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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Gloucester
Goodwins Funeral Directors is a long-established family business with over 300 years of combined experience serving Gloucestershire since 1883. Our team provides efficient, compassionate support to bereaved families, prioritising dignity and integrity in every aspect of our service. We operate from four locations across Gloucestershire, offering tailored funeral arrangements, memorial design, and prepayment planning. Our expertise spans religious, civil, humanist, and woodland funerals, with access to specialist vehicles and eco-friendly options.We maintain modern facilities, including a Chapel of Rest, and collaborate with Tyler Memorials for high-quality stonework. Our commitment to transparency includes clear pricing, 24/7 availability, and partnerships with trusted financial providers for prepayment plans. We uphold a legacy of excellence through continuous investment in staff training and facility upgrades.
Services
Funeral Services
Memorial Design
Floral Tributes
Prepayment Plans
Coffin Selection
Cremation Arrangements
Burial Services
Woodland Burials
Humanist Ceremonies
Memorial Restoration
Highlights and features
- 300+ years of combined experience in Gloucestershire funeral care
- Family-owned business operating since 1883 with local knowledge
- 24/7 availability for immediate support during bereavement
- Prepayment plans backed by FCA-regulated financial provider
- Four convenient locations with modern Chapel of Rest facilities
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual needs, including religious, civil, humanist, and woodland ceremonies. Our experienced team handles all logistics from removal of the deceased to final arrangements, offering guidance on hymns, readings, and venue selection. We coordinate with clergy, crematoria, and burial grounds while providing specialist vehicles and eco-friendly coffin options.
Memorial Design
Through our Tyler Memorials division, we offer bespoke memorial design and stonework. Our qualified craftsmen create personalised headstones, kerb sets, and rustic carvings using premium materials. We provide inscription services, memorial restoration, and cleaning, with showroom displays at our Newent location to assist with design choices.
Prepayment Plans
Our FCA-regulated prepayment plans allow advance financial provision for funerals. Plans cover our costs with optional contributions towards cremation fees. Available to UK residents aged 18+, these plans include special wishes documentation and nominated representative provisions, with flexible payment options over 2-10 years.
Floral Tributes
We coordinate custom floral tributes through trusted suppliers, offering traditional wreaths and specialty designs. Our team advises on appropriate flower choices, including deceased's favourites, while managing charity donation alternatives. We collect and deliver condolence cards from floral arrangements.
Coffin Selection
Our extensive collection includes traditional oak veneered coffins, solid wood caskets, and eco-friendly cardboard options. We provide matching interiors and gowns, with samples available for viewing. Specialist designs include Catholic-furnished coffins and contemporary styles like the Royale Casket.
Questions
What funeral service types do you offer?
We provide religious, civil, humanist, cremation, burial, and woodland funeral services with specialist vehicle options and eco-friendly arrangements.
Can I prepay for my funeral?
Yes, we offer FCA-regulated prepayment plans with flexible payment terms (2-10 years) covering our costs and optional third-party fees.
Do you handle memorial stone creation?
Through Tyler Memorials, we offer bespoke memorial design, inscription services, and restoration using qualified stonemasons at our Newent workshop.
Are your services available outside normal hours?
Our team provides 24/7 support for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency requirements.
How do you help with floral arrangements?
We coordinate custom floral tributes through selected suppliers while offering charity donation alternatives and card collection services.
What coffin options are available?
We offer traditional wood coffins, contemporary caskets, and eco-friendly cardboard options with matching interiors and gowns included.
