Where do we begin? From the start to our son Tom's final journey, to the end. The team at Walkers went above and beyond. From Bev Roberts (funeral Administrator) at Wokingham and Nicola Cleland (... See more
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A.B. Walker, independent family owned funeral directors, serving Berkshire and Oxfordshire since 1826. Professionals in traditional, besoke and simple funerals, direct cremation, funeral plans, monumental masonry and bereavement care. We cater for all religions and cultures and recognise the importance of delivering excellent customer care and attention to detail. Head office is in Reading with branches in Wokingham, Bracknell, Thatcham, Henley, Maidenhead, Tilehurst, Woodley and Caversham. We can arrange funerals throughout the UK and can assist in the transfer and repatriation of deceased across the globe. We are leading members of the two national funeral trade associations (SAIF and NAFD) and inspected by the Independent Funeral Standards Association (IFSO). We work with Golden Charter Funeral Plans to offer secure and flexible funeral plans which are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The company is owned and managed by Matthew and Julian Walker, fifth generation funeral directors, assisted by a dedicated and professional team who understand the needs of the bereaved and make every effort to deliver a personal and caring service to all.
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36 Eldon Road, RG1 4DL, Reading, United Kingdom
Everything was done well and considerately.
Adaptable for details of arrangements allowed everything to work smoothly and without extra stress.
Thank you

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When using the tilehurst branch for my daughter, I now know there will be no where else I will ever use, other then a walker.
They were kind, caring, and took a lot of time wirh my daughter while she was in the care of Francesca.
I felt as if my daughter was truly cared for while here and there wasn’t ever too much that could be done by the branch.
Amazing people with an amazing job, how they do it I’ll never know. A huge thank you to A.b walker, you are the kindness every family needs in such hard times

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Bev in Wokingham was both sympathetic and friendly and made some lovely suggestions which we hadn’t thought of. She was very patient as 5 of us discussed various options. The whole thing was carried out with dignity from beginning to end.

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Kate at A B Walker Maidenhead was fabulous, very caring and sensitive, yet professional.

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Kate was outstanding during the entire process. My Father didn’t have a funeral plan but everything was made easy for us due to Kate’s efficiency and understanding. Kate and the pall bearers were sympathetic to our needs and the funeral and burial itself went seamlessly in very difficult weather conditions ! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use them again.

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Walkers were respectful, kind and helpful in every aspect of arranging my husband's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble. Clare was very good at organising everything. Everyone we had contact with was kind and considerate. I would highly recommend them.

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Our family have used AB Walkers for three funerals now because we find the staff so lovely to deal with - be it Thatcham or Woking or Reading - and that is exactly what you need at such emotional and difficult times.

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Bev and the team at ABWalker offer kind, caring and friendly support at a time when it is most needed. I recommend them wholeheartedly.

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AB Walker were very considerate and understanding. At the same time very efficient with everything going smoothly and leading us through all the processes involved.

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My husband's funeral was well organised and I felt supported. I recommand AB Walker.

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The personal care and sensitivity shown by Laura at AB Walker Henley was so appreciated by all my family. She so thoughtfully and patiently guided us through the whole journey we shall be forever sincerely grateful.

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From the moment we called A B Walker to then stepping inside, they were nothing but professional, compassionate and empathetic. They truly do an amazing job. They went through all of the details including the finer details that you wouldn’t consider or even think about.
We dealt with mainly Katherine and she was incredible. I felt at ease and she understood, listened and gave me exceptional service at all times. Even when visiting my mum in the chapel, she was there to support me and my family. What a lovely lady and a credit to A B Walker.
I would highly recommend A B Walker if you have to arrange a funeral for a loved one. I would use them should I need to in the future.
Thank you for all your help and support you are truly amazing.

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Good communication, carefully put across and always there to answer the many questions we kept thinking of.

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Fantastic, caring, thoughtful and efficient service from AB Walker. Nothing was too much trouble whilst helping to organise my father’s funeral. This made a big difference in what was a very upsetting time. I cannot thank Francesca and the rest of the team enough for all that they did.

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A difficult time for our family made a lot easier. Thank you to all the staff at A B Walker.

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Well the experience of being at my sisters funeral as expected was not something to look forward to, but you looked after us very well from arranging to executing the whole procedure . Thank you

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The team at Walkers were professional, compassionate and sensitive. They made the process really clear and simple at a difficult time.
I’d highly recommend.

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This was one of the hardest times in our lives, losing mum. Your team from start till after the funeral, were kind, caring, considerate and compassionate, particularly Katherine Keegan, who I will never forget everything she did for me. Mum personally asked us to use you for her funeral and she couldn’t have picked better. Thank you.

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The bereaved family were dealt with compassion by all your staff. The funeral arrangements were handled so smoothly during a very emotional time. Thank you to everyone involved.

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