supporting you with compassionate funeral care in worcester
We know that losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest moments. At F.W. Spilsbury, we’re here to provide caring, professional support every step of the way.
Worcester Funeral Services for Your Time of Need
Whether you’re organising a traditional funeral service in Worcester or a modern celebration of life, our dedicated team will support you to make sure every detail reflects the individual wishes of your loved one and your family.
We can also coordinate unattended burials or cremations. We provide a full range of funeral services in Worcester, including:
- Funeral arrangement consultations: We’ll meet with you in the comfort of our Worcester funeral home—or via other arrangements if you prefer. Our team will listen closely to your wishes, answer any questions, and guide you through each step with care, so you can focus on saying goodbye.
- Respectful collection and care: Our compassionate team will carry out the dignified transfer of your loved one from their place of passing to our Worcester funeral home, ensuring they are treated with the utmost care and respect throughout.
- Private chapel of rest: Our private chapel of rest provides a peaceful space for families to say their goodbyes. This privacy allows you time to reflect, share memories, and begin the healing process.
Personalised Funeral Ceremony Planning:
We’ll help you arrange a meaningful ceremony that honours the life and values of your loved one, whether held in a church, crematorium, or another special location. From music and readings to coffins, officiants, and catering, we’ll support you in every detail.
- Dignified Funeral Transport: We can arrange all necessary transportation for the funeral procession, ensuring a dignified and orderly flow of the event.
- Support with Funeral Administration: Our team will take care of the essential paperwork and administrative tasks related to the funeral, easing the burden during a difficult time. Please note that while we cannot register the death on your behalf, we’ll guide you through the process.
- Cremation Services: Whether you’re looking for a full cremation service with a ceremony or a simple, unattended cremation, we can help arrange everything to suit your wishes and honour your loved one’s memory.
- Ceremony Webcasting: We know that not everyone can be there in person to say goodbye. That’s why we offer a respectful and secure webcasting service, allowing family and friends to be part of the ceremony.
Independent Family Run Funeral Home in Worcester
As the longest established, independent and family owned funeral director in the Worcester area, we take great pride in serving our community with dignity, compassion, and a personal touch.
Compassionate Funeral Directors
We have been helping families say goodbye for 4 generations, we understand the importance of honouring each life in a meaningful way, and we’re here to guide and support you through every step of the journey.
Modern Funerals
We understand that families are often spread far and wide. While we're proudly based in Worcester, our experienced funeral directors can arrange services anywhere across the UK. We honour all beliefs and traditions, including humanist ceremonies, and can also arrange burials on private land.
Helpful Funeral Advice and Guidance for Families
Losing a loved one can be overwhelming, and it's natural to feel uncertain or have many questions. Whether you're looking for guidance on eco-friendly funerals in Worcester or simply need advice about flowers, our FAQ section is here to help. We’ve done our best to answer the most common queries, but if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Day & Night Funeral Support
We understand that the loss of a loved one can happen at any time. As well as providing all of our support and advice during the day, our dedicated staff will be available to help you in your immediate need of bringing your loved one into our care, 24/7. We are here for you whenever you need us.
We understand that every family is unique, and we are here to provide you with the support and guidance you need during this difficult time.
We are always here to answer any questions you may have, no matter how big or small. Simply get in touch with us on 01684 892777, or alternatively, visit our contact page and fill out the contact form.
Kind words…
“Georgia and her team provide a highly professional service with a sense of the personal touch.”
“ We had excellent advice and help while arranging mum’s funeral. They were prepared to go with whatever we wanted even hiring in an extra limousine. On the day, they put everyone at ease with subtle guidance and support just when it was needed, but they were also able to have a laugh and joke when appropriate. They carried out their duties with the minimum of fuss and were pretty much invisible. Their attention to detail is second to none. I feel this is the sort of service you only get from a family run business with family values and I highly recommend them to everyone.”
RICHARD C“Loosing someone close is a very painful experience, then having to think about a dignified departure on top of everything else is an added pressure.”
" FW Spilsbury, were supportive, caring and listened to our requests from the very start, taking on, a lot of the pressure thus, making our farewell and celebration of life respectful, less stressful and memorable. I am extremely grateful to them, for their patience, support and care at this emotional time."
Jerry BFuneral Services Frequently Asked Questions
The first point of contact would be the Doctor who has been treating the deceased. If the Doctor is able to ascertain the cause of death, permission will be given for the deceased to be transferred to our premises.
A Doctor is only able to issue a Medical Certificate if he knows the cause of death and has been treating the deceased for this illness in the last 14 days. When this is not the case the Doctor will need to refer the death to the Coroner.
The Coroner has the responsibility to ascertain the cause of death. The majority of deaths reported to the Coroner are found to be of natural causes, only a very small number of deaths require further investigation.In order for the Coroner to ascertain the cause of death, they will need to conduct a Post Mortem examination of the deceased.
Doctors can charge for the completion of cremation forms as this does not form part of their NHS duties. These fees are normally charged directly to us, F. W. Spilsbury Ltd, and the cost is then passed onto the family. Please be aware that doctors are also entitled to charge a mileage allowance where appropriate.
All deaths have to be registered by the people closest to the deceased as they have a legal obligation to do so. Deaths need to be registered within 5 days – if this is not possible, you need to inform the Registrar.
The death has to be registered at the Registrar’s Office in the area where the death occurred. This is even the case when the death has occurred a distance from home.
There are however facilities available to attend your local Registrar’s Office, where you are able to do ‘Registration by Declaration’, this involves the two Registrars transferring documents between one another in order to register the death. This can however delay the date of the funeral.
The Registrar will require a Medical Certificate from the Doctor who was last treating the deceased for illness. If the Coroner is involved, the Medical Certificate will be substituted by a certificate from the Coroner.
They will also require the deceased NHS Medical Card, however this is not compulsory, so do not delay in registering the death if it has been mislaid.
If you have the deceased’s Birth and/or Marriage Certificate, you can take them with you, these documents will not be retained.
You will receive a DWP Form, this form should be sent to your local DWP Office with any pension or benefit books in the deceased’s name, or in joint names. This form is also used to assess whether a surviving partner is eligible for benefits such as Widow’s Benefit.
You will also receive a Funeral Director’s Form. This is green, and should be given to us to allow the funeral to take place. The final form you will receive is the Death Certificate. This is a copy of the Register Entry, and is the Certificate required by Banks, Insurance Companies etc. to attend to the deceased’s affairs. These are currently £11 per copy
No, arranging the funeral involves F. W. Spilsbury Ltd discussing with you the type of funeral you require, and offering you advice and information where necessary. This can take place as soon as you feel ready.
Once you have registered the death, you can supply us with the green form you received from the Registrar.
Woodland burial sites are where trees or wild flowers are planted on graves instead of a headstone, eventually turning the site into woodland. F. W. Spilsbury Ltd. can provide you with further information should you require it.
F. W. Spilsbury Ltd is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and abides by a Code of Practice; this 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.
To ensure you obtain the best value possible, we can give you a price list of our services and we will supply you with a written estimate of the funeral costs and confirmation of all arrangements before the funeral takes place. This ensures that you are completely aware of the costs of the funeral you have requested.
N.B. Prices are not listed on this site due to the ever changing costs for third parties.
The DWP Social Fund offer financial assistance to families or individuals who meet a number of specified conditions. To qualify, you, and all family members who share responsibility for the funeral, must be receiving at least one of several benefits, and have insufficient savings to pay for the funeral.
The DWP Funeral Payment will provide a limited amount, which may cover a very basic funeral, or provide a contribution towards a more traditional funeral. F. W. Spilsbury Ltd is able to advise you about the qualifying criteria and the likely contribution available.
There are a number of support groups you can contact:
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse are there to help anyone who has lost someone they love.
Helpline: 01905 22223 or 08701 671 677
The Samaritans
With Samaritans you get the time and support you need to help you through a distressing and traumatic time.
Helpline: 01905 21121 or08457 909 090
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau will help and support you with any worries or concerns you may have.
Helpline: 01684 563 611
If you should require any further information or if you would like to find out more about undertakers and funeral services in Malvern then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today.
Helping you to say goodbye
Our staff can guide you through all of the arrangements, including transport of your loved one, vehicles on the day, flowers, music choices, printed Orders of Service and donations in memory of a loved one. We liaise with the church, crematorium or any other venue of your choice, as well as the minister or celebrant to ensure your individual wishes are fulfilled. Let us help you create a fitting tribute that reflects the life, values, and memories of the person you’ve lost.
