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Your Trusted Funeral Directors in Cambridge
Established in 1847, Peasgood & Skeates has served as a trusted family-owned funeral director across Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk. Our team of experienced professionals provides 24/7 support to bereaved families, offering dignified and personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual needs. We specialize in cremation, burial, and woodland services, alongside prepaid funeral plans, memorial jewelry, and repatriation.Our commitment to local communities is demonstrated through active involvement in charitable initiatives and maintaining high standards of care. With a heritage spanning over 175 years, we combine tradition with modern flexibility to ease the emotional and logistical challenges of loss, ensuring every service reflects the unique life being commemorated.
Services
Cremation Services
Natural Burials
Prepaid Funerals
Memorial Jewelry
Woodland Burials
Repatriation
Eco-Friendly Coffins
Funeral Vehicles
Chapel of Rest
Bereavement Support
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 support with trained staff available at all times.
- Our team offers over 175 years of combined funeral service experience.
- We specialize in personalized, eco-friendly, and traditional funeral options.
- We maintain strong community ties through local charity partnerships.
- Our services include prepaid plans to ease future logistical concerns.
What people say
24/7 support
Personalized arrangements
Eco-friendly options
Community involvement
Experienced staff
Services
Cremation Services
We arrange cremations at your preferred crematorium with flexible service options before or after the ceremony. Ashes can be scattered in designated gardens, churchyards, or cemeteries. Our staff explains all choices and handles necessary arrangements, including direct cremation for simpler requirements.
Natural Burials
Our woodland and natural burial services offer environmentally conscious options in approved grounds. We provide biodegradable coffins and urns, including willow and contemporary designs, for full burials, ash interments, or scatterings in serene natural settings.
Prepaid Funerals
Secure your funeral arrangements in advance to relieve loved ones of future decisions and costs. Our prepaid plans lock in current prices and allow detailed customization, ensuring your wishes are honored while providing peace of mind for you and your family.
Memorial Jewelry
Create lasting tributes with personalized memorial jewelry incorporating cremated remains, hair, or fingerprints. Our range includes pendants, rings, and keepsakes designed to honor your loved one's memory in a meaningful, tangible way.
Woodland Services
We conduct full burials and ash scatterings in natural woodland settings. Our eco-friendly options include biodegradable coffins and urns, ensuring minimal environmental impact while providing a peaceful, living memorial for loved ones.
People
Sen Martin
Head of Operations
With extensive experience in funeral services, Sen Martin oversees daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism across all Peasgood & Skeates locations.
Phil Warner
General Manager
Phil Warner manages service delivery and client support, combining operational expertise with compassionate leadership to maintain the company's reputation for excellence.
David Peasgood
Funeral Consultant
A third-generation funeral director, David Peasgood contributes decades of expertise as a consultant, upholding the family's legacy of personalized, community-focused service.
David Skeates
Funeral Consultant
David Skeates brings deep industry knowledge to his role, ensuring the business maintains its founding principles of dignity, respect, and professional excellence.
Questions
What immediate steps should I take after a death at home?
Contact your GP to confirm the death, then call our 24/7 team to arrange removal and discuss next steps.
Can I personalize the funeral service?
Yes, we offer bespoke services including cremation, woodland burials, memorial jewelry, and themed tributes.
Do you handle out-of-area funerals?
We arrange funerals nationwide and internationally, including repatriation and cross-border logistics.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and can discuss payment assistance options for qualifying cases.
Are pre-paid funeral plans transferable?
Yes, our prepaid plans can be transferred to another person if circumstances change.
How do I register a death?
We guide you through registration procedures, including medical examiner requirements and documentation.
Reviews (2)
Richard Griffin
Apr 19, 2021
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They were attentive without being interfering or overbearing, and gave us as much time as we needed and guided us through the whole difficult process.
Kev Jackson
Sep 14, 2020
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There are not many things you can truly recommend to anyone, but the service by Peasgood received my me and my family was perfect.
