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A B Walker and Son Ltd is the Tilehurst branch of AB Walker, a long-established, independent, family-owned funeral director serving the Reading area and wider Berkshire region. The company has a proud history stretching back to 1826, making it one of the most experienced funeral directors in the area, now in its seventh generation of family ownership.
The Tilehurst branch, located on School Road, is part of a network of local branches across Berkshire and South Oxfordshire, each committed to providing care, compassion and understanding to families at their most difficult times. The team guides families through every step of the funeral planning process, offering a fully personalised service tailored to the needs and wishes of each individual and their loved ones.
AB Walker offers a comprehensive range of funeral services including cremation, direct cremation, burial, and green and natural burials. Additional services include prepaid funeral plans, memorial jewellery and keepsakes, urns for ashes, memorial masonry, and bereavement support. The company is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and SAIF (Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors), reflecting its commitment to professional standards and independent service.
"All the staff I spoke to from the first conversation with Francesca to being transferred to Emily were excellent at what they do. I cannot thank you all enough, I am forever grateful."
— Kim Frewin (about Francesca)
"They were compassionate, responsive, helpful, and professional. Everything went exactly as we wanted and we were very happy that they were there for us at a difficult and stressful time."
— Dave Sargent (about Ruth)
"Francesca was kind, thoughtful and very sympathetic to our needs, taking out any stress that might be. Simon and his team led us through the service with professionalism and ease."
— Barry Glanville (about Francesca)
"Ruth was amazing - she did everything she could to ensure my husband's funeral was as perfect as it could be, from the design of the coffin to organising the florist. She made the whole process stress free and treated the family sensitively."
— Rachel Jones (about Ruth)
"We walked in and told her what had happened. She was lovely, put us at ease. I even gave her a hug we were so relieved at what they had done for us."
— Ann Withers (about Ruth)
"Ruth you are a very special person. She organised to perfection the most difficult day of my life - professional, warm, caring and efficient, helping me give mum the send off I wanted."
— Kim Frewin (about Ruth)
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