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Your Trusted Funeral Service in Nottingham
Established in 1897, C Terry Funeral Services is an independent, family-run business serving the Nottingham area with a tradition of compassionate and professional funeral care. Our team provides comprehensive funeral arrangements, including cremation and burial services, while liaising with relevant authorities, churches, and crematoriums on behalf of families. We offer a range of specialized services such as horse-drawn funerals, motorcycle processions, and eco-friendly green burials, alongside practical support for transport, floral tributes, and paperwork. With generations of experience, we prioritize personalized service in calm, welcoming surroundings at our Bulwell premises.Our commitment to transparency and client needs is reflected in our fixed-price funeral plans through Golden Charter, ensuring financial protection against rising costs. We maintain 24/7 availability to guide families through difficult decisions with sensitivity and expertise. Our fleet includes luxury limousines, and we collaborate with trusted partners for bespoke floral arrangements and memorial keepsakes. As a Financial Conduct Authority-regulated provider, we combine tradition with modern flexibility to meet diverse cultural and personal requirements.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Horse Drawn Funerals
Motorcycle Funerals
Green Burials
Pre-Paid Funerals
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Memorial Keepsakes
Floral Tributes
International Repatriation
Highlights and features
- Family-run since 1897 with generations of funeral service expertise
- 24/7 availability for urgent funeral arrangements
- Personalized service with fixed-price funeral plans
- Eco-friendly green burial options at Oxton Estate
- Partnership with Best Buds Florist for bespoke floral tributes
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
What people say
24/7 availability
Personalized service
Compassionate staff
Eco-friendly options
Transparent pricing
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral arrangements with professional guidance through every step. Our services include coordination with crematoriums, churches, and cemeteries while offering personalized choices for coffins, floral tributes, and transportation. Our experienced team ensures all legal documentation and logistical requirements are handled with care and precision.
Horse Drawn Funerals
Our horse-drawn processions feature white hearses pulled by dappled greys or black Victorian carriages with bay horses. All animals are fully trained for urban environments, providing dignified transportation that combines tradition with modern safety standards for cremation or burial ceremonies.
Green Burials
We arrange woodland burials at Oxton Estate's natural meadow and woodland settings. Our eco-friendly options include biodegradable coffins and sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact while creating meaningful memorial spaces in Nottinghamshire countryside locations.
Pre-Paid Funerals
Through Golden Charter, we offer fixed-price funeral plans that protect against future cost increases. These plans cover our professional services and include allowances for cremation/burial fees, officiant charges, and other essential third-party costs with payments securely held in trust.
Memorial Keepsakes
We collaborate with specialist providers to create personalized memorial jewelry and keepsakes. Options include ashes-infused glass pieces and fingerprint-based memorials that offer lasting physical connections to loved ones through individually crafted commemorative items.
People
George Terry
Director
Great Great Grandson of founder Charlie Terry, George continues the family tradition of compassionate funeral service. With deep local knowledge and modern expertise, he ensures the business maintains its founding values while adapting to contemporary needs.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, horse-drawn processions, motorcycle funerals, green burials, and direct cremations with personalized arrangements for all cultural and religious requirements.
Can I pre-plan a funeral?
Yes, through Golden Charter funeral plans we provide fixed-price pre-paid arrangements that cover our services and include allowances for essential third-party costs.
Do you handle international repatriation?
We manage all aspects of repatriating deceased persons within the UK and internationally, including necessary documentation and transportation logistics.
What eco-friendly options exist?
Our green burials at Oxton Estate offer natural meadow and woodland settings with biodegradable coffins, while our eco-range includes sustainable materials like bamboo and willow.
Are you available outside office hours?
Our telephone service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent funeral arrangements and immediate support requirements.
How are funeral costs structured?
We provide transparent pricing with fixed fees for our services. Third-party costs like cremation fees and officiant charges are clearly itemized in our standardised price list.
