(Left to right:) Rachel Pickard, Debbie Peace, Nicola Carpenter, Tina Moyes and Debbie Leah were joined by regional manager, Ian Studd, to open the new funeral home.
W G Rathbone opens its doors in Stratford upon Avon
W G Rathbone Funeral Directors new premises on 34 Rother Street, Stratford upon Avon, was officially opened on Tuesday 1 December and the Chapel of Rest was blessed by Reverend Neville Beamer of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon.
"Our opening was a great success with several local ministers and celebrants attending, along with members of the public," said funeral manager, Debbie Leah. "Reverend Neville Beamer kindly blessed our new Chapel and those that attended were very complimentary about the premises which offer excellent facilities for local families."
Working alongside Debbie to support bereaved families at the funeral home will be funeral director, Nicola Carpenter and funeral service arrangers, Tina Moyes and Rachel Pickard.
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