Join us as we explore the world of funeral service. We’ll talk to funeral directors, morticians, and other professionals about their work, the challenges they face, and the rewards they find. We’ll also discuss the latest trends in funeral service, and how families can plan for their own funerals.
Whether you’re a funeral director, a grieving family member, or just someone who’s curious about death and dying, we hope you’ll find this podcast informative and enlightening.
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Darrell talks about 10 Years with W.Uden & Sons and working in the Funeral Business
20 Oct•12 min 28 sec
Who is a funeral for?
11 Sept•7 min 31 sec
Kates journey to becoming a Funeral Director after the sad loss of her father
17 Jul•12 min 17 sec
Dying Matters
30 Apr•22 min 44 sec
Unattended Funerals & Internet Companies Part 3. Knowledge is key
10 Apr•9 min 44 sec
Unattended Funerals and Internet Companies Part 2
10 Apr•4 min 22 sec
Unattended Funerals and internet companies
8 Apr•2 min 7 sec
The importance of keeping your Funeral Fleet clean
8 Apr•3 min 55 sec
Nicola Taylor, What does a celebrant do?
8 Apr•16 min 36 sec
Podcast Sample - Growing up living above a Funeral Directors
25 Mar•29 sec
Most amazing helpful respectful people when needed the most. Very professional and supportive on the day which made everything run smoothly. They left us with wonderful memories on what was a sad day saying goodbye to our lovely Brenda. We couldn't have chosen anybody better keep doing your remarkable job Uden & SonsThank you
Uden’s embodies great service, kindness, compassion and a ‘can do’ attitude to any request I made of them. Bina looked after arrangements for the funeral of our mum, Pauline, and was professional, knowledgeable and empathy personified all the way through the process. On the day of the funeral, Jack and his team were exemplary in all that they did: from speaking my mum’s name when moving the coffin to ensuring that everything was in order from the moment they arrived until the end of the proceedings. Communication was 100% reliable. I cannot speak more highly of the experience we received.
We cannot thank Udens Funeral Directors enough for the care, compassion and professionalism they showed our family following the loss of my wife.From the beginning, Bina was wonderful. Assisted by her colleague, Alfie, Bina guided us through every part of planning and arranging my wife's funeral service and burial with patience, sensitivity and genuine kindness. At an incredibly difficult time, they made sure everything was handled properly and that the service reflected the person my wife was. Most importantly, we always felt that my late wife was being treated with dignity, care and respect.A special thank you also goes to Jack, who brought my wife home to us overnight before the funeral. Having her home with us one final time meant more to our family than I can properly put into words, and Jack handled such a deeply emotional moment with enormous sensitivity and respect.On the day of the funeral, Lee looked after us exceptionally well. His calm, reassuring and professional manner helped carry us through one of the hardest days of our lives. Everything was handled with dignity and without us having to worry about what needed to happen next.What stood out throughout was that we never felt as though we were simply dealing with a funeral company. Bina, Alfie, Jack and Lee treated my late wife as a person and treated us as a family who had lost someone deeply loved.Thank you to everyone at Udens for taking such good care of my wife and for helping us give her the beautiful and dignified farewell she deserved. Our family will always be grateful.
Udens deserves more than 5stars. Orpington staff were so helpful that nothing was a problem for them. Sarah is a true angel and sorted all my issues with ease and reassurance so I could sit back and leave in her trusted hands. Jack was a diamond, nothing was a problem for him and the team, very respectful and informative throughout. 20 Stars from me and my family
I cannot fault W.Udens at all. The service they provided at an already very distressing time for me and my family was impeccable, and every detail was carefully arranged to suit our requests. They took care of my husband with thought and were attentive to every little thing I asked, even down to how my husband was presented in the chapel of rest. Their level of dignity and respect they showed throughout the whole process was impeccable, and I honestly couldn’t have wished for any better.All of the staff are an absolute credit to the company, but especially Sarah - she made myself and my family feel so comfortable from the moment we met her and even since my husbands funeral has continued to check in with me.I would recommend W.Udens to anyone wanting to provide the perfect send off for their loved ones.
I would highly recommend W. Uden & Sons Funeral Directors in Eltham. From the first meeting with Sarah all arrangements were completed in a sincere and sympathetic manner. Andrew Uden organised the funeral with professional help of his colleagues and immaculate turned out vehicles. Julie Powell (Celebrant) was excellent in presenting the service.
Thank you a beautiful experience with udens from Sarah to stan and colleagues to Sarah the photographer honestly we as a family couldn’t have asked for more for my partners funeral and the day was special and we was supported throughout by all of the udens team a big thank you once again absolutely beautiful day I will cherish forever
Uden's have managed the funerals for both my parents. On both occasions from first contacting them staff have been helpful and responsive. Both funerals were managed impeccably.
Nigel was kind and professional from the very start.He took his time explaining everything and was extremely helpful.On the actual day they were brilliant and the young man (Joseph) went above and beyond.Thank you for making a sad day a little less painful.
Uden's are consistently excellent family funeral directors. They are highly professional, attentive, and well-organised. We have relied on Udens for the funerals of both of my parents and my aunt. They made the event solemn, dignified, and impressive.
Udens were quick, responsive, listened well, helpful, professional and delivered with great dignity. Nothing to criticise, much to praise.
The send off for my dad Dennis was carried out with compassion, patience and peaceful professionalism x our arrangements made by Spencer and service headed by Jack was very special knowing we were in such good hands. Our celebrant Ruth was there for us so much in the lead up and on the day delivered a perfect service for dad.The personalisation and flowers by Trusted tributes were also outstanding.Thank you to everyone x
Losing mum was very difficult and finding a funeral director who was going to help us give mum the send off she deserved was really important to us. Udens were perfect. From start to finish they gave us a service that was second to none. Unfortunately we have had 2 other family funerals and comparatively, this was by far the best service. Every detail was thought of at every stage. I injured my foot during the funeral and they even provided me with an icepack.Communication was taken very seriously. Every detailed was checked before proceeding to the next stage and everything was thought of in advance. Things that we hadnt considered as a family were thought of by Udens, like taking mums finger print so that we could use it for keepsakes. They ordered ties from Barbados for all of their staff to wear at the funeral. These are the kind of touches that made them stand out.The most important thing for us as a family was that everyone at Udens was so lovely. We really felt happy and comfortable with them and we felt as though they would treat mum as they would have treated one of their own family and thats exactly what they did.Our experience of working with Uden was memorable in the best way and a very difficult time was made so much easier by their thoughtfulness and professionalism. They are a family business and they treat you like part of their family. I would highly recommend choosing them for your familiy's funeral needs.
This is the second time we have used W.Euden &Sons and on both occasions we have received a very professional and respectful service . Adam and Nick were so helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly . Nothing was too much trouble and they kept me informed all the way, thank you . I would definitely recommend this caring funeral directors .
Extremely professional and excellent service. Friendly and very efficient from start to finish.Genuine family company which is rare these days as most companies belong to massive chains.