Guyetts Funerals

My grandad’s funeral was here, the funeral itself was great, the staff themselves and the people who helped us organise the funeral were all lovely, for the most part. There was one incident, four of us carrying the coffin to the hearse, three men and one woman (me). I’m pretty strong, I can lift and carry 65 kg or more easily and while planning the funeral I told them this. so I was very annoyed and disappointed when it came time to lift the coffin into the hearse and a man took the coffin off me while the three men also carrying the coffin got to keep carrying it. After I had told them that I was just as physically capable of doing it as the three men. I didn’t say anything at the time because it didn’t feel right to have that conversation in the middle of a funeral. It felt very sexist especially considering who my grandad was, I know he wouldn’t have been happy that this happened, as a result It felt like an insult to his memory and now for the rest of my life, my most vivid memory of my grandad‘s funeral will be having his coffin taken off of me in front of everyone that knew him. And now whenever I think of my grandad, I think of that moment and I wonder how anyone could anyone take a mans coffin away from his only grandchild and not see a problem with it? and would this have happened if I was a man? My memory of that day is forever tainted. Sexism has no place at funerals.

We had a family funeral last week. The service and level of care provided was something special. Their seamless service, made a really difficult time that bit easier. The staff all have a real gift and should be so proud of how well they do their jobs.

We recently had a family funeral here. The venue was lovely, the staff were more than helpful and made us feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. The afternoon tea was really lovely as well.

After being notified by Palliative Care on the Friday of my husband’s imminent death, Guyetts found an open grave that day and when I went to see them the Saturday (outside working hours) they had everything set in place for him to be buried on the Sunday (again outside working hours) according to my husband's faith. They were willing to watch a short video with me on his religion's preparation for burial and tried to their utmost to accommodate the practices shown in the video. Over the weekend they twice came to open up their chapel so I could sit with his coffin. I found Guyett Funerals not only professional but very sensitive and extremely flexible to accommodate my late husband's wishes.

Guyetts were amazing! Having only been to funerals before, it is a bit daunting to be involved in organising a funeral . They made it so easy. Explained costs, assisted us with a choice of celebrant (Ev) who did a wonderful job helping us plan to say goodbye and ensuring that the service flowed nicely . It felt like they were always available for us as we made plans to farewell our cherished family member. They also catered on site . Tasty sandwiches, slices, and some hot "nibbles." All giving us time to relax, catch up with friends and relatives, and share our memories. The livestream was great too, for those who were unable to attend in person.