R.Greaves & Co

138 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Gareth Benting 4th Jan 2023

Incredible helpful and friendly at a difficult time. 

Sharon Angus-Crawshaw 12th Dec 2022

At a difficult time Rhian was compassionate, approachable and cheerful, and gave myself and sister great confidence that we had made the right choice in choosing her service. She dealt with mum's cremation with professionalism and efficiency - mum had wanted no fuss and that is exactly what she got. Thank you Rhian.

Daniel Macfarlane 30th Nov 2022

A professional handling of a sad event. 

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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

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 Gareth Benting 4th Jan 2023

    Incredible helpful and friendly at a difficult time. 

  • 5 Sharon Angus-Crawshaw 12th Dec 2022

    At a difficult time Rhian was compassionate, approachable and cheerful, and gave myself and sister great confidence that we had made the right choice in choosing her service. She dealt with mum's cremation with professionalism and efficiency - mum had wanted no fuss and that is exactly what she got. Thank you Rhian.

  • 5 Daniel Macfarlane 30th Nov 2022

    A professional handling of a sad event. 

  • 5 Margaret Davies 26th Sep 2022

    Couldn’t have asked for a more well run and efficient service.
    Rhian is always there if you want anything but never intrusive.
    I would recommend her service to everyone.

  • 5 Stephen Ayres 5th Sep 2022

    We cannot thank Rhian enough for her help. She is so kind and thoughtful. Nothing is too much trouble. She replies very promptly to emails. We highly recommend this lovely lady funeral director.

  • 5 Vanessa Price 2nd Sep 2022

    Rhian showed empathy and compassion whilst guiding us through the whole funeral process.

    The service Rhian delivers is second to none and as a family we are very grateful to how well we were looked after during our mothers funeral.

  • 5 Tony Bernard 25th Aug 2022

    I can't praise Rhian Greaves highly enough. From the very first contact by phone to the funeral and the following discussions regarding my mom's ashes, her manner was wonderful. What is obviously a very difficult time, was not just handled with compassion and dignity, but made me able to feel more comfortable throughout the whole proceedings than I thought would be possible. We all have to deal with bereavement at some point in our lives, and the fact that there is a funeral director like R.Greaves & co to be able to help us is a very comforting thought.

  • 5 Helen Whiffen 24th Aug 2022

    Professional and helpful throughout a difficult time.

  • 5 Sue Barber 12th Jul 2022

    Rhian was efficient, kind and very professional 
    5 star service

  • 5 Caroline Rigby 12th Jul 2022

    Rhian is truly professional in her approach, her advice and guidance in such times was remarkable.
    My family and I would like to thank all involved for the smooth day we did not want to have but knew we were being looked after and guided all the way.

  • 5 Jed Morgan 15th May 2022

    My sister who died left instructions that Rhian Greaves was to be her funeral director. Rhian managed a two day funeral very well with the burial being in a very rural setting thirty five miles away from the town where she lived.  It was also very conveniently situated close to where my sister lived. The communication with Rhian was good. Thanks to Rhian for caring for my sister and for carrying out her wishes effectively. 

  • 5 Winnie Dromgool 1st May 2022

    We are so impressed by the professional approach and the care and attention to detail was very much appreciated by the family. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Jeannie Barton 19th Mar 2022

    My husband passed away after a long battle with cancer. Having to organise a funeral was daunting but Rhian was excellent. She has a calm, kind, gentle manner, plus being very professional with all arrangements. The Barton family thank you very much

  • 5 Ken Elkes 5th Mar 2022

    Grateful for the smooth, professional service from this female-led Funeral Directors. 

  • 5 Judy Marshall 23rd Dec 2021

    Rhian’s positive and cheerful approach was just right for us. 

  • 5 Sue Roberts 9th Dec 2021

    We have used Rhian 3 times now. At the most difficult times she as been wonderful.
    Very professional at all times

  • 5 Michael Blaney 5th Dec 2021

    We have used R.Greaves & Co twice now, because Rhian goes above and beyond to help. She is always pleasant and professional, and we know our loved one is in good hands.
    Thank you Rhian xxx

  • 5 Charlie Pritchard 27th Oct 2021

    We are really pleased with the support that we received from R.Greaves. This was the first time we have had to go through this process for a close family member and R Greaves were with us every step of the way to make the process go as well as it can at a difficult time.
    They helped us provide a lovely send off and nothing was too much trouble, they also showed attention to detail to help the service be personal.
    We thank you for your service and support throughout this difficult time.

  • 5 Alan Measor 21st Sep 2021

    Very happy with the help and support I have received

  • 5 Geraldine Parkin 18th Aug 2021

    From the outset Rhian & Eleanor were very attentive, sympathetic and highly professional during what was a sad and difficult time.

    Eleanor was a great support and ensured that the process was as comfortable and easy as possible and fully supported myself, my father and family throughout the entire process and stated clearly what needed to happen.

    Everything was well organised including the recommended celebrant, Inga, who conducted and presented a very personalised service at the crematorium. The recommended florist made a beautiful 'Garden' spray for the coffin which my mother would have loved and truly represented her passion for gardening.

    There were thoughtful follow up calls and we were updated regularly.

    Thank you R. Greaves & Co for your sympathy and care.

  • 5 Shelley Robinson 18th Jul 2021

    Absolutely couldn’t fault the service provided by Eleanor. She directed Mums funeral and as expected everything went like clockwork. Eleanor instils confidence in you that everything will be sorted and communication was excellent. Would definitely recommend- can’t think of any improvements they could make. 

  • 5 Dihanne Price 18th Jun 2021

    After the death of my mother in law, a few years ago, we persuaded my parents to take out a prepaid funeral plan through Rhian. On the recent death of my father, it was much less stressful, knowing the funeral was paid for and he had a hand in the planning. I would highly recommend R Greaves & Co, at what is a very stressful and emotional time, Rhian's calm, understanding and "nothing is too much trouble" attitude is greatly appreciated.
    Rhian, many thanks for all your hard work.
    Dihanne Price (nee Glanville)

  • 5 Shirley Biddle 17th Jun 2021

    Rhian listened to our wishes, put us at ease, was friendly and professional.

  • 5 Corrinne Prince 7th Jun 2021

    Rhian exhibited a personal, attentive and pragmatic approach throughout. Her experience and professionalism was a source of great comfort to the family.

  • 5 Darryl Wright 24th May 2021

    Rian was amazing and helped me through a process at the most difficult time and nothing was too much trouble. A great service I would recommend

Address
40 High St
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5DG

Open map

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

Gareth Benting 4th Jan 2023

Incredible helpful and friendly at a difficult time. 

Sharon Angus-Crawshaw 12th Dec 2022

At a difficult time Rhian was compassionate, approachable and cheerful, and gave myself and sister great confidence that we had made the right choice in choosing her service. She dealt with mum's cremation with professionalism and efficiency - mum had wanted no fuss and that is exactly what she got. Thank you Rhian.

Daniel Macfarlane 30th Nov 2022

A professional handling of a sad event. 

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