Dear Diane & James, Thank you - The service was lovely and everything you have done has been excellent - we couldn’t be more pleased
September 2026
Welcome to Allen & Son Funeral Directors
CARE AND SUPPORT FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOUR FAMILY
INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS
IN MORETON-IN-MARSH
Allen & Son is a family owned and run funeral directors in Moreton-in-Marsh, trusted by families since 1928.
Experienced and qualified, we provide guidance and support for your funeral needs, with the very highest standards of service, dignity and care. We are available at any hour to offer advice and assistance, guiding families through difficult times with compassion and respect.
Every goodbye is personal, let us help you create a meaningful one.
Bespoke Service
Tailored funerals built around your wishes
Dignified
Respectful care at every stage
Expert Advice
Support whenever you need it
About our company
Allen & Son has been part of Moreton-in-Marsh for nearly a century, with three generations of the Allen family serving the community and providing funeral services with dignity and respect. Founded by the Allen family in 1928, the business is built on trust and commitment to the community. Having previously been employees, husband-and-wife team, Diane and James Drury took over ownership of the business in June 2022, ensuring its legacy of care continues. Living only a few minutes away from the premises, they are always close by to offer care and support to families, when needed.
Although Peter and Veronica Allen have retired, they have a great relationship with Diane and James. Peter is pleased to see Allen & Son run by a husband-and-wife team once again and continues to offer his help when requested. Diane and James bring years of experience in the funeral industry and a personal understanding of grief, ensuring every family receives the support and guidance they need.
Why Choose Us?
Our experienced and local team provide a personal and professional service, guiding and supporting you throughout this difficult time, ensuring your loved one's final farewell is a fitting tribute to them. Our premises on London Road offer a peaceful environment, including a spacious Chapel of Rest, where families can spend time with their loved ones or can hold small private services. Convenient on-site parking ensures easy accessibility for visitors. We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, offering personal guidance and assistance whenever needed. While based in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, we are close to county borders of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire, and often travel into these areas. We can also arrange funerals further afield, if wished, to meet families’ needs. As proud members of the National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors, we comply with their code of conduct and uphold the highest standards of funeral care.
Burial, Cremation and Registration Support
We offer complete support for burial and cremation arrangements, handling paperwork, bookings, and fees. We manage all the details, whether you opt for a church burial, family plot, or natural burial. We assist with paperwork, crematorium selection, and memorial services for cremations. We also give advice on registering a death, ensuring you have the necessary documents. We understand this can be overwhelming and are here to guide you through every step. For more details on our services and pricing, visit our 'prices' page.
SUPPORT SERVICES WE RECOMMEND
These are some helpful support services we recommend which provide expert advice and emotional support during this challenging time.
FAQs
WHAT TYPE OF FUNERAL FITS YOUR FAMILY?
Every funeral is different. Every family is different. A family should make a funeral choice that fits their needs at the time of loss. Among the options to consider are traditional service with viewing and burial, traditional service with cremation to follow, cremation with a memorial service, an unattended/direct cremation or any type of arrangement that is right for your family. Many people are now using our pre-planning and pre-paying services to ensure their wishes are carried out upon their death and to relieve family and friends from additional stress
HOW CAN WE MAKE THE FUNERAL SERVICE PERSONAL?
A funeral can be as unique as the person who has died. Picture displays and video tributes are examples of the several ways to portray and celebrate the life of a loved one.
Assembly picture boards are also an opportunity to reminisce while designing the display.
Assembly picture boards are also an opportunity to reminisce while designing the display.
WHAT DETERMINES THE COST OF A FUNERAL?
You and your family do. A funeral can be as extravagant or as simple as you desire. The type of service and other items selected determines the cost of a funeral. An estimate of costs based on items and services selected is provided to the family, and our general price list is provided for easy reference. A funeral does not have to be an extravagant display, as there are coffins and caskets available at all cost levels to fit the needs of every familv. Pre-planning and pre-paying for your funeral can help control costs. By making decisions ahead of time, you avoid having to make choices at a time when your emotions are heightened.
Pre-planning and pre-paving also provide an opportunity for you to set aside funds that can be used to pay for part or all of the service
Pre-planning and pre-paving also provide an opportunity for you to set aside funds that can be used to pay for part or all of the service
WHAT ABOUT PRE-PLANNING AND PRE-PAYING FOR A FUNERAL?
By planning and arranging a funeral in advance, you have the opportunity to discuss your wishes with your family. Having the details of a loved one's funeral or memorial service settled before death allows families to make informed decisions. Pre-paying for a funeral enables vou to set funds aside to cover the costs of the funeral arrangements. These expenses can be partially or fully funded through the legal establishment of funeral trusts or life insurance. These funds earn interest and are full transferable.
WHERE ARE NEARBY CREMATORIUMS?
Allen & Son Limited, trading as Allen & Son Funeral Directors, is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 965279).
Thank you for your hard work, professionalism and kindness with my father’s funeral yesterday. The order of service and your help in putting that together was perfect. Everything went well and we were so grateful to have you looking after us at the crematorium.
Our family friends and colleagues were very complementary of you, Wendy and the Crematorium and the flowers. Everything was done so smoothly and with such ease. Thank you - we are immensely grateful for making a difficult emotional day so straight forward for us all.
February 2026
Thank you so much for ensuring that everything went smoothly yesterday, and for your kind support throughout.
April 2026
Diane and James were absolutely wonderful at what was a very difficult time for us. The support they provided was sensitive and compassionate and delivered in a kind and caring manner while remaining professional and dignified. Everything was communicated and explained clearly and there was no pressure to make any decisions until we were ready to do so. Nothing was too much trouble and their attention to detail was first class. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
July 2025
Dear Diane & James
We'd just like to say a big "Thank-you" to you both for looking after us so well during our difficult time. You care and professionalism is second to none and we don't know what we'd have done without you.
You certainly made our journey with Dad much easier with your kindness and constant contact, enabling us to get through our grief a little easier.
Thank you
September 2026
Here for you when you need us most
If you need compassionate support during this difficult time, contact our funeral directors in Moreton-in-Marsh. We're here to help you with every step of the way.
