The Co-op Funeralcare & Caring Lady - Children's Funerals

The Co-op Funeralcare & Caring Lady - Children's Funerals

Child funerals

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Please note the following pages are specifically designed for child funerals. When a baby or child dies, it is one of the most devastating things that can happen. We recognise how deeply distressing this can be for you and your family. We want you to know that we are here to help, guide and support you in whatever funeral you decide for your baby or child. Child funerals Thoughts to consider

The UK government has created the Children's Funeral Fund for England which means that a funeral for a child under 18 or a baby stillborn after the 24th week of pregnancy can be arranged without worrying about some of the costs. These include burial or cremation fees, medical certification and a coffin or casket (up to the value of £300). You don't have to worry about claiming for this fund, our team will do all of this on your behalf. More information can be found about this here - gov.uk/child-funeral-costs. Children's Funeral Fund for England

• Making a memory box can be very helpful and mean different things to different people. It can be a place to store your special keepsakes such as photos, a letter you have written, baby clothes, artwork or a favourite toy • A lock of hair may be able to be taken for a personal keepsake • Toys, photographs, letters, flowers etc. can be placed in the coffin • Consider what your baby or child could be dressed in. This maybe a favourite outfit, baby- grow, jeans/tshirt etc • An estate car or limousine can be used for a baby or small child, instead of a hearse • For a baby’s burial, ribbons can be used to lower the coffin into the grave • At the funeral, our colleagues can wear colourful ties, instead of black • If the baby or child is to be buried, there are a wide range of memorials available from teddies, fairies, Superman, cars etc. (subject to local terms and conditions) • Themed personalised coffins/cremated remains caskets can be made with a favourite Disney or TV character, a rainbow, a favourite holiday photograph etc. (subject to local terms and conditions) Please remember, whatever you choose for your baby or child, we are here every step of the way for you from the funeral arrangement and beyond with our Bereavement Care tea m . We realise you may need us just as much after the funeral, as during the funeral arrangement itself, and we will be here to help.

Our services - free of charge In addition to the Children's Funeral Fund for England, we have opted to include the following services for children under the age of 18 or a baby stillborn after the 24th week of pregnancy free of charge: • Necessary legal and administrative arrangements • Collecting and transporting the deceased • Care of the deceased person • Transport to venue in hearse or other appropriate vehicle • Viewing of the deceased • Some third-party fees. Speak to one of our funeral co-ordinators for details.

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Themed picture coffins

Coffin for a child under 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund FREE OF CHARGE Coffin for a child over 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund £190

Picture coffins enable you to create a personalised design to reflect your child’s special life. We have a wide range of designs for all ages, featuring favourite colours, different sports and popular characters. Should none of our many designs not be suitable, a full bespoke design service is available and can include family photographs or drawings. Nursery rhymes & bedtime stories

Children’s rhymes and stories can be a great starting point to gather inspiration. Be it a religious parable, a fairy tale or a nursery rhyme, the imagery within can produce a beautiful crib that holds a special meaning.

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Cartoon characters & cherished toys Many youngsters have a special fondness for a specific character or favourite toy. An image of a particular teddy or doll which was cherished by your loved one or a particular game you shared together can become a special point of focus within any design.

Coffin for a child under 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund FREE OF CHARGE Coffin for a child over 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund £190

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Bamboo and willow coffins A comforting and environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional style coffin. Hand crafted from natural and biodegradable materials, this style of coffin is also suitable for woodland burials. The coffins are all lined and include an inscribed wooden nameplate. Eco coffin collection

Bamboo Coffin for a child under 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund FREE OF CHARGE Coffin for a child over 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund £65

Willow Infant and child willow coffins are available in natural willow or in soft white, pastel pink or powder blue. See page 71 for personalisation options.

Coffin for a child under 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund from £95 Coffin for a child over 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund from £235

6 Child coffins & caskets collection Natural woollen coffin The Hainsworth Junior Woollen coffin is carefully hand stitched in Yorkshire using pure new British Wool, supported on a strong recycled cardboard frame. The warm and tactile wool outer combined with the soft and padded interior gives an overall feeling of comfort evocative of a Moses basket.

3'6" coffin with Children's Funeral Fund £45 4'6" coffin with Children's Funeral

Fund £185

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Purity family Solid poplar wooden casket with a high gloss white finish and white ruched interior. Please note these caskets are only suitable for burial. American casket collection 2'6" coffin with Children's Funeral

Fund £875 5'6" coffin with Children's Funeral Fund £1,145

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Child coffins & caskets collection

Ashley steel 20 gauge steel infant casket finished in white with powder gold shading. Complete with a white ruched crepe interior and sunburst pleated lid panel. Please note this casket is only suitable for burial 4ft coffin with Children's Funeral Fund £785

Traditional collection

Traditional crib Our traditional child crib is manufactured in a white veneered chipboard with an inscribed name plate and brass coloured handles. Coffin for a child under 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund FREE OF CHARGE

Traditional coffin Our traditional child coffin is manufactured in a veneered chipboard with an inscribed name plate and matching brass plated handles. Coffin for a child over 5ft with Children's Funeral Fund FREE OF CHARGE

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Cherished Gowns UK is a charity that provides families of babies that are stillborn, miscarried or die shortly after birth with items of clothing that they are able to be dressed in, for their funeral - completely free of charge. The registered charity (No. 1172482) works closely with almost 250 NHS hospitals and directly with funeral homes on behalf of parents to provide packs that include a gown, hat, booties, blanket and a cloth nappy. All of the cherished items have been lovingly made by volunteers from all over Great Britain, and all of the gowns provided are made from generously donated wedding dresses. Since the charity started, over 100,000 gowns have been made from approximately 200,000 wedding dresses and over 250,000 items donated by knit and crochet volunteers. Cherished Gowns

If you would like to know more about this service or enquire about a free of charge pack, please speak to one of our funeral co-ordinators or visit cherishedgowns.org.uk.

Our promise We promise to give you the best end of life care, support and experience with a compassionate and ethical approach. Whether you’re arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we’ll give you the time, understanding and respect to ensure a fitting tribute.

Our funeral homes:

PORTSMOUTH  COPNOR 65 Tangier Road, PO3 6JH 02392 698362 PORTSMOUTH  COSHAM 47 High Street, PO6 3AX 02392 383460 PORTSMOUTH  EASTNEY 131 Eastney Road, PO4 8DZ 02392 873218 PORTSMOUTH  FRATTON 157 Fratton Road, PO1 5ER 02392 863031 PORTSMOUTH  NORTH END 52 London Road, PO2 0LN 02392 662534

FRIMLEY GREEN 3 Wharf Road, Camberley, GU16 6LE 01252 837506 FROME 1 Nunney Road, BA11 4LA 01373 473426 GILLINGHAM 2 High Street, SP8 4QT 01747 824738 GORINGBYSEA 56 Goring Road, Worthing, BN12 4AD 01903 505757 GOSPORT  ALVERSTOKE 147 Stoke Road, PO12 1SE 02392 581032 GOSPORT  ROWNER 11 Rowner Road, PO13 9UB 02392 502281 HAYLING ISLAND 20 Mengham Road, PO11 9BL 02392 460047 HAZLEMERE 21 Park Parade Centre, HP15 7AA 01494 717347 HIGH WYCOMBE 110 Dashwood Avenue, HP12 3EB 01494 451292 HOVE 38 Blatchington Road, BN3 3YH 01273 771332 ISLE OF WIGHT  EAST COWES 8-10 Ferry Road, PO32 6RA 01983 291263 ISLE OF WIGHT  FRESHWATER The Avenue, PO40 9UU 01983 756503 ISLE OF WIGHT  LAKE 1 The Fairway, Sandown, PO36 9EE 01983 403832 ISLE OF WIGHT  NEWPORT 61 Upper St James Street, PO30 1LQ 01983 537213 ISLE OF WIGHT  RYDE 45 St John’s Road, PO33 2RN 01983 615746 01983 861196 LEIGH PARK 194-196 Dunsbury Way, PO9 5BQ 02392 484499 LISS 3 Lower Mead, Hillbrow Road, GU33 7RL 01730 895593 PEACEHAVEN 217 South Coast Road, BN10 8LA 01273 585818 ISLE OF WIGHT  SHANKLIN 76 Regent Street, PO37 7AP

ALTON 71 High Street, GU34 1AB 01420 85298 ANDOVER 22 London Street, SP10 2PE 01264 334798 ASH VALE 231 Shawfield Road, GU12 5DL 01252 330834 AYLESBURY 73 Park Street, HP20 1DN

01296 395356 BASINGSTOKE 1 Buckland Parade, Buckland Avenue, RG22 6JW 01256 351606 BEDHAMPTON 96 Bedhampton Road, Havant, PO9 3EZ 02392 453549 BISHOPS WALTHAM 24 High Street, St George’s Square, SO32 1AA 01489 896305 BOGNOR REGIS  NORTH BERSTED 230 Chichester Road, PO21 5BA 01243 865119 BOGNOR REGIS  ROSE GREEN 6 Nyetimber Lane, PO21 3HG 01243 268681 BRACKNELL 12 Rectory Row, East Hampstead, RG12 7BN 01344 454398 BRIGHTON 155 Lewes Road, BN2 3LG 01273 626326 CHICHESTER Kingsham Avenue, PO19 8AW 01243 782209 COWPLAIN 37a London Road, PO8 8DF 02392 254490 EMSWORTH 31 North Street, PO10 7DA 01243 376458 FAREHAM 86 Trinity Street, PO16 7SJ 01329 280249 FARNBOROUGH 68 Victoria Road, GU14 7PH 01252 542236 FELPHAM 103-105 Felpham Way, PO22 8QB 01243 587067 FLEET 287 Fleet Road, GU51 3BT 01252 623098 FINDON VALLEY 202 Kings Parade, Findon Road, BN14 0EJ 01903 877035

PORTSMOUTH  PAULSGROVE 181 Allaway Avenue, PO6 4HG 02392 372106 PORTSMOUTH  SOMERSTOWN 68 St James Road, PO5 4HZ 02392 823855 PORTSMOUTH  SOUTHSEA 128 Albert Road, PO4 0JS 02392 832151 SHAFTESBURY Greenacre House, Salisbury Road, SP7 8BS 01747 858968 SHOREHAMBYSEA 68 High Street, BN43 5DB 01273 464647 STURMINSTER NEWTON 4 Market House, Station Road, DT10 1FG 01258 472073 UCKFIELD 65 High Street, TN22 1AP 01825 764125 WARMINSTER 3 George Street, BA12 8QA 01985 220105 WATERLOOVILLE 320 London Road, PO7 7DU 02392 266105 WENDOVER 3 Holly Court, Tring Road, HP22 6PE 01296 696224 WHITCHURCH 3 Winchester Street, RG28 7AH 01256 895914 WIDLEY 1 Cornwall Buildings, London Road, PO7 5AB 02392 378472 WORTHING 72 Newland Road, BN11 1LB 01903 215255

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