G Holland & Son Funeral Directors Ltd

07/07/2026

Go careful with the weather and remember to rehydrate and try to stay out of direct sun. Please remember its going to be too hot to walk your furry friends too!! 🐕‍🦺

⚠️ A rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
⚠️Increased demand on all health and social care services
⚠️Internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
⚠️Heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
⚠️Indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings
⚠️Issues managing medicines
⚠️Staffing issues due to external factors (for example, affecting transport)
⚠️Increased demand for power exceeding capacity
⚠️Water‑related incidents may increase, including risks from cold‑water shock and drowning

🟠 The UKHSA has issued an amber heat-health alert for the South West starting from tomorrow, as the region braces for another scorching heatwave. The warnings above are listed by the authority as "significant impacts" that are likely to arise as a result of the high temperatures

19/06/2026

Not long now until the longest day of the year (This Sunday 21st June). Then the days will unfortunatly start becoming shorter.
Happy, peaceful summer solstice everyone☀️

Glastonbury has been named one of the UK’s top five places to experience the summer solstice, which may come as limited shock to anyone who has ever seen the Tor at midsummer.

Still, it’s nice when the vibes get backed up by a spreadsheet.

More here: https://glastonbury.nub.news/news/local-news/glastonbury-named-top-five-uk-solstice-spot-299342

21/05/2026

Everyone deserves a lovely personal send off. Speak to your local family independent funeral director who can help with this.
It doesnt have to be expensive. We can suit a service for your loved one with a specific budget in mind and keep you informed of the cost during this dificult process.

13/05/2026

A funeral isnt just for the recently deceased, its also for the people who are grieving the loss of their loved one. A local independent funeral director will guide you through this process and make sure your loved one has the best possible ceremony

13/05/2026

This short video shows the Tricker family's experience following a bereavement. This highlights the importance of personal choice, meaningful conversation and having the opportunity to say goodbye in a way that feels right for those involved. Always speak with your local family independent funeral director. You may be surprised how much we can help

06/05/2026

This Dying Matters Awareness Week, we’re encouraging open, honest conversations about end-of-life wishes. It may feel difficult but talking now can bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind for the future.

At the NAFD, we see every day how much it matters when people have shared their wishes. It helps families make informed decisions at an emotional time and ensures every farewell is personal, meaningful, and respectful.

That’s why we believe that funerals matter.

Because every life deserves a dignified farewell and every family deserves the reassurance of high professional standards, care, and transparency when it matters most.

If you’d like guidance or simply want to start the conversation, speak to your local NAFD funeral director. Look for the logo. Look for the lion - your mark of trusted, professional care.

Let’s break the taboo. Let’s support one another. Let’s talk.

06/05/2026

Its dying matters awareness week. Talk to your local funeral director who can offer a much more respected service than some of these national companies.

01/05/2026

Not everyone understands that some people need to grieve and a funeral, no matter how small allows this to happen

13/04/2026

We're proud to display the Golden Charter seal.
The Golden Charter seal shows clients that we are a trusted company who deal with Golden Charter EXCLUSIVELY, while being an independent funeral director.