A local independent family funeral director offering a personal, professional and ethical service in Evesham and the surrounding areas 01386 422233 or martingrinnellfuneralservices@gmail.com
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 1
17/11/2021 10:44
Martin Grinnell Funeral Directors in Evesham
Martin Grinnell Funeral Services is an independent family run business. Martin is a local man who has lived in the Evesham area all of his life and has for over 28 years been a funeral director serving local families in and around the Evesham Area. Martin was a funeral director for Philip Tomlins in Bengeworth which is now part of the Co-operative group, a large conglomerate of funeral companies. Martin Grinnell funeral services is a member of the national society of Allied and independent funeral directors (S.A.I.F.) whose members are all independent funeral directors and not part of a huge chain of funeral firms. We are proud to be able to give families what they need at a time that is a very difficult time in their lives 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
About Martin
I began in the funeral profession 28 years ago at Phillip Tomlins funeral directors in the Lays in Evesham, until the sale of the business in 2004 to the Co-operative Funeral Care. In November 2017 I bought a new premises, and have continued to serve families in the Evesham area. The funeral service we provide is not part of an International funeral conglomerate or chain.Being an independent funeral director means we can tailor make funerals unique to the individual family. We also offer religious and non-religious funerals, natural woodland burials and a cremate-only service.
a death certificate. If the cause of death is uncertain, it will be reported to the Coroner. It is advisable to contact us without delay. Preliminary arrangements may be made in advance of the registration of the death if required.
Bringing the Deceased into our Care It is normal to await the attendance of a doctor before arranging for the deceased to be collected by the Funeral Director. Remember you are always welcome to visit the Chapel of Rest.
Registering a Death
All deaths need to be registered by the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths in the district where the death takes place. This should be done by a close relative within five days, unless the Coroner is involved. We can advise you on this. The Registrar will require the Medical Certificate of Death, the deceased’s Medical Card if available, and you will need to make an appointment. • Full name of the deceased, and maiden name if applicable • The deceased’s date and place of birth and death • The deceased’s home address • If married, the date of birth of a surviving spouse
The First Steps
If the death occurs at home the family doctor should be contacted. In many cases, the certificate will need to be collected from the surgery. If the death is in a hospital or residential home, those in charge will contact a doctor, who will normally certify that a death has taken place and issue
Martin Grinnell Funeral Directors 01386 422233 or martingrinnellfuneralservices@gmail.com
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 2
17/11/2021 10:44
• The deceased’s former occupation, where relevant • Name and address of informant • Informant’s qualification for registering The registrar will issue a green certificate which we will need as soon as possible to allow the funeral to take place.
The Coroner
There are a number of reasons why a death may have to be referred to the Coroner, including unnatural or sudden deaths, regardless of how these may appear to have come about. Under such circumstances, different registration procedures will be necessary. In part, this will depend on whether there is to be a burial or a cremation, or if the Coroner has requested an inquest. A sudden death and the Coroner’s intervention can naturally be very distressing, a post-mortem examination may well be required to establish cause of death. You will have many question to ask at this time and we are available to answer these questions and keep you well informed at each step.
Our funeral directors are part of the Evesham community. We provide a compassionate service, combining peerless attention to detail and comprehensive support across the whole process. When you contact us to arrange a funeral on your behalf, these are the decisions that we’ll help you to make.
The Type of Funeral
When funeral instructions have already been made, our funeral directors design a service that meets the wishes of your loved one. If any last wishes were not stated, our funeral directors in Evesham are happy to arrange for a cremation, burial, religious or secular service that best suits the character of the person being remembered. We’re happy to organise a personalised celebration or sentimental service, complete with respectful words of remembrance. We always respect the wishes of our clients and can help to guide you through the difficult process of arranging the service.
The Right Funeral Services For You
We understand that every funeral service is a uniquely personalised event – one that demands empathy, respect, and considered support every step of the way. As a clientcentric funeral director’s this is exactly what our Evesham funeral directors delivers. Whether you intend to hold a bespoke funeral service, one that accurately tells the unique story of someone’s life, or have designs on holding a subdued, minimal affair, we work with you to create the right service. You’ll have complete confidence that funeral services in Evesham we provide will be meticulously arranged and diligently completed.
The Funeral Costs
Arranging a Funeral
Here at Martin Grinnell Funeral Services we understand that arranging a funeral is difficult. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of care. Guiding you through the entire process with respect and dignity, we will organise the funeral that you believe to be the perfect way to celebrate the life of your loved one.
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 3
The cost of any funeral is entirely dependent on the specific services that you choose. However, typical funeral fees are broken down into three costs: funeral director fees, third party costs, and any optional costs. Our funeral directors in Evesham are happy to provide you with a bespoke cost that’s both competitive and in-line with your budget.
17/11/2021 10:44
• Funeral arrangements and transfer of care, including use of the chapel and extras such as coffin bearers and the use of a hearse • Disbursements (or payments we make on your behalf to third parties, including church fees, announcements and, for example, cremation fees) Martin Grinnell Funeral Services takes a straightforward and methodical approach to arranging a funeral. Our wealth experience and respectful service has seen us garner a lauded reputation in the Evesham area. If you’d like to learn more, contact us today on 01386 422233.
Funeral Options
Service Options
We are experienced in carrying out the full spectrum of religious and non-denominational services. Humanist or civil celebrants are available to advise and help with non-denominational funerals. We believe times are changing from the traditional funeral and we are happy to accomodate any special requests you may have. We also provide a cremation only when a service is not required. We also have experience in: • Woodland Burials • Horse-drawn Funeral • Motorcycle hearse • Land-rover hearse
Cremated Remains
The cremation procedure is very strictly regulated and great care is taken to ensure that ashes are kept separate from anyone else’s. Dealing with cremated remains is a very important part of the funeral rite, yet can often be overlooked. There are many options available, including scattering in the crematorium gardens, burial in the local churchyard, cemetery or woodland site, burial or scattering in your own garden or special place, keeping the ashes at home or even scattering at sea. We have a range of ashes caskets and memento urns and can also advise on options for memorials, including plaques that can be placed with a tree or shrub.
Making Funerals Special Press Announcements
We can give assistance with the compilation and insertion of death announcements and acknowledgments in local and national newspapers.
Floral Tributes
We can help you with the ordering of floral tributes if you wish and can also record the card messages for you.
Donations
Many people prefer charitable donations in lieu of flowers and we will acknowledge these for you at no additional cost.
Service Sheets
We are able to print personalised orders of service with readings and hymns and the front cover can include an illustration bearing some significance to the deceased or a photograph.
Music
It is becoming more and more popular for families to ask for recorded music to be played at a funeral instead of, or
Martin Grinnell Funeral Directors 01386 422233 or martingrinnellfuneralservices@gmail.com
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 4
17/11/2021 10:44
in addition to, more traditional hymns and organ music. Also instrumental soloists may be requested, especially pipers. Our staff will be able to give advice on all aspects of music for a service or ceremony and make the necessary arrangements.
Woodland Burials
It is sometimes difficult to understand what is meant by the term “Woodland” funerals. For some it may be the use or traditional and sustainable materials in the manufacture of the coffin, for others, it is the idea of a burial in a place that will return to woodland with no headstone to mark the spot. We have a range of biodegradable coffins, including cardboard, bamboo and wicker (willow) options, all of which are suitable; for burial or cremation.
Civil Service Funerals
Organising a funeral can be an upsetting time, so choosing the right sort of ceremony for your loved one is essential for making sure the day is as celebratory as possible. If you’re looking for funeral directors in Evesham, at Martin Grinnell, we offer a range of funeral services and will work with you to provide a ceremony that will truly celebrate the life of your friend or family member. If your loved one has lived their life without religion, a religious funeral will not feel right and won’t be the best way to reflect on their life. Our humanist funeral services ensure that the ceremony reflects the wishes of the family, is individual and will celebrate the deceased in a way they would want to be remembered.
What is a Humanist Funeral Service?
A humanist funeral service arranged by Evesham funeral directors, Martin Grinnell, will respect the life of the
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 5
deceased and work to create a ceremony that reflects the personality of your loved one. If the deceased was not a religious person, our humanist funeral services do not mention religion and will usually be led by a celebrant who will introduce the readers, music and guide the ceremony. Your loved one does not necessarily need to have been a humanist to have a humanist funeral, it just means that the religious element of the service will be left and there will be more focus on the life and personality of your loved one.
What Happens in a Humanist Funeral Service?
Our humanist funeral directors in Evesham will work with friends and family to organise a service that is personal and special to the individual loved one, but typically, this is the running order of a humanist/civil service funeral. 1. T he chosen music will start to play as the service begins 2. T he celebrant will offer words of welcome, and will open with a reflection on life and death without the religious perspective 3. A tribute will be read by either the celebrant or a family member that will talk about the life and character of the person who has died 4. M ore readings are given by family and friends 5. T he celebrant will call for a moment of silence for reflection 6. T he coffin will be taken from view 7. T he celebrant will share some closing thoughts, and thanks guests for attending 8. M ore music chosen by the family/friends will play as guests leave
Humanist Funeral with Martin Grinnell As an independent funeral director, Martin Grinnell are proud to offer tailor made services and personalised funeral care in Evesham.
17/11/2021 10:44
Whether it is a humanist funeral service you are looking for, or perhaps it is one of our religious services, get in contact today. Call 01386 422233 or email martingrinnellfuneralservice@gmail.com; we are happy to help you through this difficult time and aim to provide a funeral that will remember your loved one in the right way. Here at Martin Grinnell Funeral Services, we are your local independent family-run funeral directors in Evesham, near Lenchwick, covering Church Lench, Atch Lench, and Rous Lench. Losing a loved one can be an extremely difficult time of life – our sensitive funeral directors are here to make the entire planning process as stress-free as possible. This time should be spent with those close to you, so allow our empathetic team to take care of everything. Please give us a call on 01386 422233, to speak to our Lenchwick funeral directors today.
Our Funerals in Lenchwick
For many years we have been providing elegant funerals in Lenchwick and across Evesham. Whether you are religious or not, we offer funeral services that truly reflect the life and character of your lost loved one, accommodating to any special requests you may have. We believe that funerals are starting to change, with many choosing to make the service as personal as possible. As well as tradition services and cremations, our funeral directors near Lenchwick have provided: • Woodland Burials • Horse-drawn Funeral • Motorcycle hearse • Land-rover hearse
To start discussing ideas with our family-run funeral directors, please get in touch today.
Sensitive Funeral Planning
At Martin Grinnell Funeral Services, being independent funeral directors near Lenchwick, we are able to tailor our services to meet the needs and unique requests of each and every one of our clients that come through our doors. When planning the funeral of your loved one, you, of course, want the service to reflect the life and personality of your family member, providing them with the send-off they deserve. This is why we are dedicated to making funerals special. From the choice of music to the type of burial, our funeral directors respect your wishes, aiming to make the process as easy as it can be.
Get in Touch
We are very sorry for your loss – the team at Martin Grinnell Funeral Services are here to relieve some of the stress and provide a beautiful funeral to say goodbye to your loved one. To start discussing the funeral plans, please call 01386 422233 or send an email to martingrinnellfuneralservices@gmail.com. Alternatively visit us at: Martin Grinnell Funeral Services 1 Bewdley Street Evesham WR11 4AD We now have a second location on Northwick Road should this be more convenient for you. Please get in touch with our caring and experienced team today. Northwick Road - 01386 424 598
Martin Grinnell Funeral Directors 01386 422233 or martingrinnellfuneralservices@gmail.com
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 6
17/11/2021 10:44
01386 422233 or martingrinnellfuneralservices@gmail.com
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 11
17/11/2021 10:44
Contact: Email:martingrinnellfuneralservices@gmail.com Tel: 01386 422233 Address: Martin Grinnell Funeral Services 1 Bewdley Street Evesham WR11 4AD
46045 Martin Grinnel Funeral Services Brochure 214x299mm.indd 12
17/11/2021 10:44