Ian George (Funerals) Ltd

333 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

John Vyle 12th Apr 2021

Caring service that managed to be highly efficient, yet deeply personal. David communicated throughout the process and made me feel involved in the preparations.  

David Ball 29th Mar 2021

Ian George and his wife Denesha greeted my call with the friendliness and helpfulness everyone needs at a time of sorrow. The overwhelming confidence I felt with their response meant I knew we were in safe hands. Thank you.

Nicky Bashford 27th Mar 2021

Excellent service from start to finish. Nothing to much trouble at a very difficult time, very warm and understanding family run business. My family and I are hugely grateful for everything. Thank you so much

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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

Robin Michael   Tucker

Robin Michael Tucker

Apr 1939 - Mar 2022

Janet Mary   Freeman

Janet Mary Freeman

Aug 1942 - Feb 2022

Gwyneth   Durling

Gwyneth Durling

Mar 1961 - Jan 2022

Dr. Ivor Maurice   Hadley

Dr. Ivor Maurice Hadley

Dec 1930 - Jan 2022

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 John Vyle 12th Apr 2021

    Caring service that managed to be highly efficient, yet deeply personal. David communicated throughout the process and made me feel involved in the preparations.  

  • 5 David Ball 29th Mar 2021

    Ian George and his wife Denesha greeted my call with the friendliness and helpfulness everyone needs at a time of sorrow. The overwhelming confidence I felt with their response meant I knew we were in safe hands. Thank you.

  • 5 Nicky Bashford 27th Mar 2021

    Excellent service from start to finish. Nothing to much trouble at a very difficult time, very warm and understanding family run business. My family and I are hugely grateful for everything. Thank you so much

  • 5 Norma Price 25th Mar 2021

    From the very first contact with Ian, we have had the very best of service. He was so kind to my elderly Father and made suggestions for the music, poetry and format for the actual service. The funeral itself was everything we wanted. Ian and his team were so professional and respectful and I have had so many messages from family and friends who watched remotely to say what a beautiful service it was. I felt we were in very safe hands from beginning to end. 

  • 5 Bruce Fisher 16th Mar 2021

    Ian and his team took special care of Tom and made sure all arrangements went smoothly at a difficult time for his family.   Recommend highly. 

  • 5 Bryher Fuller 13th Mar 2021

    Ian and his team were fantastic on the run up to and on a very difficult day. They were very personal and professional. My Grandma would have been proud of the service she received. I would highly recommend

  • 5 Janet Holford 9th Mar 2021

    Ian George and his team were all very professional,kind and considerate. My Mum's final journey was dignified and uplifting. The spring flowers were beautiful. I am deeply grateful for everything they did to mark the end of a long life during these difficult times, and to give her children and grandchildren a comforting way of saying their final goodbye.

  • 5 Christopher Vyle 7th Mar 2021

    Exceptional care and attention 

  • 5 Clive Phillips 3rd Mar 2021

    Just the right amount of contact in planning before day, no pushing of additional services and everything went really smoothly. Very professional, nice touches, pallbearers, guiding guests and just generally very pleasant, sitting in the background ready to come forward if and where needed. Do not have any previous experience of arranging funerals, but would happily recommend Ian George to friends and family.

  • 5 Lesley Harris 2nd Mar 2021

    Ian and Denesha helped me through an extremely difficult time when arranging my son Simon’s funeral. The caring and professional service that they provided could not have been bettered. They were always available to discuss any of my questions, it was just like talking to friends in my hour of need.

  • 5 Lisa Kent 1st Mar 2021

    Thank you Ian.
    Mum was delighted at your way of dealing with the whole process. Your very simple and human nature made the whole process exactly what dad would've wanted. He was a very ' no nonsense' type of person and your simple and kind service was perfect, I know he would've approved.
    I would have no problem with recommending your services.

  • 5 Linda Wilkinson 28th Feb 2021

    We cannot praise Ian and Denesha enough for the wonderful way they looked after us in organising our Dad's funeral. Nothing was a problem to them. Ian and Denesha explained everything fully and showed great empathy for our loss. No matter how much the arrangements were altered they just wanted to make sure we were happy with what we had chosen for the funeral. Ian held the service for us and made it very special and personal. Ian and the pallbearers showed great respect and dignity towards both the family and our Dad. We would not hesitate in recommending them.

  • 5 Ashley Filmer 22nd Feb 2021

    Ian and Denesha provided a very professional service. They provided advice and guidance in many respects and requirements from end to end. They made a very difficult time a whole lot easier to bear !

  • 5 Christopher Thompson 21st Feb 2021

    Very professional, never a rush and everything explained before and on the day of what was going to happen. You are in good safe hands with Ian George and always on the end of the phone should you need Ian or Denisha.

  • 5 David Moore 20th Feb 2021

    Excellent service from Ian and his staff at a very difficult time. 
    They were caring and compassionate and looked incredibly smart . Many Thanks to them all !! 

  • 5 Douglas George 12th Feb 2021

    Sensitive and caring. Wonderfully considerate. Beautiful ceremony. 

  • 5 Brian Caulfield 11th Feb 2021

    Help and advice was excellent they even helped to find and price a funeral director nearer my home in Liverpool  there impartial advice had convinced me my interest were being put before those of the business, all requests were carried out to my satisfaction.
    So glad I chose Ian George funerals 
    A 1 service all the way Thank you so much 
    Brian Caulfield 

  • 5 Christine Wilson 19th Jan 2021

    We couldn't have asked for a more professional, sympathetic company for Steve's funeral!! From the moment I first spoke to them they were great and very organised!! Dave made the whole ordeal as easy as could be and guided me every step!! I cannot thank him and the team enough!!

  • 5 Ian Donnelly 15th Jan 2021

    Ian George gave us an excellent personal and professional service for my Mum's funeral and I have no hesitation in recommending his services. The funeral itself was lovely and all the associated arrangements were brilliantly handled by Ian and his team, which made the whole process much easier for us to deal with.

  • 5 Oliver Webster 6th Jan 2021

    A massive Thankyou to Ian and his team during this tough period.
    Ian went through everything in detail and made the process as easy as it could of been.
    I would highly recommend Ian George Funerals 

  • 5 Sian Stiling 3rd Jan 2021

    Efficient, very friendly and has made the process of dealing with the loss of a loved one a little easier to cope with.

  • 5 Robert Wright 26th Dec 2020

    The service provided by Ian George can only be described as excellent in every way
    Most certainly if asked I would always recommend on the basis of service and I believe competitive charges

  • 5 Wyn Jones 23rd Dec 2020

    Ian provided an excellent service throughout the process. Help and advice was always forthcoming and he was always available to talk things through, building a close rapport with the family. He was considerate and sympathetic at all times.
    The funeral service itself was beautiful and seamlessly organised by Ian and his team.
    I could not have asked for more on such a sad occasion.
    Wyn Jones

  • 5 David Harris 21st Dec 2020

    This was the first time that I have had to arrange a funeral I would like to thank Ian and Denesha for making it as easy as possible for me would recommend them highly to anyone great service thanks David 

  • 5 Lynette Bates 21st Dec 2020

    Ian George was very respectful and kind during a difficult time for the family. The service was considerate as he took his time to ensure we understood every part of the process and make sure we had everything ready.

    The service he provided was excellent really took what we had talked about into consideration and provided a great non-religious service that allowed time for us to reflect and celebrate our love ones life.

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

John Vyle 12th Apr 2021

Caring service that managed to be highly efficient, yet deeply personal. David communicated throughout the process and made me feel involved in the preparations.  

David Ball 29th Mar 2021

Ian George and his wife Denesha greeted my call with the friendliness and helpfulness everyone needs at a time of sorrow. The overwhelming confidence I felt with their response meant I knew we were in safe hands. Thank you.

Nicky Bashford 27th Mar 2021

Excellent service from start to finish. Nothing to much trouble at a very difficult time, very warm and understanding family run business. My family and I are hugely grateful for everything. Thank you so much

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