We are one of the few remaining independent family-run Funeral and Monumental companies, serving the communities of Staffordshire and South Cheshire for four generations. We have built up our business on trust and recommendation, and pride ourselves on the individual, high quality service that we provide. Price and Stubbs, Mill Street, Stone, St15 8BU As a family-run business we take great pride in our work. We strive to ensure that the bereaved are given every care and attention. Our purpose built premises mean that we are able to carry out our work in a sensitive, dignified and efficient manner, allowing essential peace of mind to the bereaved. We aim to look after all aspects of a funeral and ensure everything runs smoothly from the first phone call you make to us, through to the day of the funeral and thereafter. The Haven... Memorials... Distinctive memorials, designed and crafted to suit your individual needsOur price structure is different to other memorial companies, the price is fully inclusive. We have listened to our customers, and their request for an easy to understand price list. When comparing prices please bear this in mind. We pride ourselves on our quality of service and excellent workmanship, and all our memorials are guaranteed. Fully Inclusive Price includes -All lettering and design as shown (vases only include 72 letters) -A scale drawing of memorial with lettering -Fixing of the memorial, with the original NAMM ground support system (in all cases) -All fixings in stainless steel -Flower container (s) -Concrete foundation (when required) -VAT @ the current rate -10 year Guarantee on materials and workmanship Only additional cost is the cemetery/churchyard fee (see below) -N-u-L Cemeteries – no fee if grave purchased after 1st April 1990 -S-o-T Cemeteries – no fee if grave purchased after 1st April 1996 -Churchyards in Lichfield Diocese – £152.00 (from 1st January 2009) -Stafford & Stone Cemeteries— Up to £131.50 upon size Services for Existing Memorials Lettering Many styles are offered from simple block such as Helvetica to Roman, Gothic,and many elaborate scripts The letters are either hand-cut in the traditional manner with a hammer and chisel or machine/sandblast using a rubber stencil made by computer. Once cut the letters are either left plain, gilded with 23 carat gold leaf or painted with enamel, all of which enhance the legibility and add to the decorative effect. Renovation work We restore all types of memorials from small cremation wall plaques to large civic monuments. Most existing memorials can be restored to their former glory. We can add additional inscriptions, clean weathered and dirty stone, repair various types of damage, and re-align where time has caused movement. Restoration is carried out with the greatest of care and attention. Insurance Insurance can be taken out on all memorials old or new. We are agents for a well established policy that is underwritten by SUN ALLIANCE. The cover is in 5 year blocks and costs are from £25.00. (A memorial valued at £500.00 would cost £30.00 to insure for 5 years) Many policies are limiting in what they will or will not insure you against, but this is different. This policy covers 'ALL RISKS' accidental or malicious, it covers the FULL VALUE of replacing or repairing the memorial. For further information, please call Paula Dale or Mark Otter on 01785 812556 Frequently Asked Qusetions ... What should I do if a relative dies at home? When a death which has been expected occurs at home or at a nursing home, the Doctor who has been treating the deceased should be contacted. The Doctor or a colleague will either attend to confirm that death has occurred, or will give permission for the deceased to be transferred to our premises, if this is your wish. You can then contact ourselves, who will attend to transfer your loved one to our chapel of rest. What should I do if a relative dies in hospital? If a relative who has been a hospital inpatient dies, the doctors who have been treating the deceased will usually be able to issue the Medical Certificate. Ask the ward staff or Doctor what you need to do to collect this Certificate, or ring us for advice and contact numbers. The Doctor says he won't issue the medical certificate. Why is this? The Doctor can only issue the Certificate if he knows the cause of death, and has been treating the deceased for this illness in the last 14 days. If this is not the case, or if there are other circumstances involved (such as a recent operation, or a possible industrial disease), the Doctor will have to refer the death to the Coroner. If the death has occurred at home, the Coroner will arrange for the deceased to be taken into his care, in order that the death can be investigated. What does a coroner do? It is the coroner's responsibility to ascertain the cause of death. The vast majority of deaths that are reported to the coroner are discovered to be from natural causes - only a small proportion require further investigation. The coroner will conduct a post mortem examination of the deceased, which involves examination of the organs to ascertain the cause of the death. The coroner does not require permission to investigate a death within his/her jurisdiction, and cannot be prevented from doing so. In certain circumstances, the coroner may investigate a death even when the person has been ill for some time. The coroner has to investigate deaths from diseases which may have been caused by the deceased's occupation, or deaths after recent operations, to ensure that public interest has been served. We are familiar with the coroner's procedure, and will be able to advise you how to proceed. Why do GP's charge for cremation forms? A deceased person cannot be cremated until the cause of death has been ascertained and properly recorded. "Before cremation can take place two certificates need to be signed, one by the GP and one by an independant doctor. Cremation Form 4 must be completed by the registered medical practitioner who attended the deceased during their last illness. Form 5 must be completed by a registered medical practitioner who is neither a partner nor a relative of the doctor who completed Form 4. A fee can be charged for the completion of both Forms 4 and 5 as this does not form part of a doctor's NHS duties (1). Doctors normally charge these fees to the funeral director, who, generally passes on the cost to the family. Doctors are also entitled to charge a mileage allowance, where appropriate". Why do I have to register the death? All deaths have to be registered, and the people closest to the deceased have a legal obligation to do this. Deaths in England and Wales or Northern Ireland should be registered within 5 days - if this is not going to be possible, you should inform the Registrar. In Scotland, deaths must be registered within 8 days. Which registrar's office should I go to? In England and Wales, the death has to be registered at the registrar's office in the area where the death occurred. This is the case even if the death occurred a distance from home. However there is a facility available to attend your local registrar's office to register a death that occurred in another area. This is called 'Registration by Declaration', and involves the two Registrars transferring documents by fax and post in order to register the death. Depending on the circumstances, this can delay the date of the funeral - ask us for advice. In Scotland, you can register the death either at the place of death, or where the deceased had their normal residence, as long as both are in Scotland. What do I need to register the death? In order to register the death, you will need to obtain a Medical Certificate from the Doctor who was treating the deceased during the last illness. When the Coroner is involved, this Certificate is replaced by one from the Coroner. The Coroner's Office will be able to advise you or your ourselves when you will be able to attend the Registrar's Office. To register a death in England and Wales, the deceased's NHS Medical Card is the only other document required. However, this is not compulsory, so do not delay registering the death if you cannot find it - the Registrar will explain to you what to do if the Medical Card is subsequently found. If you have the deceased's Birth or Marriage Certificates to hand you can take them along to the Registrar, but the documents will not be retained. All that is required is the information contained on them e.g. the deceased's place and date of birth, and maiden name if applicable. In Scotland, more documents are required to register a death. What will the registrar give me? The DSS Form - now called the SF200 Funeral Payments from the Social Fund should be taken or sent to your DSS Office with any pension or benefit books in the deceased's name, or in joint names. This is also used to assess whether a surviving partner is eligible for benefits such as Widows Benefit. You can download the form on the Department of Works and Pensions website. To find out more information please visit the Funeral Payment. Funeral Director's Form. This is green, and should be given to us to allow the funeral to take place. NB: If the Coroner has investigated the death, and cremation is required, this will be replaced with a form which the Coroner will send direct to us. Death Certificates. These are copies of the Register Entry, and are the Certificates required by Banks, Insurance Companies etc. to attend to the deceased's affairs. These are currently £3.50 per copy. Do I have to register the death before arranging the funeral? No. Arranging the funeral involves us discussing with you the type of funeral required, and offering you advice and information as appropriate. This can be done as soon as you have made certain decisions about the funeral - e.g. whether it is to be a burial or cremation. Then, once you have registered the death, you can arrange with us for the green form to be handed over or collected. We have never been a religious family - do we have to have a vicar to take the ceremony? No - there is no requirement to hold a religious funeral service, and there are a number of alternatives. Perhaps a relative or friend could take the service if they feel able to do so. Other Members of the congregation could speak or read verses or poems. The British Humanist Association has a network of officiants who will provide a very personal non-religious ceremony. Ask us for more information or to organise a Humanist ceremony. What are green funerals and woodland burials? 'Green funerals' is a term often used to describe funerals which are designed to be simple and environmentally friendly. Some people consider the use of a cardboard coffin to be more environmentally friendly than one composed of wood bi-products. Woodland burial sites are where trees or wild flowers are planted on graves instead of a headstone, eventually turning the site into woodland. There are many such sites available throughout the United Kingdom - we will be able to provide you with information should you require it. Funerals can be expensive. How will I know if I can afford it? We as members of the National Association of Funeral Directors abide by a Code of Practice which ensures that we treat our clients and the public fairly. We are required to have price lists available showing the cost of the services we provide. You will receive a written estimate and confirmation of arrangements before the funeral takes place. This ensures that you are aware of the costs of the funeral you have arranged, and forms the basis of the contract between yourself and ourselves. Can I get any assistance with funeral costs? The DSS Social Fund awards financial assistance to individuals who meet a number of criteria. To qualify, you, and all other family Members who share your responsibility for the funeral, must be receiving at least one of several benefits, and have insufficient savings to pay for the funeral. The DSS Funeral Payment will provide a limited amount, which go towards a very basic funeral, or provide a contribution towards a more traditional funeral. We will be able to advise you about the qualifying criteria and the likely contribution available. Based on the Mercedes-Benz E Class our Bespoke Binz fleet are built to elegance specification. All Binz vehicles leave the factory with full Mercedes-Benz engineering approval.