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Independent Family Owned Business
Why Choose an Independent Family Funeral
Director?
Carry on the family tradition is a way of life for many independent
funeral directors.
Part of the Community
The independent funeral profession has a long and proud history
of personal service to local communities.
Carrying on the family tradition is a way of life for many
independent funeral directors. They are deeply committed to
upholding professional standards.
Some of the oldest, continuously operated businesses in Britain
are locally owned by family firms.
What’s in a Name?
In all forms of business today there are big, international
companies that have made their profits through taking over
small firms. The funeral profession is no exception. Many
businesses have been swallowed up by the giants. The trouble
is there usually isn’t any change of name to tell you
the difference. That makes it hard for you to distinguish
between the family owned firm and the conglomerate. Without
asking, you might never know if the owners your family has
trusted over the years continue to make the decisions, which
will affect the service you receive when you need to make
funeral arrangements.
If You’re Unsure, Ask
It’s important that you know who you’re speaking
to – an independent funeral director or just one of
the branches of a vast conglomerate. When you need the services
of a funeral director, you should turn to the firm which has
an investment in your community, established over the years.
Single Minded Devotion
All our attention is concentrated on satisfying the needs
of our friends and neighbours. We are not distracted or bound
by corporate rules handed down from head office. We are flexible,
and responsive to your needs.
Personal Pride
This is our business. Our neighbourhood is your neighbourhood.
We take great pride in our funeral home and our vehicles.
We are also proud of our staff, for whom we maintain a regular
training programme to make sure of the highest level of professional
service.
Long Term Commitment
Not only do we want to meet your current needs. We also seek
to build a relationship of trust, so that you will return
to us in the future. We have along term commitment to our
community. This is where we live and work. It’s where
we plan to stay. When you need us, we’ll be there.
Devoted to Families, not Profits
Large concerns answer to shareholders. We answer to you.
In our locally owned firm there is no pressure from head office
to increase profits. We know our business will do well when
we serve you well.
Knowledge of Local Traditions
Funeral traditions vary greatly around the country. We know
and appreciate local customs and expectations, because we
have served in this community for years. On the other hand,
the staff and management assigned to a funeral home from a
national company may be from another area. Ignorance of local
traditions might cause disappointment when expectations are
not met.
Part of a Society that Exists to Help
Society
We are proud members of the National Society of Allied and
Independent Funeral Directors, the only professional organisation
in the UK exclusively dedicated to serving the local independent
family-owned funeral director and his or her community. Some
60% of funerals throughout the country are arranged by independents.
Service that goes beyond your Community
Though were locally owned. We’re not limited in our
service. Through our membership of the Society of Allied Independent
Funeral Directors, we can assist your family in the event
of a death occurring away from home. This is made even easier
when arrangements have been made in advance through a pre-paid
funeral plan.
A Personal Relationship
When your family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can
be comforting to know your funeral director. We take every
effort to be involved in our community and to create the kind
of personal relationship which leads individual, sensitive
service.
It’s nice to know who you’re
talking to
If you’re like most people , you find it easier to
deal with people you know. You like the flexibility and personal
service.
We feel the same way.
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