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A R Clarke (Funerals) Ltd is the Halstead branch of R. Gwinnell & Sons, a family-run funeral director serving communities across Essex and Suffolk. The Gwinnell family has been entrusted with A.R. Clarke in Halstead, bringing their hallmark of caring, personal service to the local community.
R. Gwinnell & Sons was established in 1986 by Roy and Christine Gwinnell, with a commitment to providing a supportive and compassionate service to families during their most difficult times. Their eldest son Matt joined the business in 2002, continuing the family tradition of dedicated care. The Halstead branch can be reached at 01787 472164 and is part of a wider network of funeral homes across the region.
As members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM), the team upholds the highest professional standards. They are available 24 hours a day and offer a full range of funeral services, including pre-paid funeral plans, headstones and monuments, and a variety of coffins, caskets, and urns.
Matt Gwinnell
Co-owner / Funeral Director
Matt Gwinnell joined the family business in 2002, having grown up observing his father's dedication to caring for famil…
Roy Gwinnell
Co-founder / Funeral Director
Roy Gwinnell co-founded R. Gwinnell & Sons in 1986 and holds the Diploma in Funeral Directing. He is a member of the Br…
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