J.F. Knight Independent Family Funeral Directors

22/04/2026

Our lovely florist following her dreams and opening up her new shop. Please send her a ‘Good Luck’ message ❤️

10/04/2026

This is a long post, but it’s also an important post, please take time to read it and if you think it’s relevant, please share it:

Once again, I’ve found myself speaking with a family who are struggling after choosing a national direct cremation provider (the kind you often see advertised on TV).

Their decision came from a place of love. Their dad had seen the advert and said, “Just do that if owt happens to me,” hoping to spare his family the stress of arranging a traditional funeral. What he didn’t realise was how much they would miss the chance to say a proper goodbye — something that can be such an important part of the grieving process.

Instead, he was taken away, and his ashes were returned some time later. The gathering they held to remember him was poorly attended and, rather than bringing comfort, left them feeling even more upset.

I’m not saying every family feels this way after choosing direct cremation, some will no doubt be happy with their choice, but I do hear similar stories more often than you might expect.

A few years ago, we were asked to help this same national company by bringing someone into our care after they had passed away at home. We agreed, as a one-off, to support the family. Sadly, we then had to chase the company for two weeks before they came to transfer her. It was only when we mentioned contacting the family that action was finally taken.

Now, many independent funeral directors are stepping back from supporting these companies. Instead, we’re offering our own unattended cremation services — but with a more personal, local approach.

This means:
• Your loved one stays in the local area, not taken miles away
• You’re supported by a dedicated funeral director, not just an online form or call centre
• Your loved one is cared for, dressed, and you have the option to visit the chapel of rest to say goodbye
• We personally collect and look after the ashes until you’re ready for the next step

We also continue to support families afterwards, with invitations to our Christmas Memorial Service and access to a free six-week bereavement support course — all at a lower cost than many national providers.

Unattended cremation is becoming more popular, and for some families it may feel like the right choice. But it’s important to think carefully — not just about what was said in passing, but about what will truly help you and your family cope and remember.

And if you do feel it’s right for you, please consider choosing a local, independent funeral director.

09/04/2026

https://derricklee.muchloved.com

Dedicated to the memory of Derrick Lee

08/04/2026

It’s a quiet day but the ☀️ is out, it’s given us a chance to wax and polish the full fleet this morning.
Gleaming in the sunshine ❤️

31/03/2026

https://ritatodd.muchloved.com

Dedicated to the memory of Rita Todd

25/03/2026

🎉✨ Happy 60th Birthday, Tracey! ✨🎉

From all of us at J F Knight Funeral Directors, we want to wish you a truly wonderful day celebrating this amazing milestone. 🥳

Thank you for everything you do — your kindness, dedication, and warmth make such a difference every single day. You’re not just a valued colleague, but a genuinely lovely person to work alongside.

We hope your day is filled with laughter, love, and plenty of special moments (and maybe a slice or two of cake! 🎂😉).

Here’s to celebrating you today and wishing you happiness, good health, and many more fantastic years ahead!

💐 With best wishes from all of us 💐

16/03/2026

As part of Mother’s Day Light a Candle, we’ve shared virtual memorial candles to help honour the memories of your loved ones. Here are the remaining memorial candles that were submitted.

Thank you to everyone who created a memorial candle.

15/03/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted a remembrance candle so far. Our candle initiative will come to an end today (Sunday 15 March).

Candles submitted before 5pm today will be shared on our page on Monday 16 March.

https://gbnf.online/316616

13/03/2026

Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/316616

11/03/2026

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far.
Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/316616

04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s submitted a memorial candle so far. We’ve now started to create your personalised virtual candle posts, and they’ll begin to appear on our page shortly.

If you don't see your candle yet, please don't worry, we’ll share it soon. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/316616

04/03/2026

📢 A quick reminder that our next Bereavement Support Course begins this evening at 7pm 🕖