Arlington Funeral Services
Arranging a Funeral
Arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions are high. At Arlington Funeral Services, we are here to guide you with clarity, compassion and dignity — helping you make decisions at a pace that feels right for you and your family.
Step 1 — Choosing the Type of Funeral
The first decision is how you would like to say goodbye. We offer several carefully considered options, including traditional funerals, cremation services, direct cremations, natural and eco-friendly burials, religious and non-religious services, and personalised celebrations of life. Your funeral arranger will gently explain each option and help you explore what feels appropriate.
Step 2 — Planning the Service
Once the type of funeral has been chosen, we will help shape the day with care and attention to detail. We can assist with selection of music and readings, choosing a celebrant or officiant, visual tributes and personal touches, service location, floral tributes and order of service stationery, and care arrangements within our Chapel of Rest. We also manage the practical steps, including transport, coffin choices, date and timing of the funeral, liaison with crematoria and cemeteries, and completion of all necessary paperwork and legal documents.
Step 3 — Informing Family and Friends
We can help you share service details clearly and respectfully, including printed or online notices, obituary pages and condolences, service sheets and stationery, and spaces for messages and memories. These details help family and friends come together — to support one another and to honour a life well lived.
Step 4 — Looking After Yourself
Grief affects everyone differently. During this time, it is important to care for your emotional wellbeing. You may find comfort in talking with close family and friends, sharing decisions rather than carrying them alone, seeking support from a counsellor or bereavement specialist, or visiting our Guidance pages — designed to offer gentle support. Our care does not end on the day of the funeral. We are here to assist and guide whenever needed.
Clear Guidance on Costs
We believe every family deserves clarity and choice. Your arranger will explain all costs clearly, including venue fees, officiant or celebrant fees, floral arrangements, transport and fleet options, and optional extras and personal touches. We offer different funeral packages, including direct cremations and simple services, and we can advise on financial support if required.
You Are Never Alone
During times of loss, many decisions may need to be made — but you do not have to make them alone. At Arlington Funeral Services, if you are ready to talk — we will listen. If you are unsure — we will guide you. If you need support — we will take care. We are here — one step at a time.
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Contact Us
We are here to support you, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- Arlington House, Ford Green Rd, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NX
- 01782818888
- arlingtonfs@btconnect.com
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week