Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors — Funeral Director in READING | 5★ 174 Reviews | NAFD
Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors

Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors

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(174 reviews)
479 Northumberland Avenue, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG28LZ
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About

Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors was founded in 1999 and has grown to become a trusted name in funeral direction across the Reading area and beyond. With branches across multiple locations including Reading (Whitley Wood and Woodley), Winnersh, Caversham, Twyford, Binfield, Crowthorne, Maidenhead, and Tadley, the company is proud to serve communities of many different cultures, faiths, and those with no religious beliefs.

The team at Miles & Daughters is dedicated to providing a combination of immediate attention, personal care, efficiency, and professionalism. They offer a wide range of funeral services including cremations, burials, green and woodland funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation. Their funeral arrangers are described as dedicated and empathetic, guiding families through every practical and legal step of the process while ensuring each farewell is individual and unique.

Miles & Daughters is part of Funeral Partners Limited and is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). The company also offers prepaid funeral plans through Choice, and is actively involved in supporting local community causes. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are also available for home visits to discuss funeral arrangements.

What families say

"The wonderful Lisa at the Caversham branch talked us through every part of the process with such thoughtfulness shown to each and everyone of the family. She went above and beyond to help us, her kindness is something we will never forget. We have used Miles and Daughters on three separate occasions and the care, compassion and expertise was second to none every time."

— Gill Allen (about Lisa)

"I honestly couldn't have been in better hands. She was caring, patient and clear in her communication, and I always felt listened to and supported. That meant a lot. Lisa was also very professional during the service. She had a calm, reassuring presence and handled everything with dignity and care."

— Monika T (about Nikki)

"Lisa made an appointment where we all came in and decorated the lid of the coffin. She brought pens and various things for the children to stick on and made it fun and a happy time for the children. Lisa took time to put the ashes into necklaces for us all. Honestly the personal touches throughout this difficult time made it a bit easier to bear."

— Lindi Best (about Lisa)

"Dad had already made contact with Lisa prior to passing and said immediately that she was the right person to look after him when the time came, and he was right. From the moment we walked in for the first meeting, it felt more like you were meeting a friend and being cared for like she was also part of our family. The warm smile and hugs from Lisa kept us going."

— Sam Lucas (about Lisa)

"On the night that my wife died, I rang Lisa as we had arranged. She was away but was still on call. She was so lovely to me. I was able to go to see Sue and Lisa had washed her hair and helped her to look her beautiful self. I want to stress how at every step of the way, my deceased wife and myself were cared for with respect and dignity. This was real and genuine and I felt so loved."

— Barbara Richards (about Lisa)

"Lisa spent time brushing her hair out for hours. Lisa made my sister look just like herself again, she just looked like she was asleep and so peaceful. The time and dedication to make my sister just look so perfect was so moving and touching to my family. From dressing her to putting a pair of converse trainers on her (my sisters favourite) I know they are difficult to put on."

— Lindi Best (about Lisa)

Debbie Leach

Debbie Leach

Funeral Arranger

Debbie Leach is a funeral arranger at Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors.

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Debbie Leach

Funeral Arranger

Debbie Leach is a funeral arranger at Miles & Daughters.

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Geoff Church

Funeral Director

Geoff Church is a member of the Miles & Daughters team, noted by reviewers as professional and caring.

Geoff Church

Geoff Church

Funeral Director

Geoff Church is described by families as very professional, caring, and dignified, taking time to guide clients through…

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Rob Thompson

Funeral Director

Rob Thompson is a member of the Miles & Daughters team.

Rob Thompson

Rob Thompson

Funeral Director

Rob Thompson is noted for being sympathetic and empathetic, guiding families thoughtfully through the funeral arrangeme…

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Sarah White

Funeral Director

Sarah White is a member of the Miles & Daughters team.

Sarah White

Sarah White

Funeral Director

Sarah White is part of the dedicated team at Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors.

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Reviews

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Richard Greaves

2 months ago

5

Nikki offered us some great support during this difficult time. We chose Miles for our father's funeral because they had done a good job with our mother's, two years ago. happy to recommend.

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Monika T

5 months ago

5

I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the support I received from the Caversham branch. During a very difficult and emotional time, the team made the whole process feel a little easier. I’d especially like to mention Nikki. I honestly couldn’t have been in better hands. She was caring, patient and clear in her communication, and I always felt listened to and supported. That meant a lot. Lisa was also very professional during the service. She had a calm, reassuring presence and handled everything with dignity and care. Thank you to everyone at the branch for treating everything and everyone with respect.

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Malcolm Sharratt

10 months ago

5

I wanted a family based firm to handle my wife's funeral. Miles & Daughters fit that requirement perfectly. The arrangements were flawless and all our friends and relatives commented on what a perfect event it was to celebrate her life. Lucie did a great job in co-ordinating the whole process from identifying the perfect Celebrant to producing a beautiful Order of Service and on the day their team was polite, efficient and caring. I would like to highlight the Funeral Conductor, Lisa, as she was of great support to the family after the event and spent time to talk to all the attendees and ensure that we wanted for nothing. Thank You

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Michele Kidby-Hunter

8 months ago

5

I on behalf of my mother and brothers would like to express my sincere thanks for the kindness and compassion shown to our family following the loss of our beloved husband and dad . Nikki guided and advised us during our initial meeting and was on hand for any queries before the day of the funeral. All staff on the day were very professional, kind and patient and ensured the service ran smoothly and with dignity Finally a huge thank you to Colin Hawkins the celebrant who was absolutely amazing and ensured the service was a fitting tribute to our loved one . Michele Ward nee Hunter

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Sam Lucas

a year ago

5

My sisters & I cannot say thank you enough to Lisa and the team for all the care and support given to us following the recent passing and funeral of our Dad. Dad had already made contact with Lisa prior to passing and said immediately that she was the right person to look after him when the time came, and he was right. From the moment we walked in for the first meeting, it felt more like you were meeting a friend and being cared for like she was also part of our family & wanted the best for dad. Every detail was covered, the support was constant, the warm smile and hugs from Lisa kept us going. Dad was looked after by all the team & we knew he was in safe hands. Lisa also gave us the details of Colin Hawkins who is an incredible celebrant they work with. Colin & Lisa made the funeral feel so personal and special, it was a celebration despite the tears, dad would have been proud. Sadly for us one of our cousins also passed away not long after our dad but we were pleased to know Miles & Daughters were also looking after her. Thank you so much to Lisa & all the team, including Doug who was a comfort to speak to when we first phoned up & also to the lovely young lady driver who got dad safely to the crematorium even whilst being followed by over 50 of his motorcycle friends. X

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