Arranging a funeral | Hayes, Hanwell & Ickenham | A. Cain (Funeral Services) Ltd

At A. Cain, we support families through the process of arranging a funeral

When a loved one passes away, whether at home, in the care of health services, or overseas, it can be hard to determine where to start. A. Cain is here to support families throughout Hayes and the wider area, by offering a complete funeral care service. You can have complete confidence in our team to arrange all the necessary parts that make up a funeral service, allowing you to grieve with your family, and support each other during this challenging period in life.

We have been helping families and friends honour their loved ones since 1902, and as members of SAIF you can count on us to provide a professional, respectful service from start to finish.

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Following a bereavement

There are many decisions and practical tasks that often have to be made at a time of great personal distress. We have produced this booklet to help guide you through the first steps following a bereavement. No booklet can cover every set of circumstances therefore please call us on 020 8573 0664, if you require any further assistance.

Once death has occured

Death is confirmed by a medical professional.

Doctor issues Medical Certicate of Cause of Death

A doctor (local GP, Hospital doctor or registered nurse) then completes their part of a medical certificate which says the cause of death. This is then sent to a medical examiner or one of their team will then speak to the nearest relative to check they understand and agree with the medical certificate.

Or the Coroner investigates the cause of death.

Registration

The Medical Examiner or Coroner provides the cause of death to the registrar of births, marriages and deaths. You must then register the death with the registrar within 5 days, unless an Coroner’s inquest is required.

Funeral Arrangements

Funeral arrangements can be made and confirmed e.g. dates and times.

Informing organisations

There are a number of organisations that need informing after death, e.g. Banks, DWP and local authorities.

We also offer pre-paid funerals

Other things to consider

Burial or cremation? We can help you decide on whether a burial or cremation service is the right choice for your loved one.
The type of service. We cater to all faiths, so whether you want the ceremony to be religious, spiritual or non-religious, we'll ensure your wishes are honoured.
Order of service. Our team can discuss how you want the service to proceed, including readings, speeches, music selections and more.
Flowers and donations. We can recommend florists who are specialists in creating beautiful funeral flowers, or discuss alternatives if you prefer. If you would like to arrange a collection for a favourite charity, we can help with this.

We also offer pre-paid funerals

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Although it was obviously a very sad day for our family, we all felt the occasion was enhanced by the way in which you and your staff conducted themselves so respectfully and in such a dignified manner throughout the proceedings. Your hearse and limousine were immaculate... all that I had hoped for.

- Margaret
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On behalf of the family, I would like to thank you and your team for arranging everything for us and for ensuring the evening and day went so well. It was extremely helpful having you guide us through what needed to happen and to liaise on our behalf with the groups involved. Your really do provide a very good service.

- Kate
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The family business and personal touch are vital at these very sad, emotional times. You are all true professionals with the human touch of kindness.

- Maureen & Tony

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“Thank you so much for the most perfect send off. So much effort and respect was shown throughout and we can't thank you enough.”

Matthew and Family

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“We would like to thank you, your family and colleagues for the excellent and professional way you all took care of our Mother and the funeral.”

Gillian and Mary
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“Thank you so much for managing Ray's funeral with the utmost respect and dignity.”

Edith, Sue and Carol
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“Thank you so very much for your very professional work with my wife's funeral. You made the day go so well and easy for me. My recommendation will always be for you.”

F.W.

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“At a very difficult time you took away a lot of the strains and worries and laid my Father to rest with great dignity. After we laid my Mother to rest there was never any question of where we would go when your services were needed again."

Carol
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“I would like to express my thanks for everyone's care and kindness in organising the funeral and of course on the day itself. It was a great relief to be able to leave everything in your hands and helped very much on what was a very difficult day for us.”

Julie and family

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“Dear Ben and All Staff, I would like to Thank Everyone for their Professional, Respectful and Personal Detail that they provided at such a difficult time, during COVID19, for my Late Partner. You helped me at the worst time and made his day a very special one!”

Tina
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“Thank you so much for your kindness, compassion and professionalism. You helped make a tragedy a tasteful reflection of our wishes and a tribute to my wonderful husband.”

Tracy and family