Clear, compassionate guides for life’s toughest moments
Start by considering any wishes your loved one shared, for example in their will. Then compare options and choose a service that feels right for everyone.
To get a death certificate you must register the death at your local register office. Registration is free; each certificate copy currently costs £11.
“Next of kin” usually means your closest living relative, such as a spouse or civil partner. The UK has no fixed legal list of who you can name, but there are rules on who takes responsibility after someone dies.
Cremation often gives families more flexibility to remember someone their way, and it’s usually cheaper. Burials are typically more expensive overall but can have a different environmental impact and tradition.
A eulogy can include key moments from someone’s life and what made them unique. Anyone close to the person can read it — there are no strict rules.
If you have clear wishes, planning ahead and sharing them with loved ones can be a real help. Just remember plans may still need to adapt to circumstances.
You can start planning the funeral, organise finances and property, and make a list of people and organisations to notify.
Many families worry whether their plans match a loved one’s wishes. Gentle, honest conversations now can bring comfort and clarity later.
What to do next and how to contact us if your loved one dies at home, in hospital, a care home or hospice.
You can use an online will-writing service, then print and sign with two witnesses to make it legally valid.
A codicil lets you amend an existing will — useful for small updates. For bigger changes, writing a new will is usually best.
Without a will, the estate is shared under intestacy rules. We explain what this means and who can inherit when there isn’t a valid will.
At EcoCremation we make funeral planning simpler, friendlier and more affordable. From direct cremations to practical guidance, we’re here to help families across the UK.
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