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Celebrate the life of your loved one in a unique way and choose from the different types of funeral that feel right with our funeral service guides.</span> </p> </div> <div class="banner__meta"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="position:relative;"> <a id="main-content" href="#main-content" style="position:absolute; top: -124px; height:0; overflow:hidden" accesskey="S">Top</a> </div> <section class="section section--alt "> <div style="position:relative;"> <div id="" style="position:absolute; top:-118px;"></div> </div> <div class="container"> <h2 class="h4 u-color-brand-a">Choosing a type of funeral for your loved one</h2> <p><strong>With us, you will have the ability to personalise the funeral to reflect the religion, background or specific wishes of your loved one. We can cater for any type of funeral, ensuring the send-off is as personal and unique as the person who has sadly passed away.</strong></p> <p>The choice is completely up to you, whether you wish to arrange a traditional religious funeral service or would prefer something a bit different, like a colourful funeral.</p> <p>There are a various funeral options available to you which will help create the perfect service for your loved one.</p> <p>Our helpful and understanding Funeral Directors will advise you on the types of funeral available and help arrange a service which best commemorates your loved one鈥檚 life.</p> </div> </section> <section class="section "> <div style="position:relative;"> <div id="" style="position:absolute; top:-118px;"></div> </div> <div class="container"> <h2 class="section__title ">Funeral service options</h2> <p class="section__subtext ">Read our guides to learn more about cremation, burial, religious and alternative funeral services.</p> <div class="card-grid card-grid--3"> <a id="29169-29086-29823-l1" class="content-card" href="/arranging-a-funeral/types-of-funeral/cremation-service/" target="_self"> <div class="content-card__image lazy" style="background-image: url('https://assets.dignityfunerals.co.uk/media/4278/cremation.jpg?crop=0.13925925925925925,0.0000000000000001263187085796,0.1940740740740742,0&cropmode=percentage&width=700&height=700&rnd=132537968220000000')"></div> <div class="content-card__content"> <h3 class="content-card__title">Cremation service</h3> <p class="content-card__copy"> This guide will help you prepare for a cremation and explains what happens before, during and after the cremation service. </p> <p class="content-card__cta"> Cremation services <i class="icon-right-arrow"></i> </p> </div> </a> <a id="29169-29086-29823-l2" class="content-card" href="/arranging-a-funeral/types-of-funeral/burial-service/" target="_self"> <div class="content-card__image lazy" style="background-image: url('https://assets.dignityfunerals.co.uk/media/4279/burial-services.jpg?crop=0.29382303839732887,0.0000000000000001263187085796,0,0&cropmode=percentage&width=700&height=700&rnd=132537983140000000')"></div> <div class="content-card__content"> <h3 class="content-card__title">Burial services</h3> <p class="content-card__copy"> This guide will help you prepare for a burial and explains what happens before, during and after the cremation service. </p> <p class="content-card__cta"> Burial services <i class="icon-right-arrow"></i> </p> </div> </a> <a id="29169-29086-29823-l3" class="content-card" href="/arranging-a-funeral/types-of-funeral/religious-funerals/" target="_self"> <div class="content-card__image lazy" style="background-image: url('https://assets.dignityfunerals.co.uk/media/4281/religious-funerals-small.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=700&rnd=132538000060000000')"></div> <div class="content-card__content"> <h3 class="content-card__title">Religious funerals</h3> <p class="content-card__copy"> We have created a series of guides which offer further information about different religious funerals and their customs. </p> <p class="content-card__cta"> Religious funeral services <i class="icon-right-arrow"></i> </p> </div> </a> <a id="29169-29086-29823-l4" class="content-card" href="/arranging-a-funeral/types-of-funeral/woodland-burials-and-green-funerals/" target="_self"> <div class="content-card__image lazy" style="background-image: url('https://assets.dignityfunerals.co.uk/media/4289/eco-funeral.jpg?crop=0.14814814814814811,0,0.18518518518518531,0.0000000000000001263187085796&cropmode=percentage&width=700&height=700&rnd=132538065090000000')"></div> <div class="content-card__content"> <h3 class="content-card__title">Woodland burials</h3> <p class="content-card__copy"> A woodland burial is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burials and cremation. 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