Voluntary Assisted Dying — Compassionate support from Walker Family Funerals

At Walker Family Funerals we walk beside families who choose voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with quiet respect, practical know-how and deep care. We understand this is a profoundly personal decision and a carefully considered final chapter. Our role is to make the lead-up and what follows as gentle, organised and meaningful as possible — so you and your loved ones can focus on connection, saying what matters and being present.

Planning and preparation
From your first call or meeting we’ll listen — to wishes, values and practical needs. We’ll help you document funeral preferences (choice of service, music, readings, flowers, and whether you want a viewing), and we’ll coordinate with your medical team, legal representatives and care providers to understand timelines and required paperwork. Where advance arrangements are helpful, we’ll record them so your choices are clear and accessible when the time comes.

Support in the lead up
We provide calm, practical support in the days and hours before death: regular check-ins with the nominated family contact, guidance on what to expect, and assistance with logistics such as transport, refrigeration, and any equipment the care team recommends. We’ll also help you invite and prepare others for visits or bedside farewells, and can suggest trusted grief counsellors, pastoral care or community supports if you’d like referral options.

At the moment of death and immediate care
When death occurs we will respond quickly and sensitively. If the death happens at home or in a care facility we liaise with the attending clinicians to manage transfer and documentation, always preserving your privacy and dignity. We care for the body with gentleness — preparing, dressing and resting the person according to your wishes — and we keep you informed of each step so nothing feels uncertain or rushed.

The funeral, legalities and aftercare
We’ll handle required certificates, liaise with registries and organise the funeral arrangements. Our services include options for personalised ceremonies, memorialisation, and keepsakes, plus clear, compassionate guidance around costs and timing.

Choosing VAD is an intimate, forward-looking decision. At Walker Family Funerals our promise is simple: to honour that choice with professionalism, warmth and unwavering respect — so you can spend the last days and the memorial time focused on what truly matters. If you’d like to talk through options or prearrange details, we’re here to listen and help.