Allen & Son

Allen & Son An independent, family-owned and run company, serving Moreton-in-Marsh and surrounding areas since 1928.

A friendly and professional service, providing the highest standard of care, advice and support to families, 24 hours per day, 365 days of the year. We are an independent, family-owned and run funeral directing company, here to support families whenever and wherever you need us.

It seems a long time since we had our last coffee morning, but it was only 3 months ago - time flies so fast!You will al...
25/07/2025

It seems a long time since we had our last coffee morning, but it was only 3 months ago - time flies so fast!

You will all be pleased to know that we have a date for our next one, which is just over 5 weeks away ..... Wednesday 3rd September.

We have been busy collecting tombola prizes, and James has been practicing his baking in our new oven at home - I must admit, his Victoria sponge was the best he has ever made, and tasted amazing!!

Anyway, we look forward to seeing you all, and we will post photos of our raffle prizes, and reminders in the coming couple of weeks.
As always, all funds raised will go to support the work of Cotswold Friends..

Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend.

Di, James & Badger 🐾
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

Well, it's been quite a week, with lots of little things reminding us how precious time is, but also how we think of and...
18/07/2025

Well, it's been quite a week, with lots of little things reminding us how precious time is, but also how we think of and treat others. We never know what is going on in someone else's life, for example, someone may cause you to brake suddenly by cutting in front of you. Our immediate reaction would probably be to honk our horn (or worse - of which we have been guilty of at times!), but for all we know, they may be rushing to the aid of an elderly parent who has fallen. You never know.

We are all so busy rushing around in our daily lives, we sometimes forget about what others may be going through, and how much a little gesture of kindness, or even a smile could make a difference to their day.

I found this poem, which sums it up:
~~~
It doesn't matter where you go,
Or who you meet along the way,
Carry kindness in your heart,
And practice it each day.

A simple smile can change the course
Of someone else's week,
The smallest gesture represents,
The gift of joy we seek.

There are a million obstacles
On any given day,
But rise above the hate and fear
And live life the kindness way.
~~~

Hope you all have a peaceful and enjoyable weekend.

Di & James
www.allenfunerals.co.uk
01608 650633

Simon Parry passed away peacefully at home on the 7th July 2025, aged 64 years. He will be greatly missed by all his fam...
11/07/2025

Simon Parry passed away peacefully at home on the 7th July 2025, aged 64 years.

He will be greatly missed by all his family & many friends.

Simon's funeral service is to be held on Tuesday 12th August at 2:00pm, in the North Chapel at Oakley Wood Crematorium.
Simon's wish was that those attending wear what they feel comfortable in, and with a splash of colour, rather than traditional funeral attire.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Simon will be gratefully received for Kate's Home Nursing, and can be made in the collection box at the service, sent by post to us at Allen & Son, or online using the link below:

simonparry.muchloved.com

Simon's family have asked that we share this notice so that as many people as possible are made aware of his passing and of her forthcoming funeral arrangements.
Please share in the usual manner.

Thank you
Di & James
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

Ruth Hughes passed away peacefully on 3rd July 2025, aged 91 years. A much-loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother & gr...
10/07/2025

Ruth Hughes passed away peacefully on 3rd July 2025, aged 91 years.

A much-loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother & great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family & friends.

Ruth's funeral service is to be held on Friday 18th July at 11:00am at St Mary's Church, Batsford.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Ruth will be gratefully received for the RNLI, and can be made in the collection box at the service, sent by post to us at Allen & Son, or online using the link below:

ruthhughesneeyates.muchloved.com

Ruth's family have asked that we share this notice so that as many people as possible are made aware of her passing and of her forthcoming funeral arrangements.

Please share in the usual manner.

Thank you
Di & James
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

05/07/2025

It's The Little Things ......

We recently had the honour of supporting a family through the difficult time of losing their father and making his funeral arrangements.

As we talked about him and his life, they told us that he was always a cheerful man, who loved bright colours. They then requested that we ask mourners to wear a splash of colour, in tribute to him.

Well, we couldn't then wear our usual soft green ties, could we?
So, I went shopping, and here are our chaps wearing the more colourful ties - definitely splashed with colour!
(looks like our H**e bush wanted to get in on the photo too😄)

All the "splashes of colour" worn by everyone at the service did make people smile, and helped make a very difficult day a little brighter.

Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend.

Di & James
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

OSJCT Edwardstow Court in Stow-on-the-Wold are holding a Summer Fair on Saturday 12th July, from 2pm-4pm.There will be l...
02/07/2025

OSJCT Edwardstow Court in Stow-on-the-Wold are holding a Summer Fair on Saturday 12th July, from 2pm-4pm.

There will be lots going on, with chances to win one of many hampers they are raffling, all worth around £40 each.

You can even enter their "Bake off" competition.....James is going to enter his legendary Victoria sponge cake, so fingers crossed!!

We have raffle tickets available here in our office, just £1 each, along with a couple of the hampers for you to see, so please feel free to pop in.

Di & James
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

What do people do with their loved one’s ashes?There are a wide range of options for cremated remains, including interme...
27/06/2025

What do people do with their loved one’s ashes?

There are a wide range of options for cremated remains, including interment in a cemetery/churchyard, scattering, keeping in an urn, and even incorporating into jewellery or art.

You may choose to have an urn in a very visible place in your home. Knowing that the cremated remains of a loved one are always nearby can be a great comfort. You may choose, instead, to bury the urn, which acts as a place for families to connect with the deceased and provides an easily accessible focal point for remembrance of their loved one.

Scattering ashes is becoming more popular. Friends and family can gather at a location that held special meaning for the deceased and scatter the ashes there (seeking appropriate permission, if required). Additionally, there are now several services that offer to scatter cremated remains in special locations or in a very specific manner, such as scattered from an airplane or incorporated into fireworks. Scattering cremated remains can be a unique and beautiful way to honour the life of a loved one.

A creative way to honour your loved one’s memory is by making their cremated remains part of a special keepsake. A portion of the cremated remains can be incorporated into jewellery, or other keepsake, which allows the family to carry a small part of their loved one with them at all times.

We have more details on our website, and several keepsake items on display in our office, so please call in if you would like to see them or discuss options in more detail.

Di & James
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

23/06/2025

Edwardstow Court Summer Raffle

🎟️ Tickets just £1 –available now from:
Edwardstow Court
Stow Youth Club
Allen and Son, Moreton-in-Marsh

This year, we’re proud to support two incredible local charities: Kate's Home Nursing and Stow Youth Centre who will receive all the monies raised in this year's raffle.

☀️ Join us for the Summer Fair!
🗓️ Saturday 12th July
🕑 2–4 PM
📍 Edwardstow Court

For more information on our Bake Off Competition, please click the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/165YyLCntz/

A very BIG thank you to all the wonderful local businesses for their generous donations:

The Big Feastival
Allen & Son
The Cotswold Chocolate Company
Ella's Emporium
Co-op - Morton-in-Marsh
Just for Perks
Roly's Fudge Pantry Stow on the Wold
Borzoi Book Store
Coach House Coffee
Avenue - Stow On The Wold
Off The Square - Stow On The Wold
Sheep on Sheep Street
Batsford Arboretum
The Golden Ball Inn, Lower Swell
The White Hart Royal Hotel
Tiriki
Sakura
Cotswold Lavender
Ella's Toy Shop Stow
Lucy's Tearoom
Huffkins Renowned Bakery and Tearooms
Scotts of Stow
The Bell Inn Moreton
The Cotswold Farmshop
Tesco-Stow-on-the-Wold
Lambournes Butchers

Bryan Bugler, of Blockley, sadly passed away at home on the 15th June, aged 69 years.He was the beloved husband of Jo an...
23/06/2025

Bryan Bugler, of Blockley, sadly passed away at home on the 15th June, aged 69 years.

He was the beloved husband of Jo and a much-loved father to Jonathan & Claire.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Bryan's funeral service is to be held on Wednesday 9th July at The Vale Crematorium at 12:00 noon.
His family have requested that, in addition to the usual formal attire, that a touch of navy blue, orange or white be worn, to acknowledge MNDA.

Family flowers only please.
Donations in Bryan's memory will be gratefully received for
The Motor Neurone Disease Association, and can be made in the collection box at the service, sent by post to us at Allen & Son or online using the link below:

bryanbugler.muchloved.com

Bryan's family have asked that we share this notice so that as many people as possible are made aware of his passing and of his forthcoming funeral arrangements.

Please share in the usual manner.

Many thanks
Di & James
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

As a proud member of the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), and having just this week re...
20/06/2025

As a proud member of the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), and having just this week received our "Quality Assurance Certificate" from them following our recent inspection, we wanted to share this very interesting article from The Good Funeral Guide, on Direct/Unattended Cremations.

Di & James
01608 650633
www.allenfunerals.co.uk

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