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Dodgsons Funeral Service, based at 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, is a family-run funeral directors with three generations of the Dodgson family serving the local community. Ann Dodgson was brought up in the funeral business, having assisted her father in the family firm since leaving school, and her son Damian joined the company in July 1994, progressing to Managing Director. The firm is deeply rooted in the Knutsford community, with all staff living locally, ensuring a personal and caring service to families who very often know them as friends and relatives.
Dodgsons offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including burials, cremations, catering, and flowers, tailoring every arrangement to suit individual needs. The team provides advice and guidance while managing every aspect of the funeral, whether simple or complex. They are available to speak with in person 24 hours a day, every day of the year, ensuring support is always at hand during difficult times.
The firm also offers pre-paid funeral plans, allowing families to plan ahead and secure today's prices for future services, helping to reduce stress and expense for loved ones. Accredited by the National Association of Funeral Directors, the British Institute of Funeral Directors, and the British Institute of Embalmers, Dodgsons is committed to the highest professional standards.
"From start to finish Dodgsons provided exceptional compassionate service. Every detail was covered with kindness and pure class."
— Joanne Lee Cornish
"Amazing support throughout, from the initial meeting to warm, friendly and compassionate support on the day. We were able to celebrate our dear father's life in a way that made all the wider family, and our father's friends, very much included."
— Sarah Lee
"Damian, Helen and Emma were all very compassionate and sensitive to my family's needs during a very difficult time. I could not have asked for more."
— Claire Aspinall (about Damian, Helen and Emma)
"The support and advice of a funeral director is worth its weight in gold. Damian took the stress away from the day and allowed the family to be relaxed knowing he is very professional. There was no upselling on our budget funeral."
— Philip Saven (about Damian)
"I felt as if they had all the time in the world for us and that our father's funeral was their one and only priority. Endless time to chat to my father and help him make his choices. I know how much he valued Damian's assistance in this regard."
— Elizabeth-Claire Bazin (about Damian Dodgson)
"From the evening that my mother passed and Dave spent about 30 minutes chatting to my Dad to make sure he was ready before they took mum away. Every detail was covered with kindness and pure class. My mum looked so beautiful at rest, the ease of communication and guidance was excellent."
— Joanne Lee Cornish (about Dave)
Aaron Bruce
Funeral Assistant
Aaron is a Funeral Assistant and member of the team.
Ann Dodgson
Company Owner
Ann was brought up in the funeral business, having assisted her father in the family run firm since leaving school, and…
Anthony Beswick
Senior Funeral Assistant
Anthony is a Senior Funeral Assistant with the company.
Barri Dodgson
Former Managing Director
Originally from an engineering background as a Chartered Chemical Engineer, Barri entered the funeral vocation and serv…
Damian Dodgson
Managing Director
"I felt as if they had all the time in the world for us and that our father's funeral was their one and only priority. E…"
Debbie Dodgson
Office Manager
Damian's wife Debbie is the firm's Office Manager with responsibility for all aspects of a busy office, keeping the eve…
Emma Eccleston
Funeral Director
Emma is a Funeral Director and member of the Dodgson & Bell team.
Helen Jones
Senior Office Administrator
Helen serves as Senior Office Administrator for the firm.
Kristy Southall
Office Administrator
Kristy is an Office Administrator supporting the team.
Pete Riding
Senior Funeral Assistant
Pete serves as a Senior Funeral Assistant for the firm.
Tony Gerrard
Funeral Manager
Tony serves as Funeral Manager as part of the Dodgson & Bell team.
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