Roy Preddy Funeral Directors

15/12/2025

Are you in Yate Shopping Centre today? So are we!

Ross and Vicky are braving the rain today to talk about funeral plans! We are situated outside West Walk Surgery (opposite the Works and Halifax)

If you’re passing come and say hello, and hot drinks won’t be declined! 😂

12/12/2025

This week we were honoured to look after the funeral arrangements for Dean (aka Mugsy) - a legend within the Mangotsfield Community.

Hundreds of mourners came together on Wednesday to pay their respects to him and support his lovely family.

Helen from Rosina May Flowers did at an amazing job creating this bespoke arrangement to showcase Dean's skill as floor layer.

We are really fortunate to get to work alongside some very talented florists.

05/12/2025

It’s been lovely to see families coming in this week to hang their Robin and Star memory tags on our tree.

Tags can either be posted for us to hang on your behalf or you can visit the office up until Christmas Eve.

And of course we had to make sure our greatly missed colleagues Mary and Tracey had a place near the top!

04/12/2025

And that's a wrap on the 2025 Westerleigh Carol Service! It was wonderful to see so many of you yesterday at both the 3pm & 6:30pm services.

"Leading these services with Hilary is a real privilege for me and to see the number of people attending grow every year is so heart-warming for everyone that's involved! I must say we were not expecting to have to get emergency chairs out at 3pm!

Thank you to Shaun & all the team at Westerleigh Crematorium for all their hard work not just yesterday but throughout the year - Ross "

For anyone not able to attend the 6:30pm was recorded and you can now watch it online. Visit https://christmas.obitus.com and login using:
Username: Westerleigh
Password: robin

03/12/2025

Final Reminder! Today is the day!

The Westerleigh Carol Service will be held in the Waterside Chapel at 3pm this afternoon and then again at 6:30pm this evening.

The evening service will also be live streamed for those unable to attend details in the photo.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible later on.

29/11/2025

Our Memorial Christmas Tree is now beautifully set up for the season. From Monday (1st), families are welcome to visit and hang a memorial tag in honour of those they wish to remember this Christmas.

We’ve posted tags to families we have supported over the past 12 months, but additional tags are available at the office for anyone who would like to take part.

A gentle space to pause, reflect, and remember. 🌟

26/11/2025

Hot off the press and ready for next Wednesday!

25/11/2025

We are very proud to support Westerleigh Crematorium's Christmas Appeal for InHope.

We are one of the registered drop off points if you have any donations to support this very worthwhile cause.

Westerleigh Crematorium Christmas Appeal in aid of InHope.

As we approach the festive season, we’re once again reaching out to our wonderful community to help support those who may be struggling this Christmas.

We are collecting non-perishable food items, clean clothing, flasks, hot water bottles, and other essentials that can make a real difference to individuals and families in need.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, your kindness will help bring warmth and comfort to someone this winter.

Donations can be dropped off at Westerleigh Crematorium during our opening hours. Collections can be made up until the 19th December 2025.

Thank you, as always, for your generosity and community spirit.

Let’s come together to spread a little hope this Christmas.

19/11/2025

A reminder that it’s only 2 weeks to go until the Westerleigh Crematorium Carol Service.

As last year we are holding 2 services, the first is at 3pm and then again at 6:30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

18/11/2025

Last week we conducted the funeral of Brian Womack — Brian was a passionate hiker who loved the great outdoors.

Ross kindly offered to take some of Brian’s ashes with him to the Lake District this weekend and scatter them on behalf of his lovely wife Ann, giving him a fitting final resting place among the peaks he adored.

His ashes were laid to rest at the top of 2 mountains; firstly Pavey Ark and then Catbells, and in that quiet moment, a robin appeared — and as robins are often seen as a sign that a loved one is near, it felt like a little nod of approval from Brian himself. A reminder that he’ll always be among the mountains he loved so much. Rest in peace Brian.

Photos posted with permission from Brian’s family.

14/11/2025

At our recent memorial service, we shared moments filled with warmth, reflection, and a few smiles.

If you know Ross, you know he never runs out of things to say! So here is a snippet of the service — and yes, we did try to give him a time limit. Did it work? …You can be the judge!

This time of year can be a real challenge for those who have been bereaved, as we move into the winter months and the nights draw in. If you are struggling we hope these words may give you some comfort.

13/11/2025

After a busy few weeks of standing tall, our soldier’s back in Ross’ office for a well-earned rest and to keep a watchful eye on him until next year.

Thank you to everyone who showed their support and shared such kind words this Remembrance season. 🌺