Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

333 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Gillian Dorman 7th Apr 2018

Ian and his wife are very friendly and listened to what we wanted. The funeral was very well arranged and went very smoothly.

Celia Nicholson 3rd Apr 2018

Ian and Denesha George were a great support to me following the unexpected death of my cousin. They handled all of the funeral arrangements with great care and respect for my cousin while providing me a really personal and professional service. Thank you.

John Haile 18th Mar 2018

Professional yet personal service from Ian and Denesha. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

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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

Anthony   Noble

Anthony Noble

Oct 1934 - Apr 2021

Edward   Maisey

Edward Maisey

Oct 1941 - Mar 2021

Judith    Lorman

Judith Lorman

Dec 1936 - Mar 2021

David   Baume

David Baume

Jun 1943 - Mar 2021

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Gillian Dorman 7th Apr 2018

    Ian and his wife are very friendly and listened to what we wanted. The funeral was very well arranged and went very smoothly.

  • 5 Celia Nicholson 3rd Apr 2018

    Ian and Denesha George were a great support to me following the unexpected death of my cousin. They handled all of the funeral arrangements with great care and respect for my cousin while providing me a really personal and professional service. Thank you.

  • 5 John Haile 18th Mar 2018

    Professional yet personal service from Ian and Denesha. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

  • 5 Sarah-Louise Farrier 23rd Feb 2018

    Beautiful family support, respect and guidance to suit your needs.

  • 5 Lynne Holder 20th Feb 2018

    We would like to Thank Ian and his staff for making a difficult day run smoothly. 

    Kind Regards 

    Lynn Holder 

  • 5 Patricia Boddy 27th Jan 2018

    Mr and Mrs George enabled us to cope at a distressing time following the death of our mother.
    The funeral arrangements were simplified and all of the necessary formalities and choices were explained to us.
    The funeral was as we wished.
    Thank you both.

  • 5 Frances Croft 15th Jan 2018

    I would like to thank Ian and his wife for their kindness and professionalism at the sad time of my mum's passing.
    They made everything so easy for me guiding me through everything that needed to be done.
    Also on the funeral day I would also like to praise Ian and his staff for their professionalism and respect shown.
    Thank you
    Mrs Frances Croft

  • 5 Sue Rogers 7th Jan 2018

    Ian acted with total professionalism, respect and was most helpful in all aspects throughout. I would recommend him to take care of anyone’s wishes in these difficult times.

  • 5 Leslie MacDonnell 1st Jan 2018

    Cannot thank Ian & Denesha enough for the handling of our news. Ian George was excellent

  • 5 Ann McCulloch 24th Nov 2017

    Ian did an excellent job of arranging my husbands funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and he was always at the end of the phone. Thank you.

  • 5 Simon Hamilton 20th Nov 2017

    Contacted a few companies. His was the most competitive price which is a good start but the whole matter was dealt very well indeed and he clearly extended himself in what he did and how he approached it.

    I would have no hesitation in saying Ian George should be on the top of your list to contact.

    The service was exactly what we wanted 

    Most excellent service in what is a difficult occassion.

  • 4 Michael Brookings 20th Nov 2017

    My family were very grateful for the whole organisation of the funeral arrangements by Ian and his wife. The planning and execution was wonderful and help under such dire circumstances were great, this helped take the stress away from my family who were suffering as you would expect after losing the mother who was the hub of the family. Thank you all.

  • 5 Helen Yendle 18th Nov 2017

    Ian and Danesha couldn't do enough to help me at this time of sadness. They lead me all the way and explained each stage from the time of death all through to the funeral and beyond. There recommendations regarding Minister and Flowers were second to none and their own professional manner was impeccable. I will not forget the arrangements they made to collect Mum from Wales taking her back to where she was born.

    Thanks again

  • 5 Sue Smith 26th Sep 2017

    Following the death of my little  Mum , l could not have picked a better company than Ian George,
    I didn't want a big company, l didn't want Mum to just be another person , she deserved special treatment and Ian ENSURED that is what we ALL got.
    Both him and his lovely wife supported me through everything from the call to say Mum had died to the end
    Ian read my needs like a book and quitely guided me in a caring , professional manner.
    At a very difficult time in someone's life , to have a person you can totally be yourself with is such a help.
    My daughter and l went to visit Mum and what Ian had done was outstanding , she looked beautiful, a man with real talent who saw her just as she was in life though he had never met her, she was my Mum but somehow looked much younger than her 90 yrs and so at peace - thank you for that Ian.
    I CANNOT praise Ian and his work highly enough, he has a small , friendly family business but a heart that is huge and understanding like no other.
    Thank you Ian you are in my heart x

  • 5 Raymond McPhee 24th Sep 2017

    Ian George was requested to carry out Tracey's funeral as he carried out her fathers in 2015. I have to say that on both occasions he proved to be an excellent choice with his very personal involvement taking away a lot of pressure on the family.

  • 5 Sandra Ager 19th Sep 2017

    Chose Ian because he is a family firm and I wanted that personal touch. Didn't regret my choice for a moment. Ian guided me through the process in a very friendly and understanding way, but very efficient. He took the service for us (didn't know funeral directors could do this, but it suited us much better than having a priest) and gave a lovely, thoughtful, funeral.

  • 5 James Holmes 18th Sep 2017

    The professionalism of Ian George funerals at this very somber time was beyond expectations. His help and support in all matters was greatly received. I would recommend Ian George funeral directors every time. 

  • 5 Kim Lloyd 11th Sep 2017

    Professional & compassionate team to deal with. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Susan Mackenzie-Ford 4th Aug 2017

    Ian George funeral service was both professional and supportive as we arranged a cremation and memorial service. Ian and his wife were friendly, regularly kept us up to date with how things were progressing and nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Richard Guy 4th Aug 2017

    Ian was extremely helpful in organising the arrangements after death and the service for my Mother's funeral. He helped us formulate the order of service and then put all the arrangements in place so that the day was a wonderful tribute to my Mother. All done with great empathy and smooth efficiency.

  • 5 Rupert Linton 1st Aug 2017

    I was very pleased that the service was so well organised. Ian George was very helpful

  • 5 Nicola Coulston 12th Jul 2017

    Everything went smoothly and to plan, despite my worries I was kept calm by Ian George, the funeral director . I will be recommending him to others.

  • 5 Susan Piff 4th Jul 2017

    Thank you from all the family very pleased with how everything went 

  • 5 Susan Wadley 15th May 2017

    A very good overall service at a very reasonable cost from Ian, who was professional but friendly and easy to deal with and I would highly recommend him.

    I would also like to thank the minister, who Ian arranged, Father David Humphrey for a service done with such ease and compassion, 

  • 5 Paul Richter 12th May 2017

    Ian is very personable, guiding you through the whole process with sensitivity and feeling. The funeral was very well organised and carried out with the highest level of professionalism, whilst maintaining a human element at what is a very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble for him. His support made the process of organising a funeral as easy as is possible under the circumstances.
    Thank you to Ian, his wife Denesha and his professional team for their help.

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

Gillian Dorman 7th Apr 2018

Ian and his wife are very friendly and listened to what we wanted. The funeral was very well arranged and went very smoothly.

Celia Nicholson 3rd Apr 2018

Ian and Denesha George were a great support to me following the unexpected death of my cousin. They handled all of the funeral arrangements with great care and respect for my cousin while providing me a really personal and professional service. Thank you.

John Haile 18th Mar 2018

Professional yet personal service from Ian and Denesha. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

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