Who really owns your local funeral director?

Who really owns your local funeral director? You might be surprised to learn that the name above the door doesn’t always tell the full story.

For many years, investors, both domestic and overseas have found bulk buying UK funeral directors to be extremely profitable. In recent times, venture capital companies have invested significant funds in to local, online and remote funeral companies that you will see frequently promoting 'low price' funerals on TV.

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Susan Marcroft

Our mums funeral was conducted perfectly by the wonderful staff at Abbey, everything went smoothly and made, what is a difficult and emotional time, such a posi... Show more

5 stars
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Lisa Knowles

We used Abbey for my mother in law's funeral. Every member of staff were excellent and professional. The celebrant Carol was great too. Very kind and understand... Show more

5 stars
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Sharon Dowsett

The Relph family is so grateful to Sharon and the whole team for the kindness extended during the preparation of their mother Rita's funeral. Everything came to... Show more

5 stars
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Louise Smith

Abbey Funerals were professional, kind and they made organising my Mum’s funeral seamless. I highly recommend them. Show more

5 stars
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Lisa Pingault

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Abbey Funerals for the care, kindness, and support they provided following the loss of our mum. Mum wanted a sim... Show more

5 stars