Julie Wesson Independent Funeral Directors, Beeston

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An independent Funeral Director serving Beeston, Chilwell, Attenborough and areas in and around Nottingham

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrew Dickman 14th Mar 2026

Sally was very compassionate & extremely efficient. There were a lot of things to sort out but we all felt fully supported throughout the whole process. Julie Wessons also provided our celebrant who delivered a lovely eulogy for mum. Would not hesitate to recommend them .

Jenny Brealey 6th Mar 2026

I would not hesitate to recommend Julie Wesson highly enough but that was down to Ellie at the Chilwell branch. She was professional and yet caring. My son’s funeral was perfect. Thanks Ellie for your understanding at a difficult time x

David Hailwood 28th Feb 2026

Hi, When my mother passed away 8 years ago we used Julie Wesson to arrange her funeral.I couldnt fault the service i received in any way.Therefore when my Dad passed away earlier in the year ,in January,there was only Julie Wesson i thought of to arrange his funeral.Again the service was first class and Ellie,who was our main contact,did an amazing job.Many thanks to you all. Dave Hailwood

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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

21 Villa St
Beeston
Nottinghamshire
NG9 2NY

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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

The original branch in Beeston was established as an Independent Family-run Funeral Directors in 2007 by Julie and husband Richard Wesson.

Julie began her career in the Funeral business from 17 years old, having enrolled in a YTS government training scheme and has since gone on to earn recognition for her hard work with a Diploma in Funeral Directing.

Having started out at another premises in Beeston, the new office, opened in January 2020 by Tina Stowell MBE (Baroness Stowell of Beeston), is located around the corner from Villa Street and named Harold House in honour of Julie's father, who sadly died only a couple of years prior.

Julie Wesson Independent Funeral Directors understands bereavement is one of the most harrowing and emotionally difficult experiences a person can go through and their trained staff can provide the highest level of care, guidance and support available, as well as take care of your loved one with respect and dignity.

Call Julie Wesson and the team today for further assistance and advice, to ask for a quote, or to engage their services and begin making funeral arrangements.

Latest Obituaries

Keith   Michael Skilbeck

Keith Michael Skilbeck

Jan 1937 - Mar 2026

Michael 'Mik'   Russell

Michael 'Mik' Russell

Apr 1941 - Feb 2026

Sharon   Brown

Sharon Brown

Sep 1971 - Feb 2026

Maureen    Dickman

Maureen Dickman

Mar 1946 - Feb 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Andrew Dickman 14th Mar 2026

    Sally was very compassionate & extremely efficient. There were a lot of things to sort out but we all felt fully supported throughout the whole process. Julie Wessons also provided our celebrant who delivered a lovely eulogy for mum. Would not hesitate to recommend them .

  • 5 Jenny Brealey 6th Mar 2026

    I would not hesitate to recommend Julie Wesson highly enough but that was down to Ellie at the Chilwell branch. She was professional and yet caring. My son’s funeral was perfect. Thanks Ellie for your understanding at a difficult time x

  • 5 David Hailwood 28th Feb 2026

    Hi, When my mother passed away 8 years ago we used Julie Wesson to arrange her funeral.I couldnt fault the service i received in any way.Therefore when my Dad passed away earlier in the year ,in January,there was only Julie Wesson i thought of to arrange his funeral.Again the service was first class and Ellie,who was our main contact,did an amazing job.Many thanks to you all.

    Dave Hailwood

  • 5 David Pedlar 27th Feb 2026

    At such a difficult time they were caring, sympathetic yet efficiently business like throughout. They shouldered the responsibilities of what at first seemed such a daunting challenge.

  • 5 Mark Payne 20th Jan 2026

    We found that the whole process in dealing with our loss was superbly handled by the team at Julie Wesson, their support and understanding, their organisation of the funeral, their compassion throughout - top marks for everything. Thank you to the whole team.

  • 5 David Lane 25th Dec 2025

    V good, kind, helpful compassionate service. Sally was great on the day too. Thank hou

  • 5 Linda Burton 31st Oct 2025

    Thank you to everyone. Especially Ellie and Debbie. The service Debbie did was lovely, and everyone who was there said, what a great service it was. Thank you also to Richard and the drivers. The help and support from day 1 was excellant and I thank you all for evrrything x

  • 5 Katey Bell 19th Oct 2025

    The service and kindness we received from Julie Wesson funeral directors was above and beyond, they were wonderful, I can’t thank them enough for the guidance and help they gave us during this sad time. They were so patient and nothing was too much trouble for them. They gave mum the best send off everybody remarked on how lovely everything was they did mum proud💕

  • 5 Susan Findlay 4th Oct 2025

    I have nothing but the highest praise for this company.

    They have shown the greatest compassion and care the whole way through this bereavement.

    I would have no problem recommending them to any bereaved family.

  • 5 Steve Stevenson 22nd Sep 2025

    The perfect level of professionalism and compassion.
    Thank you

  • 5 Jillian Barnes 23rd Aug 2025

    I was treated with respect all the way through the process, Sally was a great help before and on the day.

    Everything was explained to me and I was made very welcome and all my requests were complied with.

    The day went according to plan and we were complimented on the service and the organisation.

  • 5 Martine Crowley 20th Aug 2025

    Mum had a funeral plan with Julie Wesson, so when the time came she would be looked after by them. I can't fault them. so understanding and nothing was too much trouble for them So friendly, and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone. Also the celebrant, Debbie was amazing.

  • 5 Tracie Abbiss 7th Jul 2025

    At a time of great stress and feeling like we had no idea what we were doing, this lovely company guided us through every step, spending as much time as we needed to discuss and make plans, and ask all the question's we wanted.
    Sally was wonderful, kind, considerate and reassuring we were in safe hands.
    On the day of dad's funeral we were all shown considerable compassion, and respect, we are in no doubt just how lovely and family orientated the whole team were, they made our loss and grief a shared experience and we cannot thank them enough x

  • 5 Wendy Walker 29th Jun 2025

    This funeral company comes highly recommended from the start to the finish of what is one of the most difficult times in ones life have been extremely kind supportive and very professional thank you to all the team x

  • 5 Louise Green 27th Jun 2025

    I recently had the responsibility of arranging a funeral for one of our wonderful service users who passed away unexpectedly. It was the first time I had ever arranged a funeral on my own, and I was nervous about getting everything right. From the very beginning, Sally, our funeral director, was an absolute beacon of support, compassion, and professionalism.

    Sally guided me through every step of the process with such kindness and clarity that what initially felt overwhelming soon became manageable. Her empathy and attention to detail ensured that we were able to create a service that was not only respectful and dignified but also deeply personal. I truly believe it was an event our service user would have been proud of.

    What stood out most was the care and sensitivity shown not just to me, but to our entire staff team and other service users, who were understandably emotional. Sally and the team at Julie Wesson Funeral Directors went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt supported.

    I cannot thank them enough for the time, effort, and genuine compassion they put into every aspect of the arrangements. Their service was nothing short of exceptional, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of funeral services.

  • 5 Lauren Dobbs 24th Jun 2025

    Sally was amazing, so lovely and caring and was there for my mum when she needed her! Looked after my dad for us with love. Everything was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Jez also read the tribute beautifully and a lot of people said how amazing he was x

  • 5 Paula Carlin 23rd Jun 2025

    Everything was well managed and the service was very well managed. Caring and compassionate staff.

  • 5 O'Dowd Peter 18th Mar 2025

    First class treatment from the moment we stepped through the door. 
    Amazing service throughout! 
    Sally at the Beeston site you really are amazing! 
    Thank you for everything ❤️

  • 5 Craig Swanwick 20th Dec 2024

    Cannot say a big enough thank-you to julie and her family, they were so professional and so kind hearted, they helped us so much at such a vulnerable time thank-you so much julie for all that you did for us all xx

  • 5 Julie Barnes 11th Dec 2024

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • 5 Allison Sturgess 3rd Dec 2024

    We were very happy with the care we received for mum. She had chosen Julie Wesson herself and had organised a prepaid plan. It made the whole process very easy to do the finishing touches. Staff couldn’t do enough for us and kept us informed throughout, and on the day everything was handled with compassion and care. Nothing was too much trouble. 

  • 5 Gill Hunter 19th Nov 2024

    The service we received was excellent. Ellie was very empathetic and advised us well. Communication was fantastic, our celebrant Debbie Wombwell was incredible. On the day of the Funeral, Richard was very accomodating to a request from the care home to do a drive past for the residents. The funeral attendance was in the hundreds and this was dealt with perfectly so we had maximum time in the chapel. I cannot recommend these guys enough. Thankyou so much for making a terrible time go so smoothly.

  • 5 Fiona Goodman 13th Nov 2024

    From start to finish we received an outstanding service from all the team and we are truly grateful for the care and compassion we received while arranging our Dad's funeral.
    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you, you made the unbearable bearable 🌹

  • 5 Nicola Rowlson 23rd Sep 2024

    From start to finish we can’t praise and thank your business enough.  From taking out the pre paid funeral back in 2018 to the ceremony 19th of September 2024 you all made a distressful situation so very much easier 

  • 5 Jennifer Martin 18th Sep 2024

    I cannot recommend Julie Wesson and the team highly enough. The kindness, care and professionalism that we received during every part of planning mum's funeral was fantastic and the day was a perfect tribute to her. Sally really took the time to hear about mum and her suggestions for the Celebrant, flowers, etc. were spot on and she designed an order of service that was absolutely perfect. 

    We felt supported at every single point. It was actually only in the days after the funeral that I realised that I hadn't been worried or stressed about any of the arrangements:  Sally organised everything beforehand and Richard and the team took such good care of us on the day. 

Address
21 Villa St
Beeston
Nottinghamshire
NG9 2NY

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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

Andrew Dickman 14th Mar 2026

Sally was very compassionate & extremely efficient. There were a lot of things to sort out but we all felt fully supported throughout the whole process. Julie Wessons also provided our celebrant who delivered a lovely eulogy for mum. Would not hesitate to recommend them .

Jenny Brealey 6th Mar 2026

I would not hesitate to recommend Julie Wesson highly enough but that was down to Ellie at the Chilwell branch. She was professional and yet caring. My son’s funeral was perfect. Thanks Ellie for your understanding at a difficult time x

David Hailwood 28th Feb 2026

Hi, When my mother passed away 8 years ago we used Julie Wesson to arrange her funeral.I couldnt fault the service i received in any way.Therefore when my Dad passed away earlier in the year ,in January,there was only Julie Wesson i thought of to arrange his funeral.Again the service was first class and Ellie,who was our main contact,did an amazing job.Many thanks to you all. Dave Hailwood

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