We are Nick & Jacqui - a hands-on husband and wife team, taking care of your family member as we guide you through each aspect of planning a meaningful funeral. Whether your needs are simple, or you wish for private unhurried time, we help to make decision making easier for you. To be faced with planning a funeral - whether a death has been expected or not - can be so overwhelming.
It is not a time to feel pressured about the right or wrong way to hold a funeral. White Rose Modern Funerals help you to plan the best way to reflect your loved one's life - and / or the wishes they may have left. Whether a no fuss funeral, a personalised commemoration or an environmentally conscious funeral, our flexible approach will help you to plan a meaningful farewell.
It is not a time to feel pressured about the right or wrong way to hold a funeral. White Rose Modern Funerals help you to plan the best way to reflect your loved one's life - and / or the wishes they may have left. Whether a no fuss funeral, a personalised commemoration or an environmentally conscious funeral, our flexible approach will help you to plan a meaningful farewell.
Services
We'd like to share our journey as to what led to starting our business as funeral directors. When attending the funeral of a friend, the occasion felt so disconnected from the person we knew, it was a funeral remembered for all the wrong reasons. It followed protocol not individual personality.
We instinctively felt that such a poignant time in life - losing a loved family member or friend - should be led by a time of personal involvement and individuality.It was not a time to be rushed or necessarily led by convention and expectation. We also questioned the typical costs associated with a funeral - what was necessary and what could be a personal choice.
We instinctively felt that such a poignant time in life - losing a loved family member or friend - should be led by a time of personal involvement and individuality.It was not a time to be rushed or necessarily led by convention and expectation. We also questioned the typical costs associated with a funeral - what was necessary and what could be a personal choice.
To plan a funeral is often overwhelming - we hand-hold you throughout. Our first guidance is to think about whether you would like the style to be more informal and low key, or more formal with a sense of ceremony. It's then considering whether it will be a particular faith led service, or non-religious led by a celebrant / humanist, or whether you would like to lead the service yourselves - family led.
Our No Fuss attended simple cremation funeral is what we have designed for families where Direct Cremation ( a funeral without a service) feels too remote but neither do you want a full funeral service. Typically attended by 1 - 15 people, it is a style of service that is private family time. Some families just like to quietly reflect, some like to listen to favourite music, or some families create their own simple service - we can advise.
We organise the collection and care of your relative and ensure a seamless process for the direct cremation. You will know the date and time (many direct cremation providers will not provide this). Families typically choose direct cremation when planning a memorial, celebration of life or scattering / interment of ashes at a different time - and they do not want the cremation to be the main focus of the funeral.
A cremation funeral does not have to take place at a crematorium. There are a couple of venues within 40 minutes of SW London where you can hold an unhurried cremation service surrounded by nature. GreenAcres Chiltern and Clandon Wood are both natural burial grounds where they allow their Woodland Hall / Pavilion to be used for cremation services.
Reviews (10)
Eleanor Pitts
Dec 21, 2021
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I am so glad - even now, five months on from the day of the funeral - that I chose 'White Rose'. My choice at the time, after a lot of searching, was made simple - theirs was the clearest and most informative website. What I did not realise at the time was just how good the whole package would be.
The tribute page is a wonderful and lasting testament to the deceased person enabling friends and relatives to share precious information, memories and feelings. The quality of the orders of service was excellent. The slideshow of photographs was meticulous and moving.
Another element I appreciated
The tribute page is a wonderful and lasting testament to the deceased person enabling friends and relatives to share precious information, memories and feelings. The quality of the orders of service was excellent. The slideshow of photographs was meticulous and moving.
Another element I appreciated
Renee Pollitt
Dec 05, 2021
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JandK Dk
Nov 01, 2021
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My mother recently pass away and I had the unenviable task of hiring a funeral director. My wife and I contacted a number of companies from a list we made but it was a no-brainer as to who we chose, most companies we spoke to would determine their tone of engagement based on the value of services being enquired about, except for White Rose. From our first point of contact till we received my Mothers ashes we were dealt with in a most professional, understanding and kind manner, there was never any hint of insincerity in any of our communications with Nick or Jacqui.
I can truly say that at a time
I can truly say that at a time
Sarah Thiele
Oct 29, 2021
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Jacqui and Nick were a breath of fresh air. At the most difficult time and in the middle of the ever changing rules during the pandemic they offered us the freedom to choose something completely personalised and non-traditional (I didn’t even know we could do something so tailored to our own wishes before!). It made all the difference to our family, removed the stuffiness and felt completely right. Thanks to you both for your professionalism but relaxed and compassionate approach.
Jen Miles
Oct 02, 2021
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Henrietta Lewis
Sep 21, 2021
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I had researched funeral arrangements before my mother died as she had been ill for some time and I wanted to be prepared. When I came across White Rose they just seemed right to me so when the time came I made the call and right away knew I'd chosen well. Jacqui was simply amazing: reassuring, warm, compassionate and efficient and I can't sing her praises highly enough.
We opted for a direct cremation at my mother's request, but weren't made to feel like cheapskates, instead Jacqui treated us like royalty with incredible warmth and kindness. I was genuinely touched by her input at such a sad
We opted for a direct cremation at my mother's request, but weren't made to feel like cheapskates, instead Jacqui treated us like royalty with incredible warmth and kindness. I was genuinely touched by her input at such a sad
Laura Taverner
Sep 01, 2021
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H. Woergaard
Aug 22, 2021
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When my wife suddenly passed away six months ago, shattering our lives, my two children and I had no idea of how to go about arranging a funeral service and the options available to us. Flicking through the ‘Teddington TW11’ magazine I happened to see the advert for White Rose Modern Funerals. I called their number and spoke with Jacqui. Immediately it was clear to me that we were going to be in good hands.
Due to Covid all our meetings were done via Zoom. It worked very well. Jacqui and Nick provided the most attentive guidance and help in arranging the funeral service. All our wishes were
Due to Covid all our meetings were done via Zoom. It worked very well. Jacqui and Nick provided the most attentive guidance and help in arranging the funeral service. All our wishes were
Phil A.
Aug 18, 2021
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Kelly Morrison
Aug 02, 2021
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