
J. S. Hedges Funeral Directors
Here for you when you need us most
As a well established, privately owned company, we take great pride in what we do, and work tirelessly to provide the best service to every family we look after. Our vast local knowledge, coupled with many years experience in the funeral directing profession mean that we are able to offer a very personal level of service that is specific to your own requirements.
Meet the team


Our services
It’s all in the detail
All the staff here at J. S. Hedges Funeral Directors make us who we are. We are as individual as you are, we value our staff and we are like a family. We believe that this is key in making your time a little easier, taking away much of the worry at an emotional tme.
Margaret Whitlam and Harry Gibbs conduct the majority of funeral services and will always arrive with a full compliment of staff. It’s these small details that our clients tell us are important – our friendly approach, dedication to what we do and genuine care for the families we look after means that our client’s expectations are often exceeded.
“Thank you so much for all the dignity and respect you showed to my Dad. Thank you also for being so very kind to me when I was so upset.“
“Thank you so much for all your help, understanding and assistance through a very difficult time. We really appreciate all your help.”
“Just a thank you for the kind, sympathetic and helpful service you have provided for the funeral of our late Mother. From the very first phone call I have felt we were in the right hands.”
“We were very pleased at how Dad’s funeral went yesterday. The professional detail was excellent. Well done! Thank you so much for your caring and compassionate service.”