Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ), founded in 1964, Philip Blatchly first became interested in the Funeral Service at the age of 16. The local Funeral Director, Mr. Harold Kyte, would acquire his labour from the people of the village, to either drive the cars or as bearers, once Mr. Kyte had got you to help once, he would ask again and again! Philip Blatchly began to help more and more, in the arranging and conducting of funerals, laying out of the deceased in their own home, ( Chapels of Rest were unheard of then ) and as a bearer and driver. Mr. Kyte was getting close to retirement in 1964 and asked Philip Blatchly if he would like to carry on the business, Philip Blatchly said that he would and as they say the rest is history.
Philip Blatchly & Son Ltd. is split into 2 companies: Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ) Philip Blatchly & Son ( Monumental Masons ) Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ), serves the population primarily from Newnham, Gloucestershire to Newport, South Wales and into the Forest of Dean, an area of some 270 square miles, we also deal with repatriations from any part of the United Kingdom and the world. Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ), deals with in excess of 350 funerals each year, from our Head Office at Highcroft House, Woolaston and our 3 branches, located as follows: Regents Court, Regent Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire. 5, Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire. London House, 14, Chepstow Road, Caldicot, South Wales We have at each of our branches, Chapels of Rest, for families to visit their loved ones, and Monumental Showrooms to enable families to select their memorial in comfort and also to see many different materials and shapes in one showroom. Philip Blatchly & Son ( Monumental Masons ) covers the same geographical area as the Funeral Directing side of the company, dealing with all aspects of the Monumental Industry.
Services include:
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
- Memorials and tributes
- Local expertise and knowledge Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Prepaid funeral plans
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures