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With Over 25 Years of Independent Funeral Care in Thirsk & Northallerton

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services available, all the forms to be filled in and liaise with the registrar. In addition we will provide a check list of practical tasks, legal requirements and procedures to be carried out after the death of a loved one.

Arranging Flowers, Tributes and Charitable Donations This traditional tribute to your loved one is a very personal choice and we are here to help you liaise with our local florists to ensure you have the floral displays of your choosing.

Here at Hill Brothers we are a long-established familyrun funeral directors in Thirsk and Northallerton; with offices in Sowerby Road, Thirsk and Zetland Street, Northallerton, we are here to help you 24 hours a day.

Hill Brothers is an established local funeral service that is proud to serve the local community. We offer a comprehensive range of funeral services, giving you a wide choice of options so you can organise the style of funeral you would like for your loved one.

As well as sympathetic help and advice throughout the taxing and emotional time of organising a funeral, we will help you make all the required arrangements with ministers, priests, churches, cemeteries and crematorium.

We will take care of all transport arrangements, help you with the choice of coffin or casket, arrange flowers, notices, music, hymns and be with you throughout the funeral day itself.

A wide range of headstones and memorials are available and we can help with choice and prices. Hill Brothers will care for your loved ones with respect and dignity at all times, treating them with all the care and attention you would want for them.

We are happy to provide any help and guidance that you may need at this sad time in your life. We are a respected and trusted local family business with many years of experience and we take great pride in our work.

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From traditional casket sprays, posies, wreaths and crosses to more contemporary personalised hearts and cushions - you can select colours and themes you know your loved one would have preferred both for the ceremony itself and the ceremony venue. We can make arrangements for your beautiful flowers to be taken to your chosen resting place. We are also happy to arrange charitable donations for you.

Chapel of Rest in Thirsk and Northallerton Burial or Cremation Your deceased family member may have stipulated their choice in their will, but whether this is the case or not, our staff are here to explain the choices and procedures for either chosen option. There is a high degree of personal preference and choice available and we will guide you through all of these alongside your family wishes, traditions and religious beliefs.

Hill Brothers Funeral Services A funeral for a member of your family is the most difficult day of your life. Everything your family and friends ever thought about your loved one is expressed on that very important day. The thought of arranging a funeral is not something any of us would want to do and our experienced staff are aware of all the special needs involved in supporting those who have suffered the shock of a sudden death.

Newspaper Notices A bereavement is traditionally announced in the newspapers and we are here to help you with wording and placing of this and with the acknowledgements following the service.

Transportation and the Service We are here to help you make all the choices for location and transport of your loved one and your family to and from the funeral and to the final resting place and family gathering afterwards if needed. We have elegant limousines and the truly memorable horse-drawn hearse for you to consider and we will go through all the costs of each choice.

Music, Hymns, Poems and Eulogies Your funeral director will help you coordinate music choices, favourite songs and hymns and will offer suggestions on suitable eulogies and readings if there are no specific family wishes.

Funeral Costs In all aspects of the funeral arrangements our staff will advise of costs, giving you a full written estimate, which will be given to the person responsible for organising the funeral.

Our account is divided into three separate parts, our charges, the disbursements, (fees we pay out on your behalf e.g. doctors fees, cemetery fees etc) and the chosen coffin or casket.

At Hill Brothers you will receive the highest, most efficient standard of service in the area, coupled with our expert understanding of how to cope with a very difficult day and how to work through the myriad of necessary funeral arrangements in Thirsk and Northallerton.

Our funeral directors will lend a very sympathetic ear to all of your wishes and ideas and help you plan exactly the type of funeral you want. We are extremely sensitive to and aware of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds and we will ensure all of your wishes are respectfully carried out.

We will inform you of all the choices and funeral

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On The Day of the Funeral in Thirsk and Northallerton Helping you every step of the way!

The funeral ceremony is the culmination of the work that has taken place since the death occurred and to many people the funeral cortège is the most important function of the funeral director.

Book of Memorial As part of our funeral services in Thirsk and Northallerton, we are happy to organise a Memorial Book for you, a book which each person who attends the funeral can sign and leave special thoughts and words about your loved one.

Our staff will be happy to assist with the signing of the memorial book by all guests on the day for you.

Transportation Hill Brothers take care of every aspect of the funeral day including transportation of your loved one to the funeral and to their final resting place. We will also drive you and your family to the funeral and back to your chosen place i.e. pub, restaurant or simply back home.

a difficult time. As our customers often tell us, that can be a big weight off your mind.

Planning ahead the with Independent Way Funeral Plan

It’s a straightforward way to do something amazing for your family. Few people like to talk about their funeral, and an Independent Way Funeral Plan can make things easier for everyone – so that when the time comes, we will then carry out your plan according to your wishes, relieving your family of the stress and financial worry they may otherwise have to face.

While some people don’t want to think about arranging their own funeral, which is only natural. However, you can help to gain the peace of mind that you have put your affairs in order and organised the funeral you would like.

Everyone has different needs when it comes to funeral planning, so we make sure all our plans are as flexible as possible. When you get in touch, we will be happy to discuss your funeral requirements and tailor a plan to suit you. Rest assured, our plans are available to everyone, regardless of age or state of health.

Why planning ahead makes great financial sense You might be surprised to hear that, while the average cost of a funeral in 2010 was £2,713, by 2020 it was £4,115. That’s an increase of 52% in 10 years – well above the general rate of inflation.

Sources: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2021

A plan that’s tailored to your needs As an independent funeral director, we’ll take the time to understand your wishes and tailor a plan to suit you.

We will gladly meet you at our premises or in your home at a time that suits you, when it is safe to do so. You can tell us about any preferences you have in mind – the type of funeral you would like to have, hymns, music or any other personal touches – and we’ll make sure your plan takes these into account.

We’re here to help We understand that it can be hard to think about your funeral and you may not be sure where to start.

As your local expert, we’re here to help. When you get in touch, we’ll be happy to discuss your funeral requirements and find the plan that suits you best.

What funeral costs do I need to cover?

As well as the funeral director’s services, which are guaranteed to be covered as set out in your plan, there are other costs you need to consider:

Funeral director services: These costs are guaranteed to be covered by your Independent Way Funeral Plan. They typically include: • Professional services and making arrangements for cremation or burial.

• Transportation of the deceased from place of death to the funeral director’s premises, chapel of rest or other suitable location.

You can choose from our range of elegant limousines or have the truly memorable horse-drawn carriages in Thirsk and Northallerton, for your loved one’s final journey.

Our funeral directors will be in attendance throughout the entire proceedings, whether you opt for a burial or cremation, to ensure smooth running of the event. They will ably fulfil the role of master of ceremonies to guide and direct the guests and oversee the funeral day.

As well as the funeral director, four members of staff will also be present as pallbearers if required, all dressed impeccably as befits the occasion.

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We are here to help you every step of the way on this emotional and exhausting day, ensuring you have no worries with regards to arrangements or to the smooth running of the day.

What is a funeral plan?

A funeral plan is an easy way to pre-arrange the funeral you want and pay for the funeral director’s services covered by the plan in advance. A plan can help to save your family worry and expense, and help make things easier for your loved ones at what is often

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•C are of the deceased and preparations for family viewing if requested.

•A dvice on the certification and registration of death and related documentation.

•P rovision of funeral vehicles.

•A dvice on bereavement counselling.

•C offin or casket requested.

Third party costs These costs are beyond the control of the funeral director and need to be paid to the relevant third parties, at the time of the funeral. A Golden Charter funeral plan will include a contribution towards these third party costs. They may include: • Crematorium fee.

• Minister or officiant’s fee.

• Purchase of grave or lair.

•C emetery fee: the opening of a new or existing grave for burial or interment of cremated remains.

• Hire of church or other venue.

• Fees of organist or soloist.

•M emorial, such as a headstone, entry in a book of remembrance, or the planting of a tree.

•C atering, floral tributes and newspaper announcements.

your funeral plan – simply choose the one that’s right for you.

Single payment option You can make a one-off single payment for immediate cover.

12 monthly payment option If you would prefer to spread the cost, you can pay over 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit at no extra charge.

Low cost instalment option If you would like to spread the cost over a longer period for a lower monthly payment, the low cost instalment option offers terms of between two and 30 years payable by Direct Debit.

Fixed monthly payment option Golden Charter also offer a fixed monthly payment option where you pay a fixed monthly amount by Direct Debit, based on your age at time of application and choice of funeral plan, which is payable for life or until the age of 90. * As well as covering the delivery of your funeral as per the terms and conditions of your plan, your plan price includes a one off £249 administration fee which Golden Charter receives to cover the cost of setting up, managing and administering your funeral plan.* Your payments are safe and secure with Golden Charter Limited • With a Golden Charter funeral plan your payments are protected.

• Your money is paid to Golden Charter Charyter Limited* which is run by a Board of Trustees, completely independent of Golden Charter.

• The Trustees are chosen for their skills and experience, and safeguard the payments made by our customers.

Call us today to discuss any of our funeral services in Thirsk and Northallerton.

Choose how you would like to pay Spread the cost or make a one off payment. Golden Charter funeral plans offer a number of ways to pay for

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Thirsk Branch: 7 Sowerby Road, Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1HR Phone: 01845 525064 Northallerton Branch: Zetland Street, Northallerton, DL6 1NA Phone: 01609 781100 Email: hillbrothers@hotmail.co.uk www.hillsfunreal.co.uk

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