Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

336 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Keith Slinger 10th Dec 2024

My two sons and I recently had to choose a funeral director to to arrange my wife's funeral.We had no idea who to choose,so took a chance on a independent person Ian George..Were we lucky ...Ian came along and put our minds at ease.He did what was necessary immediately and then visited my house on several occasions to help us through what was a very distressing and confusing situation we had been thrown into.He helped and advised us throughout to organise a very personal and fitting farewell for my wife.He guided us through compiling a wonderful order of service and obtaining a marvellous Celebrant.. Marie who put the whole jigsaw together to piece together our ideas and wishes and add her own meaningful sentiments to give my Beautiful wife and mother the send off she deserved ..We can't thank them enough.

Maureen Malone 8th Dec 2024

From start to finish ian and danesha his lovely wife ...was exemplory in every aspect ...to listening to my request's looking after mike...the sevice was amazing ...i will recommend ian to everyone ...many thanks

Vikki Walker 7th Dec 2024

Ian and Denesha are very compassionate and showed us support and kindness in our hour of need . Our family were very grateful for this. 

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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

Audrey   Edith Fitzgeorge

Audrey Edith Fitzgeorge

Feb 1935 - Aug 2024

Barbara   Clarice White

Barbara Clarice White

Mar 1931 - Aug 2024

Marion   Jean Fuller

Marion Jean Fuller

Feb 1935 - Jul 2024

Paula Jayne   Furley

Paula Jayne Furley

Sep 1981 - Jun 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Keith Slinger 10th Dec 2024

    My two sons and I recently had to choose a funeral director to to arrange my wife's funeral.We had no idea who to choose,so took a chance on a independent person Ian George..Were we lucky ...Ian came along and put our minds at ease.He did what was necessary immediately and then visited my house on several occasions to help us through what was a very distressing and confusing situation we had been thrown into.He helped and advised us throughout to organise a very personal and fitting farewell for my wife.He guided us through compiling a wonderful order of service and obtaining a marvellous Celebrant.. Marie who put the whole jigsaw together to piece together our ideas and wishes and add her own meaningful sentiments to give my Beautiful wife and mother the send off she deserved ..We can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Maureen Malone 8th Dec 2024

    From start to finish ian and danesha his lovely wife ...was exemplory in every aspect ...to listening to my request's looking after mike...the sevice was amazing ...i will recommend ian to everyone ...many thanks

  • 5 Vikki Walker 7th Dec 2024

    Ian and Denesha are very compassionate and showed us support and kindness in our hour of need . Our family were very grateful for this. 

  • 5 Gavin Webb 18th Nov 2024

    Everyone at the funeral directors were polite and kept in contact all the time even though I don't live in the UK. Everything went as planned with no problems.

  • 5 Suzanne Isaac 15th Nov 2024

    I’m so pleased to have used their services for my darling husband’s funeral. Ian was on hand to provide a personal touch but I was also impressed with the level of professionalism shown throughout. Whilst it is always good to support a local family business I have to say it was not at the mercy of quality of service and value for money; they outperformed a well known national company I have used previously on both counts. Thank you Ian!

  • 5 Jo Faulkner 15th Nov 2024

    Ian George funeral services are a wonderful family run funeral directors. From the very first phone call we felt listened to and understood. Ian and Danesha treated us with compassion and love, nothing was a problem for them and they helped us say goodbye to our Mum with professionalism and true dignity, with a sincere and heartfelt service. We are so pleased we found them, they are truly lovely people. 

  • 5 Mark Cuzner 15th Nov 2024

    From start to finish we felt totally relaxed with Ian and his team, it was a traumatic time for us all however Ian and his team took us through everything with care and understanding. Ian also did our service and everyone including family In Australia who watched it by live link all commented on how good he was.

    I couldn’t recommend Ian George and his team enough, a professional class act who we will always remember and be indebted to.

  • 5 John Haile 3rd Nov 2024

    Ian provided a professional, sensitive yet friendly service which was very much apricated.

  • 5 Andie Barnett 16th Sep 2024

    Ian and Denesha provided a professional and nuanced service for my beautiful husband, Steve. Although it has been a challenging time for myself, family and friends, Ian and Denesha’s attention to detail and their warmth has made life easier and death less painful. 

  • 5 Sandra Brooker 1st Sep 2024

    I highly recommend Ian George. From start to finish a very professional service was provided. After our first meeting my telephone questions were answered promptly and any concerns eased. At a difficult time it was welcoming to rely on the experience provider by Ian George.

  • 5 Jessica Benson 31st Jul 2024

    I felt very supported throughout the process which was a comfort and everyone involved in the organisation and service were incredibly professional and respectful. Thank you! 

  • 5 Neil Snape 30th Jul 2024

    Ian did a fantastic job 

  • 4 Margaret Fryatt 30th Jul 2024

    I would like to Thank Ian George for the service my husband had a good send off.
    I would highly recommend him.

  • 5 Graham Jordan 30th Jul 2024

    At this sad time Ian George Funerals carried out my mother in laws funeral with dignity and care. Nothing was too much trouble and Ian was helpful with suggestion and advice. Excellent company and would recommend them.

  • 5 Paul Bowen 25th Jun 2024

    Alex’s funeral/ service was dignified, professional and I could not be any more grateful to Ian and his staff. They could not have been more accommodating and respectful. 

  • 5 Gary Cooke 20th Jun 2024

    Ian George (funerals)Ltd gave my uncle David a wonderful funeral ,it was every thing we could have wanted and was done with the spirit and sensitivity, nothing was to much trouble and they did our uncle David proud,cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Mark Anderson 20th Jun 2024

    Ian looked after everything in a very relaxed and reassuring manner. He took away the stress on the day delivering a perfect send off.

  • 5 Meryem Gul 18th Jun 2024

    Caring and thoughtful people.

    Professionally organised service .

  • 5 Andrew Champness 18th Jun 2024

    Sensitive, kind and filled in the gaps we couldn't organise

  • 5 Julie Wright 18th Jun 2024

    What can I say about lan  he made my bothers funeral so special he is so Compassionate and thoughtful and he words he used I have never heard at any funeral before thank you 

  • 5 Terri Brewster 11th May 2024

    Ian and Danesha provided kind and efficient support when our mother passed away and were not daunted at the idea of her funeral taking place 250 miles away in the town where she was born. Everything went well in spite of the distance involved and dealing with an unfamiliar location, church, cemetery and local council. Mum had the funeral she wanted and we are grateful for that.

  • 4 Margaret Garthwaite 8th May 2024

    Very good service.
    Ian George himself was pleasant and helpful. Very understanding, listening carefully to our choices and making sure we had exactly the meaningful and dignified funeral that we wanted for.my husband.

  • 5 Michael Haywood 7th May 2024

    The family and I received a good and caring service throughout a very difficult time. All was done with sympathy, sensitivity and understanding from the very beginning with the first meeting for discussion of our expectations. Nothing was left to chance and everything ran smoothly as arranged by the funereal director. This included finding and coordinating with everyone to fix a date for the funeral – collection of the deceased, availability of church and minister, burial and cemetery permissions, grave preparation, obituary notice, order of service preparation and printing, coffin details, and finally placement of flowers, arrival of the hearse, provision of pallbearers and the internment.
    Thank you for your excellent service.

  • 5 Linda Pollard 4th May 2024

    From the beginning Ian George was professional and considerate, making sure our every request was carried out as we wished. He took time to get to know about John from his family and to acknowledge his many achievements during his life making the service truly a dignified end and a fitting tribute.

  • 5 Philip Szarko 8th Apr 2024

    Efficient and well presented even for a direct cremation.

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

Keith Slinger 10th Dec 2024

My two sons and I recently had to choose a funeral director to to arrange my wife's funeral.We had no idea who to choose,so took a chance on a independent person Ian George..Were we lucky ...Ian came along and put our minds at ease.He did what was necessary immediately and then visited my house on several occasions to help us through what was a very distressing and confusing situation we had been thrown into.He helped and advised us throughout to organise a very personal and fitting farewell for my wife.He guided us through compiling a wonderful order of service and obtaining a marvellous Celebrant.. Marie who put the whole jigsaw together to piece together our ideas and wishes and add her own meaningful sentiments to give my Beautiful wife and mother the send off she deserved ..We can't thank them enough.

Maureen Malone 8th Dec 2024

From start to finish ian and danesha his lovely wife ...was exemplory in every aspect ...to listening to my request's looking after mike...the sevice was amazing ...i will recommend ian to everyone ...many thanks

Vikki Walker 7th Dec 2024

Ian and Denesha are very compassionate and showed us support and kindness in our hour of need . Our family were very grateful for this. 

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