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Family Business Award Finalists

Family Business Award Finalists

September 1, 2023 We are pleased to share the news that we have been selected as finalists for the 'Best Family Business Award' in the Stratford Herald Business and Tourism Awards 2023! Read more

Should we live stream or record the funeral?

Should we live stream or record the funeral?

August 29, 2023 In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards live streaming or recording funerals. While some may view this as a controversial topic, there are several advantages to being able to do so and it is becoming increasingly popular for funerals. Live streaming or recording funerals allows… Read more

Brailes Show

Brailes Show

August 20, 2023 80 years of Brailes Show - with Colin and George Locke pictured on our tandem bicycle hearse....as seen in the Stratford Herald newspaper! Read more

What is Direct Cremation?

What is Direct Cremation?

June 13, 2023 What is Direct Cremation? There is a lot of confusion around the term ‘direct cremation’. A direct cremation quite simply involves the deceased being taken directly to the crematorium in a simple coffin. There are no mourners present and a service does not take place at the time of the cremation. Read more

Generations of Funeral Care

Generations of Funeral Care

May 11, 2023 Tracing our local heritage, our business has been in succeeding ownership for 170 years, with the last 60 years being looked after by three generations of the Locke family who have served the South Warwickshire community since Raymond started his apprenticeship in 1940 through to Colin and George… Read more

What Shall We Do With the Ashes?

What Shall We Do With the Ashes?

March 1, 2023 With around 75% of funerals in the UK involving cremation, it can often be difficult to know what to do with ashes following the service. This is often because families don’t always know what to do with ashes immediately after saying goodbye to a loved one. Understandably, some people are too… Read more

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