Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

322 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

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. 

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.

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.

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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

Alexandra [Alex]   Bowen

Alexandra [Alex] Bowen

Dec 1968 - Jun 2024

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

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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