Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

382 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Cheltenham, serving bereaved families with compassionate funeral services.

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrew Champness 28th Mar 2026

Very sensitive, timely and supportive at a difficult time.

Anthony Jenkins 27th Mar 2026

All went really smoothly from start to finish ( this at 2 services). All connections and linking were achieved with no hassle at a time when such efficiency was crucial. All told a very professional and sympathetic experience

Karen Hopkins 27th Mar 2026

Ian and Denesha were supportive and professional from very first contact. They helped us through such a difficult time. 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

251 Gloucester Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8NW

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Ian George (Funerals) Ltd are an independent family owned funeral service, with over 34 years' experience in the profession.

Ian George is Cheltenham's only licensed funeral director and specialist in natural 'Green' burials. Located in the heart of the city, near the train station for easy access, Ian and his professional team will take care of everything, from choosing a coffin, to dealing with paperwork.

Ian George (Funerals) Ltd have a range of coffins available, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. As well as traditional black hearses, you can also arrange for bespoke transport such as horse-drawn hearses and motorbike hearses.

Whether you are looking for information on planning a funeral, a pre-paid funeral plan, grief support or general information on funeral arrangements they are available by phone 24 hours a day.

Call Ian George (Funerals) Ltd now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

David Andrew [Dave]   Waring

David Andrew [Dave] Waring

Mar 1965 - Jul 2025

Nicola   O'Sullivan

Nicola O'Sullivan

Jul 1982 - May 2025

Janet Elizabeth   Oakey

Janet Elizabeth Oakey

Oct 1950 - Mar 2025

Laura   Matthews

Laura Matthews

May 1979 - Dec 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Andrew Champness 28th Mar 2026

    Very sensitive, timely and supportive at a difficult time.

  • 5 Anthony Jenkins 27th Mar 2026

    All went really smoothly from start to finish ( this at 2 services). All connections and linking were achieved with no hassle at a time when such efficiency was crucial. All told a very professional and sympathetic experience

  • 5 Karen Hopkins 27th Mar 2026

    Ian and Denesha were supportive and professional from very first contact. They helped us through such a difficult time. 

  • 5 Graeme Wintle 1st Mar 2026

    Ian has helped me with services for both my mum and then my fathers funerals. It is a difficult time but with his help it made the processes as easy and smooth as possible. I could not recommend him more to anyone looking for help after the passing of a loved one.

  • 5 Barbara Piranty 1st Mar 2026

    Our mum’s funeral was never going to be easy and I was dreading everything about the planning, chapel of rest and the day itself, but Ian and Denesha looked after us so well, with kindness and compassion, explaining everything at what was such an impossibly hard time. They also treated mum with the dignity and respect she deserved and despite dreading going, the Chapel of Rest was a relief and comfort, seeing how sensitively everything had been arranged in the room, and the care they had obviously taken with mum. On the day of the funeral everything was organised with precision and care, and the family was looked after and protected throughout. That meant a lot to us, and I can not recommend highly enough, Ian and Denesha and their team. Consummate professionals from start to finish, thank you.

  • 5 Marianne Bobbett 28th Feb 2026

    Ian George has been kind and helpful from the start.   I would certainly recommend his business unreservedly.   Thank you.

  • 5 Julie Long 28th Feb 2026

    If there comes a time in your life when you lose someone you hold very dear and loved very much and need guidance and support in arranging their funeral then Mr. Ian George (Funerals) Ltd is the very best you can find. Sadly I have had to request his services more than once and on each occasion my family and I have received the best attention and service so have no hesitation to recommend him to anyone.
    Mr. Ian George provides Five Star service every time.

  • 5 Mario Matheou 4th Dec 2025

    An absolutely lovely family run business that makes a day like this run smoothly with care, sensitivity and class. We really felt like they cared how the day went, and went above and beyond to make it special.

  • 5 Karen Elliott 2nd Dec 2025

    They looked after my Dad with great care , and looked after our family with sympathy and kindness ,everything was organised beautifully, with attention to detail, they helped to make a distressing time a little less painful, very professional.
    I would highly recommend

  • 5 Chun Kong 30th Nov 2025

    Ian George (Funerals) Ltd is extremely professional, courteous, and takes the time to understand our needs and traditions. We cannot thank them enough for looking after our late Mother's funeral; they were so gracious and so considerate.

  • 5 Dawn Kane 28th Nov 2025

    From the first phone call from Mrs George regarding my aunt Jean's private cremation, I felt that I was walked through the process with care and all my questions were answered with so much patience. I do not live in Gloucestershire, and was given so much help by so many phone calls from Mrs George. I am truly grateful for all the help I received. 

  • 5 Fern Motherwell 18th Nov 2025

    Ian and Denesha provide a great service at such a difficult time.
    Really put me at ease and made the whole process very manageable 

  • 5 Emma Terranova 17th Nov 2025

    What a wonderful family run business. It was personal from the second the call was answered that my mother had died. I cannot thank Ian George enough for the warmth, kindness, professionalism and personal service they provided for my mother’s funeral. 

  • 5 Anthony Brown 17th Nov 2025

    Highly recommend

    Ian George made one of the hardest moments seamlessly easy with information, Saint like patience and a service that was simple, caring and efficient to work with.

  • 5 Frances Baldwin 17th Nov 2025

    Ian treated us always with kindness and compassion whilst ensuring that everything the whole family wanted and needed was met. He added small touches that made everything special and he did us proud. We are so glad that he took care of dad at the end of his life, and of us. 

  • 5 Suzanne Cliffe 17th Nov 2025

    I cannot speak highly enough about the service we received from Ian George Funerals. From the outset we were met with kindness and compassion, as well as outstanding professionalism from Dave Hargreaves who guided us through the whole process. Dave went out of his way to ensure our Mother's funeral was exactly as we wanted. He was always at the end of the phone to help and advise, and his attention to detail was excellent.
    We are hugely grateful to Dave and the team at Ian George for enabling us to make our Mother's farewell so special.

  • 5 Candice Rumble 17th Nov 2025

    We had never arranged a funeral before and, understandably, were feeling overwhelmed. From the moment we contacted Ian and Danesha, we felt supported and reassured. They both demonstrated exceptional patience, taking the time to explain everything clearly and making sure we understood each step of the process. Their transparency and professionalism made a difficult time much easier to navigate.




    Ian and Danesha are a real credit to the profession – kind, considerate, and genuinely dedicated to providing the best possible service. We felt truly cared for throughout the entire process, and we can’t thank them enough for their guidance and support. We would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a funeral director.

  • 5 Stephen Russell 17th Nov 2025

    So helpful from start to finish

  • 5 Nicholas Haines 17th Nov 2025

    Ian and Denesha were really helpful and helped us through this painful time.
    Would highly recommend them to anyone

  • 5 Jill Jeffree 17th Nov 2025

    Ian and his wife Denesha provided a wonderful personal service to myself and my children after the passing of my husband. Nothing was too much trouble, communication was constant when needed. Everything was arranged as we asked for it to be.
    If anyone has to unfortunately have to look for a funeral director, Ian George comes highly recommended by myself and family.

  • 5 Jacqueline Callcut 20th Sep 2025

    Ian and his wonderful wife Denisha ha we’re so kind and supportive during a very difficult time. Ian managed everyt hingand provided advice to assistmy progress through this difficult time with great professionalism and kindness. Well done Team George.

  • 5 Austen Kear 8th Aug 2025

    Iam so glad we chose Ian to look after and see to the necessary arrangements of my father , Ian has a true understanding of family and grief , and I can’t recommend his services highly enough.

  • 5 Margaret Jenks 30th Jul 2025

    Ian George and his staff were the epitome of quiet, efficient care in the professional way they attended to the needs of Peter and his family at the most vulnerable  time in their lives.   Thank you for that support so willingly undertaken.

  • 5 Tracey Stevens 30th Jul 2025

    Myself and the family cannot thank Ian and Denisia enough for everything they did to give Dave the best possible send off. Nothing was too much trouble and they took the time to listen carefully to our wishes. Ian has now dealt with two funerals for us, each both dignified and personal. Highly recomemded.

  • 5 Richard Smith 30th Jul 2025

    I rarely leave reviews - but I felt compelled on this occasion.

    Clearly funerals are an emotional time and I am sure all funeral directors act with care and sympathy. However, with the loss of my 88 year old mother - Ian, Denesha and his staff acted with total compassion, kindness and tenderness. My mother passed away, early Friday evening - and Ian had no hesitation in answering the call and collecting my mum from the residential home.

    Ian acted with total integrity, was very transparent with the costs of the service and recommended the most brilliant celebrant to help us with the service.

    I can say nothing but a very big thank you to Ian and Denesha for making the whole process as easy, painless and in the end a beautiful send off for my mum.

    Highly recommended - thank you
    Richard Smith


Address
251 Gloucester Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8NW

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrew Champness 28th Mar 2026

Very sensitive, timely and supportive at a difficult time.

Anthony Jenkins 27th Mar 2026

All went really smoothly from start to finish ( this at 2 services). All connections and linking were achieved with no hassle at a time when such efficiency was crucial. All told a very professional and sympathetic experience

Karen Hopkins 27th Mar 2026

Ian and Denesha were supportive and professional from very first contact. They helped us through such a difficult time. 

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