Bereavement support & funeral directors

“Hannah guided us through everything and was with us to the end and I thank her from the bottom of my heart. She was truly lovely.” — Siouxsie O.

“Sharon and Hannah made the process of arranging my late brother in law's funeral extremely pain free and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble and they took all worries away from me. The Co-op exceeded all our expectations.” — Steve G.

“We cannot praise the team highly enough. From start to finish they have gone above and beyond what we expected. Please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude.” — Christopher B.

“Neil was the perfect person to guide us through. The excellent service you gave us before, during and after Mum's funeral was very professional. An exceptional company to be recommended.” — Sara S.

“Nothing was too much trouble and Ian and Kathleen were so kind and thoughtful and guided us every step of the way for my stepfather's funeral.” — Martin P.

“I would just like to pass on my deep gratitude for the calm and dignified manner in which my mother's funeral was handled. Everyone present was very touched by the event.” — Andy H.

“As you promised you would take care of everything and you did. On the day of the funeral you excelled and for that I will always be grateful.” — Trish H.

“They did not treat us like we were another client.” — Maria B.

“They gave a first class service and provided all the care, support and information needed in a kind and friendly manner. Mum's funeral service and send off by Mark was beautiful.” — Simon B.

“From the first time we met Neil Scott we knew we were in safe hands and we were not disappointed. The kindness, efficiency and attention to detail was superb.” — Janet

“What a compassionate, professional and friendly team. They are a credit to Co op and such a wonderful bunch of people I know loved ones will be in safe and caring hands.” — Julie S.

“They were quite simply outstanding in every possible way. Kind, compassionate, professional and just all round lovely people, who gave Mum an excellent send off. Thank you, from all of the family, to Hannah, Taylor and Laura, you couldn't have done a better job!” — Lyn N.

“Robert, James and all at H&W went above and beyond to support us during such a difficult time. She didn't want a funeral but they supported us to create a small and meaningful celebration of her life and took care of everything with such care and professionalism.” — Sophie S.

“Simon Head and his team are lovely — kind, caring people who make it all look effortless but clearly work very hard to achieve this level of professionalism. I couldn't recommend highly enough.” — Debbie W.

“You only get one chance to give your loved one the right service and send-off. Nicholas O'Hara gave our family the best and most professional service. On this sad day it made all the difference.” — ROY B.

“From the minute Michelle answered my call to the lovely, private and calm service arranged by Jon and Chris, it was all perfect. I cannot thank you enough.” — Hattie B.

“Your understanding and guidance throughout my very sad time was very heart warming.” — gail b.

“Yeatmans were amazing, especially Vicki who helped us organise Dad's funeral. They done us proud.” — Elaine H.

“Wonderful to find a funeral director where the personal touch still matters. It was a small funeral, but conducted with such respect and dignity — we couldn't have asked for better.” — Sally P.

“From the moment they collected him from the hospital through to the service at Bournemouth Crematorium, everything was handled with dignity, calmness and genuine compassion. The service was beautifully organised and reached everyone in the chapel, creating a meaningful and respectful farewell.” — Ray F.

“Neil and his team were truly amazing. They handled the service from start to finish with the utmost care and dignity. Neil kept in constant communication with me, providing us all with compassion and absolute commitment for us to say our final goodbyes.” — Phil W.

“George Scott are without a doubt, the most professional and also the most understanding and genuinely caring company that I have worked with. The personal touch, gained through their experience as an established, local, family run business is immensely valuable.” — Mark P.

“This is the second time Ives and Shand has provided funeral services to our family and on each occasion Marcella has been our contact, who has guided us through the procedure at a very emotional time.” — Marion W.

“At first it's all out of one's comfort zone, but once you make the first call after losing a loved one, Ives & Shand Funeral Directors made me feel so much more at ease.” — Jacqueline B.