Guardian Funeral Brochure

Independent Funeral Services for Shipley, Bradford, Leeds & the surrounding areas 24 Hour Professional Service 46042 Guardian Funeral Guide Brochure 214x299mm V5.indd 1

Tel: 0113 450 8501 01274 985779

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Eden Barrington Eden is our youngest member of staff at Guardian, She has been involved in the business for eight years. She certainly is been gifted with ways of the funeral industry. Eden has helped many families over the years, especially when we have our angel babies. She has a very tender heart and shows much love and compassion.

Katherine

Introduction

Meet The Team

Guardian Funerals is an independent family run funeral service, based in Shipley, serving families in Shipley, Bradford, Leeds and Harrogate.

Alison Barrington

We provide a friendly, caring and professional service for bereaved families, when it matters most. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult situations that we will face in our lives.

It is never easy. Here at Guardian we will guide you through step by step. Our promise is that we will make it as simple as possible. All you need to do is call. We also believe that Funerals don’t have to be expensive. Guardian operates an Ethical Pricing Policy, which means we can give your loved one the Funeral that you want, for a price that is affordable.

Unlike some funeral directors, we are proud to be totally independent, meaning we can tailor our services exactly to your requirements, whatever they may be. Traditional Church service to completely non-religious, cremation, burial or green burial we are able to advise on all aspects of your loved one’s service and make all the necessary arrangements.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide help or advice when it is needed, without obligation.

My name is Alison, I’m a funeral director and embalmer here, I’m also a celebrant. My training goes back to when I was a young girl as I come from a family of funeral directors. I came back into the funeral industry about 16 years ago. I studied to become a Embalmer, this is something I enjoy because I am responsible for your last memory of your loved one. My work at Guardian is more than a job to me, it’s my life. I’m both a Mum and a Nana. We live in Baildon so we are proud to be part of Baildon and Shipley community. All of my children have been brought up in the funeral industry. I want families to know that our family will go above and beyond any corporate company to fulfil your loved ones wishes. We care for everyone with the same care and dignity regardless of how much you pay for a funeral. We guarantee you the highest quality of care and service.

I grew up in Bradford, actually only two minutes up the road from the home. I went to Hanson school, and being part of the community is still important to me. I think this is a way I

Castiel Barrington Castiel has worked with us for the last 10 years, before he went on to university for Criminal Psychology and Leeds Beckett University. He now works with the West Yorkshire Police and we are all very proud of what he has accomplished. Regardless of working away, Castiel still lends a helping hand around the business

Heather Battye Heather did a placement at Guardian last year, and she was the first ever placement allowed within a funeral home by Leeds Trinity University.

She is a dedicated member of staff and went on to complete her degree in Philosophy Ethics and Religion. We are very proud of what Heather has achieved.

Pall Bearers We have a strong dedicated team of Pall Bearers and attendants who work for us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Between them they have 35 years of experience, so your loved ones are in safe hands.

Daniel Barrington Daniel has been a celebrant now for eight years. Daniel ran a community church in Otley and has preached in churches throughout Yorkshire.He serves families all over Shipley, Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, York, and Huddersfield.

Daniel will make each service unique for every family.

Daniel is a dedicated celebrant with hundreds of 5 star testimonials. He gives each family as much time to make sure that they can get all of there loved ones life put into words to create a wonderful and unique service .

We care deeply about this because we only get one chance to say goodbye .

Tel: 01274 595906 Email: alison.barrington@live.co.uk

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“My name is Katherine, I have known Alison for approximately 10 years now. I help out mainly on the technical side of the business but at times I do delve in to the more practical side of it. I’ll never forget the first day I walked into the back rooms, I suppose to many it would seem strange. To me it was a more personal feeling, I was helping Alison with a lovely gentleman called Frank.

During the whole process I remember talking to him, Alison explained about keeping their dignity and just making sure that their final time on this earth we still showed compassion. I was hooked and I was home, i know that this won’t be for everyone but to me it’s about helping the person and their families.

am still part of it. If you send a message on Facebook and Alison can’t get straight back to you, if you need support I can be there for you too.”

Tel: 01274 595906 Email: alison.barrington@live.co.uk

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Baildon Flower Studio Flowers with bespoke design

We are open Monday to Saturdays: 9am - 5pm We’ll do everything we can to create something that represents the true beauty behind the person you’re honouring. We believe in the healing power of our flowers and will handle your entire experience from start to finish with the upmost professionalism and care.

Whether you’re after special tributes, such as: hearts, teddies, Mum, Dad, etc or a sympathy bouquet to let someone know you’re thinking of them, we’re here to help.

Transportation Hearse and Limousine We have a modern Mercedes-Benz Hearse and limousines; the ultimate in class and style.

White Hearse and Limousine We now have a fine fleet of white cars available, exclusive to Guardian Funeralcare.

Camper van Hearse The Camper Van Hearses are the perfect choice for anyone who had a great sense of adventure, a love of the outdoors, or a love of their retro look. (courtesy of vwfunerals.com) Horse and Carriage Our magnificent horses in full funeral plume, with a beautiful custom made carriage, if simply speaks for itself. (courtesy of hansoncarriagesforhire.co.uk) Motorbike Hearse A fitting last ride for the true biker at heart. (courtesy of www.motorcyclefunerals.com

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530080 / 07806627834

www.thegreenroomflorist.com | dandgflorist@gmail.com

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Tel: 01274 595906 Email: alison.barrington@live.co.uk

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Products & Services Pre plan a funeral Gift Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind by Pre-planning Your Own Funeral Arrangements

www.johnstonmemorials.co.uk What We Offer We are fully committed to providing you with the best service from start to finish. We are NAMM (National Association of Monumental Masons) qualified/registered. We comply with their required standards for all aspects of memorial stone masonry work and professional conduct.

Our services include New Lawn and full memorials, additional inscriptions, renovations, memorial plaques and vases.

Please contact us for more information either via our website or direct on 07869 822725.

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It is possible to avoid mental stress and financial distress for your family and friends by pre planning your own funeral. Pre-planning your funeral ensures that your funeral service is conducted as per your wishes and saves your loved ones from making difficult decisions regarding the funeral arrangements. It is possible to plan your funeral up to the last detail including pre paying for your funeral service to avoid any unwanted financial burden on your family at a time of emotional grief. By planning for your funeral in advance you are ensuring that your family is completely aligned to your wishes. A lot of confusion and complications can be avoided by detailing out your funeral arrangement in advance.

Pre-paid Funeral Plan Taking the Financial Stress and Hardship of Planning For Your Funeral from Your Dear Ones A prepaid funeral plan can help save much financial stress and hardship to family members post death of a close loved one. With easy payment options, a pre paid funeral plan ensures that your funeral is paid for in an easy and convenient manner during your lifetime avoiding unnecessary financial burden on those left behind.

Also by paying for your funeral ahead of time, you can ensure that your funeral is carried out as per your wishes, which takes away the need of making difficult decisions on the part of family members. Here at Guardian Funerals we can promise complete transparency of process. Your money is guaranteed to be safe and used to pay for your funeral under any circumstances whatsoever.

Wrapped Coffins

Exclusive to Guardian Funeral care We can offer coffin wraps individually designed for your loved one. The entire process can be completed within just a few days, and will help make the occasion serve as a celebration of a life lived well.

Our Chapel Quality time with family and friends Do you know you don’t have to have a service at your local crematorium?

Guardian have they’re own service chapel with a function room, that allows you and your family to relax and talk to each other without a time limit, like you would have at a crematorium.

This would allow you to have an extended service for your loved one in a peaceful ad relaxing chapel.

Repatriation Get your loved one home, no matter the distance We work alongside Theron Fez Hemsell; one of the best repatriators in the UK, who can recover you loved one.

Working alongside Theron, Guardian Funeralcare can repatriate your loved one no matter where they may be in the world. His website is www.hemsellrepatriation.co.uk.

Headstones

Tablets

Tel: 01274 595906 Email: alison.barrington@live.co.uk

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Tel: 01274 595906 Email: alison.barrington@live.co.uk

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Helping People to Heal After Bereavement LifeTreeUK offers a unique take on a memorial tree, planting a living tree sapling, with the ashes of loved ones.

Our aim is to help people heal after bereavement by creating a natural sanctuary in the form of our unique LifeTree. Allow your loved ones to form a connection with our trees. See them live on, watch them grow, as they watch over you. What’s more, it's environmentally friendly and you and your family can keep it forever. Using our own, specially formulated potting mix, we ensure that your LifeTree has everything it needs to grow strong and healthy. Growing new life, with those you cherish the most. We are here to discuss your memorial requirements.

a day. We will be able to tell you exactly what you need to organize yourself and what we will be able to do for you.

Either way, we will make it as simple and stress-free as possible.

Costs of Funeral Services

LifeTree Memorial

Guardian Funerals put families first. We run an ethical pricing policy which means there are no hidden charges, no inflated premiums and we will show you exactly what everything costs. We also believe that low-cost does not mean low quality.

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Can I really have a beautiful, bespoke funeral at an affordable price?

Because we are independent and family-run, we have no shareholders costs.

Also, a lot of our services are provided in-house by our highly trained staff, which means that you can have the funeral you want at the price you can afford.

Choose from a wide range of trees planted with your Loved one's ashes. We are able to offer our unique memorial tree, planted in a planter, a special place in the garden or our dedicated memorial woodland.

Located in the stunning countryside of Nidderdale, nestled amongst the rolling hills, Wilsill Memorial Woodland can offer a forever home for your LifeTree memorial. Whilst in its infancy, the woodland is bounded by mature trees and stone walling, the perfect location for tranquillity, reflection and dedication. You feel a truly spiritual ambience every time you visit, whatever the season. Please get in touch to find out more.

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08000 47 85 75

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138 Westfield Lane, Kippax, LS25 7HU

Arranging a funeral Our funerals for your loved ones are performed in a professional, dignified and respectful manner, and without compromise. Arrangements can be made in our funeral home or should you prefer, we are able to come to your home, at a time to suit you.

We cover Shipley, Bradford, Leeds, The Wharfe Valley, Harrogate and all other surrounding areas.

What Documentation Will You Need?

First just call us. There will be a number of statutory documents for you to complete and sign for either the cremation or burial to take place.

The documentation varies depending on the circumstances.

To talk you through the options, we are available 24 hours

Plus, we are people, we are a family and we understand everybody’s circumstances are different. So whatever your financial situation, just talk to us and we will always be able to find a way to help you.

You can have the highest quality, beautiful funeral service for your loved one at an affordable price.

We will explain clearly to you what the options are and how much they cost so that you are fully informed about the choices you make. The ultimate cost will depend on your choices for the funeral.

Tel: 01274 595906 Email: alison.barrington@live.co.uk

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Professional Dove Release for all Occasions Throughout the Northwest and Yorkshire Phone: 07905 423101 www.heavensadove.co.uk • email:harrietmartin73@gmail.com

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Many feel that they are releasing the spirit of a loved one to journey onwards and upwards. I always work closely with your funeral director to ensure the smooth co-ordination of the release. We take great pride in our work and we feel honoured to be able to offer our service to you and your departed loved one.

It is usual for the release to take place at the end of the cremation service on exit from the chapel or at graveside as the final act after the interment. I will liaise with the funeral director and always set up in good time. I have a selection of beautiful poems which you can choose from for either me or a chosen person to read before the release. This adds an element of ceremony to the release aswell as explaining the significance of releasing the doves at this time.

Here at Guardian we are fully independent and we operate an Ethical Pricing Policy. This means that you only pay for what you need, there are no hidden or inflated costs.

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The loss of a loved one is never easy, often people feel they wish to mark the passing with a meaningful tribute.

The release of white doves at the end of a funeral is a visual way of celebrating a life and a poignant way of saying a final farewell with both beauty and dignity. It also marks the end of a funeral service on an uplifting note.

Any number of doves can be released, from a poignant single dove representing your loved one to a full flock of 12 as a spectacular tribute. Often families have their own reason for releasing a particular number of doves, such as one per grand child, or a pair representing the reuniting of a couple in death, or a single dove representing your loved one followed by a flock to represent the love of family and friends to escort the deceased on their final journey.

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beautiful white dove release is an exceptionally powerful way to say your final goodbyes. The dove has always been a symbol of love, peace and hope.

Should cremation be chosen, there are several options available for the final resting place of the crematevd remains.

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Do you need a House Clearance for a loved one after their passing?

Allow us to take care of it.

Contact us at

www.junk-monkeys.co.uk email us at thejunkmonkeys@outlook.com

or Telephone 0800 321 3102 “Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation.

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23 Market Street Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 3QD Tel: 01274 595906 Email: alison.barrington@live.co.uk www.guardianfuneralcare.uk

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