Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

312 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Nicola Coulston 12th Jul 2017

Everything went smoothly and to plan, despite my worries I was kept calm by Ian George, the funeral director . I will be recommending him to others.

Susan Piff 4th Jul 2017

Thank you from all the family very pleased with how everything went 

Susan Wadley 15th May 2017

A very good overall service at a very reasonable cost from Ian, who was professional but friendly and easy to deal with and I would highly recommend him. I would also like to thank the minister, who Ian arranged, Father David Humphrey for a service done with such ease and compassion, 

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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

Anne   Chester

Anne Chester

Apr 1955 - Apr 2021

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Rosario Richard Dennis

Mar 1949 - Mar 2021

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Paul Ounsworth

Dec 1940 - Mar 2021

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Lavinia Herbert

Jul 1930 - Mar 2021

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Nicola Coulston 12th Jul 2017

    Everything went smoothly and to plan, despite my worries I was kept calm by Ian George, the funeral director . I will be recommending him to others.

  • 5 Susan Piff 4th Jul 2017

    Thank you from all the family very pleased with how everything went 

  • 5 Susan Wadley 15th May 2017

    A very good overall service at a very reasonable cost from Ian, who was professional but friendly and easy to deal with and I would highly recommend him.

    I would also like to thank the minister, who Ian arranged, Father David Humphrey for a service done with such ease and compassion, 

  • 5 Paul Richter 12th May 2017

    Ian is very personable, guiding you through the whole process with sensitivity and feeling. The funeral was very well organised and carried out with the highest level of professionalism, whilst maintaining a human element at what is a very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble for him. His support made the process of organising a funeral as easy as is possible under the circumstances.
    Thank you to Ian, his wife Denesha and his professional team for their help.

  • 5 Laura Bannon 10th May 2017

    Just so pleasant and easy to work with. Nothing was too much trouble and I mean nothing - a wheelchair was made available for my elderly mother and a recording of an LMS steam train going up Shap Fell was also produced (don't ask). Mr George was so nice and normal, his wife kind and understanding, it was almost like being looked after by old friends. The funeral itself went really smoothly and we were made to feel by Mr George that his involvement in this last service for my father was a genuine privilege. Having read an article in a paper recently supporting the use of independent funeral directors I am so glad that I followed the advice given and chose Ian George. I would recommend him without reservation.

  • 5 Mark Larson 1st May 2017

    I am very grateful to Ian George for providing a thoroughly professional yet compassionate and personal funeral service. There was no pressure and Ian provided some well considered guidance and made some excellent suggestions that really added to my wife's funeral. None of us ever want to have to arrange a funeral for a loved one but Ian made it far less difficult. A very good choice if you require a funeral director.

  • 5 Lynsey Williams 25th Apr 2017

    Ian is a true gentleman and talked us through every step of the process. We found great strength by knowing our dad was being taken care of by Ian.
    Even in such sad circumstances my brother Craig and the rest of my family will remember your kindness and compassion and we thank you for taking care of us all. Thank you for everything you did for our Dad, including finding the RAF flag for us.

  • 5 Patricia Vinson 16th Apr 2017

    Efficient, practical, kind and sensitive. 

  • 5 Trudy Eyre 17th Mar 2017

    Ian George was very approachable and professional and helped our family through a very difficult time.

  • 5 Susan Bond 28th Feb 2017

    Very considerate and caring to my needs and that of my family. So much respect given and shown to my son that had passed.
    You can depend on the advice that is offered at such a difficult time.
    The standards are top end and all went so smoothly on the day.

  • 5 Amber Cooke 24th Feb 2017

    Couldn't have gone better !!!! Ian gave it such a personal touch that people were asking if he knew Dad. Eternally grateful ! And the comfort of leaving dad with such a open minded kind people made the run up to the funeral raised . Highly recommend 

  • 5 Sue Close 12th Feb 2017

    Mr. George instantly took charge, and helped us through a very difficult time.
     Arranging  what we wanted and suggested a few things we hadn't thought about,
    So making the process a memorable and easy Funeral of my Mothers.
    Which was very much appreciated by ourselves and all the Family,

  • 5 Rebecca Connolly 7th Feb 2017

    A search on the Internet for a simple non religious cremation from a local funeral director, and we (luckily)found Mr George. A couple of  phone calls and emails exchanged with one meeting and everything was arranged.
    In Mr George's experienced hands we we efficiently yet gently led through the process without being bombarded with superfluous information and choices, following our thoughts he suggested a lovely piece of music which on the day was simply perfect. Our wish for the cremation to take place promptly was facilitated by Mr George, he secured a date in a local cemetery within 10 days of my father's passing. 
    On a personal note, when we met Mr George, we found him to have a warm friendly character with just the right degree of compassion,  we immediately felt comfortable and confident he would 'look after things' for us. And he did, everything just progressed smoothly, without worry.
    Having met me and my brother just once and never knowing Dad, from a bulletpoint list of Dads dates and achievements, he offered to lead a simple service, which initially we didn't think we needed, however the words he put together just hit the right note and gave the event a structure which we and the guests appreciated.
    No hesitation in recommending Ian George (Funerals) Ltd.

  • 5 Kim Dicks 28th Jan 2017

    Very helpful without being gushing
    Nothing too much trouble
    Extremely friendly and welcoming
    Very good value for money
    Would recommend without hesitation


  • 5 Margaret Attwood 26th Jan 2017

    Ian and I are becoming friends! I have had to use his services 3 times in the past 2 1/2 years. I cant speak highly of enough of his kindness and professionalism.
    The way Ian dealt with the funeral of my husband with such kindness and care, even doing the eulogy, and people commented what a beautiful service it was and so personal.
    When my father died in 2015 and then my mother at the end of last year I had no hesitation in asking Ian to deal with their funerals and again Ian handled things with care and compassion. Thanks very much Ian and I would not hesitate to recommend your services to everyone.

  • 5 Linda Baker 30th Dec 2016

    Ian and his wife could not have been more helpful and caring. Professional at all times and helping to guide us through at such a sad time for our family.
    I would not hesitate to recommend them.
    Linda Baker 30.12.16

  • 5 Tina Dornan 13th Dec 2016

    From start to finish the service provided was professional, friendly and exactly what we asked for. Would highly recommend their services to anyone.

  • 5 Patricia Ilott 4th Dec 2016

    Very warm, understanding and friendly family business, I highly recommend their funeral services.

  • 5 David Bolam-Edwards 28th Nov 2016

    Ian made the whole process easy, and was an absolute joy to deal with from start to finish.  The speeches he gave (my mother didn't want a vicar, as my father wasn't a religious man) were absolutely wonderful. He spoke with such eloquently it was like he was actually a friend of the family.  I couldn't not recommend him, his business or his services highly enough

  • 5 Margaret Cooling 25th Nov 2016

    Helpful and went out of his way to open on a Saturday for a viewing

  • 4 David Bufton 20th Nov 2016

    Good communication and suggestions .
    Some uncertainty regards my mothers remains 

  • 5 John Wright 28th Oct 2016

    I cannot commend Ian high enough for the exemplary care, compassion, guidance and understanding that he showed the family throughout the arrangements and ceremony. Ian helped us through this time of sadness and treated my much-loved, departed brother with dignity and respect. Furthermore, he lessened the pain and helped us all to reflect on celebrating the life of Tom, rather than the loss. Our sincere thanks to you Ian, and all your caring Staff.

  • 5 Daryl Hill 5th Sep 2016

    I was completely clueless as to what I needed to do but Ian made everything so easy at a very difficult time. From the first 'phone call on a Sunday morning, he was always available, easy to talk to and professional, offering guidance but never taking over. Eddie's life was unique and his farewell reflected that. Thank you Mr. George!

  • 5 Michael Easterbrook 26th Aug 2016

    a very difficult time that was dealt with professionally yet personally.ian george made the family feel that our loved one was as important to him as she was to us,which was a great help during such a sad time.we cannot thank him enough for making this heartbreaking experience that little bit easier.

  • 5 Kate Mason 13th Aug 2016

    Ian George (funerals) Ltd is by far the most professional and caring company that I have ever encountered and being a florist I have met quite a few, they handled my Mum and our family impeccably will always recommend and never use anyone else.

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

Nicola Coulston 12th Jul 2017

Everything went smoothly and to plan, despite my worries I was kept calm by Ian George, the funeral director . I will be recommending him to others.

Susan Piff 4th Jul 2017

Thank you from all the family very pleased with how everything went 

Susan Wadley 15th May 2017

A very good overall service at a very reasonable cost from Ian, who was professional but friendly and easy to deal with and I would highly recommend him. I would also like to thank the minister, who Ian arranged, Father David Humphrey for a service done with such ease and compassion, 

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