03/08/2026
As many of you will be aware, the recent sentencing of a funeral director in Hull has shocked and saddened not only the public, but the entire funeral profession. It is one of the most distressing and upsetting cases our profession has ever witnessed.
He does not represent us.
At W.S. Ingham & Son Ltd, every person who comes into our care is treated as an extension of our own family. They are cared for with dignity, respect, compassion and kindness, exactly as they deserve.
As an independent family funeral director serving our community, we understand the immense trust families place in us during one of the most difficult times of their lives. That trust is something we will never take for granted, nor will we ever forget the responsibility it carries.
Our reputation has been built over generations on honesty, compassion and trust, and those values remain at the heart of everything we do today.
We are proud members of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). We welcome their inspections of our premises, value their guidance and support, and are proud to consistently meet the high standards expected of SAIF members. We believe that professional regulation and accountability are essential in maintaining the confidence that every family deserves to have in their chosen funeral director.
A message from our Director and Office Manager, Ashleigh:
"Trust in your Funeral Director is something that should never be compromised. I would encourage every family to take the time to research who they choose to care for their loved one. Please ensure your chosen Funeral Director belongs to a recognised professional association such as SAIF or the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). Membership helps ensure funeral homes are regularly inspected, operate to recognised professional standards, and are accountable for the care they provide.
Every family we have the privilege of looking after deserves complete confidence that their loved one will be cared for with dignity, compassion, respect and kindness. It is a responsibility that every member of our team carries with pride, every single day.
We are more than Funeral Directors. We are more than a name above the door. We are a family caring for other families. We are there when our community needs us mostβwhether that means leaving our own family table at Christmas, getting out of bed in the middle of the night, or simply offering a comforting hand during life's hardest moments. Every person entrusted to our care is treated as though they were one of our own."
What happened in Hull was a heartbreaking betrayal of the trust that grieving families placed in someone during one of the darkest times of their lives. Those actions have no place in our profession and do not reflect the values that the overwhelming majority of funeral directors uphold every day.
At W.S. Ingham & Son Ltd, we remain committed to providing the highest standard of care, professionalism and compassion. We are proud to be a trusted, independent, family-run funeral director, serving our community with integrity and respect.
Our family, caring for your family, when it matters most.
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