Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors Monmouthshire

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Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors Monmouthshire

Independent family funeral directors. Outstanding professional and personal 24 hrs service. Free friendly advice & home visits. Free friendly advice

Pre paid funeral plans and cremation only options. Monumental Mason services and Memorial Jewellery

25/08/2025

We have been asked to announce details of the funeral for the late Tony Thorne of Viney Hill.

Suddenly on July 19th at his home, Anthony William (Tony), aged 83 years of Viney Hill.
A loving Dad, Gramp & Great Gramp.

His funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Viney Hill on Friday August 29th at 12 noon followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired in Tony's memory for Hope For Tomorrow (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account please) may be placed in the donations box at The Church or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Nr Lydney, Glos GL15 4SE Tel 01594 562543

15/08/2025

We were very honoured to carry out the funeral of the late Kit Waskett, former Lydney Park Head Forester and a devoted family man in late May.

All of Kit's life was spent working in the forests in various places where he became extremely skilled before he headed up the Forestry Team at Lydney Park Estate for a number of years, also living on the estate with his family.

His forestry tractor and trailer, of which he became synonymous with, was a handed picked vehicle which involved a trip all the way to Scotland with a couple of colleagues to collect.

As such, Kit's fellow colleagues set about creating a beautiful woodland theme on the trailer bed of the tractor for a very fitting final journey.

Because of Kit's life and long association with the forests, it seemed only right to have a natural pine coffin, supplied by J C Walwyn & Sons, that was finished with a natural and stunning coffin spray made by the family.

The photos from Kit's service appear with the very kind permission of his wife Jess.

08/08/2025

We have been asked to announce the funeral details of the late Bern Screen.

On July 11th, Bernard Michael, aged 87 years of Windsor Drive, Lydney, at Rodley House, Lydney surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of Audrey, a loving dad, grandad, great grandad, father-in-law & brother.

Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, Lydney on Friday August 15th at 2.00pm followed by burial in Lydney Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in Bern's memory for the Rodley House Amenities Fund (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account) may be placed in the donations box at the church or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors, 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Lydney, Glos, GL15 4SE. Tel: 01594 562543.

06/08/2025

We are also honoured to be highlighted by Langstone Vale Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, another Westerleigh Group crematorium on the outskirts of Newport, where we frequent with many of the families we serve in Chepstow, Caldicot & their surrounding areas.

Langstone Vale offers a new and stylish chapel, able to host around 200 people seated and standing, with their team headed up by Aaron Carter, who we worked with for a long period in the Forest of Dean prior to his switch to Langstone Vale.

25/07/2025

Last week we had the honour of carrying out the funeral of the late Geoff Willetts of Pillowell, owner of Geoff Willetts Coaches based out of the Old Coach Garage in Pillowell.

Geoff's coaches had a distinctive lilac livery with red, black & burgandy stripes. His family wished for his casket to emulate this and working closely with Somerset Willow Coffins, we were able to provide a bespoke casket to match Geoff's old liveries.

Even more fitting for Geoff's final journey was his family attached his old bus driver's ID to the casket at the Old Coach Garage, before Geoff departed the garage for his final journey.

Below is a selection of photos from the funeral as well as one of Geoff's old coaches with the kind permission of Sue & Tracey.

23/07/2025

We have been asked to announce and share details of the funeral for the late Margaret Hodges

Peacefully on July 9th after a long illness, with family and friends around her, Margaret Teresa, aged 69 years of Maypole Green, Bream. Funeral service to take place at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on Tuesday July 29th at 12.30pm. Ladies are asked to please wear summer dresses. Family flowers only please, donations in Margaret's memory for The Forest of Dean Dog Rescue (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account please) may be placed in the donations box at The Crematorium or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Nr Lydney, Glos GL15 4SE Tel 01594 562543

17/07/2025

We are very honoured to be the first Funeral Directors featured in our local crematorium's, the Forest of Dean Crematorium, FD spotlight.

With the help of Hannah, Keisha, Mike, Claire & Paul, the crematorium and its services help us to honour our families' loved ones with personal touches such as the ever popular photographic visual tribute.

14/07/2025

Today we remembered the man who established Ian Watts & Son back in 1968, the late Ian Watts, on what would have been his 90th birthday 🤍.

A devoted family man, excellent musician and a hard working driven gentleman who always took pride in everything he did. He defined the values we still stand for to this very day.

Although the business has grown to heights that we are sure he would never have imagined, one thing we're sure of is he would have been immensely proud of what we have achieved, but most importantly how we continue to provide the upmost care and support to all our families.

Pictured below is a very young Martin with Ian outside All Saint's Church, Viney Hill.

20/06/2025

Funeral plans are an ever increasingly popular way to ensure your
wishes are carried out in accordance when remembering and celebrating your life.

Our funeral plans allow for bespoke plans which are tailored to your wishes and desires, allowing the send off to be unique to you.

For more information or advice on our funeral plans, please give us a call where we will be more than happy to talk you through the options or offer friendly advice.

Your legacy, your way.

15/06/2025

Today, on Father’s Day, we’re thinking of all those who are missing their dads and other male role models. Whether it’s your first Father’s Day without them or many years have passed, the love and memories remain with you always.

At Ian Watts & Son, we know how important it is to honour those we’ve lost, so today we stand with everyone remembering their fathers with love, pride, and sometimes with tears. May today be filled with gentle memories and quiet strength 💙

06/06/2025

Our Coleman Milne Mercedes E-Class Hearse glistening in the afternoon sunshine today in between funerals.

Our fleet of vehicles are meticulously prepared prior to every funeral service by Martin & Luke to ensure they always look the very best.

13/05/2025

We are delighted to have the new Somerset Willow Coffins display books in our chapel of rest, showing off the different materials and colours they can offer.

We have partnered with Somerset Willow for all of our natural coffins and caskets for over a decade as quality matters and to them every small detail is important.

They produced their first willow coffin in 1998 and have grown from strength to strength since, providing the highest quality coffins and caskets for over 25 years.

They make a range of products from varying natural materials in the styles and colours as requested, making every coffin unique and individual.

The coffins element is just one division of the company as whole who make a range of willow products, from home and lifestyle products to hot air balloon baskets.

For more information on their funeral products, take a look on their website: https://www.somersetwillowcoffins.co.uk/

Address

High Street
Bream
GL156EQ

Telephone

+441600717611

Website

http://www.ianwattsandson.com/

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