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Choosing a coffin, casket or urnHelping you every step of the way

Choosing a coffin, casket or urn for your loved one“We’re here to help you withadvice and guidance.”This brochure is designed to help you choose a coffin, casket orurn and we are here to help you with your decision. You will seefrom the descriptions, that some coffins may not be suitable forcremation, because of the material and local regulations at thecrematorium. We also offer a limited range of designs suitablefor children and we can help and advise you on this.Some things to consider:Including Personal ItemsYou may want to place personal items in the coffin, for examplephotographs, letters, cards, medals or flowers. If you have chosena cremation, some items may have to be removed before thecremation takes place, as some materials cannot be cremated.We will advise you about this.Religious and Cultural RequirementsEvery coffin has a nameplate. If you want any religious or othersymbols on the coffin we have a wide range available, includingAsian and non-Christian symbols. We have cords and tassels fortraditional Scottish funerals.Care of the AshesHow we can helpIf you would like some helpand advice when choosing acoffin, casket or urn, ourstaff are always on hand toanswer your questions.After a cremation you will need to decide the final resting place ofthe ashes. You can keep the ashes in an urn, scatter them or burythem. You don’t need to make a decision straightaway.If you would like to place the ashes in an urn, we have a range ofurns and ashes caskets which are shown in this brochure. We canhelp and advise you.MemorialsMemorials are a way to remember our loved ones and canrange from headstones at a grave to a simple flower in a gardenof remembrance. Memorials provide comfort for many people,giving them a place to visit to remember the person who has died.When choosing a memorial it is important that you have time toreflect on your decision and understand the different regulationsthat may affect your choice. We can help you with your choiceof memorial after the funeral.1

Choosing a coffin, casket or urn for your loved onereflectchoices“We give you time toon theavailable.”Our Coffin & Casket RangeThe Glen CoffinFinished in a Sapelemahogany effect witha white taffeta interior.The Consort CoffinFinished in a gloss teakeffect with a whitetaffeta interior.The County CoffinFinished in a gloss walnuteffect with engraved sidepanels and a whitetaffeta interior.2Please note that we reserve the right to change the specification of all our coffins, caskets or urns. For prices, please see our separate price list.

Responsibly made in BritainThe majority of Dignity coffins are Britishmade in our manufacturing facility inHutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire.In choosing a coffin we are awarethat caring for the environment is animportant consideration for manyof our clients.Our aim is to provide you with excellentquality and service whilst looking toreduce any impact on the environment.The Herald CoffinFinished in a light glossoak effect with decorativeside panels and a whitetaffeta interior.The Priory CoffinFinished in a light oaksatin veneer with brasseffect handles and whitesatin interior.The Balmoral CoffinFinished in an oak veneerwith moulded panel lid, solidwood handles and brass effectfittings with a white quiltedsatin interior.3

Choosing a coffin, casket or urn for your loved oneThe Cathedral CoffinFinished in a glossmahogany veneer withengraved panels, distinctivesolid wood and silver effectfittings with a white quiltedsatin interior.The Sentinel CasketFinished in a gloss oakveneer with panelled sides,eight swing bar handles anda hinged lid with a whitequilted satin interior.The Traditional CoffinMade in solid oak withdouble panels and raised lid,brass effect metal handleswith a satin interior and anextra deep frill.A version of this coffin isavailable for cremation.4Please note that we reserve the right to change the specification of all our coffins, caskets or urns. For prices, please see our separate price list.

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every detail is important.”Choosing a coffin, casket or urn for your loved oneThe Opal CoffinMade in solid oak with ahigh gloss finish, this coffinhas six antiqued bronzeeffect cast metal handlesand a tufted superior satininterior suite, with laceedging. It may not besuitable for cremation.The Sapphire CoffinThe Royale CoffinA solid hardwoodconstructionwithsolida highglossMade in fineoakwithmahoganyfinish.a handpolishedfinish, thisThiscoffinsix les andfinishanda atuftedtuftedsuperior edging.lace edging.with laceIt may notbe suitable for cremation.TheSupperCoffinThe LastGoldenLeaf Oaksolidwoodoak elssatinwith mouldedfinish.Thiscaskethasdepicting The Last Supper.woodenhandlesandIt hasswingcast barmetalhandlesaandtan acrepeinteriorandmaytufted superior satinnotinteriorbe suitablefor cremation.suite,with laceedging. It may not besuitable for cremation.5The Twilight Silver18 gauge steel constructionwith dual tone ebony and silverfinish. This casket has metalswing bar handles and a tuftedsilver velvet interior and is notsuitable for cremation or burialin certain cemeteries.6Please note that we reserve the right to change the specification of all our coffins, caskets or urns. For prices, please see our separate price list.

After a cremationAfter a cremation you will need to decide the final resting placeof the ashes. You can keep the ashes in an urn, scatter them orbury them. You don’t need to make a decision straightaway.If you would like to place the ashes in an urn, we have a rangeof urns and ashes caskets which are shown overleaf.7

Choosing a coffin, casket or urn for your loved oneOur Urns & Ashes Caskets Range8The ImperialThe RichmondMardaleThe RiversideChild’s WhiteChild’s MahoganyPlease note that we reserve the right to change the specification of all our coffins, caskets or urns. For prices, please see our separate price list.

The WessexThe DorchesterAluminium Urn9

Choosing a coffin, casket or urn for your loved one“Helping youevery step of the way.”The Dignity promiseDignity The ultimate funeral professionalsEvery Dignity funeral director is rigorouslymonitored to ensure that their client service,premises and vehicles are of the higheststandard. By choosing a Dignity funeraldirector you can be confident that:Dignity is a British company that has funeralhomes in towns and cities across the UK.We strive to set the highest standards for thefuneral profession in terms of client serviceand care for the deceased.We are compassionate and caring: We never forget that this is one of the worsttimes in someone’s life. We always treat peoplewith compassion, respect and care.At Dignity we are funeral people – it’s all we do.Dignity funeral directors have a rich heritage. Ouroldest funeral home was established in 1812 andthe majority of our businesses have been servingtheir local community for generations.We are open, honest and straightforward: We help our clients by providing clear andstraightforward information that enables themto make informed choices. We are transparentabout our fees and there are no hidden extras.We spend as much time as the client needs: We spend as much time with our clients as theyneed, whether it’s when they first contact us,during the arrangements for the service, orchoosing a memorial or funeral plan.We pay attention to detail: We know that for our clients every detail isimportant. We take care and time to make surewe get every detail right.We keep in contact: We keep in regular contact with our clients.They always understand what is happening;who is looking after them and they areconfident that we understand their wishes.10Our funeral directors and arrangers come fromthe cities and towns they serve or families thathave been in the funeral profession for generations.This means they understand local traditions andcan help our clients every step of the way, fromregistering the death to explaining all the optionsso that families can have the service they want fortheir loved one.A Dignity funeral director provides a completeservice and there are no hidden extras. We arecompletely transparent about our pricing, providinga price list and written quotation for each clientat the time the funeral is arranged, so you knowexactly how much the funeral will cost.By choosing a Dignity funeral director you can besure that you are choosing the ultimate funeralprofessionals.

Dignity and the environmentThe majority of Dignity coffins are Britishmade in our manufacturing facility in HuttonCranswick, East Yorkshire.In choosing a coffin we are aware that caring forthe environment is an important considerationfor many of our clients.Our aim is to provide our clients with excellentquality and service whilst looking to reduce anyimpact on the environment.To this end Dignity have gained accreditationwith the internationally recognised standardof environmental best practice; ISO14001.What does this mean?At Dignity we aim to continually improve ourenvironmental performance and we are thereforecommitted to: Caring for the environment and preventionof pollution. Continually improving our environmentalperformance by setting objectives, actionsand targets. Communicating our policy within ourorganisation and to the public.These aims are accomplished through ourEnvironmental Management System which isregularly audited and reviewed to monitor that itis achieving the aims of our Environmental Policy.FSC: Forestry Stewardship CouncilThe majority of our coffins are FSC certified.This certification ensures that the wooden productsused in our coffin manufacturing come from foreststhat are managed to high standards. These standardsinclude social, environmental and economic issues.Our FSC system ensures traceability of the woodfrom the forests through all stages of processingand distribution. We also have systems to monitorthe purchase, handling and sales of FSC woodenproducts. Operating the business to the environmentalsystems required by ISO14001. Abiding by all relevant environmental legislationand applicable requirements. Minimising waste, promoting recycling, reducingenergy and raw material consumption, andreducing harmful emissions. Working with suppliers to promote positiveenvironmental actions.11

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