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Your Trusted Funeral Directors in Stourport-on-Severn
Gaunts of Stourport, formerly Hoskin's Funeral Services, has been serving Worcestershire communities since 1878. Our family-owned business combines over 120 years of funeral industry expertise with a modern, compassionate approach to create personalized tributes. We pride ourselves on maintaining traditional values while adapting to contemporary needs, offering bespoke arrangements tailored to individual preferences and budgets. Our six funeral homes across the West Midlands ensure we can support families in Stourport, Kidderminster, and surrounding areas with dignity and professionalism.The Gaunt family's six-generation legacy in funeral directing guarantees a service that prioritizes family needs, combining unrivalled care with state-of-the-art facilities. We maintain 24/7 availability to provide immediate assistance during difficult times, ensuring every family receives the attention and respect they deserve.
Services
Funeral Services
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Cremation Services
Memorial Stones
Funeral Vehicles
Floral Tributes
Chapel of Rest
Children's Funerals
Non-Attended Cremations
Urns & Keepsakes
Highlights and features
- Six generations of funeral directing experience since 1900
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during bereavement
- Bespoke funeral arrangements tailored to individual preferences
- Modern facilities combined with traditional values and beliefs
- Community-focused approach serving Worcestershire and surrounding areas
What people say
Care and dignity
Perfect arrangements
Professional service
Caring staff
Wishes met
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual preferences and budgets. Our experienced team guides families through every step, from initial arrangements to final ceremonies. Services include traditional burials, cremations, and contemporary celebrations of life, all delivered with compassion and professionalism.
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Our pre-paid funeral plans allow individuals to arrange their own funerals in advance. This ensures personal wishes are respected while relieving family members of decision-making responsibilities during difficult times. Plans offer various options and can be tailored to specific requirements and budgets.
Memorial Stones
We offer a selection of memorial stones and markers to honor loved ones. Our showroom displays various options, with customization available to reflect personal preferences. Memorials provide lasting tributes that can be personalized with inscriptions and designs.
Funeral Vehicles
Our fleet includes traditional and modern funeral vehicles, from classic hearses to luxury models. We maintain vehicles to high standards, ensuring dignified transportation for funeral processions. Options include horse-drawn carriages for those seeking traditional elements.
Children's Funerals
We specialize in sensitive arrangements for children's funerals, providing compassionate support to grieving families. Our team understands the unique needs of these situations, offering appropriate facilities and services that honor young lives while supporting bereaved parents and siblings.
People
Henry Oakes
Manager and Funeral Director
Henry Oakes manages Gaunts of Stourport with extensive funeral industry knowledge. His calm, caring nature ensures every detail is handled with respect. He works closely with families to create personalized tributes that honor their loved ones.
Rachel Hawes
Administrator and Funeral Arranger
Rachel Hawes supports families with compassionate attention to detail. Her welcoming attitude ensures funeral arrangements meet the highest standards. She works alongside Henry to coordinate services that reflect families' wishes during difficult times.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide full funeral arrangements, pre-paid plans, cremation services, memorial stones, funeral vehicles, floral tributes, and children's funerals with personalized options.
Are you available outside office hours?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements.
How can I fund a funeral?
Options include direct payment, bank transfers from the deceased's account, government assistance programs, and flexible financing through our partner Funeral Safe.
Do you offer pre-planning options?
Yes, we provide pre-paid funeral plans allowing individuals to arrange their own funerals in advance with customizable options.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Stourport-on-Severn, Kidderminster, Bewdley, Wyre Forest and surrounding Worcestershire communities from our six funeral homes.
Can you accommodate special requests?
Our bespoke service adapts to individual requirements, including unique funeral vehicles, personalized memorials, and specific cultural or religious traditions.
