Ca s ke ts , c o f fi ns , c r e ma te d r e ma i ns ur ns a nd kee ps a kes Choosing a coffin This brochure provides details on our range of caskets and coffins, and a selection of the cremated remains urns and keepsakes available. Please refer to our price lists for current charges. All our coffins and caskets, with the exception of some American caskets, are suitable for either burial or cremation. Where not specified, we will substitute suitable cremation fittings at no additional charge. Churc hyards, as w ell as many cemeteries and crematoria will not accept American style caskets. Our coffins are made from a variety of selected woods, veneers and other materials. We have chosen our suppliers with care, to ensure, as best we can, minimal environmental impact and maximum sustainability. Notes: Welham Jones reserves the right to change the speci fication of its products, and its chosen suppliers without notice. All woods and veneers us ed are from selected timbers grown in renewabl e forests. Other materials are derived from woods grown in renewable fo rests and are manu factu red with no formaldehyd e content. English willow is grown on the Somerset Levels part o f the Somerset wetlands, and harvested only during six weeks each spring. Chinese bamboo used is cultivated in small dispersed plots within plantations licensed by the Chinese Government in areas not populated by pandas. All our solid wood coffins and caskets are hand made to order. Solid wood coffins are constru cted with butt ends and solid wood bottoms. www.welhamjones.co.uk 2 Personal choices Personal items, a photograph, flower or other keepsake can be placed in the coffin, although we will advise which, due to their material and local crematorium regulations, will have to be removed before cremation. Nameplates are fitted to all coffins by law. Symbolic furniture is available to support a wide r a n g e o f r e lig io n s a n d associations. Scottish cords and tassels available, as are the Union, national flags. Service (civil military) and regimental flags be obtained where requested. Looking after the cremated remains. If you are undecided what should be done with the cremated remains, we will return them to our offices a few days after the service, and retain them for you whilst you decide. We always ask the crematorium to supply a new plastic or cardboard urn, one that is durable and easily transportable. are and and can You might think about interring the remains, perhaps in the garden o f r e m em b r a nc e a t t h e crematorium or, in a churchyard. You might consider scattering them at a favourite beauty spot, at sea or in a river, in which case please see www.environmentagency.gov.uk or ask us for advice. Alternatively you might consider sending them skyward in fireworks, having them made into a synthetic gemstone: or maybe a memorial urn or keepsake is more appropriate. This brochure contains a limited selection; please call in to see the extens ive range w e have available. 3 www.welhamjones.co.uk Caskets and solid wood coffins Washington We offer a distinctive range of highly polished American caskets in a choice of woods, metals and finishes. With swing bar hardware, solid post corners (for wooden caskets ) and fitted internally with adjustable beds; this range is only supplied to order and priced on application. Blenheim A fine hand crafted panelled oak or mahogany English casket of solid timbers, double moulded, buttressed and with a hinged raised lid. It can be supplied with a couch side and split lid. Polished to a natural finish it is fitted with metal casket bar handles, wreath holders and a nameplate. It comes lined with a luxurious s atin s uite and matching gown in a choice of white, pink or blue Otford Hand made to the very highest specification from selected solid oak (shown) or mahogany timbers. Triple moulded and polished to a matt sheen, with raised panels and a raised lid, this fine coffin is furnished with solid brass bar handles, matching brass wreath holders and a nameplate. It is complete with a luxurious s atin s uite and matching gown in white, pink, blue or ivory. Shown here in oak with cremation fittings. Also available in mahogany . Solid brass fittings are shown to right. Windsor A polished solid w alnut (shown), mahogany or oak hand made coffin complete with three pairs of brassed metal casket bar handles, matching Tends (not shown), wreath holders, and a breastplate. The interior, and matching robe, is of white, pink, blue or ivory coloured taffeta. Six routed panels can be specified at extra cost. Also available in mahogany or oak, and with optional routed panels. www.welhamjones.co.uk 4 Solid & veneered wood coffins Chislehurst With fine antiqued oak (shown), elm or mahogany veneers, this solid obeche wood coffin is finished to a matt sheen and comes with a raised lid. Fitted with six brassed metal bar handles and wreath holders, it is lined in ivory coloured t affet a, comp let e w it h matching gown. Also available in elm or mahogany Knole A mahogany (shown) or oak veneered English casket. Double moulded and with a raised and hinged lid, it is polished to a fine finish and fitted with brassed metal handles, matching Tends and w reath holders , and a nameplate. It comes lined with a luxurious ivory coloured satin suite and matching gown. Also available in oak Sevenoaks A matt polished oak (shown) or mahogany veneered panelled coffin with a distinctive raised lid. Fitted with six ‘Oscar’ brassed handles, wreath holders, breastplate and lined in ivory coloured taffeta. Also available in mahogany Hever A simple elm veneered coffin with six ‘fleur’ brassed handles, six matching wreath holders, breastplate and ivory coloured lining. Penshurst A plain mahogany veneered coffin with four ‘shell’ handles, four wreath holders, breastplate and lining. 5 www.welhamjones.co.uk ‘Green’ & personalised coffins Willow A traditionally shaped coffin hand crafted in England from the finest Somerset willow. Weather-beaten gold in colour, it is finished with six coloured hemp handles and two matching coloured bands of your choice, an engraved wooden nameplate and a natural cotton lining. Floral decoration, as shown in our presenter, is also included. Seagrass An oval coffin woven from natural sea grass of light brown and beige hues, with a subtle hint of green. This coffin comes with matching woven flower hoops and six handles, and is fitted with a natural cotton lining and matching frill for either burial or cremation. Bamboo A bamboo coffin made entirely from natural materials. It is supplied with six matching bamboo handles and is fitted with a cotton lining. Avant-garde M ade from renewable materials this range of coffins has high quality images applied that may be chosen to reflect the life, or lifestyle, of the deceased. Suitable for either burial or cremation these coffins are supplied with six handles and w reat h holders , a nameplate, white taffeta lining, pillow and mattress. Bespoke images can be used at additional cost. www.welhamjones.co.uk 6 Caskets, urns, plaques and keepsakes #5957 B5206 (Rose) Bronze plaque Norfolk Caskets #5620 We have an extensive range of memorial caskets, urns and keepsakes, some of which are shown here. To see details of the full range and sample products, please call in to our office. Cremated remains can be interred either loose, or in caskets. M any churchyards and cemeteries will now only allow a loose interment in a specific garden of remembrance, and some will allow a bronze plaque to be placed on an adjacent wall. Where remains can be interred in caskets, or where a new or existing family grave is opened, maybe in a green burial ground, we have a range of oak and mahogany caskets in which family mementoes or items of sentimental value can also be put. A memorial stone or tablet can often then be placed on the grave. As monumental masons, we also have a full range of memorials suitable for cemeteries and churchyards. Please request a brochure for more details, or contact us. Alternatively, cremated remains can be placed in decorative urns or keepsakes and kept at home. We have a range of such items, for the home and the garden, in materials that range from wood to porcelain, glass to metal and stone to resin. #5836 B1081 #5854 Wicker Casket B5561 7 www.welhamjones.co.uk Calculating the cost of a funeral Welham Jones is an independent family owned company dedicated to the provision of customer service in an open and transparent manner. Our staff are trained to assist you and to provide as much information as you require including, without obligation, price lists for both funerals and memorials. We can be contacted at any time, day or night, on the following numbers: BOROUGH GREEN 01732 780600 43 Western Road, Borough Green, Kent, TN15 8AN CHISLEHURST 020 8467 2222 4 Belmont Parade, Green Lan e, Chislehurst, BR6 7AN SEVENOAKS 01732 742400 156 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DJ SWANLEY 01322 619100 31 Station Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8ES Terms and conditions of business We will not act until we have obtained a client’s signature authorising us to provide the requested service, whereupon a contract exists between the parties. Accounts will be invoiced 7 d ays aft er the provision of the service and settlement is due 14 days thereaft er as we may have advanced considerabl e sums of money to third parties. We reserv e the right to charge interest of 3% per month (APR 42.75%) on all accounts outstanding for more than 28 days from the date o f invoice. Sometimes, but not always, we might request the advance payment o f disbursements, usually direct to the third party supplier. We accept most national and international debit and credit cards. Why use an independent funeral director? • We will be responsive to you your needs. • We take personal pride in the service we provide. • We maintain a long-term commitment to our community. • We answer to you, our customers. • We have a knowledge of local customs and traditions. • We are members o f the National Society of Allied and Independ ent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and agree, at all times, to abide by their code of practice. Welham Jones Limited is a company registered in England no. 3067814. Our registered office is at 156 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DJ (01732 742400). Copyright © Welham Jones Limited 2006. enquir ies @we lha mj ones.c o. uk www. we l h a m j o n es . c o . u k