Burial in an Existing Plot | Re-opening a Family Grave in West Yorkshire
Burial in an Existing Plot | Re-opening a Family Grave in West Yorkshire
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Our Burial in an Existing Plot service is designed for families who already own a family grave in a local cemetery or churchyard. This traditional funeral service allows you to reunite loved ones in the same resting place, maintaining the continuity of family bonds. We manage the complex process of re-opening a grave and coordinating the dignified ceremony at your chosen place of worship or graveside in Leeds and Bradford.
Our attended funeral package provides complete, professional support starting from £3,645.50.
As your professional Independent Funeral Director, we ensure every detail is managed with care:
✓ Full Administrative & Legal Management: Handling all necessary legal and administrative arrangements on your behalf.
✓ Expert Guidance: Providing expert guidance through every step of the funeral planning process.
✓ Collection & Transport: Arranging the collection and transportation of your loved one (normally within 15 miles), with out-of-hours collection services available.
✓ Dignified Care: Professional team providing dignified care, including hygienic treatment and preparation.
✓ Chapel of Rest: Availability of our Chapel of Rest services at flexible visiting times.
✓ Quality Coffin: A traditional veneered oak coffin, including custom engraving and a complimentary keepsake heart.
✓ Service Coordination: Seamless coordination of the service on the day with a modern hearse and professional bearers.
✓ Cemetery Liaison: Coordinating with cemetery authorities.
✓ Grave Preparation: Professional excavation (re-opening) of the existing grave plot.
✓ Headstone Management: Necessary removal of the existing headstone for the interment.
We offer a range of additional services to create a truly meaningful tribute for the service in your family grave (priced separately):
✓ Memorial Enhancements: Temporary cross marker to identify the resting place.
✓ Floral Tributes: Elegant floral spray and bespoke arrangements.
✓ Service Materials: Beautifully designed orders of service and funeral stationery.
✓ Transport: Modern limousine service for family (up to 7 passengers).
✓ Reception: Tailored funeral tea and reception catering arrangements.
✓ Ceremony Coordination: Arrangement of Clergy, celebrant, or venue services.
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When using an existing plot, the management of the memorial stone is vital. We collaborate with skilled local masons to address all your masonry services:
✓ Headstone Removal/Replacement: Careful removal and safe storage of the existing headstone, and consultation for re-installation or replacement.
✓ Inscription Additions: Arranging for new inscriptions to be added to the existing memorial.
✓ Restoration: Grave restoration and cleaning services.
We are proud to serve Pudsey, Leeds, Bradford, and the wider West Yorkshire community, providing transparent, compassionate, and professional services for interment in an existing plot.
24-Hour Support Line: 07712 208058
Crabtree Family Funeral Services provides complete Traditional Burial services for an Existing Plot or Family Grave in Leeds and Bradford. Our service covers all aspects of re-opening a grave, professional care, ceremony coordination, and Headstone Masonry, ensuring a dignified farewell and a lasting tribute.