Gordon Blake Funeral Directors

16/12/2025

Christmas can be a special time to remember those who are no longer with us. With a MuchLoved tribute page, you have a beautiful online space to carry their memory with you this season. ❤️ Add stories, photos, and more to create a lasting tribute that brings comfort and connection to family and friends. If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to us.

15/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, it’s common to think of the people who are special to us – especially those we've lost. That’s why we’ve chosen to take part in Light a Candle.

From 15 to 21 December we’ll be posting digital candles in memory of those who can’t be with us during the festive season. If you’d like to create a virtual candle, please click the following link where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.

There's no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial.
We’ll share your candles on our page.
https://gbnf.online/300667

12/12/2025

Thank you to all those who donated selection boxes for this worthy cause.

10/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle this Christmas!

Taking part in this Christmas’s Light a Candle gives you the opportunity to create online memorials throughout the festive period.

Christmas is a special time to celebrate with family and friends, and our virtual candles are a thoughtful way to pay tribute to loved ones who are no longer with us.

We'll be sharing virtual candles on our page between 15 and 21 December. There's no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial.
We look forward to sharing your memorials from 15 December.

05/12/2025

Gordon Blake Funeral Director Michael Kennerley and his choir (the Kennerley) Singers will be leading the singing at tonight's Carol and Memorial service at Forest of Dean Crematorium. We would love to see you there...

26/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who has already been kind enough to donate selection boxes for our annual Selection box appeal.
We will be collecting selection boxes at our Lydney and Cinderford Funeral Homes until Friday 5th December after which point they will be passed on to Forest Foodbank.

09/11/2025

Today we remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. We remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth; the vital role played by the emergency services; and those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.

04/11/2025

We’re honoured to continue standing alongside the British Legion this year.

For every eligible Golden Charter Funeral Plans funeral plan purchased, we’ll be donating £25 to support the vital services they provide for serving personnel, veterans, and their families.

Planning ahead means peace of mind for you – and real help for our Armed Forces community.
T&Cs apply.

03/11/2025

Selection box appeal 2025.
Every year we like to provide a little cheer for families in need by collecting selection boxes for our local food banks.
If you are able, please help us support The Forest Foodbank.

24/10/2025

Just a reminder of the upcoming All Souls services taking place in our local communities. All are welcome.
St Paul's Parkend, Sunday 26th October- 5pm
All Saints' Viney Hill, Sunday 2nd November- 5pm
St Mary's, Lydney, Sunday 2nd November- 3pm
St John's, Cinderford, Sunday 2nd November- 6pm

17/10/2025

All Souls is the time of year when the Church remembers those we have loved and lost.
Details of the All Souls service to take place at St John's, Cinderford...

16/10/2025