FUNERAL NOTICES

FUNERAL NOTICES

James Giles, a family owned Funeral Directors

Over 100 years of respect, compassion and trust

About Us

As your funeral directors, we are here to help and advise in whatever way we can. We are dedicated professionals who provide a personal service to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is a rare privilege to be a funeral director, to stand in a sensitive position at a crucial time knowing the quality of our service will help you through this most difficult time in your life.

Services

Coffins and Caskets

At James Giles and Sons we can find you any type of coffin or casket that you require. Here you will find a small selection of the coffins that we offer. If you require something that you don’t see, please call us to discuss your specific requirements or make an appointment to visit our showroom. We can provide a huge selection of bespoke coffins and many variations of wicker/willow coffins

We also offer a selection of green funerals which are either meadow or woodland burials. Complemented by the use of a coffin made from biodegradable materials i.e. wicker or cardboard. The green funeral option continues to grow in popularity and there are now many woodland burial sites all over the country. The environment of green burial grounds is kept as wild and as natural as possible. Memorials and headstones are generally not permitted, but often memorial trees can be planted to mark the grave.

The History of James Giles

James Giles & Sons was established by James Giles in 1916. Following James’ early death in 1931, at the age of just 48, his son, Fred, picked up the mantle. Joined by his younger brothers, Bert and Les, the business thrived.

Fred’s son, James Frederick, and Bert’s son, Raymond, continued their family tradition by inheriting the business following their late fathers’ retirements.

James Frederick and Raymond were later joined by cousins, James Robert, and Adrian. And then, following James Frederick’s retirement in 2006, James Robert became joint partners with Raymond and shortly afterwards, cousin Neil, also joined the family company.

After the retirement of Raymond in 2020, over 100 years since the company was first established, James Giles & Sons is now headed by the fourth generation, James Giles. Along with the help of cousins Adrian, Neil and fifth generation members Mark, Kerri, and Damien, the family business continues to grow.

Together with the ‘wider’ Giles family, we are committed to providing the very highest levels of service, and have a reputation built on kindness and compassion.

Meet the James Giles family

Testimonials

“May I take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation and thanks for the excellence of your handling of the funeral last Monday. Your service was punctilious but unobtrusive. It was much appreciated.”

W

“My sister and I really wanted to express our deepest thanks to you and your staff for organising such a beautiful funeral for our mum. It was a great comfort to us to have a funeral director like you, who showed such kindness throughout.”

AM

“We can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for us upon the sad loss of my husband and sons’ Dad. You made a very sad time bearable.”

AN

“I would like to say thank you to you and your staff for the way you conducted my mother’s funeral. Everyone agreed that it was just as she would have wanted.”

CL

“Thank you for your help and assistance with regards to my mother’s recent cremation. Without doubt the most professional and caring service I have received.”

CT

“My family and I would like to thank you for a most caring and dignified funeral of my husband.”

D

“Thank you all so much for all your wonderful, professional, caring way in which you handled my late mother’s funeral. You made it all so much more able to bear. I also have to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Lyn for the wonderful floral arrangement.”

LD

“We wish to sincerely thank you all for your efficient and professional service upon our loss. Your kindness and compassion was a great comfort to us all and very much appreciated.”

C