About Us
We are an independent funeral directors who have served the local community and surrounding areas for over 200 years. We take great pride in offering a compassionate and professional service.
Meet the Team
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Dan Evans
Director & Senior Funeral Director
With over 30 years of experience within the funeral business working my way up through the ranks, I went out on my own and started Danly Funeral Assistance, specialising in repatriations and supplying funeral directors with pall bearers, drivers and vehicles. This is still very much a going concern along with Medhurst Funeral Directors which I took over and own. I also run and own White Stag Direct Cremations.
With me are a highly experienced team of people who are all dedicated to, and have the ability to give families the kind of service they both expect and deserve. Working as a team we will do everything we can to deliver a funeral that fulfils your wishes in an uncomplicated but traditional way whilst respecting the memory of your loved one. If you have a specific request/wish then please just ask and we will tailor our services to meet your individual needs wherever we can. We aim to have one of our team look after you from the first call you make right the way through making arrangements to the day of the funeral.
Nicky Rose
Director & Office Manager
After working for Barclays Bank in their corporate fraud department in the City for many years I took voluntary redundancy and was looking for a change of direction. I’ve been working in the industry since 2009 and consider it to be one of the best things I have ever done. My aim is to make the whole process as easy and stress free as I possibly can for you. From the initial phone call, right the way through to the day of the service I will be on call to help you every step of the way.
Steve Hargrave
Funeral Director & Civil Celebrant
Having spent almost 25 years in the City in the money markets when I left I can honestly say that working for a funeral director was as big a departure and direction change as I could have ever foreseen. My involvement started about 10 years ago as a favour to a friend and that’s when I met Dan. He and I got on and when he decided to go on his own way I went with him.
Whilst working with Dan I have learnt everything that is required to provide a sympathetic and dignified service to families and friends at the worst of times. In recent years in addition to conducting and bearing I have become a Civil Celebrant and I find it very rewarding to be able to provide a fitting tribute for loved ones lost. Working with a team of people who care, know what they are doing and are willing to go the extra mile is rare.
At Medhurst we pride ourselves on doing everything the right way.
Stuart Brindley
Funeral Director
After 18 years in the hospitality and catering trade, I decided I needed a change. Little did I know that it would come in the form of a chance meeting in my kid’s playground when I was approached by someone who was looking for someone to join their funeral business. At first I was apprehensive. Who wants to work with the dead, right? But then I thought about what the job actually entailed, and thought why not give it a go. It’s all about customer service surely and I had years of experience in that. 12 years on and I’ve learnt it’s about so much more. It’s about really understanding people at the worst time in their lives and gently guiding them through it. Metaphorically holding their hands through the whole process of saying goodbye makes my job one of the most rewarding things I have ever done and continue to do.
Jon Maidman
Funeral Director
After a 30 year career in the City as a Commodity Trader and Broker concentrating on oil futures I found myself at a crossroads when the futures market finally succumbed to a screen based platform. I still needed to work and was encouraged by Steve to join Medhurst as a pall bearer. Over the past few years after extensive training I have progressed to doing various roles. As someone that has always enjoyed interaction with others I have found all roles within the job most rewarding, offering the chance to assist families through their most difficult days.
We are a member of S.A.I.F (Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors).
We are also fully insured by S.A.I.F. Insure which is a specialist Funeral Insurance Company.
Need help or advice?
We know that losing a loved one is a difficult and overwhelming time. Remember, if there is anything that you are unsure of, you can call or email us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with any questions you have.
0330 043 6355