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Trusted Funeral Services in Doncaster | Nigel Goodwin Funeral Directors
Nigel Goodwin Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral service established in 2006, providing compassionate and professional support to families in Doncaster and surrounding areas. Founded by Nigel Goodwin, a qualified funeral director with over four decades of experience in the industry, the business expanded in 2014 with incorporation and the addition of co-director Nicola Goodwin. The team operates two funeral homes in York Road and Balby, each offering private chapels for families to spend time with their loved ones. Their approach prioritises personal, traditional service, combining Nigel's extensive funeral directing expertise with Nicola's background in mental health nursing to provide empathetic care during bereavement.The business maintains strong community ties, demonstrated through its 24-hour service and commitment to adapting premises to meet local needs, such as closing the Scawthorpe chapel to better serve the central Doncaster area. Their public clocks displaying 'Caring 24 hour Service' symbolise their dedication to being consistently available for families in need.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Pre-Payment Plans
Direct Cremations
Chapel of Rest
Bereavement Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We provide 24-hour compassionate funeral services with two chapel locations
- Our directors combine 40+ years of funeral industry experience with nursing expertise
- Family-run business maintaining traditional values since 2006
- We offer personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual family needs
- Pre-payment plans available through Golden Charter, the UK's largest funeral plan provider
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Outstanding service
Professional first class service
Excellent service
Kindness and help
Impeccable funeral service
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We guide families through every aspect of funeral planning, from initial arrangements to final ceremonies. Our service includes coordinating with crematoriums and cemeteries, arranging officiants, and creating personalized order-of-service booklets. With two chapel locations in Doncaster, we provide dignified spaces for families to gather and remember their loved ones.
Pre-Payment Plans
Our pre-payment plans through Golden Charter allow individuals to arrange and fund their funerals in advance. These plans cover funeral director services and include allowances for third-party costs like cremation fees. As an appointed representative of Golden Charter, we offer flexible options tailored to individual preferences and budgetary requirements.
Direct Cremations
We provide straightforward direct cremation services without traditional funeral ceremonies. This option includes all necessary documentation, collection of the deceased, and cremation arrangements. Families receive ashes in a simple urn and can choose from various memorial options for their loved ones.
Chapel of Rest
Our two Doncaster locations feature private chapels where families can spend time with their loved ones. The York Road branch has one chapel, while the Balby branch offers three private spaces. These facilities allow families to arrange personal visitation times that suit their needs and schedules.
Bereavement Support
We offer compassionate support throughout the bereavement process, drawing on Nicola's nursing background in mental health. Our team provides guidance on coping with loss, connects families with specialist bereavement services, and offers ongoing support during difficult periods following funeral arrangements.
People
Nigel Goodwin
Director
Qualified funeral director with over 40 years' experience, starting his career in 1983 with Co-operative funeral care. Established the business in 2006 after gaining expertise in embalming and funeral directing. Brings traditional values to modern funeral services.
Nicola Goodwin
Director
Former mental health nurse with qualifications in talking therapies, joining the business in 2013. Combines nursing expertise with funeral service experience to provide enhanced bereavement support. Qualified and registered with the NMC since 1996.
Questions
What services do you offer for funeral arrangements?
We provide full funeral planning, direct cremations, pre-payment plans, chapel of rest facilities, and bereavement support. Our services include coordinating officiants, creating order-of-service booklets, and arranging cremation or burial.
Do you offer 24-hour funeral services?
Yes, we provide 24-hour support with two telephone numbers (01302 789788 and 01302 858888) available for immediate assistance at any time of day or night.
Can I pre-plan my funeral with you?
Yes, we offer pre-payment plans through Golden Charter, allowing you to arrange and fund your funeral in advance while maintaining flexibility to update your preferences.
What happens when a death occurs at home?
Contact the deceased's doctor who will either issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death or liaise with the coroner. Once we're contacted, we'll arrange to bring your loved one into our care.
Do you have chapel facilities for visitation?
Yes, we have two private chapels at York Road and three at our Balby branch, allowing families to spend time with their loved ones in a dignified setting.
How are you regulated as a funeral director?
We're registered with Companies House (No. 8959601) and operate as an appointed representative of Golden Charter Funeral Plans, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).
