Brooks Independent Funeral Directors

15/10/2025

We know how many questions there are about funerals and grief, that's why we have a selection of helpful blogs on our website covering all sorts of topics. From options for the final resting place of ashes to supporting a friend who's grieving there's lots of information there to help guide you through.

Whether you're planning ahead, supporting someone else or just would like to learn a little more we hope you find them useful.

We're always here to help

Blog posts covering Direct Cremation, Arranging a funeral, Woodland burial and more

01/09/2025

What a busy August!

We are so pleased to have put our prominent windows on the High Street to good use taking part in the Scarecrow Trail and Bug Hunt Trail. Our scarecrow was representing Afternoon Tea in the best of British theme, thank you to all those who popped in whilst on the trail to comment on our efforts. The Bug Hunt certainly seemed popular throughout the Summer Holidays with many keen young detectives spotting our letter 'R' in the little display, thank you to the young lady who donated her butterfly to add to the display.

Also in August we were able to support the Carnival Quizz donating a prize and also the Little Somerford Teddy Bear Hunt, sponsoring a bear and donating a prize for the raffle.

It's not done yet, August was the start of the Art Trail in Malmesbury and we are privileged to display two pieces, an oil on panel 'The Red Ram' by Kathleen Siddall and a colored ink 'The Flow County, Caithness' by Keith Oram

14/06/2025

Wishing Everyone a Fantastic Day at Hullavington Fete. It should be a fantastic day of fun for all.

We are so pleased to be offered the opportunity to support today's festivities. A special good luck to all the four-legged contestants taking part in the dog show. We've also donated a doggy hamper as a special prize, so there’s an extra special treat waiting for one lucky pup.

04/05/2025

Good luck to everyone taking part in the Duck Race today. Some incredibly well decorated Ducks taking part. Will be cheering on our entry 'What Happened To The Tiger"

17/04/2025

It has been lovely to have my dad help over the last few months, assisting with bearing on the day of the funeral and bringing people into our care. A simple moment that represents the heart of an independent business and a reminder of the importance of family in all that we do. Many will know David who has run an Antiques business in Malmesbury for over 40 years.

Some advertise a family firm, but we are it, offering a personal service that truly means personal. As a qualified, experienced and local funeral director, I personally guide and support families throughout. Everything is handled with the care and attention only a truly independent Funeral Director can provide.

05/03/2025

This week, Louise from North Wiltshire Crematorium had the pleasure of engaging with Brooks Independent Funeral Directors to discuss how we can enhance our support to families for when they are planning a funeral.

At North Wiltshire Crematorium, we recognise that every person is a loved individual, and we are committed to helping families create personalised ceremonies that honour their loved ones’ lives. Whether through specific music selections, personalised tributes, or unique themes, our goal is to guide families in crafting a farewell that resonates deeply with their shared experiences.

We invite families to share their ideas and preferences, allowing us to work together to create a memorable service that serves as a heartfelt tribute. Our compassionate team is here to provide support and professional guidance every step of the way.

26/02/2025

We are proud introduce our unique, fully inclusive Celebration of Life package in partnership with Grittleton House.

This completely inclusive package provides a beautiful and serene setting away from a traditional crematorium chapel. A service and reception afterwards all held in a single location, the stunning surroundings of Grittleton House.

Understanding that every life is unique, we are committed to creating a service that reflects your loved one's individuality. We completely customise the package to meet your exact needs.

Complete celebration of life package. A funeral service held away from a crematorium chapel in beautiful surroundings with catering and all the cremation arrnagements in one package

25/12/2024

23/12/2024

Thank you to all who nominated someone they knew would be looking after the local community this Christmas.

Congratulations to Mary Jordan for winning the Christmas Hamper. Thank you for all you do caring for the local community especially over the Christmas period.

16/12/2024

Christmas Hamper Giveaway 2024

We provide our personal care and support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and know there are many people working hard looking after the local community over the Christmas Holidays too.

Please nominate someone in the comments below who you'd like to receive a hamper of goodies to help them through their Christmas Day spent caring for the local community.

The winner will be chosen at random and announced on our page

06/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who stopped by this evening at late night opening. It was fantastic to see so many people at both our Town Hall stall and at our office. All the Memory Tags are being placed on the Memorial Tree in the office window. The last of the mince pies will be donated to the community fridge in the Town Hall. If you weren't able to attend this evening but would like to place a Memory Tag on the Memorial Tree you are welcome to call into the office to do so or email a message to be placed on your behalf.

05/12/2024

Following the announcement that stalls for Late Night Opening tomorrow will now be in the Town Hall we will:

Have a stall in the Town Hall where you may write a Memory Tag, they will be placed on the Memorial Tree in the office window at the end of the evening.

Be in the office at 21 High Street where you can visit to light a candle of remembrance. Complimentary refreshments will also be served.