AB Walker & Son Ltd Funeral Directors

21/01/2026

🧠Race Against Dementia Day
A simple way to get involved and make a difference.

You can take part on your own or with friends and family by choosing a fun “3” challenge - walk 3k, run 3k, read for 3 hours, play 3board or video games, or create your own. It’s easy, flexible, and all about raising awareness and supporting dementia research.

Every step, page, or game helps 💪

👉 Find out more and get involved here:
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/race-against-dementia-day/

1. Simply do “3” your way. This could be:

20/01/2026

Everyone’s sharing what was great in 2016.
We thought we would share what’s been great since 1826, as we start the celebrations for our 200th year!

16/01/2026

Our Faces of Friday this week introduce Beverley and Emily, our Link Bereavement Course facilitators.
Beverley and Emily take great care and pride in supporting families who have experienced loss. With a wealth of experience and genuine compassion, they are deeply committed to guiding and supporting people as they learn to live with grief, at their own pace and in their own way.
Our next Link Bereavement Course begins on 26 February and there are a few spaces still available. If you would like to find out more, Beverley and Emily would be very happy to have a chat.
👉 https://www.abwalker.co.uk/supporting-you/loss-and-bereavement-support/the-link-bereavement-course/

14/01/2026

This Saturday, AB Walker is delighted to be match day sponsor as Maidenhead United take on Enfield Town.

Supporting our local community has always been important to the AB Walker family, and this partnership is one way we continue to do so.

To mark the occasion, we’ve also launched our Maidenhead United Supporters Funeral Package, created especially for Magpie fans and their families. 😊

👉 Find out more here:
https://www.abwalker.co.uk/maidenhead-united-funeral-package-at-ab-walker/

We wish Maidenhead United the very best of luck for Saturday’s match. ⚽⚽
Match day team AB Walker photos to follow!

AB Walker funeral package for Maidenhead United football Club supporters and fans. Honouring a love of Maidenhead United football.

13/01/2026

🌸 With flowers, we remember.

Floral tributes bring colour, comfort and connection to a funeral ceremony, offering a gentle way to reflect a loved one’s personality, values and story.

At AB Walker, our floral arrangements are created with care and intention. From traditional wreaths and casket sprays to bespoke designs and living tributes, each piece is thoughtfully made, using sustainable materials wherever possible.
To learn more about our floral tributes or to talk through options when the time feels right, our team is here to support you.

👉 abwalker.co.uk/flowers Sonning Flowers

13/01/2026

Such a wonderful idea to be shared.

The start of a new year is often accompanied by feelings of hope. But when you’re grieving, the return of January can sometimes bring difficult emotions with it too. The ‘Letters to heaven’ post box at Reading Cemetery and Crematorium is for the use of anyone who would like to send a message to someone they’ve lost.

Located on Path Four of the Gardens of Remembrance. Every letter or card put into the memorial post box is treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality when it is emptied, they are stored securely before cremation and are never opened or read.

The Letters to Heaven’ post box was donated by Nicola and Will Middleton in loving memory of their baby boy, Leo. Through Will’s incredible fundraising efforts, Nicola and Will have made this heartfelt addition possible.

Thanks to the Middleton family, this special space is a lasting tribute to their beloved Leo and is now a comforting place for all families to remember their loved ones.

Just One Thing #6

https://rdguk.info/J1T26_xFLrI

12/01/2026

Caversham leading the way in the branch signage rebrand. Looking super smart!

09/01/2026

It’s Friday….time for Friday Faces! 🎉
This week: we highlight our super smiley Karen from our wonderful reception team😎
Here are Karen’s answers:

What inspired you to join the funeral profession? A close friend, who happened to be the General Manager at the time, mentioned an opportunity in the funeral profession. I was intrigued and decided to give it a shot. It’s been a rewarding journey ever since, and I’m grateful for the chance to make a difference in such a meaningful field.

How long have you worked at A.B. Walker? I’ve been with A.B. Walker for just over three years.

What’s your favourite part of your job? I love greeting our clients and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Despite the difficult circumstances that bring them to us, it’s rewarding to help them feel at ease and supported before their meetings.

Where would we find you on a Saturday afternoon? You’ll likely find me enjoying some “me time” shopping solo, my partner’s term, which I happily embrace! It’s a peaceful escape from the chaos of shopping with my partner and daughter. Occasionally, I’ll be in the kitchen baking, whipping up something delicious.

08/01/2026

Memorial jewellery, keepsakes and personalised urns can be a meaningful part of remembering a loved one. At AB Walker, we offer a thoughtful range of options, from fingerprint necklaces and ashes bracelets to cuddle stones, eco boxes and personalised urns, helping families find something that feels right for them.

07/01/2026

A wonderful podcast at our wonderful local Greenacres Chiltern Living Memorial Park. For those dealing with grief, the power of talk and companionship is paramount to this welcoming and warm group.

Living with dying · Episode

06/01/2026

✨ Moments of remembrance can come at any time.

Memorials offer a lasting place of connection, somewhere to pause, reflect, and honour a life that meant so much.

At AB Walker, our memorial masonry service is guided by care, craftsmanship and compassion. From headstones and tablets to personalised inscriptions, we support families at every step, helping create a tribute that feels meaningful, enduring and true to the person being remembered.

If you would like to learn more or talk through options when the time feels right, Karen, Anna & Melanie are here to help. Along with Kate who manages grave tending & cleaning.

👉 abwalker.co.uk/masonry

02/01/2026

It takes our passionate collective to deliver our values and guide every journey with dignity, compassion, and unwavering care. This week: the ever-bubbly Jess from our funeral arrangers team! 😊
Here are Jess’s answers:
1. What inspired you to join the funeral profession?
“I worked in healthcare before and still wanted to stay in a caring role—helping families felt like the perfect fit. 🫂”
2. How long have you worked at A.B. Walker?
2½ years and loving it!
3. What’s your favourite part of your job?
“Meeting families, hearing stories about their loved ones, and seeing all those precious photo memories. 📸❤️”
4. Where would we find you on a Saturday afternoon?
“Catching up with friends or binge-watching Netflix! 🍿”