J.R. Williams Funeral Directors

09/01/2026

This morning, challenging weather made an already difficult time even harder for many families. We would like to publicly thank our incredible staff, who worked tirelessly in the snow and freezing conditions to clear paths, prepare our premises, and ensure funerals could go ahead with dignity and care.

Their dedication, loyalty, and commitment meant families were able to say goodbye to their loved ones without disruption. We are deeply proud of our team and grateful for the compassion they show every day, no matter what the circumstances.

“Serving families with dignity, care and a committed team.”

25/12/2025

Today, we light a candle in remembrance of those we no longer see, but who live on in our hearts and memories this Christmas.

We hope this poem, written for our Memorial Carol Services, brings you comfort and quiet reflection in the days ahead.

24/12/2025

We felt incredibly honoured to welcome nearly 300 people to our Memorial Carol Services at Telford Crematorium this month. We truly hope that joining together as a community, at what can be such a difficult time for so many, brought comfort to all who attended in person or on-line.

A short video of the service held on 16th December can be viewed below, including extracts of the messages of comfort delivered by our celebrants and the blessing given to all those being remembered at this time of year by the Revd Prebendary Chris Thorpe.

We extend our sincere thanks to all who led or took part in the services and to everyone who attended. Your generous donations raised over £500 for the Lingen Davies Cancer Support and Dementia UK .

19/12/2025

17/12/2025

12/12/2025

Our Christmas Memorial & Carol Service is fully booked, but we’d still be delighted to have you join us online. Please use the links below to share in this special time of reflection with us on Tuesday the 16th December at 6,00pm.

Please click the link below and enter the following login details:

Tuesday 16th Username: telford2

Password: snow

Link: https://watch.obitus.com/login/rez7yu

08/12/2025

Our two Christmas Memorial & Carol Services are now fully booked, but we’d still be delighted to have you join us online. Please use the links below to share in this special time of reflection with us on either the 9th December or 16th December at 6,00pm.

Please click the link below and enter the following login details:

Webcast Login Details

Tuesday 9th Username: telford1

Tuesday 16th Username: telford2

Password: snow

Link: https://watch.obitus.com/login/rez7yu

27/11/2025

Join us for a very special time of candle-lit remembrance, away from the hustle and bustle of Christmastime. There will be beautiful live music, poetry and space to reflect on cherished memories, remembering happy times spent with loved ones.

Please contact us on 01630 654490, or use the link below to let us know you’ll be joining us.

Register here - https://bit.ly/3K84SmJ

27/11/2025

Sarah is our Manager and Funeral Director, has been married for 27 years, and has two children and one granddaughter. She grew up in Ashley, on the outskirts of Market Drayton.

On leaving school, Sarah worked in a local nursing home in Market Drayton, which is where she first met John Williams (JR Williams) and developed a keen interest in his job as a funeral director.

Sadly, at the time, he didn’t have any staff vacancies.

Sarah went on to work in retail, hospitality and education but never gave up the hope of joining the funeral profession. Fifteen years later, Sarah was finally given the opportunity to join the J R Williams team and has now been with the company for eighteen years. Ten years ago, she was promoted to Manager.

“The loss of a loved one is the most painful experience you will ever go through. I am here to help, support and care for your loved one and yourself. My role is immensely rewarding and I feel very honoured and privileged to look after the families of Market Drayton and the surrounding areas.”

(Sarah, Manager, J R Williams Funeral Directors)

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

We were deeply honoured to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements of a much loved and respected member of the local farming community. The family chose to lead the funeral procession with their own vintage Massey Ferguson 3095.

Our experience of dealing with farming and rural communities stems back over 55 years, from the time when our founder, John ('JR') was a prominent member of Shropshire young farmers. As many know, he is now a successful breeder of Red Poll cattle.

19/11/2025

Join us for a very special time of candle-lit remembrance, away from the hustle and bustle of Christmastime. There will be beautiful live music, poetry and space to reflect on cherished memories, remembering happy times spent with loved ones.

Please contact us on 01630 654490, or use the link below to let us know you’ll be joining us.

Register here -

Event Timing: 6.00pm, Tuesday 9th and Tuesday 16th December, 2025 Event Address: Telford Crematorium Contact us on: 01952 610612 or telfordmemorialservice@gmail.com