Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle
A local independent family funeral director offering a personal, professional and ethical funeral service SERVING CARLISLE & SURROUNDING AREA WITH REVERANCE AND COMPASSION
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The Penny Farthing for all your Catering Events We are a small cafe offering good olde home cooked food, reasonably priced. Breakfast, Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Lunches, Cakes and much more. We also offer catering for indoors or outside events and functions with an exciting selection of buffet food items available on request. We can create food for your function or event and deliver it to your venue. For more information please phone
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About Us Sean spent time on the works experience scheme from North Cumbria Technology College, known colloquially as ‘Harraby Secondary’, whilst aged fifteen years old at two different funeral directing firms in the city. This experience confirmed in Sean’s own mind that the career path he would passionately pursue would be that of a Funeral Director. Upon leaving school in the summer of 2002 whilst aged sixteen years, Sean landed his first job in the funeral profession as a Funeral Service Operative/Coffin Hand. During this time, along with his usual duties of preparing coffins and people’s loved ones for viewing and washing vehicles, Sean would accompany the Funeral Directors on their appointments and soon learned the more complex aspects of arranging a funeral.
We are available 24 hours a day, every day, to attend to your family at their time of need. With over 20 years association with the profession, Sean is always on hand with professional, well-informed advice when you need him most. ean Crilley Funeral Directors proudly serve Carlisle and the S surrounding area with reverence, respect and compassion. • 24 Hour Personal Service • Private Chapels of Rest • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans • Memorial Consultants For personal attention and professional advice, day and night, call us on (01228) 544905.
Meet the Staff Sean Crilley
As a youngster, due to a family bereavement, Sean decided at the tender age of twelve years old that a life in service to the bereaved families and their loved ones of Carlisle was what he would dedicate his life to.
At seventeen and a half years old Sean became a Funeral Director proper, the youngest ever in the City of Carlisle. Fast forward a few years and at the age of 31, Sean, having become disillusioned with the seemingly constant taking over of some of the cities established independent firms by a national conglomerate firm he decided to open his own funeral parlour. Sean said; “Over the years, I have gained an intimate knowledge of my hometown of Carlisle and its residents. I feel the time is right to offer my own small, independent, personal and caring funeral service so I can continue to serve my local community in a role I see not just as a job but as a vocation”.
Jason Higgins
My name is Jason, I am from the Midlands originally but moved to Carlisle almost twenty years ago with my wife Kerry. We have eleven year old twins, Ethan and Lily who have recently started secondary school. The twins take up most of my spare time with boxing, climbing and camping, but it keeps me active. Kerry works at Ullswater School in Penrith where she has been for many years.
Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle 01228 544905 or sean@seancrilleyfuneraldirectors.com
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Carlisle 01228 525221
Wigton 016973 43241
“We aim to provide high quality legal advice and assistance in most areas of the law affecting personal, commercial and agricultural matters from our offices in Carlisle and Wigton.”
Atkinson Ritson was formed by the consolidation of the long-established and respected Cumbria firms of Atkinson & North, Hetherington Ritson & Company and Saul & Lightfoot.
We offer a friendly and personal service with the aim of resolving or concluding a matter as efficiently as possible and in the best interests of the client. Atkinson Ritson Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Wills, Trusts & Administration of Estates • Preparation of Wills or Codicils • Creation and Management of Trusts • Obtaining probate and administration of estates • Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney • Applications to the Court of Protection • Will and Estate Disputes • Advice relating to issues affecting the elderly client
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Before reaching my goal to become a Funeral Director, I worked on behalf of H.M. Coroner covering the whole of Cumbria and although this was difficult at times it only solidified my resolve to become a Funeral Director. In 2011 I had my opportunity being offered a role as a Funeral Director at a firm in the city. When asked why I wanted the position I explained that after losing my first child, Thomas, I had never forgotten the help and guidance I had received from Mike the Funeral Director who had taken care of Thomas’s funeral. He had taken us through the most horrific and heartbreaking time of our lives with such care, compassion and empathy that he still remains a friend to my family, including my children, who never met Thomas. Through this experience I hoped that some day I would be in a position to help families who find themselves in need of the same guidance and support. More recently, in 2018, Sean Crilley contacted me asking if I would work for him here. Having worked with him previously and in fact, trained by Sean, I knew his ‘family first’ ethos and genuine pride in his role as a Funeral Director. I said yes immediately. I now feel I have truly found my vocation in life through my position as a Funeral Director.
Jonathan Bell
I was born in Carlisle in 1977. I have two daughters, Grace aged 11 years of age, Rose aged 7 and a step-son Josh aged 16. I am married to Claire who I have known since she was aged 15 years. Claire is a Hotel Duty Manager at the Crown and Mitre Hotel in Carlisle. I began my training as a Funeral Director in 1997 at the age of 19 years with a local independent firm. I lost my own father when I was aged 23 so I understand the heartache that families endure when losing their loved ones. Eventually I was joined by Sean and Jason and we all worked well together for many years, but were all disillusioned when the firm we worked for was, sadly, taken over by a national company. However, Sean has now invited me to join himself and Jason within his company and I was more than pleased to accept his kind offer.
After 25 years experience as a Funeral Director I am delighted to be able to serve the good people of my hometown of Carlisle working for an independent family funeral company once again offering a most personal and caring service to the bereaved clients that call upon us to serve them.
Lismore Chapel of Rest In addition to our beautiful chapel room at Brook Street, we are now pleased to be able to provide our beautifully peaceful ‘Lismore Chapel’. Set in the grounds of the former Newman School in the city centre, our private Lismore Chapel facilities opened in the summer of 2021 for the exclusive use of our client families and the quiet repose of their loved ones. The idea behind this was to create a separate ‘quiet space’ away from our main office and chapel at Brook Street. If you wish to spend time with your loved one whilst they are in our care, simply call us on (01228) 544905 to make an appointment. Your Funeral Director will arrange a time that is convenient to you. There is private client parking directly outside the chapel.
Directions to our Lismore Chapel
Enter the former Newman School site off Lismore Place. Follow the main building round to the left and our private chapel with perimeter fence and private parking will be in front of you.
Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle 01228 544905 or sean@seancrilleyfuneraldirectors.com
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Our Services & Prices As a Funeral Director offering a complete 24 hour service we provide the following services; To provide professional arrangements, advice on registration, completion and distribution of all necessary documentation to all relevant burial and cremation authorities, transfer of the deceased person into our care day or night, laying to rest in his or her own clothing chapel gown in accordance with the families’ wishes, provide private chapel of rest facilities, liaising with all local clergy, celebrants, organists, printers, caterers, newspapers, gravediggers and all other relevant suppliers of associated services. We will provide you with your own dedicated Funeral Director from the moment of the arrangement who will guide you every step of the way. We will provide funeral vehicles for example; hearse and following funeral limousines if requested. Additional services available on request for example; • Horse Drawn Hearse • V.W. Camper Hearse • Motorcycle Hearse • Dove Release • Balloon Release Bespoke coffins whether it be a solid wood, raised lid, a certain type of wood, a ‘Picture Coffin’ or an American Style Casket. We also provide eco-options such as Wicker, Bamboo, Cardboard and Wool Coffins to name a few. For advice on any other additional services please contact us on our dedicated 24 hour telephone number; (01228) 544905.
CMA Standardised Price List
The Order has made it a legal requirement for ALL funeral directors to publish a ‘Standardised Price List’ as well as an Additional Options Price List both on their websites and in prominent positions within their premises by 16th September 2021. This has been ordered in an effort to make it easier for the bereaved to compare ‘like for like’ funeral options from funeral directors - both small and large companies and assist them in their choices. At Sean Crilley Funeral Directors, we realise that managing funeral costs can seem daunting. We make sure everything is as transparent as possible for our clients. We will give you a detailed break down of the costs involved and explain the various funeral options we provide. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss our prepaid options, please get in touch. We serve families across Carlisle, North Cumbria and surrounding areas. In addition to the cost of your chosen funeral directors charges there will be other fees called ‘Disbursements’. These are third party charges that the Funeral Director will pay on your behalf. The exception to this is our Direct Cremation and Burial Services which includes the essential third party charges and requires payment in full prior to the funeral service. We have our main Funeral Home and office on Brook Street in Carlisle as well as our beautiful and very private, Lismore Chapel also in Carlisle. We are here for you 24 hours, every day of the year. TEL: (01228) 544905. Please visit our website for a detailed breakdown of funeral costs www.seancrilleyfuneraldirectors.com
Over the years we have seen the cost of funerals continue to rise, far more than the cost of living. As an independent family funeral director we have worked hard to ensure that our funeral prices remain fair so that the funeral services we offer are competitive.
We are confident in our charges and are transparent about them too. We also believe that we charge for a professional service. The most cost effective option isn’t always best. Our belief is; ‘Professional fees for a professional, high quality service’. Following an investigation by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) a number of issues across the funeral industry were highlighted, culminating in the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle 01228 544905 or sean@seancrilleyfuneraldirectors.com
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We provide quality home cooked food, using locally sourced fresh produce.
Serving brunches, light bites and afternoon teas. Specialising in scrumptious cheesecakes, fresh cream cakes and tray bakes.
At Adeline’s Tea Room we would love to help you celebrate the life of your loved ones.
call 07765 255236
Adeline’s Tea Room, 28 Corporation Road, Carlisle, CA3 8XB
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Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle
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DENTON MEMORIALS LTD
For all of your memorial needs, look no further. From basic memorial stones to custom and bespoke designs tailored to your specific requests, we are here to carry out yours and your loved ones wishes. Restoration work We are here to carry out restoration work to your current memorial stone, from cleaning, re painting, re guilding and re leading, we can also arrange for the stone to be re-faced and new inscription added in its place should this be something you would prefer. just contact us to discuss.
DENTON BLAST ART Denton Blast Art is home to our art and design services, we can blast many different images onto stone, slate, and even porcelain or ceramic tile. These can then be finished in acrylic, enamel or gold gild and would look great in any home. Each image is created using the same method we use for memorial stones ensuring a long lasting and brilliant finish.
163 - 167 Denton Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 5JP Phone: 01228 598222 • E-mail: info@dentonmemorials.co.uk www.dentonmemorials.co.uk 46041 Sean Crilley Funeral Guides 214x299mm V3.indd 10
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Direct Cremation Service
Pre-Paid Plans
This service is an unattended option and is We are proud to offer Golden Charter not a traditional funeral service. Funeral Plans to our clients. Therefore no mourners attend the cremation and there is no service.
We will bring the person who has died into our care from a local address (within 20 miles. If it is over this distance the charge of £1.85 per mile will apply) during normal office hours (outside office hours an additional fee of £150 is payable), we provide a simple coffin, transport the deceased to a Carlisle Crematorium in a private vehicle at a day and time of our choosing usually within 10 days of completion of the necessary paperwork and usually either 09:00am or 09:15am at the crematorium on the appointed day. Third party fees such as the Doctor’s fee (if applicable) and the crematorium fee are included within this option. Cremated remains will be returned to the next of kin/client within 14 days from the date of cremation. The full cost of this service must be paid in advance. Direct Cremation Service - £1626.00. We also offer a ‘Direct Burial Service’ which is as above in terms of no attendance and no service but prices for this can vary depending on where the interment is to take place. Our professional fees for this option remain at £825.00 not inclusive of grave purchase or interment fee. Please contact us for further advice on (01228) 544905.
Our Payment Terms
Why Plan Ahead?
Golden Charter are a trusted name when it comes to funeral planning and are affiliated with the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA). A little thought now can give you and your loved ones peace of mind for the future both in terms of your wishes being recorded and the financial burden lifted from your family at the time the plan is at need. All of our plans guarantee to provide the funeral director’s services specified at no extra cost to you or loved ones, no matter how much these costs rise in the future. Your plan also includes an allowance towards third party costs (cremation/cemetery fee, doctor’s fee and minister’s or officiant’s fee). The allowance increases annually on 1st July in line with increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). If you choose one of our plans for burial, the plan does not include the purchase of a grave plot.
Our terms are 14 days from the date of our invoice.
All of our charges are broken down individually as are the third party fees (disbursements); these are the fees that we pay on the clients’ behalf to third party providers such as cemeteries, crematoria, clergy, officiant, doctors, florists etc. We do not normally require any payment prior to the funeral service. This is at our discretion. In most cases we will simply send a final account to the client after the funeral has been completed with all relevant charges on one itemised account. Our Direct funeral options require full payment prior to completion of the service. We accept payment by Cheque, Bank Transfer or Card Payment over the telephone or at our main branch at 78 Brook Street, Carlisle.
Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle 01228 544905 or sean@seancrilleyfuneraldirectors.com
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The
Corner House
Sandwich & Coffee Bar At The Corner House in Carlisle, our friendly team are here to take away the stress of organising a buffet for a wake and ensuring it goes smoothly. We serve a variety of outside catering and also have a cafe located on London Road. You can find our whole cafe menu on our website, filled with mouth-watering dishes and catering for all. All our food is homemade from All Day Breakfasts to Afternoon Teas & Buffets, We cater for all dietary requirements.
See our website for more information
www.thecornerhouseonline.com call
01228 739008
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How Are My Payments Protected?
We understand that you need reassurance that your money is in safe hands. In keeping with Funeral Planning Authority rules, rest assured that all the payments made towards your plan are placed into a secure Trust fund. To ensure they are protected, the funds in the Trust are held separately to the company and carefully managed by independent trustees. Each year a valuation of the Trust is carried out to ensure that the fund has the assets needed to meet future payments to funeral directors. Contact Sean for further guidance, day or night - TEL: (01228) 544905 or by using the ‘Contact Us’ page on the website.
When a Death Occurs What should you do in the event of a death?
the death. The registrar will issue you with the death certificate for your own use (i.e. banks, pensions or insurance.) You will also receive a green certificate which is required by the funeral director to allow a burial or cremation to take place. For 24 hour personal assistance call (01228) 544905. Information required by the registrar Full name of the deceased Place and date where death occurred Home address Occupation Marital status Maiden name Spouses full name and occupation
Help and support when you need it most When one of your loved ones has passed, Sean Crilley Funeral Directors understand that you may need advice and guidance on the steps that need to be taken. We are here 24 hours a day.
Assistance with the cost of funerals Depending on your circumstances, if you are in receipt of income support, housing benefit or family credit, you may be eligible to receive financial help towards the cost of a funeral.
When a death occurs at home Contact your local doctor Telephone Sean Crilley Funeral Directors at any time of the day or night for immediate help and assistance
When a death occurs in hospital Telephone Sean Crilley Funeral Directors on (01228) 544905 for immediate help and assistance.
When a death occurs suddenly or unexpectedly This may involve the police or a coroner Telephone Sean Crilley Funeral Directors who will liaise with the appropriate authority and give all the assistance that you require. Registering the death After receiving certification from your local doctor or hospital, an appointment at the registry office must be made to register
Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle 01228 544905 or sean@seancrilleyfuneraldirectors.com
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Cumbria Memorials offer a huge selection of the finest funeral memorials and headstones in Cumbria.
www.cumbriamemorials.co.uk
Memorials
Cumbria Memorials has a huge range of memorial and headstone styles available to buy. We supply new memorials, additional inscriptions, house signs and plaques and perform cleaning and renovations to memorials in situ.
Established in 1979, Cumbria Memorials has
built up its headstone and memorials business by delivering a personal service of the highest quality, based on clients' trust Cumbria recommendations. and Memorials is a family run business owned by Mark & Jonny Murray. You can count on them to provide you with the highest possible quality of workmanship, along with their many years of experience and knowledge.
that it is not suited to an on-line type of purchase, we would prefer that you visit us personally at our workshop, where our staff will be able to help and advise you in the appropriate way. Our staff here will be more than happy to show you the different designs and materials available and advise you about any aspect of buying a memorial headstone. Alternatively, you can give us call in order to help you to choose a design, decide on appropriate wording and answer any other questions you may have.
We believe that purchasing a memorial headstone is such an important decision,
NEW MEMORIALS
We have a huge number of memorial and headstone styles to choose from. Our range covers all types of memorial, big and small.
ADDED INSCRIPTIONS
Sometimes you would like to add to what was said to help stay in touch and additional inscriptions help you to do this.
HOUSE SIGNS
As we are in the decorative stone business we can also offer house signs that can be personalised to you.
PLAQUES
Our detailed stone work enables us to put our expertise to work on individual plaques for a variety of uses.
CLEANING
Many memorials and headstones tarnish and get dirty over time as they are always out in the elements. Our cleaning service can help keep your memorial in pristine condition.
RENOVATIONS
Sometimes memorials can be affected badly by the elements or by random acts that cause damage. We can renovate your memorial to bring it back to life.
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Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle
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Local • Personal • Professional • Independent
Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle Sean Crilley Funeral Directors 78 Brook Street, Carlisle Cumbria, CA1 2HX Tel: (01228) 544905
Email: sean@seancrilleyfuneraldirectors.com
We are available 24 hours a day, every day, to attend to your family at their time of need.
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