There are many ways of creating memorials, events and tributes for someone you love. We cannot begin to list the plethora of possibilities, but here are a few of the more usual choices. If you have other ideas please do not hesitate to ask us and we will find a solution for you.

black and blue order of service design

An Order of Service not only leads mourners through the service, the eulogies, hymns and readings, it is also a special keepsake and a very real memory both of the occasion and of the deceased. At Penrose we have designed a number of elegant service sheets ranging from traditional to modern which can be fully personalised to your requirements by our in-house designers. You provide the photos, we will do the rest. Please click here to see designs and prices.

Order of Service
funeral service in a blue carpeted room

During the service you may wish to have a favourite picture showing on the screens, play a slideshow of photos professionally set to the music of your choice or even have a video played in memory of the departed. All of this can be easily and quickly arranged.

Single photo on screen through service – £0
Family supplied video – £25.30
Simple slideshow up to 25 pictures – £62.70
Professional photo tribute set to music – £110

Please click the link below to see example slideshows

Slideshow & Photo Tribute
Doves
Personal Tributes

Symbolising a spirit set free, the release of a white dove or doves is a time honoured tradition in many cultures. Our doves are professionally trained and cared for guaranteeing both a beautiful moment for you and a safe return home for the doves.

1 Dove – £90
Each extra dove – £10 each

It is possible to have the service webcast for people who cannot make it on the day and this can be made available for up to 28 days after the service. It can also be arranged to have the webcast recorded and made available on DVD, Blue-Ray or USB. A webcast is a single camera view of the chapel from the back with a view of the speaker and the coffin and with all sound recorded.

Webcast plus 28 days – £77
Recording including one DVD, Blue-ray or USB – £88
Extra Copies – DVD, Blue-Ray, USB – £15 each

Please click on the link below to see the webcam views for the South Chapel and the West Chapel at Southend Crematorium.

Video Memory
A Book of Condolence

A book of condolence, or Attendance Book, allows family and friends to write special messages and also to record details of the funeral such as date and location as well as any family pallbearers. We offer a selection of remembrance and condolence books.

Condolence Book – Burgundy – £45
In Loving Memory – Black – £45
In Memory – White – £45

Testimonials

To everybody at Penrose,

We are writing to you to express our gratitude and thankfulness for all your help during our sad time. You gave Alan a beautiful send off, he would have thought so himself also!

We are very thankful we were recommended to you.

Very best wishes

Anne, Katrina, Rachael and Hannah - February 2025
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you and all your staff. The compassion and professionalism we were shown throughout helped to guide us through a very sad time and you made the whole process so very much easier for us.
With kind regards,
Linda Everett and family - December 2022

Many thanks for your expert care in helping to make Barbara’s funeral on the 11th so perfect and so memorable

Sue Verran - April 2019

To Brendon and all at Penrose,

I know it’s some time now but I would just like to tell you now much your support and kindness meant to me in my darkest hour of my life. Thank you to everyone who made things so much better than it could have been. My very best wishes to all concerned in my wife’s funeral.

Terence P - Sept 2025

Dear Nathan, Jeremy and Brendon,

We all just wanted to say thank you for the way you looked after our Dad’s cremation. It was lovely to see the video you made for us and we felt you went above and beyond.

Many thanks,

Debbie, Jon, Vanessa, Adele and Sue - June 2020

Dear Nathan and Jeremy, Thank you so much for all your help. You are truly a great family business!

Tony, Kim and Linda - August 2017

Dear Brendon,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the kindness you have shown over the past few weeks. From the very moment we met you we knew you were the perfect person to provide Dad with the care he truly deserved. Your empathy and support has meant a lot to us and we will never forget everything you have done for us. You are a credit to Penrose.

Margaret, Lauren and Jessica Hudson - July 2021

To all at Penrose Funerals,

Just to let you know how much your kindness means, a huge thanks, you done us all proud. I cannot speak highly enough of you all. On behalf of ‘Doris Davis’ (service 30th Jan 2020 @ 1.40pm) we thank you from our hearts.

Kind regards,

Tracey Williams, Keith and family - February 2020
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