Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

312 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Cheltenham, serving bereaved families with compassionate funeral services.

Latest Verified Reviews

Philip Szarko 8th Apr 2024

Efficient and well presented even for a direct cremation.

Angela Holt 8th Apr 2024

Ian & Denesha were very supportive and kind, helping me navigate all the arrangements for my Mum’s funeral and offering useful advice. On the day, Ian was a reassuring presence and he and his team were respectful, unobtrusive and very professional. Thank you so much for ensuring my Mum’s wishes were met. Angela.

Talia Clune 6th Apr 2024

Excellent service 

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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

251 Gloucester Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8NW

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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

Ian George (Funerals) Ltd are an independent family owned funeral service, with over 34 years' experience in the profession.

Ian George is Cheltenham's only licensed funeral director and specialist in natural 'Green' burials. Located in the heart of the city, near the train station for easy access, Ian and his professional team will take care of everything, from choosing a coffin, to dealing with paperwork.

Ian George (Funerals) Ltd have a range of coffins available, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. As well as traditional black hearses, you can also arrange for bespoke transport such as horse-drawn hearses and motorbike hearses.

Whether you are looking for information on planning a funeral, a pre-paid funeral plan, grief support or general information on funeral arrangements they are available by phone 24 hours a day.

Call Ian George (Funerals) Ltd now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Gladys Victoria [Vicky]   Waters

Gladys Victoria [Vicky] Waters

Mar 1927 - Dec 2023

Roger   Tasker

Roger Tasker

Feb 1940 - Nov 2023

Robert (Rob)   Baldwin

Robert (Rob) Baldwin

Sep 1961 - Nov 2023

Rebecca (Rivka)   Dodds

Rebecca (Rivka) Dodds

Aug 1929 - May 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Philip Szarko 8th Apr 2024

    Efficient and well presented even for a direct cremation.

  • 5 Angela Holt 8th Apr 2024

    Ian & Denesha were very supportive and kind, helping me navigate all the arrangements for my Mum’s funeral and offering useful advice. On the day, Ian was a reassuring presence and he and his team were respectful, unobtrusive and very professional. Thank you so much for ensuring my Mum’s wishes were met. Angela.

  • 5 Talia Clune 6th Apr 2024

    Excellent service 

  • 5 Moira English 5th Apr 2024

    I cannot recommend these funeral directors enough. Their kindness and professionalism throughout the whole process during a very difficult time were second to none. I will definitely be using them again when my dear Mum passes. 

  • 5 Rupert Linton 11th Mar 2024

    Ian George Funerals were very understanding and helped us to ensure our woodland burial went smoothly 

  • 5 Wayne Burgess 11th Mar 2024

    What can be said except 5* Excellent, Ian George took care of everything Any and All questions Answered. All went smoothly I Recommend Ian George Every day of the week. A massive Thank you to everybody there

  • 5 Lorraine Watson 11th Mar 2024

    The death of a loved one is a terrible time for all concerned, however, Ian and Denisha made the funeral of my husband stress free. They were always there for me and more than helpful when I changed my mind about things. The day went smoothly, Ian was amazing in getting me through. Thank you both so much.

  • 5 Diana Pollock 5th Feb 2024

    When I rang Ian answered and was immediately helpful and kind, so I had no hesitation in choosing him to direct my husband's funeral. He knew everything and made it easy for me and my daughters to make a slideshow of photographs with the accompanying music. He was always efficient and thoughtful and enabled us to organise flowers, the wake afterwards, Orders of Service, people to take names at the service, etc. He was dignified and spoke beautifully at the service, and his assistants were equally good. I would recommend him to anyone in my situation.

  • 5 Leiton Hyatt 4th Feb 2024

    wonderful did a splended job couldnt ask for more
    thank you

  • 5 Sharon Wilson 28th Jan 2024

    Ian and his wife Denesha, were so warm, friendly, helpful and professional when we dropped off on them at their funeral parlour our father's death certificate details and made arrangements for Dad's cremation.

    We could not have asked for a nicer couple to deal with our father's affairs with us.

    Sharon Wilson & Viv Rowland

  • 5 Susan Holmes-Ward 27th Jan 2024

    Everything went to plan in a kind and compassionate way

  • 5 Howard Ives 26th Jan 2024

    A friendly, caring and personal service with great support and professionalism throughout. Thank you Ian, Denesha and your Team. Would recommend without hesitation.

  • 5 Rebecca Poole 25th Jan 2024

    We were looked after very well and guided through the process with compassion. Lots of things were provided for us - other people to use in the process - celebrant, flowers etc.
    On the day the team were very helpful, respectful and professional.
    We were so impressed that we are using them again for the next funeral which is sadly upon us.

  • 5 June Tremlett 11th Jan 2024

    the services received from Ian George Limited are of the highest standard and I am pleased to recommend others to this firm.

  • 5 Alison Saunders 14th Dec 2023

    Ian George (Funerals) provided excellent service with regard to my late husbands funeral. The dealings I had with with Ian George and his wife Denesha were very straighforward,they both gave as smooth a passage as possible around the many funeral arrangements that are needed. Communication was good.
    It was useful to get guidelines around funeral 'accessories', eg flowers, they provided a good recommendation for the wake too.
    Moreover, Ian put me in touch with an excellent celebrant, Marie Pembridge. Most of my late husbands funeral attendees commended her on her special qualities in this role after the sevice.
    Thank you Ian and Denesha George and team. I highly recommend this business.

  • 5 Angela Baldwin 9th Dec 2023

    Very efficient, lots of empathy and kindness . Would definitely recommend. 

  • 5 Angela Baldwin 22nd Nov 2023

    Attentive and supportive through a very difficult time 

  • 4 Penny Mourton 3rd Nov 2023

    Very kind and helpful . Was only upset by one thing, wanted the coffin in situ so I couldn't see it going in. That didn't happen. Apart from that, everything was amazing. Ian was very kind and thoughtful. Would definitely recommend his services

  • 5 David Mason 3rd Nov 2023

    Ian and team went above and beyond to make it a special day to say goodbye

  • 5 Lindsay Williams 18th Oct 2023

    Wonderful service from Ian George and his team. Personal and bespoke plan which was delivered with warmth and sensitivity. 
    Very pleased with how everything went and would be happy to recommend.  

  • 5 Joan Martin 18th Oct 2023

    Excellent service, Denisha is great of front of house, with excellent communications skills. Ian was so professional, and as we were celebrating one of the last WW2 Veterans, he ensured she had an appropriate send off. I am one of those fussy people who expect funeral staff to be well groomed head to toe, with neck shaves and no hair touching their collar, and polished shoes. I could not have chosen a better firm. I would recommend using a family business anytime over a corporate firm. Thank you Denisha and Ian.

  • 5 Natalie Towle 10th Oct 2023

    Once again, from the beginning of the process until the end, Ian, Denesha, Dave and all the team, gave a professional, yet very personal, sensitive and warm service to our family. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We felt very much looked after during very difficult times. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Carole Lewis 8th Oct 2023

    Everything from start to finish was done with kindness
    and consideration to the deceased and to the family would recommend Ian and his team to anyone who wishes to get in touch.

  • 5 Tim Barker 7th Oct 2023

    Ian & Denesha were so kind and professional helping to make our mother's funeral a truly dignified and memorable event. They couldn't have been more helpful, providing insight, information and ideas to make it a beautiful funeral. We are so grateful to them.

    Tim

  • 5 Anna Clifford 4th Oct 2023

    Really understanding and professional ,really made it easier . 

Address
251 Gloucester Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8NW

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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

Philip Szarko 8th Apr 2024

Efficient and well presented even for a direct cremation.

Angela Holt 8th Apr 2024

Ian & Denesha were very supportive and kind, helping me navigate all the arrangements for my Mum’s funeral and offering useful advice. On the day, Ian was a reassuring presence and he and his team were respectful, unobtrusive and very professional. Thank you so much for ensuring my Mum’s wishes were met. Angela.

Talia Clune 6th Apr 2024

Excellent service 

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