Grassby Funeral Service - Shaftesbury

23/02/2026

02/02/2026

Shaftesbury Church of England invite you to ....

23/12/2025

Ant & Dec added a special touch to today's funeral, thanks to Madgwick Carriage Masters

05/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

30/11/2025

Favourite song? Colour? Place? How would you make your farewell uniquely yours?

24/11/2025

How wonderful to have Ant and Dec join us today at our Open Day. Thank you all who came in to see us, you are always welcome.
Thank you to Madgwick Carriages for bringing Ant and Dec, they were so well received and looked amazing

24/11/2025

Funeral director Tania White opens her new High Street premises of Grassby Funeral Service on Monday and will mark the occasion on the 24th November with a visit from a large horse and carriage. Tania explained that her work is mainly behind the scenes, arranging clergy, celebrants, crematoriums and venues, and supporting families. She said people often react with surprise when she tells them her profession, but many are curious once they learn more.

LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/thisisalfred/why-youll-see-a-horse-drawn-carriage-in-shaftesbury-high-street-monday

Tania spoke about how she entered the profession, saying she has always been fascinated by it. ‘If you’re empathetic and kind and just want to do the best for someone, then it’s a career that’s very fulfilling,’ she said. She described memorable services, including a recent natural burial at Ham Down for her boss, where birdsong and sunshine made it feel right for the person.

She said people now choose a wide range of styles, colours and themes for funerals, and there are few rules. While she has not overseen a fancy dress service herself, she knows others who have.

On Monday, a pair of horses in full feathered decoration will wait outside the office from around midday. Tania said it reflects the history of Gold Hill and how horses once worked the route. Inside, she and the team will welcome visitors with tea and biscuits.