J. E. Thurlby Independent Funeral Directors

Caring for the Community

J.E. Thurlby

Mission & beliefs

John started the business on the 2nd June 1962 as a joiner and funeral director

60 Years In Business

Covering Gainsborough & Surrounding towns in Lincolnshire

About Us

Our Mission

At J E Thurlby, we take great pride in our service and offer a personal and dignified funeral for your loved one. Our job is to make a difficult and challenging time easier and help guide you no matter the circumstance, right from the first phone call until the end. Our family of experienced professionals works with you to create a fitting service for your loved one. 

Our

Approach

The key to our approach is placing you firmly in charge. Encouraging the families we serve to take ownership of the funeral service is the best way to ensure a meaningful and personal service is carried out. Our team are here to help you in making the arrangements. We have vast experience in arranging different types of funerals and are passionate that we can provide you with both an appropriate and signifficant service. Continuity of care is extremely important to us, wherever possible the person who arranges the funeral service also supervises the funeral on the day.

How We Can Help

What We Offer

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Complete Peace of Mind

For you and your family.
Whether you want a funeral that celebrates the life of a loved one or you may be looking for something more traditional, a funeral plan with us lets you plan the ceremony to your requirements:

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Services to Suit You

Everyone has their own ideas about the funeral they would like.
After all, it’s a very personal decision. You may choose something simple and straightforward, or you might prefer a funeral with additional services and special touches.

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Buying a Funeral Plan

There’s an abundance of funeral plans and providers in the UK
and it can be difficult to find the best product for your needs.
There are a few things to ask before buying a funeral plan:

our Beliefs

In The Event Of Death

What to do when someone has passed away

The Procedure to follow after a death will depend on the circumstances surrounding the death. A Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death must be obtained from a doctor. This Certificate will enable you to register the death and obtain the Death Certificate.

In the event of someone passing away at home

Inform the family Doctor as soon as possible that death has occurred. He or she may write out the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death upon visiting the home, or request you to attend the surgery for this purpose.

When the Death is Referred To The Coroner

Sometimes the Coroner will need to be informed when a Doctor cannot issue the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death. In these circumstances the Coroners Office will produce a certificate once the Coroner has determined the cause of death. This will be sent by the Coroners Office to the Registrars Office in the district where the death occurred allowing you now to register the death.

In the event of passing away in Hospice or Nursing Home

The staff of the hospice or nursing home will inform you of the death of your loved one and will help you obtain the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death. They will also be available to help you with advice until you contact us to make the funeral arrangements.

In the event of passing away in Hospital

The hospital staff will inform the next of kin or named person of the death. The deceased will be transferred to the hospital chapel. The general office will arrange for the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death to be issued

Registering A Death - Who May Register?

Registration must take place within 5 days of the death. Most deaths are registered by a relative. The Registrar would normally only allow other people if there are no relatives available.
If the person died in a house or a hospital, the death can be registered by:
• A relative • Someone present at the death • An official from the hospital • The person arranging the Funeral
Deaths occurring anywhere else can be registered by:
• A relative • Someone present at the death • The person who found the body • The person in charge of the body • The person arranging the Funeral

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say...

‘I just had to say on behalf of myself and family how much we appreciated how well you planned and conducted the funeral. It had the feeling of a family affair from the beginning, he would have been very proud.’
‘I want to give my thanks for all of your support and attentiveness during this very difficult time. The day was exactly how I wanted it to be. Your sensitivity and accommodation of different family requests were greatly appreciated.’
‘Throughout this difficult process, you guided us most sensitively and with warmth. We cannot say thank you enough for your kindness. The arrangements expressed exactly what we desired to be a true commemoration of dad’s life and all he meant to us.’
‘The funeral was conducted with great dignity throughout even down to the finest detail. You made the funeral arrangements so much easier for us and we appreciated and valued your input and advice which helped to guide us through these difficult times.’

The J.E. Thurlby Team

Now into our 3rd generation of funeral directors