Masterson Funeral Home Ltd

17/04/2026

The Matthew Gallagher Award is presented in memory of a highly respected funeral director and educator, and recognises students who have demonstrated outstanding ability, applied their training in a meaningful way, and—most importantly—overcome personal, professional, or educational challenges to complete their qualifications.
Lee Wilkins, from our Bishop's Stortford funeral home was awarded the Matthew Gallagher Award in 2023 by the Independent Funeral Directors College, recognising his exceptional performance, professionalism, and commitment during his studies.
In 2025, his colleague Tom Riches, from our Old Harlow funeral home, was honored with the same award, demonstrating a continued tradition of excellence. Together, their achievements highlight a shared commitment to compassion, professionalism, and high-quality service within the funeral directing field.
Daniel Robinson & Sons are immensely proud to have two members of their team recognised with this prestigious award, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to excellence and the highest standards of care within the profession.
On the 9th May, the IFD College will be announcing this year's Award winner, well done to the finalists, we wish you all the very best of luck.

08/04/2026

Are you considering funeral preplanning or looking for a resting place for cremated remains which are in your care? You might like to consider a visit to the Open Day, coming up on 18th April.

02/04/2026

It was our Easter pleasure to help St Mary’s Church and Harlow Baptist Church with their distribution of hot cross buns in Old Harlow earlier today 😊🐣❤️. Our best wishes to you this Easter.

Old Harlow

19/03/2026

The importance of the conversation.
You may have watched the poignant conclusion to Call The Midwife which used as part of its final story, the death of the beloved character Sister Monica Joan, the elderly Nun who was facing the end of her life.
The brilliant and sensitive way that her closing chapter was depicted showed her requesting to speak with her Funeral Director, ensuring her life was remembered in a way she felt would be important.
She touched on the rituals and rights befitting her life as a Nun, but she also made requests that paid respects to her life and work.
We have often been called to speak with someone who is facing this same closing chapter, wanting peace of mind knowing that their wishes were going to be understood and put in place when that day comes.
We are always honoured to be asked to bear witness to these wishes and are privileged to carry out those wishes with care, respect and compassion,
Thank you to the BBC for helping to create a conversation and showing the importance of a Funeral.
Have the conversation, let your voice and wishes be heard, it will be the greatest gift for those who care for you and will allow them to celebrate your life as you would wish.

Credit to fellow independent funeral directors, Crescent Funeral Services, for sharing this post which aligns to our own service levels and values.

18/03/2026

Thank you for the 'thank you'. ❤

13/03/2026

Useful sources of help and guidance for the bereaved as we approach Mothers Day...

https://www.cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/managing-grief/grieving-on-mothers-day/

https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/helping-you-cope-with-grief/grieving-on-special-occasions/coping-with-grief-on-mothers-day/

https://www.childbereavementuk.org/

https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/sands-here-support-you-mothers-day

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11/03/2026

It is always a pleasure to share some of the wonderful feedback received for Tom, our Funeral Director at our Mastersons Funeral Home in

19/02/2026

Please think carefully before making hasty future funeral planning decisions. Prepayments aren't suitable for everyone. If you know someone who might find the information below useful, please share it with them...



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21/01/2026

06/12/2025

🎅😎🎀 TODAY N HARLOW... Please honk or wave if you see our Children's Panto Convoy along our route, it would make our little guests very happy! All the children have had a tough year and we aim to make this an extra special day.
We will be starting out from the brilliant Automotive at around 1.45, (hopefully Edna's wig won't get blown off this year!!), arriving outside Harlow Playhouse at about 2.30 and Santa would love to see his fans if you are in the area.
Full details about the route are on our previous posts. See you later!

05/12/2025

A little snap of the Carol Singing held in the High Street, this week 😀

02/12/2025

🎁Santa's on his way to Harlow - give him a honk and a wave when he whizzes through the streets on Saturday 6th December with his police motorcycle outriders, elves and some very excited children...
Approx timings below (reindeers can be tempramental!) 🤣....
1.45 Convoy leaves Gates of Harlow, turning left, goes around the roundabout, before heading back towards Station Rd Old Harlow...
🤶1.55 Station Rd, Old Harlow 🎅2.00 Momples Rd 🎅2.10 Tumbler Road
🎅2.15 Commonside Road 🤶2.20 Tripton Road 🎅2.25 Harberts Road
😎2.30 Arriving outside The Harlow Playhouse
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