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W.S. Cole and Son Ltd is a completely independent, family-run funeral directors based at 17-19 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, now proudly operating in its fifth generation of the Cole family. With over one hundred years of dedicated service to the East Kent community, the business has built a strong reputation for providing professional, caring and individually tailored funeral arrangements of the highest standard.
The company is led by Company Director Jonathan Cole, Co-Director Nicolette Cole, and Christopher Cole, who together with their experienced team ensure that every funeral is as unique as the life it celebrates. W.S. Cole and Son offer a full range of services including traditional and alternative funerals, direct cremations, funeral plans, and a chapel of rest. They operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are happy to meet families in the comfort of their own home.
With well-established relationships with local clergy, doctors and solicitors, the team at W.S. Cole and Son are well placed to guide families through every aspect of bereavement with sensitivity and professionalism. Their memberships with SAIF, NAFD, and the British Institute of Funeral Directors reflect their ongoing commitment to industry standards and excellence.
"Did a fantastic job when I lost my father last year, so helpful and informative."
— Amanda Richardson
"They have stayed professional and personal throughout our dealing with them. I would recommend them to anyone."
— Katie Nichols
"They were always happy to answer my many questions, and were so kind and reassuring. I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who wants to achieve the best funeral possible for their loved one."
— Sue Twemlow
"Johnathan was professional, empathic and a genuinely kind man. He made a very difficult time far easier to deal with."
— Sarah Howard (about Jonathan)
"Everyone at WS Cole and Son were so kind, calm, friendly and extremely professional. They took care of absolutely everything, and guided me sympathetically through the whole process. They made a very difficult time as easy as it could be."
— Sue Twemlow
"Grant and Jonathan were an oasis of calm professionalism in a sea of sadness and emotion. They did everything possible to make her funeral a special day that we know she would have been proud of and that honoured her memory. Nothing was too much trouble."
— Michael Dowd (about Grant & Jonathan)
Carrianne Cornwall
Company Secretary
Having been employed by Eagle Vets in Minster for the past 20 years and being part of the village for 32 years, Carrian…
Christopher Cole
Funeral Director (Dip. FAA, Dip. FD)
The fifth generation of the Cole family, Christopher has over twenty-five years' experience covering every aspect of th…
Craig Harkett
Funeral Director (Dip. FAA)
Craig started his career with a local independent funeral director at the age of 16 and comes with many years of experi…
Grant Marshall
Manager (Dip. FAA, Dip. FD, LMBIFD)
Grant joined W.S. Cole in 2016 bringing many years of funeral industry experience. Having initially trained in memorial…
Jonathan Cole
Company Director
"Johnathan was professional, empathic and a genuinely kind man. He made a very difficult time far easier to deal with."
Nicolette Cole
Co-Director
Jonathan's wife Nicolette is Co-Director and actively involved in the business, bringing communication, organisational …
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