My Funeral Wishes

Because some things are worth putting into words.

Planning ahead can be one of the most thoughtful things we do for the people we love. Record your choices, share what matters to you, and leave your family with something to guide them when the time comes.

Completely free • No payment • No obligation • For adults aged 18 and over

Your Wishes

Record how you would like your funeral arranged.

Your Story

Optionally share your memories and life story.

Your Document

Download a personal PDF to keep or share.

About You Step 1

First, a little about you

Your details will help us identify your recorded funeral wishes correctly.

Your address

Please provide your full postal address.

Your nominated contact

Who would you like us to contact about your funeral wishes when the time comes?

This section is optional.

You can leave these details blank if you're unsure who to nominate. Please only provide another person's details with their permission.

The kind of funeral you'd prefer

There are no right or wrong answers. You can choose what feels right for you, or leave decisions to your family.

You've chosen an unattended funeral.

An unattended cremation or burial takes place without family or friends attending a funeral ceremony. We'll take you to a shorter section for these arrangements.

A church, crematorium, cemetery or another place.

Coffin and practical arrangements

You can choose a coffin or leave the decision to your family.

Tap a photograph to enlarge it. Your choice records a preference and does not reserve or purchase a coffin.

Clothing and personal belongings

Chapel of rest

Funeral transport

Traditional motor hearse

Our traditional hearse is a Mercedes motor hearse.

Limousines

Our limousines can accommodate up to seven passengers.

Horse drawn funerals

Horse drawn hearses may also be available.

Other choices

Tell us if you have something different in mind.

After cremation

Burial and your grave

Making it personal

The smallest details can make a funeral feel truly personal.

Helpful information for your family

A few practical details can make arrangements easier for those closest to you.

Your unattended funeral wishes

What is an unattended funeral?

An unattended funeral is one where cremation or burial takes place without an attended funeral ceremony.

Your family may still arrange their own gathering or memorial separately.

For an unattended cremation, the crematorium and appointment are arranged by the funeral director rather than selected by the family.

Your personal choices still matter.

You can record your preferences about the coffin, clothing, belongings and what should happen afterwards.

Choose your coffin

Clothing and personal belongings

Music and remembrance

There is no music as part of an unattended cremation or burial, but you may wish to choose music for your family to remember you by.

Your ashes

Your burial

Any other wishes?

Practical information

My Life, My Story

Every life has a story worth telling.

Share the experiences and memories that help tell the story of your life.

This section is entirely optional.

These questions are inspired by conversations funeral celebrants have with families. Answer as many or as few as you like.

Your Funeral Wishes

Thank you for taking the time to record the things that matter to you.

Please check your answers below. You can return to earlier sections to make changes before registering your wishes.

Your personal document

You can download a PDF containing your funeral wishes and any life story information you've chosen to include.

Keep your document somewhere safe.

You can save it to your phone or computer, print it or share it with somebody close to you.

You can also register your funeral wishes with Memories Funeral Service. Once received, your wishes will be recorded for future reference. If you'd like to make changes, please contact us and we'll help you update your record.

Important information

My Funeral Wishes is a free service for recording personal preferences. It is not a prepaid funeral plan. No payment is taken, and funeral services and prices are not guaranteed. Your wishes are not legally binding.

How your information is used

If you choose to register your wishes, the information you've provided will be sent to Memories Funeral Service Ltd and retained as a record of your funeral preferences.

Your record may include personal information, family contact details, religious or cultural preferences and personal memories.

You can contact us at info@memoriesfuneralservice.com to request an amendment or ask about your information.

Please read our full Privacy Notice before registering. This will explain our legal basis for processing, retention arrangements, access to records and your data protection rights.

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