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A B Walker and Son Ltd is the Thatcham branch of AB Walker, a long-established, independent, family-owned funeral director serving communities across Berkshire and South Oxfordshire. The company has a proud heritage spanning nearly 200 years, having been founded in 1826 — now seven generations of family ownership and dedication to compassionate funeral care.
The Thatcham branch, located at Westfield House on The Broadway, provides the full range of funeral services that AB Walker is known for, including cremation, direct cremation, burial, and green and natural burials. The team guides families with care and compassion through every step of the funeral arrangement process, from the first phone call through to the day of the funeral and beyond.
AB Walker is a member of both the National Association of Funeral Directors and SAIF (the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors), reflecting their commitment to professional standards and independent service. They also offer prepaid funeral plans, memorial masonry, grief support, and an online store for urns and memorial jewellery, ensuring comprehensive support for families before, during, and after a bereavement.
"Everyone commented on the lovely service led by Chris Brown which truly reflected his life and character. Very professional and respectful — we would definitely recommend this company."
— Julia Phillips (about Chris Brown)
"The whole service that we received was completely professional and compassionate. Things were offered in a very clear and straightforward manner with no hidden costs. The Hearse, Driver and Pall Bearers were superb — punctual, smart, and sensitive to the needs of us all."
— Percy Ford
"The professionalism of both Carolyn of Thatcham branch and Tony from Reading made the service more bearable. All the family and friends felt it was a wonderful send off for my departed father."
— Anna Paterson (about Carolyn, Tony)
"Special mentions go to Carolyn for being great and making time for us even though we did not have a formal appointment! Lee and the conductor Tony for being fantastic and making us relaxed and smile on such an important day. You did my father proud."
— James Beacroft (about Carolyn, Lee, Tony)
"Both professional and warm at the same time, they made an awful event as painless, bearable and pleasant as was probably possible."
— Ben Greshon (about Carolyn, Tony)
"The leading man spent time talking to my mum and even went to retrieve the flowers from the coffin that we had not originally asked to keep. He was sensitive, polite and I could not have asked for a better service. Thank you for making this stage of loss as easy as possible for us as a family."
— Percy Ford
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