Funeral Services Brochure

50 Pages·2013·3.74 MB·English

M.K.Ginder & Sons
Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
“ The Family Concern, Concerned about Families”
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Dignity & Respect
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Our Company and our Commitment to Service
Established in 1983, MK Ginder and Sons are the only privately owned and family
run firm of funeral directors in the Watford area. Over the years our commitment
to the local community has built our reputation for personal service and attention
to detail as regards the care of the deceased. For the convenience of the families
we serve, our Funeral arranging offices are situated in Central Watford, North
Watford, Brickett Wood, North Bushey, South Oxhey and Abbots Langley.
Our centralised administration offices, vehicle garaging, coffin store and workshop,
mortuary and embalming suite are all located under one roof with easy road
access to all parts of the Watford area.
We pride ourselves in the personal service we are able to give and in our ability to
arrange funerals to suit every requirement and budget. Whether your wish is for
a traditional funeral from a bygone era with glass hearse and plumed Horses or a
more modern and of the moment funeral with an ecological coffin and woodland
burial we have the knowledge and experience to arrange any funeral ceremony.
An old London bus or a vintage lorry instead of a traditional hearse or even a
motorcycle and side-car hearse, there are many choices available to you. Our
experience within the Funeral Industry means that we are always pleased to offer
help and advice in making arrangements.
Similarly, pre-need funeral plans designed to give you peace of mind knowing that
your wishes are carried out as you would want, relieving as far as possible any
stress for your family.
Our commitment to the highest levels of care and service is second to none, we are
always aware that you have the choice of Funeral Director in whom to entrust the
care of your loved ones.
The services outlined in this brochure are by no means exhaustive but it is our
intention to guide you through what may be a very difficult time and to outline
some of the choices that are available to you. Our staff will be happy to offer help,
advise and discuss any ideas that you may have in order to assist you to choose a
tailor made ceremony that reflects the life of your loved one.
I do hope that you will find this brochure helpful and informative.
“ The Family
Adam K Ginder Concern,
Managing Director
MK Ginder and Sons (Ltd) Concerned
about Families”
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Our History
Before founding MK Ginder, Martyn gained experience working within
the Funeral sector. It was during this time that the founder’s vision
of what a community Funeral service should be was formed. Martyn
recognised that in many cases the services offered by the industry left
clients with really quite a limited choice as regards funeral content, it
was Martyn’s view that his company should be genuinely committed to
the community and as such, he felt that to be entrusted with the care of
the deceased was indeed a privilege.
Martyn further felt that his company should offer bespoke and flexible
choices to clients so the life and character of the deceased could be
reflected in the Funeral arrangements ………. a mantra that is very
much in vogue today.
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Martyn and his wife Jean formed MK Ginder in 1977 and was indeed a lifelong supporter
in September 1983, and whilst continuing in of the Scout movement. Martyn was a
her employment with Kodak, Jean supported Rotarian with the North Watford Rotary
the business providing secretarial and Club, and a past master of two Masonic
administrative support. Their new company Lodges and a Freeman of the City of
conducted 108 Funerals from their St Albans London. After Martyn’s passing in 2011, the
Road premises in Watford in their first company continues under the ownership and
trading year and since that time Martyn and management of his family.
Jean worked together steadily building the
My Father always did his upmost to uphold
reputation of MK Ginder who have quietly
the dignity and respect of the deceased
prospered for almost 30 years.
and felt both proud and privileged to serve
Martyn’s feeling that the company was to bereaved families around the country. In
serve the community was very much reflected particular, those who had lost their life in the
in his Civic life, he became a Queen Scout line of duty or in the service of their country.
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Directors and Staff
Adam K Ginder,
Managing Director

Adam had worked very closely Daniel J Ginder, Director
with his Father, learning the art
Daniel, the youngest of the three
of funeral directing. Adam has
sons, has an integral role within
previously worked at Operational
the company. Working previously
Management Level of three
in the motor industry and London
different Hotel Groups, gaining
Stock Exchange, he now runs
a vast experience in Customer
the Headstone and Memorial
Service.
Department, whilst still playing
He holds a First Class Degree in Business, from Coventry an active part in the Day to Day operations of the Funeral
University, and a Masters in Management from the Directors.
University of Bristol. He is a Member of the Chartered
He also passed through the Scouting Movement in his youth,
Management Institute, a former Scout and a Freemason.
and is also a Freemason.
Jean E Ginder, Director
Russell G Ginder, Director
Jean co-foundered the business
Russell previously worked for the
in 1983, assisting her Husband
family business, concentrating on
build and maintain the reputation
the operational aspects of funeral
and service of the firm since
directing. He maintains an active
its formation. Following a
interest in the business.
spinal injury in 1991, she has
concentrated her attentions to
the administrative directions of the business, as well as
implementing need for quality and service throughout the
company.
Staff
The long serving staff of MK Ginder and Sons very much
mirror the company ethos of service to and involvement in
the community and have a tradition of supporting the carol
concert dispensing soup and hotdogs. The company are a
sponsor of the Abbots Langley carnival and over the years can
be seen joining in the fundraising effort by providing, dressing
and manning a carnival float.
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Contents
Our Company 03
Our History 04
First Steps when death occurs 08
Professional Services 09
Transport 10
Features at the Funeral 16
Preparations and care of the deceased 19
Coffin and Casket range 20
Cremation and cremated remains containers 34
Floral Tributes 36
Memorial Stones and Monuments 38
Hospices and Charites 42
After Funeral Care 44
Bereavement register and counselling 45
Golden Charter 47
Probate - Estate Administration 48
Company details, payment terms and
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conditions
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The First Steps (When Death Occurs)
Whether death occurs at home or in hospital, arrangements for the Funeral will have to be made. Our staff are all trained to assist
and advise you at each step of the way, our aim is to make this daunting task as easy as possible. We will explain everything as the
arrangements progress as well as answer any questions you may have. This is best done at one of our offices, of which we have six
that are strategically positioned around Watford so as to be convenient to everyone. If however, you would prefer the arrangements
to be made at your home, this can be arranged. There may be a small fee to pay for this service. Whatever you decide, it is always
best to telephone first so that we can advise you of the things to do and also answer any immediate questions you may have.
Our telephones are answered by our staff 24 hours a day and our contact number is:- 01923 247427.
Registration of the Death Information required by the Registrar
Unless the death is sudden or unexpected, the doctor or Registrar’s Contact Details
hospital will issue the Medical Certificate of Cause of To make an appointment please call: 0300 123 4045
Death, which can normally be collected from the hospital of It is possible to make appointments online, however we
Doctor’s surgery the next day. This Certificate must be taken advise booking by telephone to ensure that your booking is
to the Registrar’s office in the sub district in which death arranged as soon as possible.
occurred. It is now necessary to make an appointment to
v The Death Certificate.
visit the Registrar and our offices can give you the telephone
as previously mentioned.
numbers. Regrettably, the registration is the one thing that
v T he Full name of the Deceased.
we are not allowed to do on your behalf, however, we will be
Including Aliases and Maiden Name.
pleased to offer any assistance we can or provide transport to
and from the Registry Office if required. v The Date and place of Birth of the Deceased.
Birth certificate is helpful but not essential.
v The Usual Residence of the Deceased.
Department for Works and Pension and Probate
The normal home address of the deceased.
We can also offer help and advice with DWP claims for
v The Occupation.
those receiving benefits. We are pleased to offer as Agents,
Or past occupation if retired.
the services of specialists dealing with Probate. Details
are available upon request of a firm this company can v The Husband’s Occupation.
recommend. If applicable.
v The Date and place of Death.
The registrar will issue two Certificates.
1. Green Disposal Certificate (this must be given to us)
our staff in Watford are
2. The death Certificate
in attendance 24 hours per A copy of the Entry into The Registrar commonly known as
the Death Certificate is not required by us for any part of the
day, every day of the year
Funeral arrangements.
- ring 01923 247427 You should obtain sufficient copies of the Death Certificate
for insurance’s and banks etc.
There is a small fee to be paid for the Certificates.
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Professional Service offering
v Staff available 24 hours a day throughout the year on 01923 247427.
v The Removal - to move the deceased from hospital or home to
our Greycaine Road Mortuary.
v Guidance and advice on:-
v Completion of information required by the Coroner
v Registering a death
v Legal matters following a death
v Department of Works and Pensions claims
v Obtaining Death Certificates
v Clear advice on the services we offer and choices that
exist within the industry.
v Liaison and confirmation of arrangements with Clergy, Cemetery,
Crematorium, Church Choir and Organist and the Verger.
v We also offer the following:- v We will provide wheelchairs, a listing of mourners
present, distribution of flowers after the service to one
v Florist brochures for ordering floral tributes.
address, we can provide various flags, advice on music
v Advice and wording for press announcements.
choices and CD’s for use during the service.
v C ompilation and production of Thanksgiving service v We will collect – acknowledge donations made and will
sheets.
forward onto designated charities as required.
v A ttendance of conductors to guide mourners through
every part of the service to ensure all goes smoothly.
When you have chosen the component services for the Funeral, we will provide you with an itemised written
confirmation and written quotation of cost.
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Transport
M.K.Ginder run their own fleet of coach
built funeral vehicles – you will have the use
of a Jaguar XJ hearse with the necessary pall
bearers and limousines that will seat 4 or 6
persons together with a uniformed chauffeur.
Daimler Hearse
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