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Arranging a Funeral

Arranging a Funeral

All funeral budgets can be discussed and facilitated

With many years of experience, S. Somers & Sons Funeral Directors Limited understand

With many years of experience, S. Somers & Sons Funeral Directors Limited understand what you are going through and can advise you on all the necessary funeral arrangements with compassion and caring support at this difficult time. 

S. Somers & Sons Funeral Directors Limited provide reassurance that every small detail will be attended to and that every individual requirement will be carried out in the most dignified manner. 
Many of our client families are arranging a funeral for the first time which can be a daunting prospect. Their initial concern is what to do first and this of course will depend on the circumstances. The most common scenarios are outlined below: 

When Someone Dies At Home

Expected - If the persons passing was expected, the initial call should be made to the GP that attended during the deceased’s illness. The GP will then call to the home to confirm the death has occurred. If a locum doctor confirms the death has occurred, your GP should be informed as soon as possible.

Unexpected - If the persons passing is unexpected, the first call should be to the deceased’s GP. The GP may advice the family to contact their nearest Garda Station as the Gardai may wish to refer the death to the Coroner.

For any death at home, the family may also wish to contact a Minister of their faith. 

When Someone Dies In Hospital, Hospice Or Nursing Home

A doctor will confirm that the death has occurred and the doctor or hospital staff will advise if a post mortem examination will be required. 

When Someone Dies
Suddenly

All sudden deaths should be reported to An Garda Siochána who will refer the death to The Coroner who will assess the facts and issue instructions accordingly. 

Arranging a Funeral

We are on hand to advice and make all arrangements including:
 
  • Embalming
  • Coffin Selection
  • New or existing burial ground
  • Ceremony arrangements
  • Booklets, Newspaper and online notices
  • Music & Floral tributes

When arranging a funeral, it is important to decide which type of funeral is most fitting for you or
your loved one. There are several options to choose from:
  • Religious or Civil Funeral
  • Burial or Cremation
As professional funeral advisors and
confidants, it is our role to make funeral arrangements a less daunting experience and lift some of the burden from your shoulders. Our experience and knowledge will help you and your family weather the storm during this sad and difficult time.
All funeral budgets can be discussed and facilitated

Our Step-By-Step Procedure to Arranging a Funeral

We arrange to meet you at your home, talk to you over the phone or arrange an
appointment to call to our funeral home.
We discuss the options of burial or cremation.
We liaise with medical personnel and arrange for the completion of the death notification form.
 We arrange all details of the ceremony and burial.
We care for, prepare and dress the deceased as per the family’s wishes.
We present our extensive range of coffins or caskets to choose from.
We arrange publication of the death notice.
We provide funeral vehicles, flowers, music and hymn selections, condolence booklets, catering etc.
We confirm your instructions in writing along with the estimated funeral costs and payment terms including all 
3rd party costs i.e. grave purchase, grave diggers, priest and altar servers, sacristan and music, flowers and catering.

Planning Ahead

Most of us would rather not think about planning or own funeral but for some this is an unfortunate prospect in their not too distant future. For others they have known the grief of bereavement and don’t want their families to go through the stress of making these arrangements. 

We have several options available to individuals who would like to plan their
funeral in advance with individual plans to suit all needs and budgets.

We hold many files of prearranged funerals.

Your funeral plan includes all aspects of your arrangements from:
  • Advice on bringing up the subject with next of kin
  • Deciding on type of funeral and burial
  • Coffin selection
  • Burial wishes including funeral attire, eulogies, music and flowers.
All of this will give peace of mind for you and your family that all arrangements are in place.

You can be reassured that all your personal funeral wishes are carried out to the highest of standards.

If you are interested in discussing these options, please be assured you can contact us in the strictest of confidence and we would be pleased to assist you in making these very important decisions.
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