Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

312 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Russell Day 25th Jul 2016

Thank you ian for giving my dad the best send off.  Ian is very professional and very understanding he listened to me and when he led the service it was really personal.  I cant thank ian enough he's a lovely gentlman.  Russel. 

Emma Withers 24th Jun 2016

Its such a difficult time and never having had to arrange a funeral before I had no idea where to start, but Ian was able to guide me through it all and turn it into a simple process, nothing was too much trouble. I would thoroughly recommend his services to anyone.

Tom Bell-Richards 6th Jun 2016

I had a list of funeral directors in Cheltenham to ring, but as soon as I spoke to Ian, I knew I didn't need to ring anyone else. He also quoted a very fair price.  He was very helpful in all the matters before the funeral and he and his team couldn't have been better on the day.  Very highly recommended, thank you Ian.

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Russell Day 25th Jul 2016

    Thank you ian for giving my dad the best send off. 
    Ian is very professional and very understanding he listened to me and when he led the service it was really personal. 
    I cant thank ian enough he's a lovely gentlman. 

    Russel. 

  • 5 Emma Withers 24th Jun 2016

    Its such a difficult time and never having had to arrange a funeral before I had no idea where to start, but Ian was able to guide me through it all and turn it into a simple process, nothing was too much trouble. I would thoroughly recommend his services to anyone.

  • 5 Tom Bell-Richards 6th Jun 2016

    I had a list of funeral directors in Cheltenham to ring, but as soon as I spoke to Ian, I knew I didn't need to ring anyone else. He also quoted a very fair price.  He was very helpful in all the matters before the funeral and he and his team couldn't have been better on the day.  Very highly recommended, thank you Ian.

  • 5 Roger Owen 30th May 2016

    Ian was the perfect guide for me through this process; the first time I have had to organise a funeral and wake. He was sympathetic, helpful, always returned calls and took on much of the organisation. He also has a charming sense of humour which helped enormously!
























    I would recommend his services without hesitation. Roger Owen

  • 5 Debbie Patefield-Smith 29th May 2016

    Outstanding personal, caring and very professional service.

    We would certainly recommend Ian George as funeral directors.

  • 5 William Woods 23rd Apr 2016

    Very happy Ian was most helpfull put him self out very  professional  considerate and caring .

    Ian George replied
    Dear William and Clara, thank you for your kimd comments. Ian
  • 5 Judy Barker 17th Apr 2016

    Very professional but felt quite personal which must be difficult to achieve.  
    One thing that I think was missed was the collection at the ceremony for Cancer Research UK?  Hopefully people have given on Ian George's website.

    Ian George replied
    Dear Judy, we didn't miss the collection at the funeral service for |John, the charity was mentioned by Gillian Rundle just before the end of the ceremony. As you are aware Judy, I have already discussed this with. Ian
  • 4 Paul Rolfe 29th Mar 2016

    A very compassionate and sensitive service.

  • 5 Daren Nowlan 11th Mar 2016

    First rate family orientated service with complete care and compassion yet thoroughly professional. Ian and his team are wonderful and so easy to talk to. He had the opportunity to speak to our father before he passed away and took on board his wishes completely... He supported our mother and the rest of the family through the process with his gentle Welsh charm. A gentlemen with a kind soul, his guiding hand and experience made a difficult time more bearable. Our deepest thanks on behalf of Kevin and the family.

    Ian George replied
    Thanks Darren for your very kind comments. I have recently met with Mum when she called into my office, and I look forward to seeing her next time she's in our vicinity.
  • 5 Gillian Peckham 6th Feb 2016

    When my Mum passed away and I started to look a funeral director, I instantly took to Ian's photo on his website. He probably wouldn't thank me for this remark as he's younger than me, but I thought he looked like a father figure and I felt a warming connection to him. He has a lovely warm nature and made my brother and I feel completely relaxed about the whole process paying attention to every last detail. Unfortunately, 2 weeks later my Dad passed away as well so my brother contacted Ian immediately and again he and his staff provided an extremely professional and friendly service. On this occasion Ian went that extra mile and arranged the wake for us in less than 24 hours before the funeral as there had been a problem with the original venue. We cannot thank Ian enough for all his help and would highly recommend him to anyone.

  • 4 Russell Adlam 24th Jan 2016

    Ian was recommended to me by a lady I know when he arranged her husbands funeral she was really pleased with the caring way he dealt with everything. Ian dealt with everything from start to finish with our family member including even doing the eulogy.I would highly recommend ian if you want a really professional funeral and want someone to be hands on and very caring.

  • 5 Gillian Peckham 21st Jan 2016

    Ian was informative and supportive throughout the whole process paying attention to every little detail making the whole process a lot more bearable than the family was expecting it to be. I would not hesitate in recommending his services to anyone. 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

Russell Day 25th Jul 2016

Thank you ian for giving my dad the best send off.  Ian is very professional and very understanding he listened to me and when he led the service it was really personal.  I cant thank ian enough he's a lovely gentlman.  Russel. 

Emma Withers 24th Jun 2016

Its such a difficult time and never having had to arrange a funeral before I had no idea where to start, but Ian was able to guide me through it all and turn it into a simple process, nothing was too much trouble. I would thoroughly recommend his services to anyone.

Tom Bell-Richards 6th Jun 2016

I had a list of funeral directors in Cheltenham to ring, but as soon as I spoke to Ian, I knew I didn't need to ring anyone else. He also quoted a very fair price.  He was very helpful in all the matters before the funeral and he and his team couldn't have been better on the day.  Very highly recommended, thank you Ian.

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