R.Greaves & Co

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Independent female run funeral director in Wem, who offer personal, compassionate and professional services throughout Shropshire.

Latest Verified Reviews

Marguerite Johnson 7th Mar 2026

Friendly, warm and professional service. 

Sharon Huxley 2nd Mar 2026

Rains support and attention to detail was first class throughout. She helped make an extremely hard day slightly easier.

Sarah Hughes 2nd Mar 2026

As always very kind and compassionate to the situation and nothing was ever to much trouble.

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

40 High St
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5DG

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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

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

  • 5 Marguerite Johnson 7th Mar 2026

    Friendly, warm and professional service. 

  • 5 Sharon Huxley 2nd Mar 2026

    Rains support and attention to detail was first class throughout. She helped make an extremely hard day slightly easier.

  • 5 Sarah Hughes 2nd Mar 2026

    As always very kind and compassionate to the situation and nothing was ever to much trouble.

  • 5 Richard Eyres 29th Jan 2026

    Very professional and reliable service with every aspect of my sisters funeral nothing to much trouble

  • 5 Michelle Keane 21st Jan 2026

    All my mums requests, along with ours were met with kindness and warmth, truly recommend their services.

  • 5 Laura Harris 21st Jan 2026

    Very helpful, courteous and professional at a very sad time. She guided us through the whole process with care. Nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Judy Freeman 21st Jan 2026

    Rhian made a very difficult time in our life, bearable. We can’t thank her enough for the service she supported us through. Nothing was too much trouble. 

  • 5 Caroline O'Hara 21st Jan 2026

    R Greaves was absolutely amazing she was so caring & gave excellent service. 

  • 5 Sharron Clutton 2nd Sep 2025

    Made sure everything was how we wanted. Very approachable and understanding at this difficult time. Couldn’t fault the professional approach to everything. From the laughter to the tears. 

  • 5 Michelle Hutton 2nd Sep 2025

    Being new to the area and having an unexpected death in the family Rhian went above and beyond and kept it simple just the way my aunt wanted. Thank you for helping our family during this difficult time. 

  • 5 Susan Carson 14th Jul 2025

    Rhian was absolutely amazing, from start to finish. Caring and compassionate at a time it is needed the most

  • 5 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

  • 5 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.

  • 5 Ian Macdonald 25th Jun 2025

    Lovely kindness and very helpful during an emotional time. Above and beyond thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Peggy Mullock 25th Jun 2025

    Having never done this before I was looked after by this lovely lady with such kindness and care. I was kept informed by her every step of the way and I would thoroughly recommend Rhian to anyone.

  • 5 Jane Benbow 7th Apr 2025

    Everything went so smoothly thanks to Rhian and her team. A stressful time was made so much easier by the calm, friendly and professional approach. Thank you. 

  • 5 Christine Richards 5th Apr 2025

    From the time john was with Rhian the care and professionalism towards him and the family was excellent nothing was to much trouble thank you

  • 5 Sue Vernon 26th Mar 2025

    This is the 3rd time using Rhian. She is always professional and compassionate. I would highly recommend her services. 

  • 5 Peter Bryan 23rd Mar 2025

    Fantastic service from Rhian and team, very professional and I would recommend them to anyone

  • 5 Sarah Hughes 13th Mar 2025

    Could not of asked for anyone better to arrange my mums funeral, excellent service and compassion throughout. I highly recommend. 

  • 5 John Stanway 29th Jan 2025

    A very professional service with great dignity and care

  • 5 Ann Powell 10th Dec 2024

    A very professional service, understanding and caring, taking everything into consideration to make sure that all wishes and needs were met for Frank.
    Thank you for everything.
    Kindest regards,
    Ann, Mark & Claire

  • 5 Jean Williams 9th Dec 2024

    Thank you so very much Rhian.  Everything was done so professional and precise. The only problem was the weather and we couldn’t do anything about that.

    Highly recommended. 

  • 5 Steven Jones 13th Nov 2024


    Exceptional Funeral Service - Highly Recommended

    I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by R. Greaves and co. During one of the most challenging times of our lives, they truly went above and beyond to offer support, care, and professionalism.

    From the moment we first contacted them, every staff member showed genuine compassion and understanding. They guided us through the entire process with patience, answering all our questions and offering thoughtful suggestions that made planning the service much less overwhelming. Their attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of the ceremony was handled with the utmost respect and dignity.

    The team was incredibly sensitive to our family's needs and preferences, allowing us to create a truly personalized service that honoured our loved one's memory beautifully. They took care of everything.

    The funeral directors were always available, accommodating last-minute requests with a reassuring calmness that made a difficult time much easier to bear. The entire experience was seamless, and we were deeply touched by the level of care and respect shown not only to our departed loved one but also to our family.

    If you are looking for a compassionate, professional, and reliable funeral service, I wholeheartedly recommend R. Greaves. Their dedication to providing a respectful and meaningful farewell truly stands out. Thank you for making a challenging time a little bit lighter for our family.

  • 5 Michelle Beresford 27th Aug 2024

    Very professional, carried out all aspects of our bereavement with respect and support. All of Craig's wishes were made possible.

Address
40 High St
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5DG

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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

Marguerite Johnson 7th Mar 2026

Friendly, warm and professional service. 

Sharon Huxley 2nd Mar 2026

Rains support and attention to detail was first class throughout. She helped make an extremely hard day slightly easier.

Sarah Hughes 2nd Mar 2026

As always very kind and compassionate to the situation and nothing was ever to much trouble.

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