Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Herefordshire
Dawe Brothers was founded in 1955 when local carpenter Reginald Dawe was entrusted to create a coffin and arrange a funeral for a nursing home resident. His dedication to care and quality established a reputation that led to the expansion of our services across Herefordshire. Today, we operate three funeral homes in Hereford, Ledbury, and Ross-on-Wye, offering tailored funeral arrangements that reflect the unique lives of loved ones. Our team provides guidance at every stage, from planning to execution, and offers an affordable prepaid funeral plan to ease future burdens.Available 24/7, we prioritise compassionate support, whether through in-person visits or telephone assistance. With decades of combined experience, our funeral directors blend professionalism with empathy, ensuring families receive dignified and personalised services. We uphold values of respect, pride, and responsibility, working in partnership with clients, suppliers, and employees to deliver lasting memories. Our commitment to community support is evident through charitable initiatives and local engagement, reinforcing our role as a trusted partner in times of need.
Services
Cremations
Burials
Green Funerals
Prepaid Plans
Repatriation
Memorial Masonry
Floral Tributes
Probate Assistance
Home Visits
Ashes Keepsakes
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate support during difficult times.
- Our team creates tailored funerals reflecting the unique life of your loved one.
- Decades of experience in arranging cremations, burials, and woodland funerals.
- We provide transparent pricing and prepaid plans to ease future planning.
- Community-focused approach with local knowledge of Herefordshire needs.
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalised service
24/7 availability
Transparent pricing
Supportive staff
Services
Cremations
Cremations remain the most popular funeral choice, offering flexibility in ceremony style and location. We arrange services at crematoriums, churches, or venues of your choice, with options for religious or non-religious ceremonies. Our team ensures smooth coordination, from coffin selection to post-cremation ash handling, providing guidance on memorialisation options. With 24/7 support, we help families create meaningful tributes tailored to their needs.
Burials
Traditional burials are meticulously organised to reflect personal wishes, whether in existing family plots or newly purchased graves. We handle cemetery arrangements, chapel bookings, and service customisation, including hymns, readings, and graveside committals. Our expertise ensures compliance with burial ground regulations while offering flexibility for religious or secular ceremonies, ensuring a dignified farewell aligned with family traditions.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Our Choice Funeral Plans allow advance arrangement and payment, locking in today's prices to protect against future cost increases. Plans cover essential services, with options to customise details like coffin selection and venue choices. This proactive approach eases emotional and financial burdens on loved ones, ensuring your wishes are clearly documented and respected.
Green Funerals
Eco-conscious woodland and green funerals use biodegradable materials like cardboard, bamboo, or willow coffins. We partner with natural burial sites to offer serene settings for memorials, avoiding embalming chemicals and non-recyclable products. These services cater to environmentally aware families seeking sustainable alternatives without compromising dignity or personalisation options.
Memorial Masonry
Our memorial masonry includes new headstones, renovations to existing memorials, and bespoke inscriptions. Crafted from durable materials like granite or marble, memorials are tailored to reflect individual stories. We guide families through design choices, ensuring lasting tributes that meet cemetery regulations while preserving the character and legacy of loved ones.
People
Keith Ellis
Funeral Director
Keith joined Dawe Brothers in 1998, progressing to Funeral Director and managing the Ross-on-Wye branch. With a foundation certificate in funeral services and prior NHS experience, he brings professionalism and empathy. Keith enjoys cooking, family time, and supporting local charities.
Justin Hydes
Funeral Arranger
Justin joined in 2015 after caring for his parents. He finds fulfillment in supporting families during emotional times. His interests include creative activities like drawing, gardening, and walking holidays with family.
Diane Jones
Funeral Arranger
Diane joined in 2016, drawing on personal experience after her husband's passing. She focuses on providing compassionate care, balancing work with renovating her home and spending time with family.
Charlotte Smith
Funeral Arranger
Charlotte joined in March 2025, serving as both Funeral Service Operative and Arranger. Respected for her dignity and sympathy, she balances work with a career in modelling and family time.
Michelle Morgan
Funeral Arranger
Michelle started in March 2025, known for her caring nature. She enjoys performing at The Courtyard and spending time with family and friends.
Questions
What types of funerals do you offer?
We provide cremations, burials, green funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation services, all tailored to your preferences.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, our Choice Funeral Plans let you arrange and prepay services, ensuring your wishes are followed and easing future burdens.
Are your services available outside regular hours?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for immediate assistance.
Do you offer eco-friendly options?
Yes, we provide green and woodland funerals using biodegradable materials like bamboo and willow coffins.
How can I get a quote?
Use our online quote builder or call 01432 274 066 for a free, no-obligation discussion with our team.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Hereford, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, and surrounding areas of Herefordshire.
