Bereavement support & funeral directors

“Respectful and supportive on the day of the funeral. Can't fault the service from Grassbys. Obviously have a lot of experience in planning what is required.” — Lou S.

“Extremely Professional and Respectable funeral directors with impeccable attention to detail fulfilling all our requests. Have had to use their services 3 times in the last 10 years and have made sure that they get to arrange my funeral when I pop my clogs.” — Shep S.

“The staff were so friendly and welcoming, wonderful service and a very calm atmosphere.” — Leah P.

“Excellent service, free tribute website with livestream was very easy to use, seamless and very responsive with great recommendations for celebrant.” — Rebecca C.

“We recently used Grassby and were very pleased with the excellent and professional service we received, and would fully recommend.” — Ben C.

“Maxine and her team were amazing from the day my husband passed away all the way through this heartbreaking process.” — Julia P.

“Knowing we could hand everything over to them during this difficult time with the knowledge that they would carry out all our requests made a huge difference to our family. Nothing was too much trouble for them.” — Brendan M.

“The first time I visited Matt at his office in Dorchester, I knew our family had made the right choice. He has a wonderful calm and caring nature and he reassured me by saying it would be an honour to look after our mum.” — Caroline B.

“I cannot imagine how much she pours into her work — she deserves a million holidays. Thank you Kathryn, there aren't words to describe what an amazing support and friend you were through this difficult time.” — Carrie

“Kathryn and all the staff at Lesley Shand were brilliant, professional and compassionate. I have no doubt that they tailor each funeral to each set of circumstances.” — john s.

“Affordable funeral service and easy to arrange. Very pleased.” — polarccc

“We have been very happy with Colin Close and his company over many years for several members of our family.” — Philip B.

“With the new Government rules on no more than 10 people in attendance, funerals have to be quieter and smaller.” — Becky H.

“Made a very difficult time much easier by providing a friendly and reliable service.” — Luke K.

“The team are very knowledgeable, compassionate and understanding about their role and supportive of the local community.” — Paul P.

“He came round our house several times to assist with planning, took on the adverts/website/funeral service/donations aspects, helping us all at a very difficult time.” — Tom B.

“Gemma was very approachable, displayed genuine care and compassion and was easy to talk to at a very difficult time.” — Simon B.

“All the staff were professional, friendly and supportive from the collecting of mum, to the car park assistants, front of house, florist and our celebrant Charlie Boyle. Charlie was an absolute delight to work with, ensuring everything happened exactly as mum would have wished.” — Jacky O.

“You looked after my son David Wieland and you let me spend an hour with and talking to him. Thank you so much — the staff are very kind and caring.” — Loraine M.

“Terry was brilliant and they managed to allow us to personalise everything, considering all of our requests throughout these difficult times.” — RIK S.

“What an amazing team, more like a family that make you feel welcome and nothing is too much. They all went above and beyond for my son and our wishes. Words don't even reach it for me.” — Stephanie B.

“We could say our final farewell knowing that she would have whole heartedly approved. Thank you Cottons for giving us a celebration that was perfect for our mother.” — Mandy L.

“Jane and her staff were fantastic. If you want a caring, personal service they were perfect.” — matthew w.