An independent, family-run funeral director
We treat every family as if they were our own, and we’re here to make a hard time a little simpler.
“Every goodbye we arrange is as individual as the person it honours.”
As an independent and family run funeral business, we treat each of our families as if you are our own. We pride ourselves on our care for your loved one, exceptional funeral arrangements and our dedication to creating the farewell you are looking for. We are kind, compassionate and aim to make the process simpler for you so that you can focus on what is important.
Funeral Conductors
The primary role of a Funeral Conductor is to ensure that everything runs smoothly and as planned for the funeral. On the day, you will be greeted by one of our Conductors, Donna, Stuart, Alex, Dean, Brian or Martin. Your conductor, recognisable with a top hat and cane, will be your main point of contact and will compassionately guide you and all attendees through the day. Each of our conductors are highly experienced and will answer any of your questions as well as providing instruction to our team or family members who choose to carry the coffin.
Funeral Support Staff
Our funeral support team will bring your loved one into our mortuary care using our specialist private ambulance vehicles. We will respectfully follow your instructions for their care which may include embalming, dressing in their own clothes, make-up, shaving, hair-styling or any other requests that you may have.
On the day of the funeral, our team of professional pallbearers (coffin bearers) and chauffeurs will be there to support you together with your Conductor and any officiant you have chosen for the day. Our team will always be immaculately dressed in matching smart uniforms. If you wish, you can also request less traditional attire for our funeral team too.
The people you’ll speak to
We will patiently and compassionately guide you through each stage of the arrangement process. Our aim is to make the process as simple as possible for you and to give you the freedom to make the choices you need, whilst having plenty of time to focus on planning the service content with your chosen officiant. We will always be led by you and your choices, working tirelessly to ensure we make each of your requests possible for the funeral.
Nick Lawrence
Director
Harriet Lawrence
Director
Matthew Stafford
Director
Tali Stafford
Funeral Arranger
Kate Mercer
Funeral Arranger
Megan Pownall
Funeral Arranger
Emma Fowler
Funeral Arranger
Emma Bromwich
Funeral Arranger
Rebecca Walker
Funeral Arranger
Holly Knaggs
Funeral Arranger
Michelle Pike
Funeral Arranger
Read more reviews“I cannot thank Emma & the team enough for making my husband’s funeral perfect. From the initial arrangements to the day of the funeral, Emma was constantly in touch and made the whole process, extremely easy.”
What Our Families Say
“We are incredibly grateful to In Memory of Life for their support and guidance in arranging my father’s funeral. May was a great help throughout the arrangements, responding prompt…”
“The Memory of Life Team were very supportive helped me during a very difficult time.. Harriet, Kate and Rebecca and not forgetting Alex and Paul made my cousin's funeral the best d…”
“Thank you Kate and Emma!! My sisters and I really appreciated all your help and guidance. Thank you for working with us during such a hard, stressful and emotional time for us, mak…”
“Dear Emma, Nick, I just wanted to say my sincere thanks for your efforts with Beatrice's funeral. I think the entire process went very smoothly and clamly, and the funeral service…”
“We are incredibly grateful to In Memory of Life for their support and guidance in arranging my father’s funeral. May was a great help throughout the arrangements, responding prompt…”
“The Memory of Life Team were very supportive helped me during a very difficult time.. Harriet, Kate and Rebecca and not forgetting Alex and Paul made my cousin's funeral the best d…”
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