Funeral Director in Yateley

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.

Karen looks after the company’s Yateley office. Although she was born in Leeds she now lives in Farnborough. Karen joined the company in 2015, but has worked within the Funeral Industry since 2007 and has a BTEC and Diploma qualifications in Funeral Arranging and Administration. Prior to this, she devoted her life to raising her two, now grown-up, children.

After leaving school, Claire started working in retail before moving into health care, dental, hospitals and caring in private homes. Claire then took time out to raise her three children and whilst being a full time mum, decided to study for diplomas in Anatomy/Pathology, Bowen therapy and theatrical make-up.
Claire also worked during school hours in the local community to support the elderly and adults with learning disabilities. After raising her children Claire wanted to get back into full time work and started working at E Finch & Sons. Claire applied herself within the job, learning and training in all aspects of funeral care. After 8 years at E Finch & Sons, in various roles from a Funeral Arranger to a Business Leader role. Claire made her move to Ford Mears & Partners in October 2024 as a Funeral Director.