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A B Walker and Son Ltd is a long-established, independent, family-owned funeral director serving Reading and the surrounding areas of Berkshire and South Oxfordshire. Operating from their Reading Head Office, the company has a proud history spanning nearly 200 years, having been founded in 1826 — now seven generations of dedicated service to local families.
The team at AB Walker is committed to providing care, compassion, and understanding to every family they serve. Whether arranging a traditional funeral, cremation, direct cremation, burial, or a green and natural burial, they guide families every step of the way to craft a personal and meaningful send-off. Their comprehensive range of services includes help with planning the service, coffins and caskets, funeral transport, order of service, flowers, catering, and memorial products.
AB Walker is a member of both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and SAIF (Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors), reflecting their commitment to professional standards and independent values. The Reading Head Office is available day and night, ensuring families receive support whenever they need it most.
"At such a stressful time in my life, they took care of my Mum with dignity and took a lot of stress off me. From start to finish the level of service I received was amazing."
— Justine Yesil
"Thank you to A.B. Walker & Son Ltd for their kindness, love and care offered for my Dad's funeral. So sad after the passing of our Dad that our brother also passed — Mum, my brothers and I really appreciate the kindness, care and love shown to us during this sad time."
— Trevor Yearwood (about Charlotte)
"It was hard organising our son's funeral but Anna was amazing. The day went well and the sun shone down on us. Everything went like clockwork, thanks to all."
— George Archer (about Anna)
"Honestly made this heartbreaking situation just so much easier and the team actually really care and nothing is ever too much trouble. Jess was the first person I spoke to and she was there for us throughout when I had made that first call to arrange collection of my father in law — she was just amazing. We even received a card from everyone, it's just so lovely."
— Emma Caines (about Jess)
"We had an Arsenal theme and Sasha went above and beyond and made sure that the drivers wore red ties on the day which was a beautiful touch. Sasha would make sure I was happy with every single detail before it was sent off for printing. It was my first time ever stepping foot into a funeral directors so it was very scary but the team were all very understanding and sympathetic."
— Emily Williams (about Sasha)
"She was so professional and everything she delivered was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and she responded to all queries quickly and efficiently. I loved the way she called my Mum by her name when we visited her in the chapel of rest. I will be forever grateful for the love and care."
— Justine Yesil (about Rachel Amor)
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