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B Jenkins and Sons is Liverpool's oldest independent funeral service, established in 1880 by the visionary Bethia Jenkins. Located at 4 Church Road North in Liverpool, the business has proudly served the local community and its surroundings for over 140 years, operating from a quaint Tudor Cottage opposite the historical Picton Clock in Wavertree. What began as a family-run service in the mid-1870s has endured through five generations of the Jenkins family, preserving the same values and traditions that Bethia first instilled.
Today, the business is led by directors Sheila, Gary, and Andrew Jenkins, supported by family members Tony Jenkins, Chloe Jenkins, and Emily Jenkins, ensuring that B Jenkins and Sons continues to operate as a truly independent, family funeral directors. The team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, providing compassionate support to families during their most difficult times.
B Jenkins and Sons offers a range of services including traditional and basic funeral packages, horse-drawn carriages, floral tributes, and chapel of repose facilities. The company is proud to be a member of both SAIF (The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) and the NAFD, reflecting their commitment to best practice and professional standards. They also offer prepaid funeral plans through Golden Charter.
"My mother-in-law's funeral took place during lockdown at the end of a very distressing period, but the staff at Jenkins were kind, efficient and supportive throughout the process."
— Gerry Cordon
"Honest, Professional, Caring. They will look after you from beginning to end."
— L Stark
"They took the worry out of arranging my grandads funeral at a very difficult time for my family, nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn't use any other funeral director and would highly recommend B Jenkins & Sons."
— Karen Baker (about Gary)
"We left the service feeling comforted that she provided a heartfelt tribute that reflected the life of my much loved Mum."
— Diane Ackers (about Amy McDowell)
"From the initial meeting with Gary, I was put at ease as I faced the daunting process of arranging a funeral for the first time. The professionalism shown gave me the reassurance that nothing was too much trouble and that I could entrust them with providing a top class service at such a difficult time."
— Diane Ackers (about Gary)
"They have made some of our toughest times manageable through their kind nature and professionalism, and always manage to bring a smile to our faces during our hardest days. Truly one of a kind."
— Colin Hartley (about Gary)
Andrew Jenkins
Director
Andrew Jenkins is a director at B Jenkins and Sons, part of the fourth and fifth generation of the Jenkins family leadi…
Chloe Jenkins
Family Member
Chloe Jenkins is a family member at B Jenkins and Sons, contributing to the continued family tradition of independent f…
Emily Jenkins
Family Member
Emily Jenkins is a family member involved with B Jenkins and Sons, helping to carry forward the five-generation legacy …
Gary Jenkins
Director
"They have made some of our toughest times manageable through their kind nature and professionalism, and always manage t…"
Sheila Jenkins
Director
Sheila Jenkins is one of the current directors of B Jenkins and Sons, continuing the family tradition of compassionate …
Tony Jenkins
Family Member
Tony Jenkins is a family member involved in the running of B Jenkins and Sons, supporting the business's long-standing …
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