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Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
M.K.Ginder & Sons
“ The Family Concern, Concerned about Families”
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Dignity & Respect
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Our Company and our Commitment to Service
“ The Family
Concern,
Concerned
about Families”
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.
Adam K Ginder
Managing Director
MK Ginder and Sons (Ltd)
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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 September 1983, and whilst continuing in
her employment with Kodak, Jean supported
the business providing secretarial and
administrative support. Their new company
conducted 108 Funerals from their St Albans
Road premises in Watford in their first
trading year and since that time Martyn and
Jean worked together steadily building the
reputation of MK Ginder who have quietly
prospered for almost 30 years.
Martyn’s feeling that the company was to
serve the community was very much reflected
in his Civic life, he became a Queen Scout
in 1977 and was indeed a lifelong supporter
of the Scout movement. Martyn was a
Rotarian with the North Watford Rotary
Club, and a past master of two Masonic
Lodges and a Freeman of the City of
London. After Martyn’s passing in 2011, the
company continues under the ownership and
management of his family.
My Father always did his upmost to uphold
the dignity and respect of the deceased
and felt both proud and privileged to serve
bereaved families around the country. In
particular, those who had lost their life in the
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
with his Father, learning the art
of funeral directing. Adam has
previously worked at Operational
Management Level of three
different Hotel Groups, gaining
a vast experience in Customer
Service.
He holds a First Class Degree in Business, from Coventry
University, and a Masters in Management from the
University of Bristol. He is a Member of the Chartered
Management Institute, a former Scout and a Freemason.
Jean E Ginder, Director
Jean co-foundered the business
in 1983, assisting her Husband
build and maintain the reputation
and service of the firm since
its formation. Following a
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.
Daniel J Ginder, Director
Daniel, the youngest of the three
sons, has an integral role within
the company. Working previously
in the motor industry and London
Stock Exchange, he now runs
the Headstone and Memorial
Department, whilst still playing
an active part in the Day to Day operations of the Funeral
Directors.
He also passed through the Scouting Movement in his youth,
and is also a Freemason.
Russell G Ginder, Director
Russell previously worked for the
family business, concentrating on
the operational aspects of funeral
directing. He maintains an active
interest in the business.
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 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
Unless the death is sudden or unexpected, the doctor or
hospital will issue the Medical Certificate of Cause of
Death, which can normally be collected from the hospital of
Doctor’s surgery the next day. This Certificate must be taken
to the Registrar’s office in the sub district in which death
occurred. It is now necessary to make an appointment to
visit the Registrar and our offices can give you the telephone
numbers. Regrettably, the registration is the one thing that
we are not allowed to do on your behalf, however, we will be
pleased to offer any assistance we can or provide transport to
and from the Registry Office if required.
Department for Works and Pension and Probate
We can also offer help and advice with DWP claims for
those receiving benefits. We are pleased to offer as Agents,
the services of specialists dealing with Probate. Details
are available upon request of a firm this company can
recommend.
Information required by the Registrar
Registrar’s Contact Details
To make an appointment please call: 0300 123 4045
It is possible to make appointments online, however we
advise booking by telephone to ensure that your booking is
arranged as soon as possible.
v The Death Certificate.
as previously mentioned.
v The Full name of the Deceased.
Including Aliases and Maiden Name.
v The Date and place of Birth of the Deceased.
Birth certificate is helpful but not essential.
v The Usual Residence of the Deceased.
The normal home address of the deceased.
v The Occupation.
Or past occupation if retired.
v The Husband’s Occupation.
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)
2. The death Certificate
A copy of the Entry into The Registrar commonly known as
the Death Certificate is not required by us for any part of the
Funeral arrangements.
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.
our staff in Watford are
in attendance 24 hours per
day, every day of the year
- ring 01923 247427
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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 Florist brochures for ordering floral tributes.
v Advice and wording for press announcements.
v Compilation and production of Thanksgiving service
sheets.
v Attendance of conductors to guide mourners through
every part of the service to ensure all goes smoothly.
v We will provide wheelchairs, a listing of mourners
present, distribution of flowers after the service to one
address, we can provide various flags, advice on music
choices and CD’s for use during the service.
v We will collect – acknowledge donations made and will
forward onto designated charities as required.
When you have chosen the component services for the Funeral, we will provide you with an itemised written
confirmation and written quotation of cost.
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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Transport
MK Ginder & Sons Fleet
Limousine Fleet
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Bespoke Funeral Transport
There are a number of bespoke modes of funeral
transport that we are able to source from specialist
providers. We can provide a tailor made final
tribute designed to celebrate the life and interests
of your loved ones (subject to availability)
London Route-Master RML double decker
bus. (will seat up to 40 with Coffin).
Motor Bike Hearse with Sidecar
Triumph 900cc triple engine
Motor Bike Hearse with Sidecar
Suzuki Hayabusa
VW Beetle Camper Hearse
and Limousine.
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Vintage Lorry as Funeral Hearse
Fully restored 1950’s Leyland Beaver flatbed
dressed as a tribute to your loved one.
Hotrod Hearses: Fully customized Fordson hotrod
with coffin deck and p.a. system
Austin Princess Pink Daimler Hearse
Hotrod Hearses: Fully customized Fordson hotrod
with coffin deck and p.a. system
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Traditional Horse drawn Funerals
For those with a taste
of Victorian pomp and
mourning we can provide
a team of 2 or 4 horses
and traditional black /
white hearse. Mourner’s
carriages are also available
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Features at the Funeral
During or after the Funeral Service in the Church or Crematorium there are a number of features we can provide that may help
you to say a fitting final farewell to your loved ones.
Funeral Cortege Flags
We are able to provide black flags for the additional
mourners’ cars for funerals covering a long distance
to aid the cortege to stay together. Please let us know
during the arrangements if you feel that these would be
required on the funeral.
Alternatively, for funerals with only one or two
following cars, instructions will be given on the day by
the Funeral Director.
Coffin Dressing
We are able to provide a variety of different flags to be draped across a coffin during the funeral.
National and Forces flags are traditionally draped on the coffin or casket of the deceased if they have served or represented
their country in the armed forces or sporting fields.
We are able to provide a variety of different flags (for a small charge to cover cleaning) which are:
Union Flag –
United Kingdom
St. George’s Cross -
England
St. Andrew’s Cross/
The Saltire– Scotland
The Red Dragon –
Wales
Irish Tricolour –
Ireland
The Maple Leaf –
Canada
RAF Ensign –
Royal Air Force
We can also endeavour to obtain other National or Forces flags, or provide information on how you can obtain flags
personally through embassy or regiment contacts.
We can also provide a back velvet and gold braid medal cushion to display medals at the funeral, for those who have
fought or competed for their country.
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White Dove Release
The release of white doves on a funeral provides a
very poignant moment in a very emotional day.
Provided in addition or as an alternative to flowers,
the release can symbolise many different
emotions that the family and friends are feeling.
What a Dove Release Represents:
A Single White Dove
Releasing the spirit and soul of the departed to begin their final journey home.
A Pair of White Doves
Releasing two doves represents the rejoining two souls, which previously have been parted, and can now be joined.
Four White Doves
Releasing four doves represents the release of the spirit and soul of the departed to be joined by the Father, Son and
Holy Ghost on their final journey home.
Twelve White Doves
The release of twelve doves can represent the 12 blessings: hope, joy, wonder, praise, peace, benevolence, comfort,
faith, perseverance, strength, love and grace, as they go with the departed on their journey.
It is possible for family members to hold and release the doves themselves, and this can be done, at church,
crematorium, cemetery, or afterwards at the family home. Other numbers of doves are available, please ask your
arranger for more details.
Our dove providers live locally and this provides the knowledge that the doves do not have to travel far by vehicle, and will return
home safely.
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Highland Bagpiper
A highland bagpiper on a funeral is not something reserved for
Scotland or the funeral of a Scottish person, the bagpipes are
available to all, and they add an air of credence to the occasion.
As with horse drawn carriages, a piper alerts others of the funeral
procession, allowing them to pause, and pay respect, as the cortege
passes by.
Order of Service sheets
We can design and typeset high
quality litho or digitally printed Order
of Service sheets/booklets to guide
mourners through the Church or
Crematorium Service.
Other services we can provide
Advice on music choices, specific music
chosen by the Family.
Arrange to run video footage in the
Church or Crematorium.
Features at the Funeral
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Traditionally the bagpipes would lead the procession at the church
or place of committal; however they can be played at the family
home, outside a specific location or in the grounds of the cemetery
or crematorium, playing in the background.
Most bagpipers now offer a choice of tartans and dress, and are
happy to advise what they believe to be appropriate for the day.
We are happy to arrange a bagpiper on your behalf, or we can
provide you with their details if you prefer.
Our trained and experienced staff will provide your loved
ones with the utmost care, we are always happy to discuss our
arrangements for the care of the deceased at any time.
After the removal, your loved one can be transported to one
of our three Chapels of Rest * with centralized climate control
which has facilities for hygienic treatment / embalming and
preparation for viewing.
Visiting the Chapel of Rest
Traditionally, visiting the chapel of rest to pay your respects
is done on the day before the funeral, however, we are happy
to accommodate families who wish to visit on more than one
occasion. Our chapels of rest are available between 10am -
4pm Monday to Friday.
Our staff will be on hand to arrange and conduct a viewing at
the Chapel of Rest. The deceased can be viewed in their own
day clothes or in a gown in a dressed coffin. We can supply
gowns in assorted colours together with matching padded
coffin liners.
* St. Albans Road Watford, Prestwick Road South Oxhey,
Bushey Mill Lane Bushey.
Preparation and Care of the Deceased
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Coffins and Caskets
Our Veneer Coffin Selection
The Windsor An Oak Veneer Coffin fitted with York Handles,
matching brass effect wreath holders and engraved name
plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice of
colours with matching robe.
The Osborne An Oak Veneer Coffin fitted with Canterbury Ring
Handles, matching brass effect screw covers and engraved
name plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice
of colours with matching robe.
The Kensington A Mahogany Veneer Coffin fitted with York Handles,
matching brass effect wreath holders and engraved name
plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice of
colours with matching robe.
The Highgrove An Oak Veneer Coffin with beaded panelled lid and sides
fitted with York Handles, matching brass effect wreath
holders and engraved name plate, lined and trimmed with
satin frill in a choice of colours with matching robe
The Balmoral An Oak Veneer Coffin with a raised lid and routered
panelled sides fitted with Oscar Bar Handles, matching
brass effect wreath holders and engraved name plate,
lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice of colours
with matching robe.
The Holyrood
An Oak Veneer Coffin with a walnut stain, raised lid and
routered panelled sides fitted with Oscar Bar Handles,
matching brass effect wreath holders and engraved name
plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice of
colours with matching robe.
Slight variations may occur with regards to the stain of the coffin, attributed to the source and grain of the wood
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Our Solid Coffin Selection
The Buckingham A Solid Oak Coffin fitted with Oscar Bar Handles,
matching brass effect wreath holders and an engraved
name plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice
of colours with matching robe.
The Edinburgh A Solid Mahogany Coffin fitted with Oscar Bar Handles,
matching brass effect wreath holders and an engraved
name plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice
of colours with matching robe.
The Sandringham A Solid Oak Coffin, with a raised lid and routered
panelled sides fitted with Oscar Bar Handles, matching
brass effect wreath holders and an engraved name plate,
lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice of colours
with matching robe.
The Stirling A Solid Mahogany Coffin with a raised lid and routered
panelled sides fitted with Oscar Bar Handles, matching
brass effect wreath holders and an engraved name plate,
lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice of colours
with matching robe.
The Westminster A Solid Oak Casket with a raised lid, routered panelled
sides and corner pillars, fitted with Oscar Bar Handles,
matching brass effect wreath holders and an engraved
name plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice
of colours with matching robe.
The Blenheim A Solid Mahogany Casket with a raised lid, routered
panelled sides and corner pillars, fitted with Oscar Bar
Handles, matching brass effect wreath holders and an
engraved name plate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in
a choice of colours with matching robe.
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Coffins and Caskets
Our Paulownia Selection
The Carlton Paulownia
A Solid Paulownia Coffin, with a raised lid, routered
panel sides and ends, fitted with Oscar Bar Handles,
matching brass effect wreath holders and an engraved
nameplate, lined and trimmed with satin frill in a choice
of colours with matching robe
Available in a Light, Medium or Dark Mahogany Finish.
The Regent Paulownia
A Solid Paulownia “American Style” Casket finished in a
golden teak polish, top and bottom rope effect trim, fluted
corner posts, Long Bar Handles, split domed hinged lid
and an engraved nameplate. The interior is fitted with a
cream crepe suite, pillow and adjustable bed.
The Hampton Court Paulownia A Solid Paulownia “English Style” Casket with a
medium mahogany high gloss finish, fluted corner pillars,
Oscar Bar Handles, brass effect wreath holders, split
statesmen swing lid and engraved nameplate. The interior
is fitted with a fine stain suite and bed.
Paulownia coffins are socially and ethically responsible. Manufactured in Asia in an accredited factory, these coffins and caskets
are made using Paulownia, considered to be an amazing alternative to oak. It is light weight, sustainable, fast growing, readily
available and stable. It also benefits from having a very high strength to weight ratio, exceeding most hardwoods.
Due to the source and manufacture of Paulownia Coffins and Caskets, it is only possible to provide certain sizes and therefore we
may, if necessary ask you to choose an alternative if we are unable to obtain the required size.
Additionally due to the nature of the wood the actual finish may vary slightly.
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Our “Last Supper” Selection
The “Last Supper” A Solid Pine Coffin, with a high gloss, deep mahogany
finish fitted with Oscar Bar Swing Handles, Carved scene,
depicting The Last Supper and a fixed Crucifix, engraved
name plate, and an ivory satin suite and matching robe
The Corpus Christi
A Solid Poplar Casket with a high gloss, deep tan
finish fitted with sculptured corners which display
Michelangelo’s famous Renaissance works, and Last
Supper plates supporting fixed rail handles. Lined with
a pale cream, pin-tucked crepe interior and Da Vinci
inspired Last Supper painting in the half-split lid, and
engraved name plate. Fixed Crucifix and matching robe
set if requested.
The Pieta
A Solid Poplar Casket with a high gloss, mahogany
finish, fitted with sculptured corners which display
Michelangelo’s famous Renaissance works, and Last
Supper plates supporting polished fixed rail handles.
Lined with a pale cream, smocked crepe interior and Da
Vinci inspired Last Supper painting in the half-split lid
and engraved name plate. Fixed Crucifix and matching
robe set if requested.
Antique Brass Antique Bronze Antique Silver
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Contact and Offices 24 hours a day throughout the year on 01923 247427
“ The Family
Concern,
Concerned
about Families”
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North Watford Office & Chapel of Rest170 St Albans Road, Watford. WD24 4AS
Tel: 01923 247247 • Fax: 01923 247184
Bushey Office & Chapel of Rest492 Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey. WD23 2AS
Tel: 01923 221661 • Fax 01923 468305
Abbots Langley Village Office & Chapel of Rest51 High Street, Abbotts Langley. WD5 0AA
Tel: 01923 269994 • Fax: 01923 270858
Bricket Wood Village OfficeThe Olde Bakery, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood. AL2 3TL
Tel: 01923 893372 • Fax: 01923 670870
South Oxhey Office & Chapel of Rest36 The Parade, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey, Herts. WD19 7EE
Tel: 020 8387 0512 • Fax: 020 8387 0523
West Watford Office & Memorial Showroom42 Vicarage Road, Watford. WD18 0EN
Tel: 01923 448525 • Fax: 01923 461598
Accounts, Central Administration, Mortuary, Workshop & GaragesUnit 1b, Greycaine Road, Watford, Herts. WD24 7GP
Tel: General Administration: 01923 468253
Accounts Dept: 01923 468231 • Fax: 01923 468254Email: [email protected] Website: www.ginder.co.uk
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Coffins and Caskets
Our Metal Casket Selection
The Devotion A 20 gauge steel Casket with a white finish and gold
shading, fitted with hammered bronze Swing Bar Handles
with “praying hands”, split-lid, moulded “cross” corners,
engraved nameplate and optional crucifix. Hermetically
sealing lid and mechanical locking system. The interior
in fitted with a pure white, ruched crepe suite, pillow,
“praying hands” lid panel and an adjustable bed.
The Trojan An 18 gauge steel Casket with a platinum finish and
ebony shading, fitted with Fixed Bar Handles, faux-
silver “goblet” corners, split-lid, engraved nameplate and
optional crucifix. Hermetically sealing lid and mechanical
locking system. The interior is fitted with a pale silver,
cross-pleated crepe suite, pillow and an adjustable bed.
The Pearl Rose
An 18 gauge steel Casket with a white enamel finish
and copper shading, fitted with “rose detail” Fixed
Bar Handles, “rose detail” corners, split-lid, engraved
nameplate and optional crucifix. Hermetically sealing lid
and mechanical locking system. The interior is fitted with
a pure white, smocked velvet suite, pillow, semi-pleated
lid panel with hidden rose and an adjustable bed.
The Lincoln A 32oz Solid Copper Casket with a brushed copper and
deep bronze finish, fitted with Swing Bar Handles, fluted
corner pillars, split lid, engraved nameplate and optional
crucifix. Hermetically sealing lid and mechanical locking
system. The interior is fitted with a cream, cross-pleated
velvet suite and lid panel, pillow and an adjustable bed.
More photographs and details, as well as other designs are available, please ask
your arranger for the complete London Casket Company Brochure and Price List.
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Our Hardwood Casket Selection
The New England Oak A Solid Oak Casket with a satin finish to highlight the
natural grain of the wood, fitted with Swing Bar Handles,
fluted corner posts, split-lid, engraved nameplate and
optional crucifix. The interior in fitted with a cream,
gathered velvet suite, pillow, diamond pleated lid panel
and an adjustable bed.
The Provincial
A Solid Poplar Casket with a high-gloss, walnut finish,
fitted with Swing Bar Handles, fluted corner posts,
split-lid, engraved nameplate and optional crucifix. The
interior is fitted with a pale cream, smocked crepe suite,
pillow, pleated lid panel and adjustable bed.
The President
A Solid Mahogany Casket with a high-gloss piano
finish fitted with Swing Bar Handles, split lid, engraved
nameplate and optional crucifix. The interior is fitted
with a pale cream, ruched velvet suite, pillow, fan-pleated
lid panel and adjustable bed.
The Manhattan
A Solid Cherry Casket with a high-gloss, hand polished
finish and top and base feature rope-effect wooden trim,
fitted with Swing Bar Handles, turned wood corner
pillars, split lid, engraved nameplate and optional
crucifix. The interior is fitted with a pale cream, smocked
crepe suite, pillow, tuck-pleated lid panel and adjustable
bed.
More photographs and details, as well as other designs are available, please ask
your arranger for the complete London Casket Company Brochure and Price List.
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Coffins and Caskets
Our Colourful Coffin Selection
These two pages are a small selection of the different types of Colourful Coffins that are now available.
Almost anything is possible to be printed onto a coffin and your funeral arranger will be happy to show
you a wider selection of other designs.
Alternatively the print of the coffin can be made to each client’s bespoke specifications and can be created
using family photographs etc. to provide a truly individual design.
“All things Bright and Beautiful”
Golden Leaves
Union Jack
White Doves
The Flying Scotsman
The Winner
Each coffin can have the Deceased’s Name and details included into the design, removing the need for an engraved nameplate
which could obstruct the pattern, however a small engraved nameplate can be added if requested.
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St. Andrew’s Cross / Saltire
Somewhere Near
Desert Island
Butterfly Song
Twilight
Black Piano
On The Buses
Blue Clouds and Rainbow
Option 1: An MDF Coffin in any design, including bespoke work, suitable for Cremation or Burial
Option 2: A Solid Softwood in any design, including bespoke work, suitable for Cremation or Burial
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Coffins and Caskets
Our Prestige Casket Selection
The Millenium A Premium Chrome/Stainless Steel American Style
Casket, polished Bronze Bar handles and a hand polished
mirror finish. A hermetically sealing lid and mechanical
locking system. Fitted with a high quality velvet interior
and fully adjustable bed and mattress and an engraved
nameplate.
The Marquis A 48oz Solid Bronze Casket with a brushed amber
and sable finish, fitted with Swing Bar Handles, and
adjustable height bed and engraved nameplate. The
interior is fitted with a cream cross-pleated velvet suite,
and a unique twin-split lid. A hermetically sealing lid and
mechanical locking system.
The Promethean A 48oz Solid Bronze Casket with a hand polished mirror
finish, and 14-Carat Gold Plated Hardware, Swing Bar
Handles and a height adjustable bed. The interior is fitted
with the finest Shasta Lily Velvet lining, pillow and cover.
Complete with an engraved nameplate and hermetically
sealing lid and mechanical locking system.
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Our Natural Material Selection
The Natural Wool
A New Wool “Oval” Casket, manufactured in Yorkshire,
by Hainsworth, (the manufacturers of the British Army’s
Red Dress Tunics), stabilised with strong recycled
cardboard frame. Generously lined with organic cotton
and a jute edging. Supplied with an embroidered
nameplate. Suitable for both Cremation and Burial.
The Natural Seagrass
A Natural Seagrass “Oval” Casket, manufactured from
sustainable and biodegradable seagrass, supported with
a rigid frame and strengthened sealing rods. Generously
lined with a cotton interior. Supplied with a carved
wooden nameplate, and flower loops, enabling the casket
to be dressed. Suitable for both Cremation and Burial.
The Natural Bamboo
A Natural Bamboo “Oval” Casket, manufactured with
woven bamboo leaves to provide a strong and rigid
structure. Generously lined with a biodegradable cotton
frill. Supplied with a carved wooden nameplate, and
flower loops, enabling the casket to be dressed. Suitable
for both Cremation and Burial.
The Chesnut Willow
A Chestnut Willow “Traditional” Coffin or “Oval”
Casket, manufactured in a traditional basket weave style,
creating a strong and definitive shape. Supplied with
natural sealing rods and a carved nameplate. Lined with
an environmentally friendly cotton interior, and twisted
willow handles and flower loops allowing the coffin/
casket to be dressed. Suitable for Cremation or Burial.
Traditional or Oval Shaped
The Cardboard Coffin
A Cardboard Coffin, manufactured from recycled
cardboard, the coffin comprises of a lid and base style
with side cut handles. Reinforced for purpose, and
presented with a printed adhesive nameplate.
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Coffins and Caskets
Dignity & Respect
M.K.Ginder & Sons
& Watford Football Club
Our Connection with Watford Football Club
M. K. Ginder & Sons have been associated with Watford FC for over a decade now, however the Ginder
Family have had a much longer association. Mr. Martyn Ginder, founder of Ginder Funeral Service, in
his youth helped his dad feed the players and supporters from The Football Café on Vicarage Road. In
more recent years, he would take his sons, Adam, Russell and Daniel to matches, before becoming the
Official Matchball Sponsor in the early 2000s. Mr. Ginder felt that the football club was an integral part
of the town, and his support of the club was in acknowledgment of the community spirit
the club brings to the town. In recognition for his support of the club, Watford FC
has paid tribute to his passing by naming the Matchball the
“Martyn Ginder Memorial Matchball”.
Watford FC Coffin & Ashes Casket
As the Official Funeral Director of Watford Football Club, we
are the only Funeral Director entitled to provide a Watford FC
Branded Coffin, ideal for the ardent fan, who wishes to show
their true colours.
Donations in Lieu of Flowers
The Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust is a registered charity
that provides support for the local community, re-investing in Watford and other
worthy causes.
As a registered charity the Trust is open to receive donations, and we are able to
arrange for the donations collected at the funeral to be given to the Trust.
After Funeral Receptions
Vicarage Road Stadium, the home of Watford Football Club, has a variety of different sized venue rooms and catering
arrangements, with licensed bars and car parking, and we would be happy to help organise the after funeral reception at
the club for you.
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Coffin Furniture
All of our Veneer and Solid Coffins and
Caskets are illustrated with the appropriate
coffin furniture using York, Oscar Bar
and Canterbury Rings Handles. All the
illustrated furniture is included in the cost
of the coffin, including a choice of a head
end ornament.
The head end ornaments below are shown for you to choose which you wish to have. If you are unsure your arranger will suggest
the most appropriate
York Handles Oscar Bar Handles
At Rest Non Conformist, Non Religious Service
Rose Non Conformist, Non Religious Service
Canterbury Ring (Suitable for Coffins with Ring Handles)
Filigree Crucifix Roman Catholic Service
Gothic Crucifix Roman Catholic Service
(used for coffins with panelled sides)
Om Hindu Service
11” Brass Effect
Crucifix18” Brass Effect
Crucifix18” Solid Brass
Crucifix
R.I.P Church of England Service
Masonic For Freemasons and Members of
the Craft
Khanda Sikh Service
We are also able to place a larger crucifix
on the lid of the coffin, predominantly for
burials, which is charged for accordingly as
per you choice. (The Solid Brass Crucifix is
only suitable for Burials.)
Coffin Furniture is only suitable for our
Veneer, Solid and Paulownia (except The
Regent) ranges.
We reserve the right to remove any chosen furniture
that may be seen as inappropriate.
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Pink Stargazer
The Hustler
British & Proud
Flying Scotsman
Roses
Sunset
Ashes Caskets & Scatter Tubes
Traditional Wooden Ashes Caskets A Solid Oak Casket in a light, medium or dark
finish, supplied with an engraved nameplate.
Suitable for burial or storage.
Warwick Casket
Natural Leaf Ashes Urn These natural leaf urns are hand decorated in a variety of different
shapes and colours. The colours available are Blue/Grey, Green,
Natural and Red. The Shapes available are Heart, Oval, Rectangle
or Square. These Urns are biodegradable and suitable for burial.
Natural Woolen Ashes Casket A New Wool Ashes Casket, manufactured in Yorkshire by
Hainsworth, (the manufacturers of the British Army’s Red
Dress Tunics) this casket is supported with a recycled cardboard
interior and is supplied with an embroidered woollen name
plate. Biodegradable and suitable for burial.
Colourful Wooden Ashes Caskets With a variety of different patterns, as well as
bespoke individual designs, almost anything
is possible. These MDF ashes caskets are
wrapped with the design of your choice,
and can include the deceased’s name into
the pattern. Suitable for burial or storage,
ideal for those who have chosen a Colourful
designed coffin.
Colourful Casket(If ordered at same time as Coffin/Separate Order)
We are able to provide an extensive range of ashes containers suitable for storing or disposing of cremated remains, either
through burial or scattering. As technology and manufacturing has developed, more and more variations of receptacles are being
produced, which would provide an endless list of possibilities. Therefore we have taken a selection of the different containers and
presented them here, however should you wish to discuss other options, your funeral arranger will be happy to help.
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Roses Doves in Flight Teddy Bear
Sunflower Starry NightOcean Sunset Bluebell Wood
Autumn Wood
Golf Day Forget Me Not
Scatter tubes are a modern alternative to traditional wooden
ashes caskets. They offer flexibility and choice in how best
to commemorate loved-ones. Easy to use for scattering
ashes, the scatter tube range allows greater freedom of
choice when deciding the best way to preserve, protect and
remember someone close.
Available in three sizes:
Large, Medium, Small £16.50
(It is advisable to seek permission before scattering, and we are
happy to provide advice regarding so)
Many more types of Containers and Urns are available, as
well as new designs being introduced, if you know, or have
seen something particular, please do not hesitate to ask your
arranger, and we would be happy to look into and acquire
on your behalf.
Our memorial department also has a range of home and
garden memorial suitable for storing cremated remains,
please ask for details, a brochure or the address of our
memorial showroom.
Ashes Scatter Tubes
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Floral Tributes
As part of our complete funeral service, we are happy to organise floral tributes
for the funeral. You can either select a traditional or modern floral tribute from
our selection or specify to your own special requirements you can leave your
message on one of our flower cards. We will take responsibility to order your
quality flowers together with your message and have them ready and in place
on the day of the funeral.
Ginderflora
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Floral tribute Cards. We are happy to provide with our compliments, a floral tribute card
in which there are two pockets where your flower cards can be kept
together. There is also a swatch of flower seeds which you can plant
as a tribute to your loved ones.
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Memorial Stones
As part of our continued service of providing the complete funeral and memorial service, we are happy to provide a
wide variety of memorials and monuments, as well as, cleaning, renovations and additional inscriptions.
Dealing with a loved one’s passing is very hard, and we feel that having a memorial of any type, whether it be a
headstone in the cemetery, or a memorial bench on their favourite golf course, or a bird bath in the garden, we offer
a wide variety of designs and personalised memorials, for the memory of a love one.
The selection below provides a small sample of our increasing range of possibilities, however we are able to provide
a brochure with a wider range of our memorials and you are also very welcome to visit our memorial showroom at
42 Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0EN.
We are also able to completely tailor make a memorial, should you have and specific ideas.
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Solid Oak Cross Following the burial, we would advise that a
period of around one year must elapse in order
for the ground to have settled sufficiently before
a headstone can be fitted. In the interim, we
can provide a solid oak cross or grave marker
complete with engraved name plate.
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Memorial Stones
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Hospices and Charities
The Peace Hospice – Watford
The Peace Hospice cares for people living with a life limiting or terminal illness and supports their
families from across South West Hertfordshire. They provide inpatient care, day care, an outpatient
service, complementary therapy, a hospice at home service and family services including spiritual
care and bereavement support. They need to raise over £3 million of charitable income each year in
order to run and develop their services. All the care they provide to their patients and their families
is free.
The Hospice of St. Francis – Berkhamsted
The Hospice of St Francis cares for people from Dacorum, St Albans, Harpenden, Markyate,
Chesham, Amersham and the surrounding villages. It is the only in patient unit with special facilities
that allow patients to be cared for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It also helps patients who are
seriously ill at home and in day hospice but needs to raise more than £3.5million every year.
Grove House Hospice – St. Albans
Grove House believes everyone affected by cancer or life-threatening illness has the right to access
specialist care to have the best possible quality of life. They know there are some gaps. To fill
these gaps and ensure everyone who needs it has the support that is right for them, they will work
proactively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals. They recognise that each
person has different needs, so they adapt their range of high quality services to give support to both
at Grove House and at home.
Keech Cottage Hospice – Luton
Keech Hospice Care runs two hospice services - one for adults living in Luton and South
Bedfordshire and one for children from across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes. Their
aim is to help patients enjoy the highest quality of life, while providing vital support for their family
and friends throughout their loved one’s illness and in their bereavement. All of the charity’s services
are offered free of charge, every single day of the year. This is all made possible because of the
generous support of the local community.
Here at Ginder Funeral Service we feel that the work put in by the
staff and volunteers of both Local Hospices and National Charities
provide an enormous contribution to the wellbeing, care and research
in an attempt to improve the lives of others.
As a company we make a conscious effort to support the hospices and
charities and thank the staff and volunteers for their work, and in this
vein we offer a complimentary service of collecting donations made
in lieu of flowers for a funeral, collating together and sending them to
the charity on your behalf.
Your funeral arranger will ask you if you have a particular charity in
mind, if not we are happy to provide suggestions, of which we have
selected a few which we feel provide a much appreciated service.
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan is a source of support, helping with all the things that people affected by cancer
want and need. It’s not only patients who live with cancer, so they also help carers, families and
communities. They guide people through the system, supporting them every step of the way.
They fund nurses and other specialist health care professionals and build cancer care centres.
British Heart Foundation
Their vision couldn’t be much more ambitious – a world where people no longer die prematurely
from heart disease. The BHF work alongside government, other health charities, healthcare
professionals and thousands of dedicated supporters to beat heart disease.
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding
research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. They work for people with
diabetes, their carers, family and friends. They represent the interests of all people with diabetes
by lobbying the government for better standards of care and the best quality of life.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research.
They’ve saved millions of lives with their groundbreaking work into preventing, diagnosing
and treating cancer. People’s chances of surviving cancer have doubled in the last 40 years, and
they’ve been at the heart of that progress.
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life
of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many of their 25,000
members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, health professionals or people with
dementia themselves, and that experience helps to inform their work.
Spinal Injuries Association
The Spinal Injuries Association is the leading national charity for spinal cord injured people.
They offer support and assistance from the time of injury and for the rest of a paralysed person’s
life; provide services to increase an individual’s quality of life; support the families of newly
injured people; increase knowledge and awareness of the causes and consequences of spinal cord
injury; and campaign for the best medical and social care for spinal cord injured people.
It is common practice to indicate the name of the charity you wish the donations to be sent to, in the newspaper obituary. Your arranger will confirm with
you the details for the obituary notice and will specify that donations made in lieu of flowers be sent to our offices, in order for them to be collated together. We
will also place a secure collection box on the funeral for those who wish to donate on the day, in the manner of a retiring collection.
Traditionally we like to leave the donation account open for approximately six weeks following the funeral, although we are happy to extend this if you feel it
is necessary. Once the account has been closed we will inform you in writing of how much has been collected and provide a list of those you have contributed.
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after funeral care
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Unless companies are informed of a death they will continue to send promotional mailings
about their products and services.
By registering deceased friends and relatives with The Bereavement Register® companies
are able to remove their names and addresses from mailing lists, reducing the majority
of direct mail within as little as six weeks.
Simply register with The Bereavement Register® and we will
notify companies on your behalf.
www.thebereavementregister.org.uk
01732 467940
Are you still
receiving post for
a deceased relative
or friend?
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Bereavement Support Groups
Bereavement Support Groups
The following charity support groups are there to offer bereavement care whenever it is needed. If you are unable
to find the right support for you, or you need any further help, please contact:
Spiritual & Pastoral Care Dept,
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS trust
Tel: 01923 217994
There is a voicemail. If you leave a message, someone will get back to you.
Cruse Bereavement
Offers bereavement support to all in need, regardless of age, gender or culture.
National Helpline; 0844 477 9400
Local Helpline (Hertfordshire): 01707 278389
Email: [email protected]
General Email: [email protected]
The Peace hospice Bereavement Service
Offer information, advice and support for anyone from South West Hertfordshire who has a bereavement enquiry;
provides counselling, visits and children’s grief support programme (Stars)
Bereavement Helpline: 01923 229595
Bereavement General Office Enquiry: 01923 250355
Email; [email protected]
Website: http://www.peacehospice.co.uk/
St Albans City and District Bereaved Network
Offers bereavement support to people of all backgrounds regardless of race, creed or culture; provides children’s
grief support programme (5-18 yrs)
Helpline: 01727 841841
Email: [email protected]
Watford Churches Bereavement Visitors Group
Provides bereavement support to people in the Watford area of any faith and none.
Tel: 01923 225189 or 01923 224085
Infant and child Death Advice and Support Organisations
Babyloss
An exclusively online resource for anyone whose life has been touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or neonatal
death. Medical advice is not given.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.babyloss.com
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A funeral plan is thoughtful way of preparing for the future.
It enables you to lock in your funeral director’s services
at today’s prices, no matter how much these costs may
increase in the coming years. By choosing to plan ahead for your
funeral, you and your loved ones will benefit from the reassurance of
knowing that everything is taken care of in advance.
Taking out a funeral plan brings many advantages: primarily,
it relieves your grieving relatives of the financial strain and any
worries about your funeral arrangements at a time when they will
be distressed. Plus, you have the comfort of knowing that that the
arrangements you want, including the type of funeral, venue, music
choices, and readings, will be carried out exactly as you wish.
The plan also contains an allowance for those additional costs, such
as funeral or crematorium costs flowers, doctor’s fees and clergy fees.
It is only if these costs rise beyond expectation that the family would
face any additional bills, no matter how many years pass before the
bereavement occurs.
MK Ginder believes that all funerals should be at the heart of the
personal wishes of the plan holder and their loved ones. They offer
Golden Charter’s Independent Way plan, which can be tailored to
whatever requirements you wish and this plan you can spread the
cost over several months or years.
Thinking about planning your own funeral can be daunting, which is
why choosing the right funeral plan provider to ease you through the
process can make all the difference. Golden Charter is the UK’s leading independent funeral
plan provider and has taken care of funeral plan arrangements for over 270,000 people.
Based in Glasgow, Golden Charter works on behalf of more than 2,600 independent
funeral directors across the UK – many of which are family businesses that have served
their communities for generations. They take pride in offering a local, personalised service
whilst ensuring you receive the very best value.
When you take out an Independent Way plan, you have the reassurance that your money
is protected. You select how you wish to pay for your plan and, depending on your
choice; your money is paid into the Golden Charter Trust or to one of the UK’s leading
life assurance companies. Your money grows and, when the time comes, we receive the
payment, including any growth, and use this money to provide the agreed services to your
family. No matter how much costs have risen in the intervening period, your loved ones will
not be asked for a penny more for the guaranteed services included within your plan. On
past experience, a pre-paid funeral plan give you better value for money than high-interest
building society accounts.
More information about the Independent Way can be found in the Independent Way
brochure. For a copy of the brochure or to discuss a funeral plan in more detail, please
contact MK Ginder.
Golden Charter Funeral Plans
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PROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
In many cases when somebody dies, the thought of having to deal with a mountain of paperwork in areas
of unknown legality can be very difficult. Winding up a friend or relative’s estate can take much longer than
expected. There is often much to sort out, letters to write and people to deal with. Add to that the emotional issues
and the task can be daunting. Many are relieved to be able to pass the responsibility onto someone else.
M.K.Ginder and Sons recommend a firm of local Solicitors, Matthew Arnold & Baldwin, who are specialist tax,
trust and probate advisors with more than 100 years of experience of giving sympathetic help and support in
dealing with these complex and sensitive issues.
A simple telephone call from them may answer any questions you may have. Their initial meeting with you to
assess what needs what needs to be done will be without charge. They will agree a fixed fee for the work before
you incur any costs. Unlike many solicitors and banks their fees are not based on the value of your Estate.
If you would welcome the opportunity to talk to them we will be happy to arrange for them to call on you.
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Company details
Accounts and Central administration
Unit 1b, Greycaine Road, Watford, Herts. WD24 7GP
Telephone: General Administration 01923 468253
Accounts Department 01923 468231
Email: [email protected] Website: ginder.co.uk
PAYMENT. In accordance with the guidelines of the National Association of Funeral Directors fees
and disbursements must be paid prior to the day of the Funeral.
Our Invoice will normally be sent out within a week of the funeral It is then expected to be paid
within a month of the Invoice date. However we do appreciate that it may take longer if there is an
estate to be dealt with, in such circumstances we would expect to be kept informed at regular monthly
intervals.
Terms and Conditions
1. WRITTEN ESTIMATE. We have provided you with an estimate of our charges and
disbursements payable. In the event of any of the disbursement costs being different to
those estimated we reserve the right to continue with the funeral arrangements paying the
correct fees claiming the full amount on our account. Our own charges will not alter unless
we have your authority. In each case we will make every effort to contact you prior to the
funeral.
2. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNT. In accordance with the guide lines of the National
Association of Funeral Directors fees and disbursements must be paid prior to the day of
the funeral. Our itemised account showing our charges and disbursements paid on your
behalf will be sent to you after the funeral and it is normally expected that this account will
be settled in full within 30 days of the invoice date. Interest will be charged at the rate of
2.5% for every month after the aforementioned period on all outstanding monies including
accumulated interest until the full amount is paid. All costs and expenses incurred in
obtaining payment will be added to the amount outstanding.
3. RETENTION OF CREMATED REMAINS. When we are requested to collect Cremated
Remains on your behalf these will be retained by us for up to one month without charge.
Thereafter a retention fee will be made for each month or part thereof that the remains are
in our care. If after six months they have not been collected, or special arrangements made,
then we reserve the right, without further notice, to return the Cremated Remains to the
Crematorium for scattering in the Garden of remembrance.
4. GRAVE DEEDS. We reserve the right to retain any Grave Deed until the account is paid
in full.
5. MEMORIAL STORAGE. Memorials removed to enable funerals to take place will be
stored free of charge for 12 weeks after which time a storage fee will apply should an order
for additional work not have been placed. If an order for additional work not have been
placed. If an order for additional work has been placed then storage will remain free of
charge until the stone is replaced on the Grave.
Company Name M K Ginder & Sons Funeral Directors and M K Ginder & Sons Monumental Masons and Ginderflora
are all part of M K Ginder Ltd. Registered Office: Hillier Hopkins LLP, 64 Clarenden Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
WD17 1DA. Registered Number: 7816170. Company registered in: England & Wales. VAT number: 809 0994 05
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Funeral Directors
Monumental Masons
North Watford Office & Chapel of Rest170 St Albans Road, Watford. WD24 4AS
Tel: 01923 247247
Fax: 01923 247184
Bushey Office & Chapel of Rest492 Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey. WD23 2AS
Tel: 01923 221661
Fax 01923 468305
Abbotts Langley Village Office51 High Street, Abbotts Langley. WD5 0AA
Tel: 01923 269994
Fax: 01923 270858
Bricket Wood Village OfficeThe Olde Bakery, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood. AL2 3TL
Tel: 01923 893372 • Fax: 01923 670870
South Oxhey Office & Chapel of Rest36 The Parade, Prestwick Road,
South Oxhey, Herts. WD19 7EETel: 020 8387 0512
Fax: 020 8387 0523
West Watford Office & Memorial Showroom42 Vicarage Road, Watford. WD18 0EN
Tel: 01923 448525
Fax: 01923 461598
Accounts, Central Administration, Mortuary, Workshop & Garages
Unit 1b, Greycaine Road, Watford, Herts. WD24 7GP
Tel: General Administration: 01923 468253
Accounts Dept: 01923 468231
Fax: 01923 468254Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ginder.co.uk
