support we have received from the community and long may we continue to serve.

Since being established, our family run business has grown from strength to strength, ensuring that all families are given personal attention, hence, we have developed an outstanding reputation within the local community, for offering a caring funeral service for all faiths as well as non-religious funeral services.

Our staff are highly trained and sympathetic, so you can be rest-assured that you are in capable hands when you enlist our services when we take your loved one into our care, Our aim is to keep our professional services to a very high standard and our prices very competitive.

For immediate assistance please call 24 Hours 01775 720800

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Choosing between cremation or burial?

The Funeral

The first choice people usually make is about the type of funeral service that will take place. Whether you choose a burial or a cremation, we will be there to make all the arrangements on your behalf.

Some things to consider about a burial:

The first decision to be made for any funeral service is whether it is a burial or a cremation. You will also need to decide where the service will be held, this may be at a church or place of worship, at a crematorium, at the graveside or somewhere else. In the case of cremation, there can be a service at a church combined with a shorter service at the crematorium chapel.

• Y ou may already have a family grave or plot. We can arrange for this to be reopened and the headstone removed before burial.

• I n some areas, burial space may be limited.

• Y ou might want to reserve plots or a large plot if you or your family want to be buried close by.

•W oodland burials are now available in many areas in the country.

• Y ou can hold the funeral service in a local church or in a cemetery chapel.

•A fter the burial, you will need to consider if you want a memorial headstone or a new inscription on an existing headstone.

Some things to consider about a cremation: ​• A full funeral service can be held at the crematorium. Most will have a service room or other appropriate facilities.

•T he service may also take place in a church or another location before going to the crematorium.

•T here will be a strict time limit for the length of the service.

This will vary depending on the crematorium.

• Y ou will need to decide the final resting place of the ashes.

You can keep the ashes in an urn, scatter or bury them.

•W e can advise you if any restrictions are in place at your chosen crematorium with regards to the choice of dress for the deceased, or placing any possessions in the coffin.

•S upplying information about the deceased

Whether there will be a burial or a cremation may already have been made by the deceased, this might have been in discussion with family members or in their will.

The arranging of the funeral service involves many elements.

We will take care of all of the details. We will listen carefully to your requirements, help you make important and difficult decisions, liaise with third parties, and are responsible for ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible on the day.

We will guide you through the options when you have to make decisions about the arrangements.

We can also give you advice on choosing a memorial and any local regulations you should know about.

The Funeral Service

For all burials there are fees involved that could include the following:

The funeral service is a way of saying goodbye to someone who has died. We are here to take you through the decisions you need to make to ensure you can arrange the funeral you want for your loved one.

•C ost to purchase a new grave.

•O pening or re-opening an existing grave.

•R emoval and replacement of any existing memorials, headstones, etc.

•A n exclusive right of burial.

In order to make the funeral arrangements we will need: •T he full name of the person who has died.

•T heir full address.

•T heir date of birth.

•D etails of where and when they died.

•C onfirmation of whether the person who has died had a pacemaker fitted.

•P acemakers/ defibrillators (ICD) must be removed before the cremation.

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Mark Forth Independent Funeral Services are on hand to give you support and advice on all aspects of your loved ones arrangements, so contact us today on 01775 720 800.

Mark Forth Funeral Plans

We currently offer the Ecclesiastical Funeral plans Advantages of a Prepayment Plan ​ any people wish to provide for their funeral expenses and M a funeral prepayment plan is a caring, sensible and costeffective way to do so. ​ The advantage of a prepayment plan over a savings account or life insurance policy is that you can secure the cost of our professional funeral directing services in advance. Once your plan is in place, as long as we carry out your funeral and your requirements don’t change, these services are covered, no matter when the service might be required. You can also make a contribution to third party costs which are outside of our control and cannot be guaranteed. ​ Funeral prepayment plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services in association with a network of Funeral Directors throughout the UK. Funeral prepayments are held in guaranteed whole of life assurance policies and every penny (minus the initial management fee) is ring-fenced for your funeral. When your plan is needed, the money is released to us immediately, enabling us to carry out your funeral.

You can choose your own funeral arrangements, for your own peace of mind You will save your family from having to make many difficult decisions, trying to guess what you would have wanted, at such a distressing time.

For immediate assistance please call 24 Hours 01775 720800

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Making sense of the legal stuff . . .

When someone in the family or close to you dies, you will have a number of legal responsibilities to manage.

Calthrops Solicitors can help Clients just like you. Sorting out the legal aspects of bereavement can be emotional, stressful and can seem overwhelming at times. Calthrops Solicitors can help you work through it all and will do everything we can to make things that little bit easier.

There are a lot of practical things that need to be done after someone dies. There is not a set order to do them in but most will need to be sorted out within the first few days. If the person lived alone, you will need to make sure that their home and possessions are secure. Someone should go to their house as soon as possible and take security precautions, such as, moving valuables out of sight, cancelling milk and paper deliveries and locking windows and doors. All of the persons possessions should be left in the house until they have been valued (this may need to be done for inheritance tax purposes).

You will then need to establish whether or not the person who died left a Will and, if so, the names of the individuals they have appointed as their Executors.

The death will need to be registered, this should be done within 5 days in England and Wales and 8 days in Scotland. The only exception to this is if there is going to be an inquest. In this case you will be given an interim death certificate by the Coroner to prove that the person has died.

The Executors will gather in all of the information concerning the deceased’s estate. They will need to know the value of investments and balances in bank or building society accounts as at the date of death. They will need to seek valuations of any houses or other real estate. They will need to contact insurance companies and pension organisations.

In addition to finding out information about assets, they will also need to gather information about any liability that the deceased person had at the date of their death, such as loans or credit cards. It may be that they had outstanding care home fees or utility bills. All of this information is needed in order that it can be assessed whether there is a need to apply for a Grant of Probate.

If there is no Will, then the law sets out who is entitled to administer the estate and who inherits it. If you cannot find a Will, the closest relative of the person who has died (usually a spouse, parent, child or sibling) should contact a solicitor. They will be able to help carry out a further search.

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If you are unsure whether the estate is liable to inheritance tax, or if you are unsure whether any exemptions and reliefs apply, then it is best to get advice from your solicitor.

If an estate contains real estate or is valued over £5000 it may be necessary to obtain a Grant of Probate before an Executor can administer the estate. A Grant of Probate is a legal document issued by the Probate Court. It confirms that the Executors have the authority to administer an estate.

Where there is no Will you will be issued a document called a Grant of Letters of Administration. The Grant of Probate and the Grant of Letters of Administration are collectively referred to as Grants of Representation and both will allow you to access and close bank accounts, sell property, pay debts, distribute funds and reimburse funeral expenses.

Whilst you can apply for a Grant of Representation yourself, you do need to complete lengthy forms and this is particularly the case if there is inheritance tax to pay or if you are claiming a residence nil rate band. If you think there will be inheritance tax to pay, it is often best to speak to a solicitor. The process can be complicated and usually you will need to pay at least some of the tax, before you can apply for a Grant of Representation.

Executors have personal liability for loss to the estate from a breach of duty, failing to protect the value of assets, failing to pay the people entitled or paying the wrong person. A breach of duty can also arise from the failure to do something, ignorance of the process is not an excuse.

HMRC have a new penalty regime and penalties are now due to careless mistakes.

An Executor is legally responsible for administering the testators estate in accordance with the term of the Will. An Executor can be held personally liable for a loss to the estate resulting from the actions they take as well as any actions they do not take.

Let us take the stress out of the administration process. We can deal with the whole of the process ensuring peace of mind that everything is done properly.

Our Professional Services include:-

Wills and Probate Trusts and Tax Personal Injury Litigation Family Law Conveyancing Business/Agriculture

Contact Details:Calthrops Solicitors LLP 18 Hall Place Spalding PE11 1SQ 61, 63 High St, Holbeach, Spalding PE12 7EA

Contact us on:

01775 724381 Email: reception@calthrops.co.uk

www.calthrops.co.uk

Calthrops Solicitors can also offer a complete service in the preparation of Wills and lasting Powers of Attorney.

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Angels In The Sky Dove Release Dove release for all types of events

​You

can choose from a range of set plans or a personalised plan with every detail exactly as you want it.

​ Make financial provision for your funeral • ​• Financial security – the funeral plan pre-payment is held in a whole of life assurance policy until it is needed • The service will be provided by your local Funeral Director • Anyone aged 18 or over can purchase a funeral plan - there is no upper age limit and there are no awkward health questions • You can make a lump-sum payment or pay by monthly instalments, whichever suits you All enquiries and arrangements are treated in confidence.

Coffins

Contemporary Coffins Chiltern Foil coffin, fitted with 2 pairs of Fleur handles and Fleur wreath holder.

Lincoln Oak veneered coffin with a raised lid. Fitted with Fleur handles and T-ends sand Fleur wreath holders.

We understand that choosing a coffin is a very personal choice and so we work with a number of selected partners to enable you to choose from a wide variety of styles including environmentally friendly options.

We believe that we are able to supply almost any coffin, to suit every preference and budget, whether it be traditional solid wood, wood veneer, American casket, the environmentally friendly willow and wool, or one of the more individual printed and shaped coffins.

Mark Forth can provide a wide range of Caskets to suit your individual tastes for you and your family.

Welcome to Angels in the sky White Dove release for all your special occasions!

Brinkley

Oak veneered coffin with routed panelled sides and ends, double mouldings and a raised lid. Fitted with Fleur handles and Fleur wreath holders.

We are based in Boston Lincolnshire and serve a 50 mile radius.

Some say when you see a white feather it's a sign your angel is around. ​ rinkley Stained B Oak veneered coffin with routed panelled sides and ends, double mouldings, a raised lid and a medium stain. Fitted with Oscar bar handles and T-ends and No. 2 wreath holders.

Some people believe that when you receive a white feather it's actually the angels letting you know that they are with you surrounding you with love.

These are my angels in the sky.

Funeral memorial ceremonies White Doves signify respect with the release of a loved one's Holy Spirit and a way of saying a final farewell as they ascend towards heaven.

"Holy Spirit" Three Doves representing "Father", "Son" and "Holy Spirit" are released followed by the release of a single dove.

The loved one joins the other three before their journey home.

"Peace" - One single dove released from a decorative basket.

For a professional, reliable and competitive service contact: Telephone: 07855 792522 or 01205 358580 Email: dgibbons945@btinternet.com

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Horseshoes Tytton Court Tytton Lane East Wyberton Boston PE21 7HT

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Holbeach Memorial Company

Tudor Rose

Aston

Oak veneered coffin with rose routed panels and a raised lid.

Fitted with 300/7 handles and Catholic screws and washers.

Hand build traditional solid Oak casket with raised panels.

Fitted with No. 3 extended casket bar handles, No. 3 T-ends and No. 2 wreath holders and an ivory casket suite.

(Incorporating Gph Memorials) - Finest Quality Memorials Lawn memorials • Churchyard memorials • Headstones with kerb sets • Cremation stones Plaques and vases • 2nd inscriptions • Cleaning & renovations • Pet memorials • House name signs

Lawn & Churchyard Memorials

Last Super Oak veneered coffin with a raised lid. Last Supper panels and a medium stain. Fitted with 300/fig/7 handles and Catholic screws and washers.

Based in Lincolnshire, Holbeach Memorial create quality lawn and churchyard memorial products to pay tribute and remember your departed loved ones. We are a small business which enables us to keep prices low and take pride in giving a professional and sympathetic service to our customers.

We cater to Spalding and further surrounding areas including Boston, King Lynn and Peterborough. With our large selection of memorial headstones and gravestones including lawn memorials and cremation stones, we supply our products to fit your requirements of size, shape, design and type of stone regardless of how specific your requests may be. We additionally understand each individual presents a different pricing budget, therefore we create accordingly.

With over 50 years’ experience in the memorial, granite and marble industry, Holbeach Memorial produces top quality products with old traditional values together with using modern methods to create a tailor-made memorial for each individual. Whether you’re looking for a gravestone that is intricate in design and bespoke in style with personalised lettering, we are confident we can create your desired wants into your desired memorial.

We will supply and install throughout England and Wales with our BRAMM and NAMM accredited staff so you can rest assured your memorial will be meticulously prepared and installed in the cemetery or church yard.

Take a look at our memorial products on www.gphmemorials.co.uk or get in contact today on 01406 brochure and pricelist.

425072 and request a free colour

Plain coffin sprayed blue with white painted panels. Fitted with 300/7 handles and No. 2 wreath holders in Nickel Plate (silver colour)

Canterbury

Sapele veneered coffin with a pressed panelled sides and ends, double mouldings and a raised lid. Fitted with Oscar bars handles and T-ends and No. 2 wreath holders.

Tel:

01406 425072 01406 422309

Mobile: 07854255111 Fax: 01406 425466 Email: gphmemorials@gmail.com

Cavendish Solid Oak coffin with routed panelled sides and ends, double mouldings and a raised lid. Fitted with wooden buttons, Oscar bar handles and T-ends and No. 2 wreath holders.

36 High Road, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 6UA

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Painted

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WILLIAM

KENT

MEMORIALS LTD

FAMILY RUN MEMORIAL MASONS IN LINCOLNSHIRE

Environmental Caskets Bamboo Is the fastest growing plant in the world and so is 100% sustainable and biodegradable.

Scatter Tubes

We have a range of our scatter tubes and more can be viewed online at www.markforthfuneralservices.co.uk

If you require memorial stones and tombstones in Boston to the whole of Lincolnshire for your dearly departed, William Kent Memorials Ltd have all of the stonemasonry experience you require.

Wicker

We’re a family-run and totally independent stonemasons with over 200 years worth of experience.

A beautifully natural woven coffin supplied with a soft natural fabric lining.

Established in 1810, we’ve been helping families find gravestones and tombstones for their loved ones for centuries.

Spectacular stonework

Here at William Kent Memorials Ltd, we have the capacity to create custommade, formal and proud cemetery headstones for a loved one who has sadly passed away. Our stone masonry work is of the highest quality and we are very proud of the end products.

Belle Lapidi is a new range of luxury memorials that we are able to supply.

Seagrass Is a natural and highly renewable resource and when spun into a strong yarn can be woven into this beautifully curved coffin.

You can choose from our wide range of designs or let us know if you have any specific ideas in mind.

We always have a fully qualified stonemason on site should you have any questions that need answering. We also offer evening & weekend appointments upon request.

Our associates

To see the wide range of memorials and grave plaques that we can create, Please visit our online gallery and store to discover what we have on offer at

®

www.williamkent.co.uk

Our headstone collection includes:

Granite – black, dark grey, blue pearl, karin grey, ruby red, paradiso, tropical green and more colours on request • Slate – blue, black and sea green • York stone • Nabresina (Roman stone) • Marble. We can provide a polished, honed or a rustic finish.

Professional and affordable Gravestone Cleaning Service

Our expert team can restore headstones to their former glory. We understand how important it is to have a special place where you can remember your loved one, and headstone maintenance can keep the grave look its best. Whether it’s gravestone cleaner you’re looking for or someone to re-cut lettering, we can help. Great care will be taken while the memorial is being restored and with the quality of the craftmanship the results are amazing.

If you’re looking for high-quality work at affordable prices, then look no further than us. With a range of services to suit all budgets, we can do minor cleaning jobs to full restorations depending on your needs.

Cleaning & Restorations • Granite signs and Granite Engraving • Monolith memorials • Ceramic Flowers Figures • Spiked Vases • Sport memorials • Graveside memorial vase pots • Pet Memorials William Kent Memorials Ltd 110 Horncastle Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9HY Email: info@williamkent.co.uk 46015 Mark Forth Independent Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm V5.indd 12-13

Please look on our website through yell.com we have lots of 5 star reviews

Telephone: 01205

362 652

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TESTIMONIALS Mr & Mrs Goddard A funeral service to be proud of and beautifully put together.

Right from the first meeting, organising the service sheets, recommending the Celebrant, bringing Mum to our house, arranging the flowers, the service, and even carrying the flowers to the car for us.

All very personal. It was just like you were all part of the family.

Thank You.

The Andersson Family Just to say many thanks for all your help with Dad’s funeral.

Thanks to everyone at Mark Forth Independent Funeral Services for being so kind and caring.

You are all great.

Alan Claridge RIP

Independent Funeral Services Spalding, Lincolnshire

We used Mark Forth Independent Funeral Services recently. I chose this firm as they are a true family firm and still have traditional and respected values. From the moment we walked into their funeral home they were friendly and professional, nothing was too much trouble, it did not matter what I asked they said: “don’t worry we can take care of that for you”.

On the day of my Dads funeral they did my Dad very proud, they made everyone welcome and at ease. The funeral was carried out with precision and everything went according to our wishes. Everyone from Mark and Sue right through to all of their staff, they were very professional, smart and showed genuine respect all the way through. I have heard nothing but praise from all my family and friends for the way the funeral service was conducted. My family and I are so thankful for the excellent service they gave us on behalf of our Father.

Many thanks, Mrs. Jennifer Hewitt

Josph Burke RIP The Burke family would like to thank Mark & Sue for overseeing our Father’s funeral arrangements – everything was just perfect, which we know you strive to be. We wanted the very best for our dear Dad, and with your help, we think we achieved it.

We would not hesitate to recommend the service you provide. We shall always be grateful – thank you.

Independent Funeral Services Spalding, Lincolnshire www.markforthfuneralservices.co.uk

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Independent Funeral Services Spalding, Lincolnshire

Contact Us 10 New Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Info@markforthfuneralservices.co.uk | Tel: 01775 720 800 www.markforthfuneralservices.co.uk

Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday - Sunday: Into care call out

Call Out 24 Hour call-out service 7 Days A Week, 365 Days A Year

For Immediate 24 Hour Assistance Please Call:

01775 720 800

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