Ian George (Funerals) Ltd
Independent funeral directors in Cheltenham, serving bereaved families with compassionate funeral services.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryFamilies consistently emphasize the care and compassion shown throughout the entire process, from the first phone call through to the funeral day itself. Many describe feeling genuinely supported during a difficult time, with several noting that staff treated them with warmth and kindness that made the experience feel less overwhelming.
Communication is a subject families return to repeatedly, with many appreciating that they were kept informed at every stage and could contact the funeral director with questions at any time without feeling rushed. Several mention that arrangements were explained clearly, allowing them to understand each step and feel confident in the decisions being made.
Families frequently highlight the professional yet personal approach to organising the funeral service itself, with many noting that specific requests and personal touches were accommodated and that nothing felt like too much trouble. Several also mention the attention to detail in coordinating all the different elements—from order of service to flowers to the day's logistics—which meant the family could focus on their grief rather than the practicalities.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
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SAIF Member
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
- Inspects businesses before granting membership
- Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
- Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Ashley Filmer 14th Sep 2026
Couldn't fault the service which Ian, Denesha and their team did for my family 5*
Marian Copeland 11th Sep 2026
I really felt that Ian George did everything he possibly could to make Tim’s cremation a good experience. I really felt he cared. The phonecall asking if we would like the Welsh flag draped over Tim’s coffin was a really personal touch that would have made him very happy!
Jane Jones 10th Sep 2026
Everything that needed to be done was done efficiently and with kindness. The cost was very reasonable and we felt tge funeral arrangements were in safe hands.