Richard Steel & Partners

27/05/2026

We were so pleased to welcome Wi******er Youth Counselling to Chesil House for their Spring Garden Party 🌸

It was a lovely evening in support of an incredibly important local charity, raising funds to help prevent youth su***de and support young people in our community.

A huge well done to everyone involved, and thank you to all who came along, donated, shared the auction, bought raffle tickets, and supported the evening.

We are very proud to support Wi******er Youth Counselling as our Charity of the Year 🤍

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15/05/2026

What do you say to someone who is grieving, even when you’re terrified of saying the wrong thing? 🤍

So often, people stay silent because they’re afraid of upsetting someone. But for a person who is grieving, silence can feel like being left alone in their pain.

The truth is:
You do not need perfect words.
You do not need to fix their grief.
You just need to show up with kindness, honesty and care.

A few simple ways to help:
• Say their loved one’s name
• Reach out, even if it’s just to say “I’m thinking of you”
• Listen without trying to fix things
• Offer practical help they can really use
• Avoid phrases like “I know how you feel” or “They’re in a better place”

Grief is as unique as the love behind it. While we cannot take away someone’s pain, we can help them feel less alone in it.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply acknowledge their loss and stay present.

By Ali Hixon, Grief Counsellor and Director at Richard Steel & Partners

12/05/2026

Just over a week to go until our Service of Remembrance and Hope 🤍🕊️

Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7:00 PM

A gentle evening to remember and honour babies lost through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, abnormalities, stillbirth, or neonatal death.

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you are warmly welcome to join us for a quiet space of reflection, love, and support.

If you would like your baby’s name to be included during the service, please email Helen in advance.

A livestream will also be available for those unable to attend in person.

For further information or to RSVP, please contact:
📧 helen@steelsfunerals.co.uk

15/04/2026

A big thank you to Pippa and Chaz from Shawford Springs Care Home for their lovely feedback, and for joining us to learn more about the care we provide when someone is brought into our care 🤍

We’re really proud of the standards our team uphold every day, and believe it’s important to be open about what we do and how we do it.

Welcoming care home teams, medical students and other local care professionals gives people a better understanding of the journey, and helps ensure the same level of dignity and care is carried through at every step 🕊️

Continuation of Care🤍🕊️

Yesterday our senior carers Pippa and Chaz attended an informative training session around continuation of care at Richard Steel & Partners with Dave and Lee.
This training session allowed them to gain a better understanding of how loved ones are cared for once they leave our home.

09/04/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a Service of Remembrance and Hope 🤍🕊️

Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7:00 PM

This gentle and reflective service is dedicated to honouring the memory of babies lost through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, abnormalities, stillbirth, or neonatal death.

Together, we will create a space for remembrance, love, and quiet support.

If you have named your baby and would like their name to be mentioned during the service, we would be honoured to include them. Please let us know in advance via email.

For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available. Kindly email us to receive the access details.

To help maintain a calm and supportive atmosphere, we gently ask that children aged 5 and under do not attend.

Please RSVP by Friday 15th May 2026
For questions or to respond, please contact Helen:
helen@steelsfunerals.co.uk

30/12/2025

As we reflect on 2025, we are honoured to share that £450,028.81 has been raised for charities through our continued partnership with MuchLoved This remarkable total will support a wide range of meaningful causes and stands as a powerful reminder of the compassion shown by the families we work alongside. Every donation made in memory of a loved one creates lasting impact, and we are sincerely grateful to everyone who contributed.

Everyone at Richard Steel & Partners would like to express our deepest thanks and heartfelt support to the families who entrusted us with caring for them during 2025. It is a privilege to walk beside you at such a significant moment, and as we look ahead, our thoughts remain with you and your loved ones.

21/12/2025

Today marks a truly meaningful milestone for us.

230 emergency baby loss packs have now been delivered to Anthony Letchworth Ward at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

After one of our funeral directors experienced two early pregnancy losses, she became painfully aware of the lack of immediate support available to couples following early loss. Determined to help change this, she set out to make a difference.. raising £2,300 to create these emergency baby loss packs for families at their most vulnerable moments.

Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and believed in this project. This would not have been possible without you 🤍

27/11/2025

We’re delighted to share a wonderful update from our team following the first Southern Area NAFD meeting at Test Valley, Westerleigh.

It was an absolute pleasure to attend such an informative and engaging session, with around 30 attendees including many new faces, all bringing genuine passion and dedication. What truly stood out was how clearly everyone in the room placed bereaved families and the deceased at the heart of everything they do.

We’re also incredibly proud to announce that Julian, one of our Funeral Directors, has been newly appointed as the Southern Area NAFD Secretary, and Evie, another of our Funeral Directors, has taken on the role of Digital Engagement Officer. A huge congratulations to both.

The meeting included insightful contributions from the lead medical examiner, the senior APT from RHCH mortuary, the bereavement team leader, the mortuary operations manager, and the superintendent registrars. Their openness and expertise made for a truly valuable discussion.

A big thank you to Westerleigh for their hospitality and catering.

A productive, inspiring, and promising start to the year for the Southern Area NAFD.

09/11/2025

Lest we forget ❤️

11/10/2025

At Richard Steel & Partners we’re so proud to work closely with our local children’s hospice Naomi House & Jacksplace Their new video is such a positive and thoughtful piece, opening up important conversations around death and dying with honesty and care. We’re honoured to support the incredible work they do.