Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

356 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Deorah Patefield-Smith 13th Jun 2025

A very caring and patient man in every way. Can't thank him enough. Ian took me through every step, as I hadn't got a clue what to do, slowly and with care. The funeral was simple but stylish which is what my mother would have loved. Totally recommend them for their services. Thankyou

Susan Copestake 13th Jun 2025

I really recommend Ian George  We lost our dad and they were very compassionate and caring nothing was to much trouble  We asked Ian to do our Dad’s service and he was excellent 

Alison Hill 13th Jun 2025

Ian george and he's wonderful wife I can highly recommend caring and extremely professional took care of dad's funeral from start to finish nothing was to much trouble every little detail was done to the highest standard with dignity sensitivity and professionalism thankyou from the bottom of our hearts

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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

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

Audrey   Edith Fitzgeorge

Audrey Edith Fitzgeorge

Feb 1935 - Aug 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Deorah Patefield-Smith 13th Jun 2025

    A very caring and patient man in every way. Can't thank him enough. Ian took me through every step, as I hadn't got a clue what to do, slowly and with care. The funeral was simple but stylish which is what my mother would have loved. Totally recommend them for their services. Thankyou

  • 5 Susan Copestake 13th Jun 2025

    I really recommend Ian George 
    We lost our dad and they were very compassionate and caring nothing was to much trouble 
    We asked Ian to do our Dad’s service and he was excellent 

  • 5 Alison Hill 13th Jun 2025

    Ian george and he's wonderful wife I can highly recommend caring and extremely professional took care of dad's funeral from start to finish nothing was to much trouble every little detail was done to the highest standard with dignity sensitivity and professionalism thankyou from the bottom of our hearts

  • 5 Julie Herrick-Cooper 13th Jun 2025

    Excellent and very friendly service. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Matthew Higgins 19th Apr 2025

    Very helpful and understanding throughout the process, making it easy and less stressful. 

  • 5 Lynnette Bates 15th Apr 2025

    You made the whole service, a very easy.

  • 5 Steven Attwood 15th Apr 2025

    Absolutely brilliant, helped us do everything, would 100% recommend.

  • 5 Tracey Lisowski 12th Apr 2025

    Kind, compassionate, sensitive and professional.  I used Ian George Funerals when my beloved husband passed away and they gently guided me through each step with care and understanding.  It never felt rushed or impersonal and I was grateful for their support.  I would wholeheartedly recommend them. Thank you 

  • 5 Kathy Woods 22nd Mar 2025

    Ian and Neesh have both been utterly amazing in looking after our beautiful daughter Charlotte in the most tragic circumstances and given us as a family so much support and guidance and accommodated all our requests and needs. The most traumatic experience has been made slightly easier with their care and compassion. Every detail was thought out and listened to and we are so very grateful for their love and support.We cannot recommend them highly enough.Thank you
    Kathy,Keith and Emily

  • 5 Helen McNeill 7th Mar 2025

    I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Ian George Funerals. At a difficult time they strike just the right tone in balancing sensitivity with efficiency.

  • 5 Teresa Stones 6th Mar 2025

    Ian, Danesha and their team provided the best send off possible for my husband.
    We were treated with absolute sensitivity and humanity from start to finish.
    I can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Susan Redwood 5th Mar 2025

    Ian and his wife organised my sister’s funeral in a very friendly, efficient way. They felt like friends! The day went really well and my sister had a lovely send off. Jeremy, the celebrant, and his wife Vanessa were also wonderful and took much of the  tension from my shoulders. 

  • 5 Sarah Kelly 5th Mar 2025

    Exceedingly professional but also empathetic which is so important. We were informed every step of the way.

  • 5 John Middleton 5th Mar 2025

    Ian and Denesha Have been amazing. Everything was handled with ease and nothing was to much trouble. The funeral went without a a hitch.  
    Thank you. A hitch

  • 5 William Matthews 22nd Feb 2025

    From the first point of contact to placing of a Temporary Cross on Laura’s Grave the service we received from Ian and his wife was both profession and compassionate.
    No task or request was too hard nor too small.
    It made this difficult time more bearable.
    A personal service from a small and efficient team.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Felicity Denison 29th Jan 2025

    The funeral for my husband Ian James Denison was a lovely if sad occasion. From the first time of meeting Ian George to the finish everything was dealt with in a very friendly, efficient and professional manner. They are very easy to talk to during an extremely emotional situation. I would 100% recommend his services.

  • 5 David Bond 28th Jan 2025

    Outstanding communications and support. Wonderfully managed by Ian. David Bond

  • 5 Stephen Bradley 28th Jan 2025

    Wonderful personal service provided by Ian and the Team. Could not have been more helpful. Guided us through the day with kindness, understanding and assurance. I cannot praise them enough and would recommend them unequivocally. 

  • 5 Patricia Hall 28th Jan 2025

    I could not have been happier with all of the services provided by Ian George. He treated my late husband John with the utmost dignity and respect and support was shown to myself and my family too. 
    Thank you Ian.

  • 5 David Ison 27th Jan 2025

    Thankyou so much for a kind and moving service, everything from initial meeting to end of service at the crematorium was exactly how I had hoped, would recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Keith Slinger 10th Dec 2024

    My two sons and I recently had to choose a funeral director to to arrange my wife's funeral.We had no idea who to choose,so took a chance on a independent person Ian George..Were we lucky ...Ian came along and put our minds at ease.He did what was necessary immediately and then visited my house on several occasions to help us through what was a very distressing and confusing situation we had been thrown into.He helped and advised us throughout to organise a very personal and fitting farewell for my wife.He guided us through compiling a wonderful order of service and obtaining a marvellous Celebrant.. Marie who put the whole jigsaw together to piece together our ideas and wishes and add her own meaningful sentiments to give my Beautiful wife and mother the send off she deserved ..We can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Maureen Malone 8th Dec 2024

    From start to finish ian and danesha his lovely wife ...was exemplory in every aspect ...to listening to my request's looking after mike...the sevice was amazing ...i will recommend ian to everyone ...many thanks

  • 5 Vikki Walker 7th Dec 2024

    Ian and Denesha are very compassionate and showed us support and kindness in our hour of need . Our family were very grateful for this. 

  • 5 Gavin Webb 18th Nov 2024

    Everyone at the funeral directors were polite and kept in contact all the time even though I don't live in the UK. Everything went as planned with no problems.

  • 5 Suzanne Isaac 15th Nov 2024

    I’m so pleased to have used their services for my darling husband’s funeral. Ian was on hand to provide a personal touch but I was also impressed with the level of professionalism shown throughout. Whilst it is always good to support a local family business I have to say it was not at the mercy of quality of service and value for money; they outperformed a well known national company I have used previously on both counts. Thank you Ian!

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

Deorah Patefield-Smith 13th Jun 2025

A very caring and patient man in every way. Can't thank him enough. Ian took me through every step, as I hadn't got a clue what to do, slowly and with care. The funeral was simple but stylish which is what my mother would have loved. Totally recommend them for their services. Thankyou

Susan Copestake 13th Jun 2025

I really recommend Ian George  We lost our dad and they were very compassionate and caring nothing was to much trouble  We asked Ian to do our Dad’s service and he was excellent 

Alison Hill 13th Jun 2025

Ian george and he's wonderful wife I can highly recommend caring and extremely professional took care of dad's funeral from start to finish nothing was to much trouble every little detail was done to the highest standard with dignity sensitivity and professionalism thankyou from the bottom of our hearts

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