Funeral Services
Gowards
The Only Independent Funeral Director in Fakenham
**COVID 19 UPDATE**
UPDATE as at 19th July
The office remains open and we are available 24 hours a day.
Most of the restrictions relating to funerals have now been lifted however we are still being advised to use hand sanitiser and face coverings when attending churches and crematoriums.
The use of hymn books has not been reintroduced.
There are no restrictions in place with regard to mourner numbers.
Our Premises
a) Please continue to make an appointment wherever possible if you need to attend for a face to
face meeting. We ask that only 3 people attend an appointment.
We are please to announce the reintroduction of home visits.
We are still providing hand sanitiser and masks if you wish to wear one.
b) Funeral arrangements can still be made via telephone and emails if you feel more
comfortable with this arrangement.
e) We still have a duty of care to our staff - they will avoid shaking hands and handing out
Orders of Service where possible..
If you have any queries or concerns regarding any of the above information please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our utmost to put your minds at ease.
IN YOUR TIME OF NEED
We are available 24 hours a day
Please call
Heather or Paul
on
01328 862686
or 07872 692875
Offices and Chapels of Rest
Bridge Street
Fakenham
NR21 9AY
MEETING DATES 2021
WE'RE BACK
and we are very much looking forward to seeing everyone on
Wednesday 28th July
at the usual time of 10am
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Last week we were pleased to provide assistance to T. Cribb & Sons of London with the re-interment of 12 Sisters of the Mater Ecclesiae Convent to their new resting place in the churchyard at St. Mary and All Saints in Walsingham.
Experiencing a Bereavement
The death of someone close to us is a very personal experience and is likely to be one of the most painful we will ever suffer, it can be also be one of life's greatest challenges.
The death may or may not be expected but nothing will prepare you for the emotional shock of losing someone close. Dealing and coping with a death is never easy, it can be even harder when it feels impossible to talk about the practical issues that
accompany such a loss, you may feel lonely or isolated as if you're the only one taking responsibility, this is only natural and will be made easier with our help and guidance.
This web site is a basic extension of the information that we can provide through our brochure, which is provided at your time of need,
but nothing can compare to a personal, friendly chat.
Arranging a Funeral
Our services to you begin with your first contact and extend, not only up to and
including the funeral but often way beyond.
We understand how difficult it can be for you arranging a funeral for a loved one and
how important it is for a family to discuss and agree upon the funeral arrangements, especially with the many options and choices that are available.
Many questions will arise following the death of a loved one -
is there a will ? are their final wishes known ? is there a funeral plan ?
A funeral service can include several elements -
church or place of worship, crematorium or cemetery, hearse or alternative transport,
music, flowers, donations, obituaries, orders of service, funeral wake or tea
These will all be brought together for you by us, through listening to your requests,
advising where needed and liaising with the parties concerned, thus ensuring that
the day runs as smoothly as possible.
Many families prefer to make the arrangements in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of their own home, we are happy to visit you in your own home.
Please click on the 'Dandelion' link for
a more comprehensive list of things you
may wish to consider.
Your donation will be accepted and administered by Paypal. If you are happy to proceed please click on the Donate button. If you prefer donations may still be made by cash or cheque and sent to our office.
A variable processing fee is charged by your card provider and a fee of up to 3% is chargeable by Paypal * on all transactions.
* All in memory / donation giving sites charge a % as a fee.