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Your Trusted Family Funeral Directors in Cambridgeshire
Established in 1847, Peasgood & Skeates is a family-owned funeral home with a deep-rooted commitment to serving communities across Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Suffolk. Our history spans generations, built on a foundation of compassionate care and professional expertise. We offer a comprehensive range of funeral services, including cremation, burial, woodland burials, and prepaid funeral plans, tailored to meet individual needs. Our team of experienced professionals provides 24/7 support, ensuring dignified and respectful arrangements during times of loss. With premises in multiple locations, we combine local knowledge with nationwide capabilities, including repatriation and international funeral coordination.Our services extend beyond traditional offerings to include memorial jewellery, eco-friendly options, and specialist vehicles. We actively support local charities and community initiatives, reflecting our dedication to both professional excellence and social responsibility. Our Chapel of Rest facilities and bespoke service sheets allow families to personalise tributes, while our embalming and floral arrangement services ensure meticulous attention to detail. As an independent funeral director, we prioritise transparency, offering clear pricing and guidance on financial assistance options to alleviate the burden during difficult times.
Services
Cremation Services
Burial Arrangements
Prepaid Funerals
Woodland Burials
Memorial Jewellery
Repatriation Services
Chapel of Rest
Eco-Friendly Coffins
Funeral Vehicles
Bereavement Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 compassionate support for immediate assistance.
- Family-owned with 175+ years of local community commitment.
- Provide bespoke funeral services tailored to individual needs.
- Offer eco-friendly and woodland burial options for sustainability.
- Have experienced staff trained in all aspects of funeral care.
What people say
24/7 compassionate support
Eco-friendly options available
Experienced professional staff
Community involvement
Personalised services
Services
Cremation Services
We arrange cremations at your preferred crematorium, offering flexibility for services before or after the cremation. Ashes can be scattered in Gardens of Remembrance or interred in churchyards. Our team explains all options and handles necessary arrangements, ensuring a respectful process tailored to your wishes while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Woodland Burials
Our natural burial services include full burials, ash interments, and scatterings in approved eco-friendly locations. We provide biodegradable coffins and urns, including willow options, to align with environmental values. This service combines traditional respect with sustainable practices, allowing families to create meaningful tributes in serene natural settings while supporting ecological conservation efforts.
Prepaid Funerals
Our prepaid funeral plans allow individuals to arrange and pay for their funeral in advance, protecting against future cost increases. This service provides peace of mind by relieving loved ones of organisational and financial burdens. Plans can be customised to include specific requirements, ensuring personal wishes are respected while offering financial security through fixed pricing.
Memorial Jewellery
We offer memorial jewellery incorporating cremated remains, hair, or fingerprints of loved ones. These bespoke keepsakes provide lasting personal connections to cherished memories. Our range includes various designs that transform ashes into meaningful tributes, helping families maintain emotional bonds while offering discreet, tangible remembrance options that can be treasured for generations.
Repatriation Services
We coordinate funerals across the UK and internationally, handling all regulatory requirements and documentation. Our experienced team manages cross-border logistics, ensuring compliance with government regulations while providing compassionate support. This service allows families to repatriate loved ones with dignity, maintaining cultural traditions and legal standards throughout the complex process of international funeral arrangements.
People
Sen Martin
Head of Operations
With extensive experience in funeral services, Sen Martin leads our operations team, ensuring the highest standards of care and professionalism across all our locations while maintaining our family values.
Phil Warner
General Manager
Phil Warner brings decades of funeral industry expertise to his role as General Manager, overseeing daily operations and maintaining our commitment to compassionate service and community support.
David Peasgood
Consultant
A member of the founding family, David Peasgood continues to contribute as a Consultant, sharing his generational knowledge and ensuring our services remain rooted in traditional values and excellence.
David Skeates
Consultant
David Skeates provides expert guidance as a Consultant, drawing on his extensive experience to maintain the high standards established by the Skeates family tradition of funeral care excellence.
Questions
What immediate steps should I take when someone dies at home?
Contact your GP to confirm death, then call our 24/7 team to arrange removal and discuss next steps.
Do you offer environmentally friendly funeral options?
Yes, we provide woodland burials, biodegradable coffins, and eco-friendly urns for sustainable memorial choices.
Can I prepay for my funeral arrangements?
Yes, our prepaid funeral plans let you arrange and pay for services in advance, protecting against future costs.
What support is available after a funeral?
We offer bereavement booklets, local support group information, and SAIF Care's counselling services for ongoing support.
How do you handle international funeral arrangements?
Our experienced team manages all documentation and logistics for repatriation, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and can discuss financial assistance options through government schemes.
