Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. The service would traditionally take place at the service room at the funeral home, attended by family and friends.

If you already have a family burial plot we will arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. You are unable to purchase burial plots which are next to each other or reserving multiple plots. We can help you with arranging the preparation of the grave.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble at the funeral home or church. The coffin will be at the service room ready to be taken with the cortege after the service.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Memorial Masonry

We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Very dignified and friendly funeral arrangements..Sandra and Andrew deserve a particular mention for arranging everything required .Couldnt recommend John Gray &Co.highly enough.

Noel Wishart

All staff we encountered were Amazing. The whole week was a blur for us and the staff clearly understood this and took control of the things we needed. Seamless from start to finish.

natasha kerry Collins

Every member of the team we dealt with was caring, professional, communicated clearly with us and made us feel that our mum was getting the best possible care. I would like to thank Riana and Sarah and Andrew in particular.

Vicky

I arrived unannounced and without an appointment but although the parlour was short-staffed due to holidays, time was found to discuss what I wished for, quietly and efficiently and when the time came for the memorial service itself, everything had been set up perfectly.

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David Marshall

All staff members were polite and courteous. Nothing was too much trouble, in the days from booking the funeral, to the day of the service itself.

Stuart Martin

We are very grateful to Grays for providing excellent service and support through our recent bereavement. All members of staff were extremely professional yet caring throughout the process. I am unable to name everyone but Anne Marie was our lead contact and she kept us…

Lisa T

I genuinely cannot express how much I appreciated the support and professionalism from John Gray and Co when my beloved late-father recently passed. From the initial phone call to the days after Dad was laid to rest I am so profoundly grateful for the help…

richard hazard

I would like to thank Anne Marie and team for looking after myself and my brother while dealing with the recent loss of our father. Their thoughtfulness and support was amazing. The care they took looking after my mother in 2024 and then my father…

Alex Clifford

My mums funeral was from john grays in 2018. So professionally done. The staff were so helpful and respectful of our wishes. Would highly recommend them

Caroline Stoneman

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