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Our History
Take a scroll through a brief history of our time
March 1992
Starting up
The Beginning
John and Pat Wright start trading as Anstey & District Funeral Services.
June 2004
A new face
Welcome Aboard Arran
Arran Brudenell joins the company.
May 2006
Moving out
New Premises
Notice is given by the agent for our off site garage and coffin storeroom in Groby to be vacated as they are pulling it down for housing, leaving the directors to source new facilities. It is suggested to relocate the whole business to an empty furniture shop in the village. The building was purchased on 4th May 2006 and during the summer months an extensive renovation takes place.
September 2006
Moving in
Our New Home
The company starts trading at Talbott House.
October 2006
It's official
Service of Dedication
Service of Dedication led by Revd John Sharpe and Revd Jane Cassidy.
April 2008
Fleet changes
An All-New Fleet
It is decided, after much heartache, that our fleet of Daimler DS20s are no longer viable to run and a new fleet is purchased compromising on a Mercedes Hearse and Limousine.
June 2010
A new addition
Adding to the Fleet
An additional Mercedes Limousine is purchased.
April 2017
An all-new look
Modernising the Brand
The company begins work on rebranding with all new colours, logo and website to modernise.
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