R.Greaves & Co
Independent female run funeral director in Wem, who offer personal, compassionate and professional services throughout Shropshire.
Latest Verified Reviews
Ann Powell 10th Dec 2024
A very professional service, understanding and caring, taking everything into consideration to make sure that all wishes and needs were met for Frank. Thank you for everything. Kindest regards, Ann, Mark & Claire
Jean Williams 9th Dec 2024
Thank you so very much Rhian. Everything was done so professional and precise. The only problem was the weather and we couldn’t do anything about that. Highly recommended.
Steven Jones 13th Nov 2024
Exceptional Funeral Service - Highly Recommended I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by R. Greaves and co. During one of the most challenging times of our lives, they truly went above and beyond to offer support, care, and professionalism. From the moment we first contacted them, every staff member showed genuine compassion and understanding. They guided us through the entire process with patience, answering all our questions and offering thoughtful suggestions that made planning the service much less overwhelming. Their attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of the ceremony was handled with the utmost respect and dignity. The team was incredibly sensitive to our family's needs and preferences, allowing us to create a truly personalized service that honoured our loved one's memory beautifully. They took care of everything. The funeral directors were always available, accommodating last-minute requests with a reassuring calmness that made a difficult time much easier to bear. The entire experience was seamless, and we were deeply touched by the level of care and respect shown not only to our departed loved one but also to our family. If you are looking for a compassionate, professional, and reliable funeral service, I wholeheartedly recommend R. Greaves. Their dedication to providing a respectful and meaningful farewell truly stands out. Thank you for making a challenging time a little bit lighter for our family.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Established in 2015, R. Greaves & Co is an independent, female owned and run funeral director in Wem, Shropshire.
Rhian Greaves has been a funeral director since 2002, and takes great pride in offering a personal, individually-tailored service, with nothing being too much trouble. She is professional and compassionate and will listen to your specific requests and make you feel as relaxed and in-control as possible. Your requirements will be taken care of with the utmost dignity and respect by a team of local specialists who care.
The entire staff is highly trained, and Rhian has a huge amount of knowledge of all areas of the funeral business, having covered military funerals, sea burials, motorbike and horse-drawn funerals, as well as humanist services, specialist repatriations and eco-friendly woodland burials.
The modern funeral home in Wem has recently been fully renovated and is a peaceful and comfortable place to discuss and arrange your loved one's funeral. The arrangement room has a feature stained glass window, and is fully accessible for disabled users. The Chapel of Rest has been dedicated by the local Church Of England Minister and provides a calm and intimate space for you to visit your loved one, and to say goodbye, or just reflect.
R Greaves & Co in Wem is open Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm, and by appointment on Saturdays. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so if you are in need, do get in touch, no matter the hour, and Rhian or one of her staff will be there to help
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Latest Verified Reviews
Ann Powell 10th Dec 2024
A very professional service, understanding and caring, taking everything into consideration to make sure that all wishes and needs were met for Frank. Thank you for everything. Kindest regards, Ann, Mark & Claire
Jean Williams 9th Dec 2024
Thank you so very much Rhian. Everything was done so professional and precise. The only problem was the weather and we couldn’t do anything about that. Highly recommended.
Steven Jones 13th Nov 2024
Exceptional Funeral Service - Highly Recommended I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by R. Greaves and co. During one of the most challenging times of our lives, they truly went above and beyond to offer support, care, and professionalism. From the moment we first contacted them, every staff member showed genuine compassion and understanding. They guided us through the entire process with patience, answering all our questions and offering thoughtful suggestions that made planning the service much less overwhelming. Their attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of the ceremony was handled with the utmost respect and dignity. The team was incredibly sensitive to our family's needs and preferences, allowing us to create a truly personalized service that honoured our loved one's memory beautifully. They took care of everything. The funeral directors were always available, accommodating last-minute requests with a reassuring calmness that made a difficult time much easier to bear. The entire experience was seamless, and we were deeply touched by the level of care and respect shown not only to our departed loved one but also to our family. If you are looking for a compassionate, professional, and reliable funeral service, I wholeheartedly recommend R. Greaves. Their dedication to providing a respectful and meaningful farewell truly stands out. Thank you for making a challenging time a little bit lighter for our family.
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