R and K N Doncaster

R and K N Doncaster Wrote: Hello Gordon and Alison Just a quick line to thank you very much for helping Reg’s funeral go so

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W of Norfolk

W of Norfolk wrote: The day went well, your park…perfect. Your service, faultless. It’s nice to know we have entrustment of our very special family,

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T.M. of Scunthorpe

T.M. of Scunthorpe Dear Gordon and Alison, Thank you ever so much for the way the service went today, it was brilliant, the whole family

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R & T of Gainsborough

R & T of Gainsborough wrote: Dear Gordon & Alison Just a note to thank you for your help, support and guidance over the past

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M of Retford

M of Retford wrote: Dear Gordon and Alison We were very satisfied with your kind caring help during our family funeral and pleased to convey

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SB of Gainsborough

SB of Gainsborough wrote: Dear Gordon Thank you for the way you dealt with Uncle T’s funeral, and more importantly, for the level of support

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JC of Scunthorpe

JC of Scunthorpe wrote: Hi Alison, I will be delighted to complete the feedback document and I once again thank you for the sensitive and

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V of Doncaster

V of Doncaster wrote: Hello Gordon, The photos are beautiful. A lovely idea to do this as I can now email them to friends abroad

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J&J H of Kent

J&J H of Kent wrote: Thank you so much for the way that you arranged the burial of the late JRH. Jill was very impressed

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Can life insurance cover funeral costs? This guide explores how different policies can fund funerals, the challenges of pay-out timing, and alternatives like funeral plans. Learn how Respect Funeral Services offers dignified, affordable options, including woodland green burials, direct burials, and direct cremations, to ease the financial and emotional burden.

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How Much Is a Funeral Grant From DWP

The DWP Funeral Expenses Payment helps low-income individuals cover essential funeral costs, such as burial or cremation fees, with a capped contribution for extras like coffins.
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