Planning a funeral is one of life’s most delicate tasks, especially when the person who has passed is a child, parent, or elder. Each stage of life comes with its own traditions, expectations, and emotions, and at Hillier Funeral Service, we believe every farewell deserves dignity, compassion, and understanding.
Equally important is the support families receive after the service, as grief does not end when the day of the funeral is over. That is why Hillier’s care continues long after the farewell.
Funerals for Every Age
Infant and Child Funerals
Losing a child is perhaps the hardest grief a family can experience. At Hillier’s, we provide gentle guidance and personalised arrangements for child and infant funerals, helping families include meaningful tributes such as favourite songs, colours, or symbolic rituals. Our team ensures that even the smallest details reflect love and care.
- Personalised memorials that reflect a child’s unique spirit.
- Gentle, compassionate support for grieving parents and siblings (Child Bereavement UK).
- Opportunity to create a lasting legacy through memory books, balloons, or symbolic gestures.
Funerals for Adults
Adult funerals often reflect a lifetime of achievements, relationships, and values. Hillier’s works closely with families to tailor ceremonies that capture an individual’s personality, whether through religious traditions, non-religious celebrations of life, or unique symbolic touches.
- Flexibility to choose between traditional services or modern celebrations of life.
- Opportunity for loved ones to share stories, music, and memories.
- Support in balancing financial planning with meaningful tributes (MoneyHelper).
Funerals for the Elderly
Funerals for older loved ones often provide a chance to celebrate a life well-lived. Hillier’s helps families to honour legacies, share memories, and include symbolic gestures that reflect a long journey of love, work, and family.
- Celebratory focus on legacy, wisdom, and family ties.
- Option to involve grandchildren and younger generations in remembrance.
- Greater flexibility in creating a reflective, story-driven service (Cruse Bereavement Support).
Supporting Families After the Funeral
A funeral is just the beginning of the grieving process. Families often find the days and weeks afterwards to be the most difficult. At Hillier Funeral Service, we provide ongoing bereavement counselling and support for adults and children.
Our counsellor, Sarah-Jane helps families cope with grief in healthy, constructive ways – whether that means talking about feelings, addressing complicated grief, or simply offering a listening ear in confidence. This ongoing support ensures families never feel alone in the journey of loss.
Conclusion
Every funeral is different because every life is unique. We take pride in accommodating funerals for all ages, from the smallest infants to beloved elders, and ensuring that families feel supported before, during, and long after the service.
Because saying goodbye is only part of the journey. With Hillier Funeral Service, families can trust that compassionate care continues every step of the way.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Speak with one of our supportive team members today.
