Bereavement support & funeral directors

“Freeman Brothers conducted our mother's funeral with great dignity and respect throughout. They acted professionally and respectfully, and prepared the Order of Service booklet exactly in accordance with my mother's wishes. I would recommend them without hesitation.” — Stephen G.

“Martin was a reassuring presence throughout the entire organisation process and on the day of the funeral, providing much-needed support for our family during a difficult time.” — Guy D.

“First class service from start to finish.” — Clive W.

“Fantastic service. Made process so helpful and thorough.” — Paul B.

“From the first time I spoke to Trevor I knew I was in safe and experienced hands. He was always kind, understanding, charming and very efficient. It went as well as could have been hoped for.” — Ed P.

“I am forever in your debt. Every contact, every step and every stage was carefully looked after. On the day of my darling late Father's Funeral we were looked after with a service beyond 5*.” — Jo P.

“Wendy and all her team made this traumatic experience more bearable. Help was given where I was struggling to make decisions. At such a difficult time it was a great relief to be able to entrust everything to such a professional and caring team.” — Stella R.

“Their support was invaluable, they dealt with everything with such care and compassion. We would not hesitate in recommending their services if you are looking for a funeral director to entrust with your loved one's final journey.” — Lisa F.

“Penny at Safe Hands has been exceptionally kind, empathic and professional in dealing with my late father's funeral and cremation. The private service room was unrushed, intimate, warm and perfect for our small gathering. Thank you Penny for helping us to feel we were in your safe hands.” — Jules R.

“We cannot adequately express how grateful we are to Penny and her team for the caring way in which she helped and supported us through a truly difficult time after the death of a son. Everything was managed in a compassionate and efficient way with attention to detail.” — KenandSue G.

“On both occasions our contact was with Alex who was extremely friendly, sympathetic and helpful and made the whole process so easy for us. When my partner passed away I turned to Freeman Brothers, and when my mother passed away I had no hesitation in contacting them again.” — Caroline G.

“We cannot express our gratitude enough for Harry and the team. Harry put us at ease and explained the whole process with such compassion. He even answered my emails over a weekend. We cannot recommend them enough, so much so we have used them three times.” — Kunden H.

“So supportive and led the way at a difficult time for me. Oversaw a beautiful service Mum would have been very happy with.” — Michelle D.

“Our special thanks go to Mel Watson who was our main point of contact for the more detailed arrangements and for the funeral on the day. We are all very grateful for your efforts and kindness.” — Tim A.

“Persha the funeral arranger was very professional, caring and courageous all the way along the journey. Dean the funeral director was excellent at and after the actual service.” — martin P.

“Everyone I dealt with was very gentle, kind and compassionate. At no time did I feel I had to hurry to make decisions. Respectful at all times and reflected the company name of dignity.” — Marion D.

“Susanne helped to ease the process of arranging my husband's funeral, making an incredibly difficult time more manageable for myself and our children.” — Kerry B.

“Also a big thanks to Corinne for everything she did on the day itself.” — Julie M.

“From our first meeting with Russell we knew we had made the right choice. He immediately made us feel at ease and was so easy to talk to, so kind and caring. He treated our loved one with dignity and respect and we just knew she was in safe hands with him.” — Madelyne G.

“We requested that Tom Potter conduct my mum's funeral service and on the day he was so kind and efficient - my mum has 6 children so we wanted to carry her coffin, and Tom and his team helped us to do that with calmness and dignity. The service itself was as beautiful as a funeral service can be, and we all felt that it honoured our amazing mum.” — Laura L.