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W.E. Pinder & Son Ltd
Address: 19, Thorne Road, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6QL
Phone: 01302 710285 Email: johnpinder9@aol.com Web: www.wepinder.com
Funeral Director/s: John Pinder (40s). How did he get to be a funeral director? By following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, grandfather and father. This is a family business with a heritage flavour. For John it was the example of his father which was the major influence in drawing him into the business: "a combination of the respect in which my father was held within our community, coupled with the obvious satisfaction he got from looking after the bereaved." An easy option for John? No. Big shoes to step in to: "For the first few years customers would look disappointed when I arrived, not my dad." There's no mistaking John's strong sense of vocation. Indeed, he's one of the most earnestly dedicated funeral directors we have encountered. Friendly, easy, mild-mannered and highly conscientious. Married to Claire. Three children. Out of death interests include include getaways to the family caravan in the Lake District, walking Pip, the dog, trips to the cinema and to the driving range at the golf course "despite none of us being any good". Has recently taken up Salsa dancing. One other funeral director here: Chris Hurton.
Specific Gravity: Formal but understated. That phrase says a lot about Pinder's. Will dress up for your funeral, or tone it down to suits and ties. Smart ones. Fleet of sparkling Mercedes, and a range of hearses. The funeral home is also John's home, with a chapel of rest and mortuary at the back. "We try to keep it all as homely as possible." The arranging room is John's mother's old 'best' sitting room.
What’s important? Getting it right for people is the overriding concern here, and there are few personal considerations that John will allow to get in the way of that. "If someone needs to visit at 2.00am, they can with no extra charge, so long as they let us know," he says. How many others can say the same? Does not require payment of disbursements upfront - a polite and increasingly old-fashioned touch.
What’s different? What's different here is the degree of personal service - the level of care. It's not intrusive, you just know that they're there for you and nothing's too much trouble. Absolutely no bossiness. These are very comfortable people to be around. Commitment here extends to attending the funeral service unless you say no. "We routinely help with singing. Chris and I have good voices." Nice touch.
Services: Your call will be answered by either John or by Chris Hurton, the other funeral director here. Either Chris or John will be there for you every step of the way. Nothing's ever delegated. Will visit you at home to make arrangements, which they do in almost every single case. Same sex person to lay out your dead person's body if you wish. Come in and help if you want. Does not recommend embalming unless necessary. Excellent range of coffins. Has acted as a consultant to home funeralists, and very happy to do so again. Good secular celebrants on their books. Fantastically good value for money. Expect to save up to £700 on the local branch of Dignity.
Remarks: Pinder's have that gift of making you feel that yours is the only funeral in the world. John has the backing of a really good team. Highly professional, very, very nice, honest, down-to-earth people, responsive to the needs and wishes of their local community.
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