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Christopher Bain
a month ago
Posting a review on behalf of Mike and Linda for the excellent services provided for the late Wing Cmdr. KJ Dix. “We can not praise the team highly enough. From start to finish they have gone above and beyond what we expected. Please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude”.
Sara Shepherd
a month ago
Thank you so much for all the kindness.understanding and support.The excellent service you gave us before .during and after Mums funeral was very professional. An exceptional company to be recommended. Neil was the perfect person to guide us through A huge Thank You to Neil
Simon Pittwood
a month ago
W Smith & Sons, in tandem with George Scott Funeral Services, gave my late brother the perfect send off. Neil Scott was very warm, empathic, sympathetic and patient when assessing our wants and needs for the Service. On the day the Service went perfectly so I can only thank all involved for making it so.
A Belle
a month ago
I would wholeheartedly recommend this company, from the moment we made the first call to the very last email, everything was dealt with professionally and supportively. Could not have wished for a kinder, more understanding and gentle company. Special shout out to Neil - thank you so much.
Caroline S
3 months ago
I cant thank WSmith enough. They were able to accommodate my wishes as a traditional family run business, compared to larger corporations who were not as flexible. I required just a direct cremation as we were going to organise a funeral service/ wake in the family member’s home city at a later date. Unlike other funeral directors in the area, Roger was able to let me know the date and time for the cremation so i could be there to at least follow my mother’s journey. She was still taken in a hearse and had bearers to take her in which I felt was very dignified. Additionally the cost for a direct cremation was significantly less than the 3 others I made enquiries with, allowing me to spend more on arranging the service and wake. Highly recommend them.
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