IN difficult times we all need support - and arranging a funeral can be an emotional task for bereaved families.

Fortunately help is at hand from Kidderminster's longest established funeral directors, Edwin Harris and Sons, who pride themselves on sensitivity, dedication and efficiency.

This family-run firm, founded more than a century ago, offers a discreet, reliable and personal service 24 hours a day.

The current premises in Crane Street include a Chapel of Rest, office blocks and consulting rooms, and Edwin Harris and Sons cover the whole of Wyre Forest district - Kidderminster, Stourport, Bewdley, and the surrounding areas.

In tune with their long history, staff working for Edwin Harris are experienced and mature, and carry out their duties with a minimum of fuss.

They are there to help at a delicate and emotional time, and always treat families in a friendly and sympathetic manner, helping them to deal with the practicalities involved.

Edwin Harris and Sons offer a range of services to suit all budgets and pockets.

Customers can choose from a range of Daimler limousines or even opt for an increasingly popular retro funeral, such as one with a horse - drawn carriage.

There is a wide range of coffins made from bamboo, willow, pine and mahogany.

Edwin Harris and Sons offer printing services for church service cards, invitations and memorial cards, and will take care of as much or as little of the service as the customer requests.

Families are encouraged to choose the type of service they really want for their loved one, and are not restricted to a standard format, so cost varies according to the precise requirements of the funeral.

Investment plans are available through Edwin Harris to assist people with the financial consequences of a funeral, and information on any aspect of the company's services is available on request, by phoning 01562 822625.