Funeral Services
Our Services
Burials & Cremations
Our funeral packages help you to choose the most appropriate way to celebrate your loved one, according to their wishes.
As well as more traditional funerals, we also offer our Basic cremation and our Simple funeral option to help you say goodbye, whilst our Direct unattended funeral option is available to those not wishing to have a service at the cemetery or crematorium.
Direct Unattended Cremation option
A direct unattended cremation does not include a service and mourners who select this package often arrange a service or celebration at a different time and venue.
We take care of all the necessary arrangements, which includes bringing your loved one into our care, where they remain until the day of the cremation.
We also provide a plain veneered coffin with a nameplate and on the day of the cremation, the coffin is taken directly to the crematorium in a non ceremonial vehicle.
Basic Cremation option
Our basic cremation was designed to help those on a limited budget but would like to hold a full funeral service for their loved one.
We bring your loved one into our care and look after them in our own private mortuary.
A suitable veneered coffin, the funeral conductor and pallbearers are included as well as a black hearse to bring your loved one directly to Eltham crematorium for a morning chapel service.
Our Simple Funeral option
Our simple funeral service is designed for those who would prefer a more modest or affordable service for their loved one. You may choose between a cremation or burial with the service taking place at the cemetery/crematorium chapel.
Once in our care, you may visit your loved one in our chapel of rest. An elegant veneered coffin is included but may be upgraded if you wish.
The hearse will depart from our funeral home directly to either Eltham, Kemnal Park or Lewisham cemeteries/crematoriums where the service will take place in the chapel.
Our Traditional Funeral option
The traditional funeral option is available for both burial and cremation and offers the most choice and flexibility.
Once in our care, you and your family may wish to visit your loved one in our chapel of rest. (All embalming treatments are included in this package)
A classic, superior veneered coffin is included but can be changed to suit your requirements and as many limousines as you require may be added. The cortege may depart from the family home or any other venue.
The funeral can take place at your choice of cemetery or crematorium and you may choose to have the service at place of worship or other venue if you wish.
Religious & Non Religious Services
If you and your family practice a particular faith, you may wish for your own minister to officiate at your loved ones funeral. However, most cemeteries and crematoria are non-denominational, which means that they are happy to accommodate every style and type of funeral.
At C.J. Reilly we are experienced in planning funerals for all faiths and cultures, and are happy to listen to your requirements and create both completely bespoke funerals and funerals that are traditional to your faith. This includes life celebrants which can incorporate hymns and prayers, and humanist services which focuses entirely on the life of your loved one.
If you require additional support, we can liaise with your chosen minister/celebrant throughout to make things easier on you during this time.
Natural Burials
A Natural Burial is conducted in environmentally conscious surroundings, including natural, green or woodland burial sites.
We offer eco-friendly coffins including cardboard, wicker, bamboo and FSC certified materials.
Disbursements
Disbursements are services that we pay for on your behalf, such as cemetery and crematorium fees and fees charged by Ministers and celebrants.
These are additional charges to our Basic, Simple and Traditional funeral packages.
Disbursements are included in our Direct unattended funeral package.