Aaron Black Funeral Directors

09/10/2026

The team at Andrew Grey Funeral Directors were proud to welcome more than 55 people to our Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Burn Inn, Houghton-le-Spring, raising an incredible £750 for Macmillan Cancer Support through coffee, cakes, raffles and community spirit.

For the team, the most rewarding aspect was seeing so many people come together for a worthy cause, while giving something back to a charity that means so much to many of the families they support.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported the event.

08/10/2026

Celebrating Jack's 90th Birthday & Retirement

Earlier this month, on 2nd October, Jack celebrated his 90th birthday, marking an incredible milestone in what has been a truly remarkable life and career.

After an astonishing 68 years in the funeral profession, beginning in 1958 and joining the Walker & Morrell family in 2002, Jack has now retired. Throughout his career, he has supported countless families with compassion, professionalism and kindness, making a lasting difference to the communities he served.

We would all like to thank Jack for his years of dedicated service, friendship and commitment. His contribution to both the profession and local communities has been invaluable, and his presence will be greatly missed.

07/10/2026

Choice Nominated for Best Funeral Plan Provider 2026!

🏆We are delighted to be nominated for Best Funeral Plan Provider in the 2026 Personal Finance Awards.

If Choice Funeral Plans has helped you plan ahead with confidence, we would be very grateful for your support in voting for Choice in these awards, simply vote by clicking on the link below

Vote here: https://www.themoneypages.com/vote-for-choice-funeral-plans/

Voting closes on 2nd November 2026. Thank you so much for being part of our journey.



Aaron Black Funeral Directors is a trading name of Funeral Partners Limited. Funeral Partners Limited is an appointed representative of Alternative Planning Company Limited (APCL). APCL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference number 965282. Choice Funeral Plans are provided by APCL.

06/10/2026

Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors were delighted to host a Breast Cancer Now Afternoon Tea on Sunday 13 September 2026, bringing members of the local community together in support of a cause close to many hearts.

Organised by Fiona Holding (formerly Fiona Dooley), the event featured live entertainment and Reiki sessions kindly provided by Kathryn Teale, creating a welcoming and enjoyable afternoon for all.

Thanks to the generosity of our attendees and supporters, approximately £700 was raised for Breast Cancer Now.

Thank you to everyone who joined the team and helped make the event such a success.

01/10/2026

Congratulations to Molly Dowling, Funeral Director at Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors, on achieving her NAFD Higher Diploma in Funeral Directing.

Molly is pictured with Richard Van Nes, Director of Central Operations at Funeral Partners, at the recent NAFD Conference, where her achievement was recognised.

The Higher Diploma represents a significant commitment to professional development and excellence in funeral service. Well done, Molly, on this fantastic accomplishment and dedication to supporting families with the highest standards of care.

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30/09/2026

🔧 Borrow, use, return! 🌱
Have you heard about Enfield Tool Library at Palmers Green? You can borrow household and garden tools for those jobs around the home—helping you save money, free up cupboard space and reduce waste.
A brilliant community idea that makes sharing go further! 💚
Find out about membership and browse the tools: https://enfieldtoollibrary.myturn.com/library/

We are a community tool lending library run by FRP with the mission to create a community of sharing tools and skills, using our collective responsibility to take care of one another and our planet. 

21/09/2026

Our team at Howard’s Funeral Directors in Southport and Ainsdale ran a fundraising car wash to support Queenscourt Hospice.

The event brought together colleagues, family, friends and local supporters, all helping to raise funds for a hospice that provides invaluable care and support to people living with serious illnesses across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby.

The team worked incredibly hard the entire day and managed to raise an impressive £626.94 for the hospice.

Thank everyone who attended, donated and helped make the event a success. Your generosity will help Queenscourt Hospice continue providing compassionate care to those who need it most.

19/09/2026

We have the priviege of looking after The Late Tyrone Herod

Tyrone was an accomplished British kickboxing and Muay Thai champion who made a lasting impact on the UK combat-sports community.

Career Highlights and Legacy
British Champion: Herod was recognized as an ISKA British Champion during his career, establishing himself as one of the leading fighters of his generation.

Elite Competition: Competing at heavyweight, Herod faced some of the biggest names in the sport. He appeared on major international platforms, including K-1, where he fought British kickboxing legend GaryTurner at K-1: Global Heat 2000.

A Pioneer of British Kickboxing: Herod belonged to an earlier generation of British full-contact kickboxing and Muay Thai fighters who helped establish and popularize the sport.

Tyrone was also a former Firefighter for the London Fire Service

R.I.P. Champ🥊🚒

18/09/2026

Calling all Green Fingers
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17/09/2026

Bill and Toni from Bexley and Dartford Funeral Service recently took part in the Hunt the Bears trail across Dartford and Bluewater, enjoying the incredible creativity on display from local artists, schools and community groups.

They also visited ellenor Hospice to donate prizes for their bingo evenings and were given a tour of the hospice. It was an inspiring visit, offering a valuable insight into the compassionate care and support the team provides to local families.

A big thank you to everyone at ellenor for the warm welcome and the amazing work you do

07/09/2026

❤️ Hearts Together ❤️

Sometimes, the smallest gestures can bring the greatest comfort.

We are pleased to offer Hearts Together at our funeral homes — a pair of lovingly knitted hearts created to provide a special connection between families and their loved ones.

When visiting the Chapel of Rest, families can choose to place one heart with their loved one and keep the matching heart themselves.

Two hearts. One stays with them. One stays with you.
Forever connected at heart. ❤️

There is no charge for our Hearts Together. They are simply a small gesture of comfort and remembrance from us to the families we are privileged to care for.

A massive thank you to Crochet By Becks for her expertise in making these for us.

28/08/2026

James D***s Funeral Service is celebrating their 65th anniversary this year. They are proud to continue to provide the highest levels of care to families and service to their community, maintaining the reputation we have helped to build up over the years and for many more to come.

26/08/2026

A lovely review was recently left for Bev, Nicki and the team at Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham.

A heartfelt thank you to the team for going above and beyond and showing such dedication and compassion, helping to make a difficult time a little easier for the family.

24/08/2026

To have your say about what you want at your funeral, be it classic or quirky, record your personal wishes with a Choice Funeral Plan.

All the choices are yours... including the music and now you can Save £200 on all Choice Funeral Plans until 8th November 2026. Quote SAVE200

If you’d like to find out more, pop into branch for a chat or visit our website here: https://www.aaronblackfunerals.co.uk/prepaid-plans/

24/08/2026

We're delighted to congratulate Louise Jarrett, Funeral Director at Woking Funeral Service, on successfully completing her Funeral Director Level 3 Apprenticeship with Distinction.

Achieving the highest possible grade is a testament to Louise's hard work, dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care and support to the families she serves.

This fantastic achievement reflects both Louise's professionalism and her passion for continuous learning and development within the funeral profession.

Congratulations, Louise, on this well-deserved success. 👏

21/08/2026

We're delighted to share that Sacred Heart Church, Kilburn, received funding through Cycle one of the John Nodes Funeral Service Community Fund to support their fantastic foodbank project.

The cheque was presented during Sunday Mass in front of the congregation, providing a wonderful opportunity to recognise the vital work the church and its volunteers do to support local individuals and families.

We're proud to support initiatives that make a real difference in their communities and would like to thank everyone at Sacred Heart Church for their ongoing dedication and commitment.

Applications for our final Community Fund cycle have now closed, and we'll be announcing the successful recipients soon, so keep an eye on our page for updates.

21/07/2026

Life changes and we understand that.

Choice Funeral Plans come with no cancellation fees. We’re so confident in our Funeral Plans, we believe flexibility should come as standard.

Peace of mind and reassurance for your loved ones when the time comes.

If you would like to find out more about our Funeral Plans, please pop into branch for a chat or visit our website here: https://www.aaronblackfunerals.co.uk

We will be delighted to meet you!

13/07/2026

You can access Grief Chat for free via our MuchLoved page: www.muchloved.com/gateway/grief-resources/grief-chat/

Most people expect to be very upset or distressed when someone close to them has died. What takes many people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly, and how long they last. People around you may seem to think you should be ‘back to normal’ after a few weeks or months. You might appear to be your usual self to other people, but you know that on the inside, you’re not even sure what normal is anymore.

Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. Well-intentioned people may say to you, ‘Time is a great healer.’ Sometimes, however, it can seem that life is more difficult as the weeks and months go by.

We know that no-one can understand exactly what your loss feels like to you. But we do understand that it’s sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about grief and the impact of bereavement of your life. We want to improve your access to bereavement care and this is why we offer GriefChat's instant chat support.

GriefChat was created by bereavement experts and you can chat directly to a specially trained bereavement counsellor. GriefChat professional counsellors are experienced in supporting bereaved people and will listen to your story, explore how your grief is affecting you and help you to find any additional support you might need, including referral into other specialist bereavement services.

You can remain anonymous or provide your name, whichever you prefer. It is a completely free service and is available to you Monday to Friday, 9am-9pm or by email out of these hours.

[email protected]
griefchat.co.uk

07/07/2026

Check your breasts. It could save your life.

Anyone can get breast cancer, and 1 in 7 women in the UK will develop it in their lifetime. But when it's found early, treatment is much more likely to be successful.

So get into the habit of checking yourself regularly. It's as simple as TLC.

Touch your breasts ✋

Look for changes 👁️

Check anything new or unusual with a GP ✅

Share this post with friends and family so everyone can spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

05/07/2026

Taking steps to plan in advance can support your family by giving them greater certainty and reducing the need for difficult decisions later.

Choice Funeral Plans offer £200 OFF* a second Funeral Plan purchased for a friend or family member. Because peace of mind is better together.

If you would like to find out more about our Funeral Plans, please pop into branch for a chat or visit our website here: https://www.aaronblackfunerals.co.uk

'We'd love to meet you!'