Love’s Independent Funeral Directors

10/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle this Christmas!

Taking part in this Christmas’s Light a Candle gives you the opportunity to create online memorials throughout the festive period.

Christmas is a special time to celebrate with family and friends, and our virtual candles are a thoughtful way to pay tribute to loved ones who are no longer with us.

We'll be sharing virtual candles on our page between 15 and 21 December. There's no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial.
We look forward to sharing your memorials from 15 December.

07/12/2025

Proud to play a small part in such a special evening!❤️🙏🏻🎄

Katharine House Hospice, Stafford Thank You for Everything You Do!

Love The Love’s Team 🙏🏻

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Light up a Life service, and to all who helped make it possible 🌟 It was a truly moving evening and a beautiful opportunity to remember and honour loved ones. Our tree is shining brightly once again, filled with your love and memories ❤️

You can still make a dedication to remember someone special and help us care for more people living with an incurable illnesses.👇
khhospice.org.uk/light-up-a-life

Thanks to Traction Equipment Services, TREEWAY FENCING LTD, The Healing Voices Choir, Lea Hall Brass Band, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, YeeGroup, MMS, Love’s Independent Funeral Directors, Paul Dean Brian Pidduck, Vibe 1, Ann Greatrex.

07/12/2025

✨Christmas Tree Festival – St Mary’s Church✨

We’re honoured to once again take part in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Stafford. 🎄

This year, our tree is lovingly decorated with white feathers and robins, gentle symbols of remembrance, comfort and the presence of loved ones no longer with us. Printed beside the tree are two scrolls, listing the names of all the families we have had the privilege of caring for throughout this past year.

It’s our way of pausing, reflecting, and honouring every life and every story entrusted to us.

If you’re visiting the festival, we invite you to spend a quiet moment by our tree, a space of warmth, memory, and heartfelt respect. ❤️🕊️

07/12/2025

This week we had the privilege of attending St Mary the Virgin Church in Ingestre with our beautiful black horse-drawn hearse. Standing outside this peaceful place; the only church designed by Sir Christopher Wren outside of London, the horses seemed to pause in the stillness, as if honouring the moment themselves.

There’s something truly special about blending tradition, history and heartfelt care. It’s always our honour to walk beside families on days like these, ensuring every farewell is carried with dignity, warmth and love.

05/12/2025

*Shared with permission*
Peter Edward Owens (Pete)

Pete, aged 74, from White Cross, Haughton, Stafford, sadly passed away on Friday 28th November 2025 whilst at Katharine House Hospice.

For Pete's obituary / donations please follow the link:-
www.lovesfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices

30/11/2025

Even with a Direct Cremation, there are still meaningful ways to honour a loved one’s personality and passions. 💙

In this instance, for a gentleman who adored his bikes, it felt only right that he was led into the crematorium by a motorbike a simple but powerful tribute to the life he lived and the things he loved. 🏍️✨

At Love’s Independent Funeral Directors, we’re here to help families create moments that feel personal, respectful and true to their loved one, no matter the type of service chosen.

If you’d like to talk about ways to add a personal touch, we’re always here to guide you.

21/11/2025

✨A little Love family time before Christmas✨

When we’re not on duty caring for the families of Stafford, we treasure the moments we get to spend together. Today was one of those special days, hopping aboard the Churnet Valley Polar Express and soaking up all the Christmas magic. 🚂✨

It’s easy to get swept up in the busy season, but moments like these remind us how important it is to pause, enjoy, and make memories with the ones who matter most.

From our family to yours, we hope you also find time for warmth, wonder, and a touch of Christmas sparkle. ❤️🎄

The Love Family❤️

16/11/2025

✨🎄Christmas Chocolate Appeal 2025 🍫✨

As the festive season approaches, we’re once again launching our Christmas Chocolate Appeal, something that’s become very close to our hearts.

Each year, we collect chocolate treats to be delivered to local charities, children’s services and those who may find Christmas a little tougher than most. A simple chocolate bar can bring a moment of joy, a smile, and a reminder that someone cares.

If you’d like to support this year’s appeal, we warmly welcome donations of:
🍫 Selection boxes
🍫 Sharing tubs
🍫 Individual bars
🍫 Any festive sweet treats

Donations can be dropped off at our funeral home:
Primrose Cottage, 10 Mill Street, Stafford, ST16 2AJ

Thank you, as always, for helping us spread kindness across our community. Your generosity truly makes a difference. ❤️

16/11/2025

Our Mercedes fleet stood with quiet dignity outside St Matthew’s Church, Derrington this week.
A peaceful setting, a beautiful church, and the privilege of supporting a family as they gathered to honour a much-loved life.

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do, to be there with care, gentleness and dignity when families need it most. It’s always an honour to walk alongside our community, offering support in whatever way we can.

From all of us at Love’s Independent Funeral Directors, thank you for placing your trust in us.

13/11/2025

His Majesty’s Coroner’s Office in Staffordshire is appealing for help to trace the family of a man who has died.

Kenneth Raymond Metcalf, 80, sadly died at his home on The Drive in Stafford.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

HM Coroner for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire needs to trace his next of kin.

Any family members or friends of Kenneth, or persons who can provide information as to possible relatives, are asked to contact Stoke-on-Trent Coroner’s Office via email using staffordshireandstokecoroners@stoke.gov.uk.

09/11/2025

Today we laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in Stafford, paying our respects to all who served and those who never returned. Their courage, sacrifice and the freedoms they protected will never be forgotten.

A huge thank you to Victoria Harvey Photography & Paul Milgate-Scarrott for the photo’s.

Lest we forget.

09/11/2025

Remembrance Sunday holds a quiet place in our hearts.
Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who gave so much and those who continue to serve today.

At Love’s Independent Funeral Directors, we stand in gratitude and reflection.
We remember not just the names and dates, but the lives lived, the families who waited, and the legacies that remain.

“Lest we forget”