Richard Finch & Sons

read moreOur independent family funeral home was born in 1965 by its founders Richard F.J. Finch and Nora I. Finch. We moved to our current premises at Military Road in 1970. Since then we have become the largest funeral home in Northampton. Boasting its own large car park and Northampton's only dedicated remembrance room and book which contains the names of every funeral conducted by the company since it begun. We currently run a brand new fleet of Jaguar Hearse and Limousines giving Northampton the best quality of service in which bereaved families deserve.

read moreThe premises have been constantly improved upon to provide families with the best possible funeral home in Northampton including a spacious reception area for families to reflect while paying their last respects to their loved ones, a large car park next to the main front doors, a large remembrance room and books containing every funeral conducted by the company since its start.

read moreIf death occurs at home: When death takes place at home there is usually a kind friend, neighbour or relative able to attend to duties in the sick room. Inform the doctor: As soon as possible inform the doctor that death has occurred. He/she may write out the Medical Certificate of Death when he/she visits the house, or may request you attend the surgery for this purpose. When death occurs in hospital: When death happens in hospital the procedure is very similar. Apply to the hospital for the Medical Certificate of Death and not your family doctor.

read moreIn all aspects of the funeral arrangements our staff will point out the procedures and legal requirements. Whilst arranging the funeral, we will advise on costs and charges to be incurred, culminating in a full written estimate that should be agreed and signed so that you feel confident with the funeral commitment you have arranged. The funeral account itself is divided into two separate parts, the Funeral Directors Charges and the disbursements. These contain our professional fees and overhead costs, which include the provision of a 24 hour a day on call rota, our professional services in making the funeral arrangements and arranging documentation and necessary personal attendances, the conveyance of the deceased to our private chapel rest rooms and the use of the same until the day of the funeral.

read moreDuring 2012 and 2013 the company have built a new fleet of brand new Jaguars. This includes a hearse and 2 Limousines. These additions to the fleet have cost upwards of 400,000, and ensure the top quality service for which they are known continues. The hearse for the funeral with chauffeur and sufficient bearers are also an essential part of our service to you, especially when your family's request is to go into church or place of worship. Limousines are charged for separately. This ensures that the family is not charged for something they may not need or want.

read moreAt the time of making funeral arrangements, it is not always easy to realise the emotional benefit that is gained after the funeral by having somewhere to go, a place that you and your family can go back to, knowing that a loved one is there. It has only recently been acknowledged that simply having a relative's cremated remains scattered or buried in a garden or remembrance does not assist the healing process after the funeral. Today most cemeteries and crematoria that are administered by local councils offer the facilities of small graves that can be purchased solely for cremated remains.

read moreIn most circumstances, it is advisable for you to consult a solicitor both to relieve you of many worries and to take control of wills, problems of intestacy, outstanding debts, grants and letters of administration. A solicitor could save you a great deal of unnecessary trouble and eventually save you money. If known that a will was made, it is important that the contents be ascertained as soon as possible after death as it may contain instructions regarding the funeral arrangements. A will may be among personal papers, with the bank or solicitor for safe keeping.

read moreAt the time of making arrangements for a funeral, it is not always easy or necessary to determine what your future memorial requirement will be. In the case of existing memorials, it will probably be necessary to remove the headstone from the grave prior to the funeral. When the funeral has taken place it can take some months, depending on the condition of the ground, before the grave will be ready to take the original headstone or a new one. During this period of settlement, it is recommended where possible, that the Monumental Masons remove the memorial back to their yard for safe keeping.