18/10/2026
Never underestimate the alternative. đź’™ As the world around us changes many choose not to..
When I first entered the funeral profession in 2019, I was seen by some as the equivalent of Skoda, Kia, Lidl, Aldi and JQ — a cheaper, inferior alternative to the established, traditional names in the marketplace.
And do you know what? I’ve never been ashamed of that comparison. In fact, I’ve embraced it.
Because look at those brands today. Many were once underestimated, ridiculed or dismissed as simply the cheaper option. Yet they’ve gone on to become major players in their respective industries by challenging the status quo, offering genuine choice, delivering value for money and proving themselves on quality and service.
Over the past six years, I believe Funerals by Mark Drake has followed that same path.
We’ve demonstrated that being an alternative doesn’t mean compromising on standards. It means being more innovative, more efficient, more proactive and quicker to adapt to the changing needs of the families we serve.
It means challenging traditional ways of doing things. It means recognising that the funeral profession must evolve with the times. And, most importantly, it means understanding that families deserve choice, transparency, value for money and exceptional care when they need it most.
I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve built with Funerals by Mark Drake. Not because we’re the biggest, or because we’ve followed everyone else, but because we’ve dared to do things differently.
Our reputation is built on the things that truly matter: service, value, compassion and aftercare. Because our responsibility doesn’t end when the funeral is over, and neither does our commitment to the families who put their trust in us.
We set out to offer a genuine alternative, and that is exactly what we continue to do.
The days when being an alternative was something to be looked down upon are long gone. Today, choice is strength. Value matters. Service matters. And the willingness to innovate matters more than ever.
I’m proud that Funerals by Mark Drake is helping to prove that you don’t have to be the traditional choice to be the right choice.
Thank you to every family who has trusted us, recommended us and supported us since 2019. You have helped turn an alternative into a name that stands for something.
And we’re only just getting started.
Funerals by Mark Drake — a different approach, a genuine alternative, and a commitment to getting it right.
Best Always Mark ♥️
Owner, Founder & Principle Funeral Director
