Funeral Director in Crowthorne

27 Greenwood Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6QX

About Brian Bentley Funerals, Funeral Director in Crowthorne, Berkshire

Established in 1997, Brian Bentley Funerals Funeral Services is Crowthorne’s only independent family run funeral home, serving Crowthorne and the surrounding areas. The company is owned by husband and wife, Brian and Caroline Bentley.

Accredited by the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, SAIF, and with 40 years of experience in the funeral industry, we offer a caring, sympathetic and professional service, built on trust and reputation.

As part of the Ford Mears group, Brian Bentley continues to provide a caring and professional service to the local community around Crowthorne, Ravenswood and Owlsmoor.

The nearest crematoria to Crowthorne is Easthampstead Park.

Meet The Brian Bentley Funerals Crowthorne Team

Our Staff

Steve Abbot

Steve Abbot

Area Manager

Steve first started in the funeral industry in 1983 at the South West Middlesex Crematorium as a Chapel Attendant, carrying out general duties including preparing cremated remains to be scattered. From 1985 to 1997, he worked at Southall Funeral Directors as a Chauffeur, Bearer and Funeral Arranger, then from 1997 to 2001 he worked at J B Hall Funeral Directors as a Manager and Funeral Director.
From 2001 to 2010 Steve worked at George Parker & Sons as a Manager and Funeral Director, then from 2010 to 2012 at A & W Goddard as a Chauffeur, Bearer and Funeral Arranger. From 2012 to the present day, Steve works at Ford Mears as an Area Manager and Funeral Director.

Steve Coward

Steve Coward

Funeral Director

Steve has been involved in the funeral industry for 22 years both in the UK and overseas. Back in 1995 he joined F.W Chitty & Co in Weybridge as a work experience student whilst studying Embalming at the Lear College of Mortuary Sciences. Then in 1997, after a takeover by the American company SCI, he was relocated, on a full-time basis, to F. Harrison & Son as an Embalmer.
In 1999 Steve moved to P. Boast & Son as an Embalmer, then left in 2003 to relocate to Sydney, Australia, where he worked as an Embalmer for SCI Australia, later becoming Invocare. On his return to the UK in 20015, he operated as a trade embalmer, supporting Funeral Homes in South London
In 2006 Steve had a career change, and joined a team of recruitment consultants in a busy office in the City of London supporting clients such as BP and Citi Bank. A year later, he returned to the funeral industry as a Funeral director for F Harrison & Son, and in 2012 he returned to P Boast & Son as a Funeral Director and Embalmer.

Funeral Vehicles

Our Fleet

We offer an immaculately presented fleet to ensure a dignified procession. Our transport options feature traditional British marques like Bentley and Jaguar hearses and limousines. For environmentally-minded arrangements, the quiet, zero-emission Nissan Electric Hearse is available.

Access to specific luxury options may vary by branch location. We ensure appropriate and respectful transport for every service.

Find out more about our services or to discuss how we can help you with the funeral arrangements.
Funeral costs

Our Services

Direct
Cremation

Unattended Service
From £1,950

Simple
Service

Attended Service
From £2,995

Classic
Service

Attended Service
From £3,585

Tailored
Service

Attended Service
From £3,860

Green
Funerals

Attended Service
From £4,675
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Contact Details

Office Hours
Monday9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday9:30am - 4:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
27 Greenwood Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6QX
Lidl Parking 80 High St, Crowthorne RG45 7AZ, UK Head east towards High St Turn right towards High St Turn left onto High St At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bracknell Rd/B3348 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old Wokingham Rd Turn left onto Rowan Dr Turn left onto Belmont Rd Turn left onto Everest Rd Continue onto Greenwood Rd Destination will be on the left Arrive: 27 Greenwood Road, Crowthorne RG45 6QX, UK Bracknell, Market St, Berkshire, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HX, UK Head east on Market St towards Station Rd At Station Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Bagshot Rd/A3095 At Horse and Groom Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bagshot Rd/A322 Bagshot (A30) A322 At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto S Hill Rd At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on S Hill Rd S Hill Rd turns slightly left and becomes Crowthorne Rd/A3095 Continue to follow A3095 At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bracknell Rd/B3348 Turn right onto Brookers Row Turn right onto Old Wokingham Rd Turn left onto Rowan Dr Turn left onto Belmont Rd Turn left onto Everest Rd Continue onto Greenwood Rd Destination will be on the lef Arrive: 27 Greenwood Road, Crowthorne RG45 6QX, UK M4 J10 Winnersh Head northeast on B3030 / King Street Lane towards A329 / Reading Road Turn left onto A329 / Reading Road Keep right to stay on A329 / Reading Road Bear left onto A329 Keep left to stay on A3290 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit for slip road Merge onto A329(M) Keep straight to get onto A329 Keep right to stay on A329 / Berkshire Way At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit for Vigar Way Moderate Congestion At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for Peacock Lane At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit Bear left onto Old Wokingham Road At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for B3430 / Nine Mile Ride At the roundabout, take the 1st exit for New Wokingham Road Turn left onto Greenwood Road Arrive at Greenwood Road The last junction before your destination is Butler Road If you reach Purcell Road, you have gone too far 27 Greenwood Road, Crowthorne, RG45 6QX, England M3, Bagshot, GU19 5, England Depart and head southwest on M3 At Junction 4, head left on the slip road for A30 / A321 / A331 towards Camberley / Wokingham At the roundabout, take the 1st exit for A331 towards Camberley / London / Reading / The Meadows / Wokingham / Yorktown / A331 Moderate Congestion At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit Minor Congestion Turn right onto a30 / London Road At the roundabout, take the 1st exit for A321 / Marshall Road At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit Road name changes to A3095 / Rackstraw Road Go through 4 roundabouts, staying on A3095 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit for B3348 / Bracknell Road At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for Old Wokingham Road Turn left onto Ellis Road Turn right onto Hillary Drive Turn left onto Everest Road Road name changes to Greenwood Road Arrive at Greenwood Road The last junction before your destination is Purcell Road If you reach Butler Road, you have gone too far 27 Greenwood Road, Crowthorne, RG45 6QX, England Sandhurst railways station Yorktown Road, Sandhurst GU47 9DX, UK Head north-east on Crowthorne Rd towards Newtown Rd Continue onto Sandhurst Rd Continue onto High St At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Church St Keep left to continue on Waterloo Rd Turn right onto New Wokingham Rd Turn right onto Greenwood Rd Destination will be on the right Arrive: 27 Greenwood Road, Crowthorne RG45 6QX, UK