R Gwinnell & Sons Funeral Directors

20/08/2025

A thank you for Amy in Colchester and the team:

"I just wanted to say again what an incredible job you all did for my dad's funeral. Don't think I had the chance to tell you again, but your support and the service you provided were on another level. Thank you from the bottom of my heart x "

12/08/2025

A couple of lovely thank you's for Sarah in our Hadleigh office.

06/08/2025

August is National Road Victim Month. It's aimed at remembering those who have lost their lives, or been injured in road traffic collisions and raise awareness about road safety.

Every single day in the UK:

-5 people are killed in road collisions
-Over 80 sustain serious, often life-changing injuries

These are not just numbers, they’re lives, families, and futures changed forever.

📞 RoadPeace Helpline: 0800 160 1069
✉️ helpline@roadpeace.org

01/08/2025

We were honoured to support this family with their loved ones final journey from our Ipswich Road branch.
Led by Roy Gwinnell and followed by so many bikers.

25/07/2025

Samaritans Awareness from 24th - 27th July is dedicated to raising awareness about the work of Samaritans, a charity organization that provides emotional support to people in distress, particularly those at risk of su***de. Call 116 123 if you need to speak to someone.

18/07/2025

"A Silent Tear" by Gaynor Llewellyn.

16/07/2025

The post box for letters to heaven is such a lovely thing at Three Counties Crematorium Essex.

Another letter to heaven sent his morning 💙
This is Freddie, he is 7 years old.
He lost his nanny 2 and a half years ago and he wanted to send her a letter to let her know what he has been doing in school and to tell her about his new Labradoodle puppy, "Honey"
If you would like to send a similar letter to a loved one, our postbox can be easily found within our grounds.

08/07/2025

We would like to wish each and every paramedic across the globe a very happy International paramedics day! May we take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work.

💚 It’s International Paramedics Day! ❤️

We need more than one day to tell you all about our hard working paramedics, so over the next few days we’re going to be celebrating their incredible work! 👏

We want to show how their collaborative work with colleagues and partners enables them to provide the best patient care 🚑

To do this, we’re going to be sharing 👇

🟢 Case studies from paramedics working in roles across the Trust.
🟢 Videos exploring what unity and community means to our people.
🟢 Inspiring stories about the impact our paramedics have across the east of England.
🟢 Some interesting statistics.

Keep your eyes peeled across our social channels 👀

04/07/2025

Traces of the Forgotten Dream by an unknown poet.

02/07/2025

These leaflets from Child Bereavement UK are so helpful when trying to explain to children what has happened to someone they love in the right way and help them deal with their feelings.

'When someone special dies' is a series of leaflets aimed at helping young people to understand their feelings after a bereavement.

There are versions available to download for children under 7 and from 7-11 and for young people. To view the leaflets: childbereavementuk.org/when-someone-special-dies-leaflets

01/07/2025

Don't forget the open day at Three Counties Crematorium Essex on Saturday 5th July. Their team will be there to answer any questions you may have from 10.30 am to 1 pm.

Next Saturday 5th July is our Open Day !! We look forward to welcoming you all. The lovely team will be available to answer any questions you may have & show you around. Refreshments will be provided by The Booking Hall Cafe.
Everyone is welcome, no booking required.

26/06/2025

Making a funeral plan gives you the opportunity to decide exactly what you want and how you want it and take the pressure off loved ones. Please phone us on 01206 868585 if you would like to discuss making a funeral plan.