When you lose a loved one, we draw upon over 140 years of experience to make this most difficult of times as smooth and stress-free as possible.
It’s my privilege to provide help and guidance to people at such a difficult time. Making sure the funeral of their loved one is carried out exactly to their wishes, and is as gentle an experience as possible. For 140 years we’ve been there for people at the worst of times, and I’m proud to be part of the next generation.
We also rely on our dedicated team of pallbearers and drivers who contribute in a huge way to making sure your loved one’s funeral goes as well as it can.
Each team member is key to us giving you the service you need to make saying goodbye as positive an experience as it can be.
Our history
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1880Joseph Humphris started the business from his front room at 74 Broughton Road, working as a carpenter, joiner and undertaker, then moved to … See more -
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1913Harold, Joseph’s eighth son, took over the business after his father had an accident which left him disabled…. See more -
1918End of the First World War
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1920After the First World War, Harold moved to the present location in Albert Street which had previously been used as a brewery and later in th… See more -
1945End of the Second World War
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1950sHarold was joined by his sons John and Maurice. Rita, Maurice’s wife, later also supported the business arranging funerals. They were ahea… See more -
1953Coronation of Elizabeth II
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1981Maurice’s son Martin joined the business, as did John’s son Christopher in 1985 and continued the focus care and professionalism.
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2010In 2010 Christopher’s son Matthew joined the business and with both Martin and Christopher now semi-retired Matthew looks forward to conti… See more
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