Who really owns your local funeral director?

Who really owns your local funeral director? You might be surprised to learn that the name above the door doesn’t always tell the full story.

For many years, investors, both domestic and overseas have found bulk buying UK funeral directors to be extremely profitable. In recent times, venture capital companies have invested significant funds in to local, online and remote funeral companies that you will see frequently promoting 'low price' funerals on TV.

Latest Reviews

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Stuart Kerr

Lisa and the team at Abbey Funerals are fantastic! Their customer service is impeccable nothing was to much trouble for them. After my first email enquiry Lisa... Show more

5 stars
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Kennina May

The best funeral directors. We used them for my brothers funeral and they was amazing then and we used them again for my mum's funeral and they handled my mum's... Show more

5 stars
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David Kiely

Just marvellous. What a wonderful team, great service and support just when you need it most. Did our mum proud and I know she would approve. Much appreciated. Show more

5 stars
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Simply Social Media

Sharon, who assisted us, was very caring, helpful and professional while making us feel very comfortable at a difficult time. David was a gentleman and total pr... Show more

5 stars
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Katherine Morton

I have used Abbey Funeral Services to organise three funerals now. Each time they have been be lovely to deal with. They are so compassionate and also very pr... Show more

5 stars