No words can adequately express my gratitude and heartfelt thanks to John and his colleagues for the care, compassion and guidance they showed us when my father passed away.
John is quite simply the gold standard. Whilst remaining utterly professional throughout, he made me feel that my father’s final journey was deeply personal and handled with such care. It was exactly what we all wanted for him, and a farewell he would have been incredibly proud of.
I will be eternally grateful to John and his colleagues for the way they supported us through one of the most heartbreaking periods of my life. Their kindness, understanding and professionalism gave me the strength and reassurance I needed at a time when I felt completely overwhelmed.
I cannot thank them enough for everything they did for my father and for our family. Their care will stay with me forever.
KR
Karen Roberts
Feb 4, 2026
Dear John, Richard and the whole team,
We would just like to thank you for your exceptional care and compassion during the passing of our mum, late last year and also during the passing of our dad seven years earlier. Your professionalism provided great comfort during this difficult time, and your guidance was invaluable. You took a huge burden off our shoulders and made a challenging process feel effortless from the beginning, at the Chapel of rest, where everything was handled with compassion, sympathy, and with such dignity, to arranging flowers, and the Wake, and then to arrange the internment of the ashes where they both lay together. It gave us peace of mind knowing they were in such caring hands. We would definitely recommend your service.
TH
Tracey Howson
Oct 27, 2023
I cannot thank Arther Bell funeral directors for the kind, respectful care and attention they gave me to and my family after dad's passing. They were exceptional throughout and after previously using another company in the past this company is of a higher class service. A special thanks to Richard for all his kind words and effort during this difficult time.
CB
Carl Bateman
Apr 1, 2022
I cannot recommend this company highly enough. Absolutely superb service from start to finish. John and his team were very caring and respectful at a very difficult time for my family, and nothing was too much trouble for them. Everything was handled with the utmost care and professionalism, and for this, my family will always be grateful.
The caring and professional service given to my late mother was of the highest order. Many thanks to John & Co for the care and attention given at all times. 5 star service.