Roy Preddy Funeral Directors

Home
United Kingdom
Bristol
Roy Preddy Funeral Directors

Call Directions Website Contact the practice

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Funeral service & cemetery, James House, 2 Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol.

31/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what a funeral home is actually like inside?

For many people, it’s somewhere they’ve walked past countless times but never had a reason to visit. And for some, the thought of stepping inside can feel a little daunting.

So, Ross thought he’d take you on a little tour of our funeral home here in Mangotsfield, and hopefully take away some of that mystery.

Come on in and have a look around!

28/10/2026

Please join us in wishing Happy Birthday to the lovely Brenda Andrews🎉

Bren will be a familiar face to many of the families we have supported over the years as one of our trusted officiants. She really is one in a million. Such a warm, kind and wonderful lady, always full of life and laughter, and still keeping herself busy!

Some people come into your life through work and end up becoming special friends, and that’s certainly the case with Bren and Ross.

And this photo just about sums up their friendship… Bren somehow managed to persuade Ross to dress up as a shepherd for her carol service, looking rather like he’d borrowed somebody’s grandmother’s curtains!

Happy Birthday, Bren! You’re an absolute legend, and we all hope you have the wonderful day you deserve.

From all the team at Roy Preddy.

27/10/2026

A brilliant third visit to Deerhurst Nursing Home this evening, delivering another of our Caring with Confidence seminars.

This time, we swapped our usual daytime session for an evening visit, spending two hours with the evening and night staff, who often face different challenges when supporting residents and families through bereavement.

And whilst we started with our usual conversations around grief and its impact, we ended up taking a slightly different direction!

There were so many thoughtful questions about what happens after someone leaves the care home, how funeral arrangements are made and, perhaps most importantly, how their residents continue to be cared for once they leave their care.

For many care staff, saying goodbye to a resident can feel like the end of their journey together. So it was particularly lovely to be able to offer some insight into what happens next, providing reassurance that the dignity, compassion and respect they show their residents continues long after that final goodbye.

Ross says “What continues to impress me about the team at Deerhurst is their genuine commitment to learning, understanding grief and being willing to have frank, open and sometimes difficult conversations.

Three visits in, and none of the sessions have been quite the same. And that’s exactly what makes these conversations so worthwhile.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined me this evening. As always, an absolute pleasure!”

27/10/2026

Yesterday afternoon Ross, had the privilege of directing the funeral of Jill Seaton Gibson, a much-loved and highly respected member of St Mary’s Church and the wider Bitton community.

Jill was a formidable presence within village life, a lady whose energy, determination and generosity touched countless lives. Through her tireless community involvement, fundraising and charitable work, she made an extraordinary contribution, not just locally but much further afield. Her compassion and desire to help others even took her to developing countries, where she used her knowledge and expertise in dental surgery to provide care and support to those who might otherwise have gone without.

For many years, Ross has had the pleasure of working alongside Jill’s husband, Ken, in his role as a lay minister, and through that longstanding relationship had also come to know Jill. It was therefore a particularly personal privilege to be entrusted with her funeral arrangements and to support Ken and their children, Liz, Mark, James and Doug.

It was wonderful to see St Mary’s Church absolutely packed yesterday, with people coming together in such numbers to pay their respects and celebrate Jill’s remarkable life. The service was both beautiful and uplifting, with heartfelt tributes from her family and members of the community, reflecting not only Jill’s many achievements, but the warmth, character and lasting impression she left on those who knew her.

There are occasions in our profession when the privilege of caring for a family feels particularly personal, and yesterday was certainly one of them.

It was an honour to play a small part in giving Jill the farewell she so richly deserved.

A remarkable lady, a life of service to others, and a community united in gratitude and affection.

Rest peacefully, Jill. You will be greatly missed.

23/10/2026

Well, now you know what Ross was up to this evening!

Our annual Remembrance window display is now in place here in Mangotsfield.

A simple but poignant tribute to those who gave their lives, those who served, and all those affected by the devastation of war.

As the evenings draw in, we hope our little corner of Mangotsfield will offer a moment to stop, reflect and remember.

We will remember them.

23/10/2026

What do you think Ross might be up to this evening? 👀

A familiar silhouette, a splash of red, and something very special in the making…

Any guesses what’s going on behind the scenes? 🤔

19/10/2026

Another fantastic Caring with Confidence seminar delivered this morning, this time with the wonderful team at Granville Lodge Care Home in Shirehampton.

A little further from our usual neck of the woods, but it’s lovely to see these sessions reaching care teams across Bristol and beyond!

As always, there were some wonderfully open and honest conversations around a difficult subject, but one particular theme stood out this morning. The importance of taking time for yourself.

Working in care often means putting everyone else’s needs before your own. When dealing with death, grief and the emotional demands of caring, it’s easy to simply move on to the next task without taking time to reflect or recharge.

For those whose natural instinct is to care for others, taking time for themselves can feel selfish. But sometimes, being a little selfish is exactly what’s needed.

After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking time to look after yourself isn’t neglecting others. It’s what allows you to continue offering the compassion, patience and understanding that residents, families and colleagues deserve.

A huge thank you to everyone at Granville Lodge for such a warm welcome and for making this another thoroughly rewarding session.

We’re incredibly proud to continue offering these seminars free of charge to care homes, because those who care for others deserve care and support too.

15/10/2026

It was a pleasure to return to Deerhurst Care Home this morning for another of our Caring with Confidence seminars, spending time with a wonderful group of care professionals.

Our discussions focused on grief and loss within care settings, the importance of remembering and honouring residents who have died, and something that can sometimes be overlooked – the emotional impact that caring for others can have on those providing that care.

Working in a care home is about so much more than simply providing care. Relationships are built, friendships are formed, and when a resident dies, that loss can be felt deeply by the staff who have become such an important part of their lives.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for their openness, enthusiasm and willingness to share their experiences. It was lovely to present everyone with their certificates at the end of the session.

Our Caring with Confidence seminars are provided free of charge to local care homes, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the people who dedicate their working lives to caring for others.

Because those who spend their lives caring for others deserve care and support too.

14/10/2026

Following on from our previous post for Baby Loss Awareness Week, we wanted to share a little more about what it means to support families through the funeral of a baby or child.

In this week’s video, Ross reflects on why professionalism doesn’t mean becoming detached.

For every family remembering a much-loved baby this week, and always, we are thinking of you.

09/10/2026

Why does a funeral director sometimes wear white gloves instead of black?

It’s a small detail, but one that carries a special meaning.

Traditionally, funeral directors wear black gloves as part of their formal attire. But at the funeral of a baby, you may notice something different.

White gloves.

It’s a tradition we’ve observed at Roy Preddy for many years. White has long been associated with innocence and purity, and wearing white gloves is a simple, symbolic way of acknowledging a precious little life.

It’s a gesture that may go unnoticed by many, but its meaning is no less important.

As Baby Loss Awareness Week begins today, we’re reminded that not every life is measured in years. Some are measured in weeks, days or even moments. But however brief that life may have been, the love felt for that child, and the grief experienced by those left behind, is immeasurable.

For the families who have experienced the loss of a baby, we remember your little ones with you.

Every life matters, no matter how brief. 🤍

Address

James House, 2 Cossham Street, Mangotsfield
Bristol
BS169EN

Telephone

+441179562834

Website

https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Roy Preddy Funeral Directors posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.