Civil funeral ceremonies

A traditional religious funeral may not suit everyone so the option of having a civil funeral in which individual beliefs may be reflected through words, readings and music can be very comforting.

Hampshire Registration Civil Funeral Ceremonies offer families the option of having a purely civil ceremony with no religious reference, or the inclusion of a simple prayer or hymn for those who do not feel that a full religious ceremony is appropriate for them. Our Civil Funeral Celebrants work within a clear framework aimed at providing the widest possible choice for Hampshire residents.

A Civil Funeral ceremony can take place at any time following a death – at the time of the funeral, when interring ashes, or sometime afterwards, and gives the opportunity for you to choose a unique and personal way of saying goodbye to a loved one. Your family is encouraged to participate in designing the ceremony and will be asked for their personal memories and other relevant details from which a unique and personal tribute is created to be kept and treasured.

Such a ceremony could include memorabilia, family tributes and anecdotes, together with favourite music or readings.

Civil funeral ceremonies can take place at any suitable venues: Hampshire crematoria, natural burial grounds, in your home, an hotel, or anywhere else that you may choose, such as a particularly favourite place.

For further information please contact your nearest Register Office where we will be happy to help.

Fees

For attendance of registration staff at Approved venues, Chapel of Rest, Crematorium or other agreed venue (includes initial contact, personal discussion, preparation of eulogy and approval of ceremony content).

Monday to Friday - £200
Saturday - £260
Sunday  - £295