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Established in 1983, M K Ginder and Sons are the only privately owned and family run firm of funeral directors in the Watford area. Over the years our commitment to the local community has built our reputation for personal service and attention to detail with regards to the care of the deceased. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a personal and bespoke funeral for families.
"We have been very pleased with the care and professionalism shown regarding our mum's funeral. We would definitely recommend your services."
— Paul Reeve
"First class service from start to finish. Special thanks to Karen."
— Mark Kempster (about Karen)
"We were kept informed and supported, with every detail communicated clearly and sensitively. No question was ever too small or silly. They consistently went above and beyond to put me at ease."
— Lauren-Melissa Holt
"She thought about which celebrant would be best suited and he was an excellent choice. John must do hundreds of funerals and yet he made ours feel personal. He'd clearly taken the time with his notes, connecting with me and others present through the service."
— Elaine Edwards (about Karen)
"From the first phone contact with Karen to the last check in I felt looked after, supported, listened to. She helped me make decisions and was only too happy to carry out little tasks. Nothing was too much trouble."
— Elaine Edwards (about Karen)
"They treated us—and most importantly, my dad—with the utmost respect, giving us all the time we needed to say our goodbyes. Their calm, caring presence made an emotional time feel much more manageable... making what could have been a difficult day feel beautifully peaceful and well held."
— Lauren-Melissa Holt
Mark Kempster
5 months ago
First class service from start to finish. Special thanks to Karen.
Lauren-Melissa Holt
10 months ago
The funeral directors were truly incredible throughout the entire process. From start to finish, we were kept informed and supported, with every detail communicated clearly and sensitively. They treated us—and most importantly, my dad—with the utmost respect, giving us all the time we needed to say our goodbyes. Their calm, caring presence made an emotional time feel much more manageable, and no question was ever too small or silly. They consistently went above and beyond to put me at ease, making what could have been a difficult day feel beautifully peaceful and well held. I’m so grateful—thank you.
Paul Reeve
a year ago
Thank you for a faultless service - we have been very pleased with the care and professionalism shown regarding our mum's funeral. We would definitely recommend your services. Thanks again.
Elaine Edwards
a year ago
Nothing but praise for Ginders. From the first phone contact with Karen to the last check in I felt looked after, supported, listened to. She helped me make decisions and was only too happy to carry out little tasks. Nothing was too much trouble. She thought about which celebrant was be best suited and he was an excellent choice. John must do hundreds of funerals and yet he made ours feel personal. He’d clearly taken the time with his notes, connecting with me and others present through the service.
Andy Paton
4 years ago
Thanks very much to Katy for your professionalism in making the arrangements. The guys on the day were very helpful and made everything easier for the family. I would recommend them to anyone who require their service.
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