Smiths Funeral Directors

Independent Family Funeral Directors

24 Hours Service 01733 347474
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“As a family dedicated to upholding traditional values, we pride ourselves on the meticulous personal attention given to every aspect of the funeral service, beginning the moment you contact us. A member of our family or team is always available to speak with you, whether by telephone, at our offices, or in the privacy of your own home. At Smiths, we promise Service Without Compromise – ensuring every detail is handled with dignity, compassion, and professionalism, as if we were caring for our own.”

Ian Smith, Dip. FD
Company Director

Smith's funeral directors

Family owned

Many funeral homes trade under a family name but are in fact owned by large national corporate firms, providing a different type of service.

Available 24/7

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and we promise to respond quickly, efficiently and sensitively to your enquiry.

Members of SAIF

Members of SAIF

As members of SAIF (National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors) we adhere to an uncompromising code of practice.

“Our family would be honoured to look after your family at this time of need.”

Ian Smith, Director

Arranging a funeral

We are here to help you through the difficult days following your loss and aim to provide support, guidance and help in making all the funeral arrangements. We will guide you through every detail, offering guidance about all the choices available to you. Every funeral arrangement is carried out respectfully and is arranged to be completely personal to your own wishes. We can meet with you at our funeral home or in the comfort of your own home.

Discover more about our services

We offer the Independent Way funeral plan which is a bespoke plan tailored to individual requests and therefore
also tailored to individual costs incurred in the plan.If you would like to know more about the benefits of taking out a funeral plan, please telephone to make an appointment to meet with us either in our funeral home or the comfort of your own home.

What families have said about us

Smiths funeral directors are a credit to their profession. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a caring and professional service. No matter who we encountered a at Smiths F D we were met with kindness, consideration and compassion. We were kept informed and guided as appropriate. I cannot praise them enough and have such gratitude for their sensitive handling of both our beloved deceased and of us. Thank You All.

Smudge Walker

On behalf of my family I just want to say a big thankyou to Smiths Funeral Directors. They made a very difficult task a lot easier. Arrangements were easy and we felt very comforted. We were kept informed every step of the way. The day itself was handled professionally and personally. I could not give a higher recommendation. A friendly well organised local family business that definitely know their business. Thank you to all your staff.

Simon Husbands

As a church organist, I have had a lot of dealings with funeral directors. I can honestly say that Smiths are the best I have encountered – when it came to my mum’s funeral, they were absolutely terrific. Everything was done with not only tact and sensitivity, but also perfect efficiency. I would add that their charges are very reasonable. Heartfelt gratitude to them.

David Pattrick

Planning ahead

Get peace of mind with a funeral plan

A funeral plan is an easy way to arrange the funeral you want in advance. A plan allows you to specify your wishes and pay for the funeral director’s services included in your plan. As customers often tell us, that can bring peace of mind to you and your family.

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Consistent care, support and Compassion

Support and advice when you need it

It is perfectly normal to be unsure of what to do following the loss of a loved one, family member or close friend. At Smiths Funeral Directors we provide a 24-hour service to support families at this difficult time. We can give you advice on which actions should be made next and what is required for the funeral arrangements. If death has occurred, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Helping you through your grief

Losing someone you care about is one of life’s most challenging and emotional experiences. Grief is deeply personal, and everyone navigates it in their own way. At Smiths Funeral Directors, we understand that the journey through bereavement often begins after the funeral has concluded, as you adjust to a life changed by loss. We believe our care for you extends far beyond the funeral service. That’s why we’re here to offer compassionate support.

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Funeral Notices

You are welcome to search for a funeral notice, share the notice or light a candle in memory of your loved one.

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