Arthur Jary & Sons Ltd.

03/08/2026

Donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o Jary's of Lowestoft, or via Desmond's MuchLoved Tribute page desmond-jackson.muchloved.com

31/07/2026

I’ve deliberately waited until the Courts have sentenced the Hull funeral director, giving him 20 years in prison, before writing anything.

My first thoughts are with the families who have been affected by the events that took place in Hull. No sentence or words can undo the hurt that they will have had to endure. It is only right that the criminal courts have held him to account for his crimes.

The last two years have generated a great deal of public interest into the actions of this business, which operated outside of the scrutiny of the NAFD or SAIF.

Whilst these trade associations have no enforcement powers, they do prove to the community that the business has voluntarily undergone a rigorous inspection of their facilities and business practices. These include how the deceased is cared for, how ashes are managed, and how charitable donations are handled. A condition of the membership is adhering to a code of conduct - a breach of which would result in serious sanctions or having membership revoked.

Legacy Funerals in Hull wasn’t a trade association member at the time of the police becoming involved. They weren’t independently inspected. They weren’t held to account. They didn’t have their business practices scrutinised. He didn’t make mistakes, they were deliberate acts of negligence.

As a result, a rogue individual has dragged the funeral profession into the gutter, and tarnished the reputation of honest, hard working and caring professionals, of which I feel that we are industry leading. I am forever impressed by my staff and colleagues for the professionalism, kindness and compassion that they show.

To the public, I can only thank you for continuing to entrust us. If you ever wanted to see for yourself how your loved one is cared for, you only have to ask. We are proud to be members of SAIF and will continue to exceed the standards that are set.

22/07/2026

It has been highlighted in the news recently about the impact in which direct, or unattended, cremations have been having on grieving relatives, especially when improperly handled by the larger online companies.

Being provided with an environment and an opportunity in which you can grieve is a key part of navigating this journey.

Each of our offices has its own Chapel of Rest, where you can come and spend time with your loved one if you so wish.

We’ve recently made an addition to our Chapels - as sometimes, we aren’t able to be with our loved one when they leave us, and there may be things that go unsaid.

Now those thoughts and words can be put to paper, sealed in an envelope, and placed in the coffin.

It might just be a small way that those unspoken words can accompany them on their journey.

14/07/2026

24/06/2026

Donations if desired to East Anglian Air Ambulance c/o Jary's of Acle, or via Elizabeth's MuchLoved Tribute page elizabethwillgress.muchloved.com

22/06/2026

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society via Arthur Jary & Sons of Acle, or Eileen's MuchLoved tribute page Eileen-elvin-read.muchloved.com

21/06/2026

If today is your first father’s day without him…

It is ok to miss him
The memories live on
Honour him your way

19/06/2026

Every family that we are asked to look after is a great privilege. Not just because of the care that we’ve been entrusted with, but because time and time again families continue to choose us.

Yesterday was one of those days which felt even more personal for me.

I met this family several years ago when dad passed away, and a few years later when another member of the family died far too young.

Yesterday I had the honour of looking after them again, and the black and gold glitter coffin looked stunning in the glorious Caister sunshine.

Thank you for entrusting us.
Thank you for asking for me to be with you again.
I hope we did her proud 🩶