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Please join us this Sunday, 27 April 2025, at 3pm for our Annual Service of Remembrance at Reading Minister Church of St. Mary the Virgin. Everyone is welcome.
From the moment we receive your call, we’ll be here to support you. We’ll welcome you and your family to our offices, and guide you through the process of arranging the funeral you would like with care and compassion.
Making arrangements for a funeral of a loved one can be a daunting task. We understand that you’ll be feeling emotional and the thought of arranging the funeral could be overwhelming. That’s why, at AB Walker, we’ve made sure we’re here for you; from the moment you get in touch through to the final farewell – and beyond.
Once you have taken the first steps when someone dies, it can be difficult to know and think about what to do next. Don’t worry we are here to help and guide you.
When you first call us, we need to take a few details so that we can collect the person who has died and take them into our care.
We’ll then make an appointment for you to come into one of our branches to make the funeral arrangements. You can choose the most convenient branch for you. Whichever branch you choose, you’ll be met with care and compassion. You’re welcome to bring family or a friend(s) with you.
Your appointment details will be confirmed by email. Within the email, we’ll highlight some of the main aspects of a funeral for you to consider, with links to information on our website to help you. We suggest you think about these and chat with family or friends before coming in. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the answers, we’ll take you through everything in the meeting and you can come back to us once decisions have been made.
Whatever type of funeral you choose, you can be sure that we’ll help make it a respectful occasion, tailored to honour the life of the person who has died and comfort their loved ones.
If you’re not sure whether cremation or burial is the right choice for your loved one, our overview gives you an idea what to expect. We can also discuss the options with you.
It can be a comfort to plan a very personalised funeral honouring the life, likes and hobbies of the person who has died. There are a few aspects you’ll need to think about when planning the service, but we’ll guide you through the options so you can create a bespoke funeral.
The cost of a funeral varies, depending on the type of funeral and the different aspects of the service you choose. When we discuss the arrangements with you, we’ll provide you with an itemised estimate and explain each cost. All our prices are transparent, with no hidden extras or fees.
Our price list can be downloaded and we are happy to go through the costs with you.
We’ve made it easy for you to pay online with us.
Once you have confirmed the funeral you would like there is a deposit to pay. We’ll send an invoice to you for the remaining balance after the funeral.
Creating a memorial provides a permanent symbol of remembrance of the person it’s dedicated to, providing loved ones with a place to visit.
You might want a new memorial stone for a cemetery or a churchyard; or you could have a memorial and would like to add an inscription or are concerned about its condition. As memorial masonry specialists, AB Walker we can guide you through everything you need to know to.
You may want to honour the memory of your loved one in other ways such as with a keepsake or an item of jewellery.
If you have opted for a cremation, you might like to have all or some of the ashes to keep.
We’ve carefully chosen a range of urns, keepsakes and memorial jewellery – all available in our online shop.
Our support to you extends beyond arranging the funeral of a loved one. From our loss and bereavement support to sharing information and contacts to help with practical aspects following the death of a loved one, AB Walker offers comprehensive aftercare support to you and your family.
Local branches in Bracknell, Caversham, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Reading, Thatcham, Tilehurst, Wokingham and Woodley.
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To speak to a member of our team call us on 0118 957 3650.
Email or call us with your questions, queries and requirements. For urgent assistance, call us on 0118 957 3650 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
