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We are a traditional, independent, family owned and managed funeral directors located in Peterborough

Throughout the years, we, at Smiths Funeral Directors, have strived to consistently show care and compassion to the families we are privileged to serve. As a family dedicated to upholding traditional values, we pride ourselves on the meticulous personal attention given to every aspect of the funeral service, beginning the moment you contact us. A member of our family or team is always available to

speak with you, via telephone, at our offices, or in the privacy of your own home. We are here for our community
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

02/07/2026

🌟 Testimonial Thursday 🌟

For this week’s Testimonial Thursday, we’re sharing this recent 5⭐ Google Review. It reflects the kindness, compassion and professionalism shown by our whole team, and we are especially pleased to see Tamara recognised for the care and support she provided to the family during the funeral arrangements.

“Thank you to everyone at Smiths Funeral Directors for the kindness and care you showed while arranging my brother’s funeral. All of the staff were so friendly, compassionate, and supportive, which made such a difficult time a little easier.

A special thank you to Tamara, who was absolutely amazing. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care meant so much to our family. We will always be grateful. I highly recommend Smiths Funeral Directors.” - Jay

25/06/2026

⭐️ Testimonial Thursday ⭐️

A heartfelt thank you to Maria for taking the time to leave this wonderful 5⭐️ Google review about Ruth and our team.

“I cannot thank the team enough at Smiths Funeral Directors, especially Ruth, for the incredible support they offered us during this difficult time. Nothing was too much. From our very first meeting, Ruth was professional, compassionate, and immensely helpful. Ruth’s extensive experience and expertise shone through, making us feel completely in safe hands throughout the entire process. On the day of the funeral, everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. This truly helped us give Mum a beautiful and dignified send-off that she so deserved. I would highly recommend Ruth and the team to anyone looking for comfort and professionalism when they need it most.
Maria Scalise”

21/06/2026

Father's Day can bring a mixture of emotions.

Today, we take a moment to remember and acknowledge the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who have shaped our lives through their love, guidance and support.

Whether you are spending time with loved ones today or remembering someone who is no longer here, we hope the day brings moments of comfort, reflection and treasured memories.

From all of us at Smiths Funeral Directors, we are thinking of everyone for whom today may be both special and difficult.

18/06/2026

🌟Testimonial Thursday 🌟

We were deeply touched to receive this lovely card and gift basket from a family we recently supported.

Their kind words remind us why we do what we do:

“You gave us kindness and support… expertly guiding us through the process with such love and compassion. You took such wonderful care of them both and were always there for us.”

Roy, a member of our team who chauffeured the family in our limousine on both occasions, was also specifically mentioned for the kindness, care and reassurance he provided throughout their journeys. Well done, Roy. 💙

We are committed to providing a Service Without Compromise, supporting families with compassion, dignity and care every step of the way.

17/06/2026

We welcome the recent ASA ruling regarding direct cremation advertising.

Families deserve clear and honest information when arranging a funeral. Direct cremation may be the right choice for some, but it is important to understand exactly what is included, what is not, and the alternatives available.

We believe families should be supported by transparent information, honest advice and informed choices — not misleading promotions.

Whether you are considering a direct cremation or making arrangements for a loved one, our experienced team is available 24 hours a day to provide advice, guidance and support, helping you make the choice that is right for you and your family.

12/06/2026

Our Welcome Garden is bursting with colour this week. A huge thank you to our team for their hard work in creating such a peaceful and welcoming space for the families we serve. 🌸

11/06/2026

🌟 Testimonial Thursday 🌟

Today’s Testimonial Thursday is a particularly special one as we celebrate reaching an incredible milestone — 150th Five-Star Google Reviews. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We are truly humbled by every family who has taken the time to share their experience with us. To receive such kind words from families during what is often one of life's most difficult times means a great deal to our entire team.

This week's feedback comes from Val Everett:

"I would like to say that my family and I were so impressed with the way that Smiths Funeral Directors dealt with our loss. Ruth guided us through the various aspects and we felt so comfortable. All the staff were compassionate, kind and extremely considerate. We could not fault anything.

On the day, once again the compassion they showed was second to none. Any worries that we had were dealt with quickly and efficiently. I can only say “thankyou for making this sad time somewhat more bearable” The service was amazing, with so many comments on how well it was run. This was down to the knowledge of all the team at Smiths....."

Val, thank you for your heartfelt words and for placing your trust in us. It was our privilege to support you and your family.

To all the families who have left a review, recommended us, or entrusted us with the care of loved one's over the years — thank you. Your support and feedback inspire us every day to continue providing the highest standards of care, compassion and professionalism.

💙 Smiths Funeral Directors
Service without compromise.

14/05/2026

Our Testimonial Thursday feature has had a brief pause while, behind the scenes, our team has been doing what matters most — caring for families. 💙

We’re always incredibly grateful for the trust families place in our team, and for the kind feedback so many take the time to share with us. Your words mean a great deal to our whole team and remind us why compassionate, personal care from an independent funeral director is so important.

Here are a few recent messages we’re proud and thankful to share with you today.

“…From our very first phone call you treated our family with genuine care and compassion. You guided us with such patience making an incredibly difficult time for our family much easier to manage…”

“Thank you Ian and your whole team for looking our dad so very well. He looked so peaceful when we came in to see him and we could see how much care had been given to him. We will be forever grateful…”

30/04/2026

We recently supported a family whose loved one’s journey was in a Triumph Bonneville - a truly iconic British motorcycle.

A fitting and personal farewell. 🕊️

23/04/2026

We captured a beautiful and peaceful dove release recently at Peterborough Crematorium 🕊️

A gentle tribute, symbolising love, remembrance and letting go. ❤️

Address

Church View House, 75 High Street
Peterborough
PE28DT

Telephone

+441733347474

Website

https://www.smithsfuneraldirectors.co.uk/

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