Firstly there are the complete services of Gleasures. This covers:
- Removal of the deceased from where they have died at any time, bearers, vehicle and facilities in removal of the deceased to our Chapels of Rest,
- Arrangements and attendance of funeral director and staff at the Funeral Home, residence, Church, cemetery or crematorium,
- Helping the family to publish announcements of the funeral arrangement, choose a coffin, flowers and appropriate church music.
- Providing black ties, condolence books and stands, sympathy card wallets and umbrellas as needed.
- Removal of coffin in to Church or home including provision of hearse and attendance of funeral director and staff,
- Arterial embalming, hygienic treatment as deemed necessary,
- To prepare and polish a suitable coffin, as chosen by the family, fitted with engraved nameplate and brassed furniture,
- Provision of hearse (and chauffeur driven limousine if requested) for conveyance of the coffin to the place of committal or cremation,
- Our professional attention throughout the arrangements, including use all the Funeral Home facilities if required, the chapel of rest, the arrangements interview and administration.
Coffin – Next is the particular coffin or casket as chosen by the family (for full details see COFFINS & URNS in FACILITIES).
Funeral Fees – Finally as a service to our clients, we will pay the various costs associated with the funeral on your behalf. These payments to others generally include
- Paying Church and Clergy offerings, including the Sacristan, Parish Clerk, or Church Sexton
- Musicians playing at the Church, Funeral Home, Crematorium, or elsewhere
- Floral tributes or family wreaths
- Grave opening costs, grave-digging, grave purchase where possible, and Cemetery Caretaker stipend
- Obituary announcements on Radio, the Internet, or Newspaper
- Cremation Fees & Crematorium Charge
- Coroner or Doctor’s Charges when required
- Printing costs, certain Catering costs
Terms of Payment
The Gleasure Funeral Home pay the disbursement costs on your behalf, which can often cost thousands of euro. We will prepare the account for the funeral within days and we ask that you kindly pay it within 60 days from the date of the invoice. After this time we reserve the right to charge interest on any overdue amount at the rate of 2% per calendar month or part thereof until the account is settled in full. We accept payment by cash, cheque, debit or credit card and via internet banking.
We are mindful of budget and are willing to favourably consider an individual’s financial situation regarding the cost of the funeral. Payment plans are welcome so please do mention any concerns when discussing the funeral arrangements.
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