Civil funerals
A civil funeral is a celebration reflecting the wishes of the
deceased and their family. It is a personal and dignified tribute
created by a professional celebrant who works closely with the
family or executor and funeral director. The celebrant will aim to
create a highly personal ceremony with the help of family and/or
friends - recounting the person's experiences, attributes and
qualities using music, poetry, readings and personal anecdotes. The
civil funeral may be held anywhere except religious buildings and
churches. The ceremony is appropriate for cremation or burial in a
non-religious burial ground.
For further information contact:
Tower Hamlets Register Office or
the General Register
Office.
Tower Hamlets Register Office
Bromley Public Hall
Bow Road
London, E3 3AA
Tel: 020 7364 7880
Fax: 020 7364 7885
Email: register.office@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Wednesday 9.30-11.30am
and 2-4.30pm.
We do not operate an appointment system so you can attend this
office anytime during the opening
hours.
For free translation of this information phone:
Newham translation service: 020 8430
6921
Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
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