Graham Ward Funeral Service

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Independent funeral directors in Hucknall, Nottingham, serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Maria Willis 15th Jun 2026

The whole team led by Chris Flint at Graham Ward Funeral Service were professional, compassion and sensitive throughout our whole journey with them.  Not only were they kind & considerate whilst communicating constantly with us, they also allowed us to have time and space to reflect on our options. We felt confident that our family member was in safe hands. We’d definitely recommend Graham Ward Funeral Service. 

Chris Foster 1st Jun 2026

Graham Ward, in my case Chris, made coping with a very sad and stressful time so much easier right from the start. From helping compassionately with all the decisions to be made for the actual day, the staff on the day, the celebrant Mark, through to the final scattering of the ashes. It was exactly what I and my family needed and thank them all wholeheartedly.

Carol Adams 5th May 2026

Everything went smoothly. Everyone I had conversations with was helpful, caring, professional & kind. They went out of their way to make the day special & as easy as possible. Such a lovely, friendly company who I wholeheartedly recommend. 

Reviews

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

9 Portland Rd
Hucknall
Nottinghamshire
NG15 7SL

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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

Graham Ward Funeral Service is a funeral director in Hucknall, Nottingham. It is a family run business, now operated by G. Gilbert Funeral Directors, offering bespoke funeral arrangements with expert guidance. The team of professional and compassionate staff are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral, from filing documents to aftercare and bereavement support.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Graham Ward can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. Graham Ward specialises in traditional, Victorian horse-drawn hearses, with a choice of black, white, or silver, complete with carriage drivers in full Victorian attire.

Graham Ward Funeral Service is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour telephone service. The modern funeral home in the heart of Hucknall has a peaceful chapel of rest for you to say goodbye to your loved one in privacy. They are happy to arrange home visits and out-of-hours appointments on request.

Call Graham Ward Funeral Service today to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Ann   Tugby

Ann Tugby

Mar 1950 - Jun 2026

Gary   Hodgkinson

Gary Hodgkinson

Feb 1968 - May 2026

Patricia   Parkin

Patricia Parkin

May 1940 - May 2026

Pauline   Anne Burton

Pauline Anne Burton

Nov 1946 - May 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Maria Willis 15th Jun 2026

    The whole team led by Chris Flint at Graham Ward Funeral Service were professional, compassion and sensitive throughout our whole journey with them. 
    Not only were they kind & considerate whilst communicating constantly with us, they also allowed us to have time and space to reflect on our options. We felt confident that our family member was in safe hands.
    We’d definitely recommend Graham Ward Funeral Service. 

  • 5 Chris Foster 1st Jun 2026

    Graham Ward, in my case Chris, made coping with a very sad and stressful time so much easier right from the start.
    From helping compassionately with all the decisions to be made for the actual day, the staff on the day, the celebrant Mark, through to the final scattering of the ashes. It was exactly what I and my family needed and thank them all wholeheartedly.

  • 5 Carol Adams 5th May 2026

    Everything went smoothly. Everyone I had conversations with was helpful, caring, professional & kind. They went out of their way to make the day special & as easy as possible. Such a lovely, friendly company who I wholeheartedly recommend. 

  • 5 Michelle Cops 26th Apr 2026

    We recently entrusted Graham Ward Funeral Directors in Hucknall with the care of our beloved 9-year-old grandson, Kyson, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the compassion, creativity, and respect they showed our family during such a heartbreaking time.




    From the very beginning, Chris and his team went above and beyond to make Kyson’s farewell truly personal and unforgettable. Knowing how much Kyson loved Star Wars, they arranged the most incredible tribute — with stormtroopers respectfully leading the procession and a beautifully themed Star Wars van following the hearse, playing the music he adored. It was both moving and magical, and perfectly captured his spirit.




    What could have been an overwhelming day was handled with such care, professionalism, and genuine kindness. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and nothing felt too much trouble. They gave us a send-off that truly honoured Kyson’s life and brought comfort to everyone who attended.




    We will be forever grateful to Chris and the entire team for creating such a meaningful and memorable tribute. Thank you for helping us say goodbye in a way that felt so special to Kyson.




    Highly recommended — a truly outstanding service at a time when it matters most.

  • 5 Sally Chilcott 27th Mar 2026

    A complete five star service - from the start of the phone call in the early hours to come and look after our mum to the end of the day of the funeral, Graham Ward Funeral Directors could not have been more helpful or professional. Chris was compassionate and accommodating to our every request, dealing promptly with any query we raised. On the day everything ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble - we had great confidence that all would run as it should, and it did. Thank you for helping us with such a difficult process, it was very much appreciated. 

  • 5 Stephen Colson 7th Mar 2026

    Was the perfect send off for my beloved wife.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Stephen for your kind feedback. Take care from everyone at Graham Ward Funeral Service.
  • 5 Nicola Hayes 17th Feb 2026

    Absolutely fantastic service second time i used them, chris is the kindness person and makes everything seem somehow just that little bit better, would definitely recommend .
    Thank you so much!

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Nicola for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Take care from everyone at Graham Ward Funeral Service.
  • 5 Vivienne Wright 14th Feb 2026

    This is the third time we have used Graham Ward Funeral services.

    Their service is exceptional, handling our dear department with dignity and respect.

    Chris was brilliant, he advised us on the process all the way through and kept me informed on what was happening.

    The service was dealt with efficiently and professionally and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Vivienne for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. Take care from everyone at Graham Ward Funeral Service.
  • 5 Sally Charles 13th Feb 2026

    So glad my Mum chose Graham Ward for her funeral arrangements.

    They were always there to help and everything was done with care and professionalism.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Sally for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it. Take care from everyone at Graham Ward's.
  • 5 Jayne Paulson 20th Jan 2026

    This was the second time we had Wards provide our funeral service, this time for our mum (previously our dad).
    Right from the first contact they were again incredible- supportive, kind, professional.  Every request we had was dealt with immediately. 

    Chris in particular could not possibly have been kinder and more profession in his highly personable approach.  Thank you so much, we knew we were all in very good hands. 

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Jayne for taking the time to leave such kind words, it is greatly appreciated. Take care from all at Graham Ward's.
  • 5 Alison Peberday 19th Jan 2026

    A very personal approach. Listened to all of our needs. And a beautiful day given by all.  

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Alison for such a lovely review. We really appreciate it.
  • 5 Adrian Grainger 11th Jan 2026

    I cannot recommend graham wards enough, service,caring and understanding second to none.
    Always there to help you in everyway possible and chris and rest of staff amazing.
    We have used graham wards for last 4 family members and told my family when my time comes i want graham wards to look after me too,so really can't recommend them any higher than that ❤️

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Adrian for such a lovely review. Take care from everyone at Graham Ward Funeral Service.
  • 5 Debra Purdy 29th Dec 2025

    The care and understanding I received from start to finish was exceptional and truly made the situation so much easier to deal with.
    Will went above and beyond to help with family situations and to try and help and sort things out for us.
    The standard of cars and the way everyone dealt with us on the day was amazing and would definitely recommend.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Debra for such a lovely review. Take care from everyone at Graham Ward Funeral Service.
  • 5 John Ratcliffe 24th Oct 2025

    We as a family can't thank Graham wards funeral directors enough for the care & professionalism with my wife.
    Thank you Gemma & team for looking after us and guiding us to the perfect service for our flo.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you John for your lovely review. We really appreciate it from everyone at Graham Wards.
  • 5 Carole Kemp 6th Sep 2025

    Thank you Chris and team at Graham ward funeral directors, for the care of our mum and on the day of the funeral itself, all went very well on such a sad for us.

    Sheila’s family

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Carole, your review means the world to us.
  • 5 Carol Garvey 23rd Aug 2025

    Chris and all the staff showed such care and kindness supporting the family at this difficult time. 
    Dad was treated with 
    dignity and respect. 
    Thank you.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Carol for your kind words, it is greatly appreciated.
  • 5 Ruth Taylor 8th Aug 2025

    From our first meeting Will & Chris were fantastic they helped us through one of life’s most difficult times after losing our mum. Their help and guidance was invaluable, it was such a comfort knowing mum was being looked after with such care and respect. The drivers couldn’t have been kinder. Thank you all so much. 

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Ruth for your lovely words. All the best everyone at Graham Wards.
  • 5 Jennifer Bailey 3rd Aug 2025

    Everything from start to finish was done professionally, perfectly, and personal like we was one big family. Mark, Chris, and Craig made this heartbreaking experience run as smooth as it could, and as perfect as it could.
    We would like to wholeheartedly thank you all at Graham Wards for everything you have done and helped us with.
    Thank you
    Steven, Jenni, and Andrew.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Jenni for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We really appreciate it.
  • 5 Tony Boot 29th Jul 2025

    Very good professional service thank you very much

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Tony for the lovely review.
  • 5 Alison Reid 21st Jul 2025

    Excellent,Professional service provided

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Alison for the lovely review.
  • 5 Amanda Hawkes 16th Jul 2025

    Graham Ward Funeral Services took the greatest of care of our beloved sister and daughter, gentling guiding us through the practicalities and legalities with kindness, compassion and reassurance.

    At a time when our hearts were breaking and we didn’t know what next, Chris was there to help and explain, reassure and then explain again at the right moments because we forgot. 

    Chris made everything go perfectly, he took the stress away, nothing was too much trouble, from taking over the design & printing of our bespoke Order of Service when things went array our side, to transporting the flowers after the funeral to an alternate location, the attention to detail was simply perfect. 

    This was the 2nd time we’d used Graham Ward, the first was 10 years ago for dad, dad was in a nursing home at the time and we’d had time to think about what we wanted, we had a religious service in a church and a burial.

    For our sister, she passed way too early in hospital and we didn’t have time to think or plan. Chris arranged our bespoke none-religious service, which included a fantastic celebrant who captured the very heart and nature of our sister, a bespoke photo slide show (which we created but Chris ensured was perfect & could/would have arranged) and a cremation. 

    I couldn’t recommend Graham Ward Funeral Services more highly and when we next need his services I wont hesitate to use them.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Amanda for such a lovely review. Best wishes from everyone at Graham Wards.
  • 5 Lucy Parker 5th Jul 2025

    They went above and beyond with all the little personal touches that were made, certainly made such a sad occasion easier to sort out x

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Lucy for leaving such a lovely review. It is greatly appreciated.
  • 5 Samantha Cave 1st Jun 2025

    Will, Chris and the team at Graham Ward have been truly amazing at supporting and guiding us through this very difficult time. Their kindness will always be appreciated.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you so much for your lovely review. Best wishes everyone at Graham Ward's
  • 5 Martin Sadler 23rd May 2025

    Very professional and empathetic in the whole process. Kept asking if there was anything they could do or offer us in our time of need. I would suggest them to anybody in need of these services.
    Again very professional

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Thank you Martin for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us. Best wishes Gemma
  • 5 Amanda Dixon-Smith 21st May 2025

    I would thoroughly recommend this funeral company. I used them for both my parents funerals. We were looked after very well, and guided through the process with respect. Chris was very caring and helpful answering any questions we had making the process easy at a difficult time.

    Gemma Gilbert replied
    Hi Amanda, thank you for taking you time to leave us such a lovely review. We greatly appreciate it. Take care from all the team at Graham Ward's

Address
9 Portland Rd
Hucknall
Nottinghamshire
NG15 7SL

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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

Maria Willis 15th Jun 2026

The whole team led by Chris Flint at Graham Ward Funeral Service were professional, compassion and sensitive throughout our whole journey with them.  Not only were they kind & considerate whilst communicating constantly with us, they also allowed us to have time and space to reflect on our options. We felt confident that our family member was in safe hands. We’d definitely recommend Graham Ward Funeral Service. 

Chris Foster 1st Jun 2026

Graham Ward, in my case Chris, made coping with a very sad and stressful time so much easier right from the start. From helping compassionately with all the decisions to be made for the actual day, the staff on the day, the celebrant Mark, through to the final scattering of the ashes. It was exactly what I and my family needed and thank them all wholeheartedly.

Carol Adams 5th May 2026

Everything went smoothly. Everyone I had conversations with was helpful, caring, professional & kind. They went out of their way to make the day special & as easy as possible. Such a lovely, friendly company who I wholeheartedly recommend. 

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