R.Greaves & Co
Independent female run funeral director in Wem, who offer personal, compassionate and professional services throughout Shropshire.
Latest Verified Reviews
Susan Carson 14th Jul 2025
Rhian was absolutely amazing, from start to finish. Caring and compassionate at a time it is needed the most
Alan Thorpe 26th Jun 2025
Rihanna Greaves conducted and organised a first class funeral for my brother I would very much recommend her services to anyone. Alan Thorpe
Madeleine Vicary 25th Jun 2025
No need to say more, everything was excellent. You were very patient with us at a very difficult time, thank you.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Established in 2015, R. Greaves & Co is an independent, female owned and run funeral director in Wem, Shropshire.
Rhian Greaves has been a funeral director since 2002, and takes great pride in offering a personal, individually-tailored service, with nothing being too much trouble. She is professional and compassionate and will listen to your specific requests and make you feel as relaxed and in-control as possible. Your requirements will be taken care of with the utmost dignity and respect by a team of local specialists who care.
The entire staff is highly trained, and Rhian has a huge amount of knowledge of all areas of the funeral business, having covered military funerals, sea burials, motorbike and horse-drawn funerals, as well as humanist services, specialist repatriations and eco-friendly woodland burials.
The modern funeral home in Wem has recently been fully renovated and is a peaceful and comfortable place to discuss and arrange your loved one's funeral. The arrangement room has a feature stained glass window, and is fully accessible for disabled users. The Chapel of Rest has been dedicated by the local Church Of England Minister and provides a calm and intimate space for you to visit your loved one, and to say goodbye, or just reflect.
R Greaves & Co in Wem is open Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm, and by appointment on Saturdays. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so if you are in need, do get in touch, no matter the hour, and Rhian or one of her staff will be there to help
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Latest Verified Reviews
Susan Carson 14th Jul 2025
Rhian was absolutely amazing, from start to finish. Caring and compassionate at a time it is needed the most
Alan Thorpe 26th Jun 2025
Rihanna Greaves conducted and organised a first class funeral for my brother I would very much recommend her services to anyone. Alan Thorpe
Madeleine Vicary 25th Jun 2025
No need to say more, everything was excellent. You were very patient with us at a very difficult time, thank you.
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