Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors Monmouthshire

Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors Monmouthshire Independent family funeral directors. Outstanding professional and personal 24 hrs service. Free friendly advice & home visits. Free friendly advice

Pre paid funeral plans and cremation only options. Monumental Mason services and Memorial Jewellery

We Will Remember Them.This Remembrance Day, our team takes a moment to pause and reflect on the bravery, sacrifice, and ...
11/11/2025

We Will Remember Them.

This Remembrance Day, our team takes a moment to pause and reflect on the bravery, sacrifice, and love shown by those who served for our tomorrow.

May we always honour their memory β€” and the families who still remember them today.

Lest we forget.

The family of the late David Brown have asked us to announce his funeral details.On October 16th at his home, David Gilb...
05/11/2025

The family of the late David Brown have asked us to announce his funeral details.

On October 16th at his home, David Gilbert aged 78 years of Aisne Road, Oldcroft.

Beloved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved dad of Keren & Mark and Andrew & Kate, a much loved gramp & great gramp.

His funeral service will take place at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on Thursday November 13th at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired in David's memory for FOCUS (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account please) may be placed in the donations box at The Crematorium or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Nr Lydney, Glos GL15 4SE Tel 01594 562543

The family of the late Val Russell have asked us to announce details of her funeral service.Peacefully on September 22nd...
10/10/2025

The family of the late Val Russell have asked us to announce details of her funeral service.

Peacefully on September 22nd, Valerie Jean (known as Val) of Coverham Road, Berry Hill at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital aged 83 years.

Loving mum of Jackie & Philip, John & Helen and Jane & Denis, dearly loved nan of Sophie & Samuel and a much loved great nan.

Her funeral service will take place at Christchurch Church on Tuesday 21st October at 12.30pm followed by burial in Mile End Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in Val's memory if desired for Billy The Coleford Fire Station Christmas Float (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account please) may be placed in the donations box at the church or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors, 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Lydney, Glos, GL15 4SE. Tel: 01594 562543.

πŸ’— Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9th to 15th October πŸ’™Each year, Baby Loss Awareness Week offers a gentle and meaningful opp...
10/10/2025

πŸ’— Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9th to 15th October πŸ’™

Each year, Baby Loss Awareness Week offers a gentle and meaningful opportunity for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss to come together in remembrance.
It is a time to honour precious little lives gone too soon and to support the families who carry their memory every day.

We feel it is important to let bereaved parents and families in our community know that you are not alone.
We stand alongside you with love, with empathy and with understanding. πŸ’—πŸ’™

"Sometimes, the smallest things take up the biggest room in your heart" 🧸

On Thursday we were honoured to carry out the funeral of a very popular and well known gent from Blakeney. Warren had a ...
22/09/2025

On Thursday we were honoured to carry out the funeral of a very popular and well known gent from Blakeney.

Warren had a devotion to Blakeney and in particular to Blakeney A.F.C. He would often be seen wandering the perimeters of the football pitch giving the team some constructive criticism.

It therefore seems fitting that from his final resting place in the cemetery, the football pitch can be viewed.

Below is a photo of our hearse in between the rain showers outside All Saint's Church, Blakeney.

We have been asked to announce details of the funeral for the late Tony Thorne of Viney Hill.Suddenly on July 19th at hi...
25/08/2025

We have been asked to announce details of the funeral for the late Tony Thorne of Viney Hill.

Suddenly on July 19th at his home, Anthony William (Tony), aged 83 years of Viney Hill.
A loving Dad, Gramp & Great Gramp.

His funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Viney Hill on Friday August 29th at 12 noon followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired in Tony's memory for Hope For Tomorrow (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account please) may be placed in the donations box at The Church or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Nr Lydney, Glos GL15 4SE Tel 01594 562543

We were very honoured to carry out the funeral of the late Kit Waskett, former Lydney Park Head Forester and a devoted f...
15/08/2025

We were very honoured to carry out the funeral of the late Kit Waskett, former Lydney Park Head Forester and a devoted family man in late May.

All of Kit's life was spent working in the forests in various places where he became extremely skilled before he headed up the Forestry Team at Lydney Park Estate for a number of years, also living on the estate with his family.

His forestry tractor and trailer, of which he became synonymous with, was a handed picked vehicle which involved a trip all the way to Scotland with a couple of colleagues to collect.

As such, Kit's fellow colleagues set about creating a beautiful woodland theme on the trailer bed of the tractor for a very fitting final journey.

Because of Kit's life and long association with the forests, it seemed only right to have a natural pine coffin, supplied by J C Walwyn & Sons, that was finished with a natural and stunning coffin spray made by the family.

The photos from Kit's service appear with the very kind permission of his wife Jess.

We have been asked to announce the funeral details of the late Bern Screen.On July 11th, Bernard Michael, aged 87 years ...
08/08/2025

We have been asked to announce the funeral details of the late Bern Screen.

On July 11th, Bernard Michael, aged 87 years of Windsor Drive, Lydney, at Rodley House, Lydney surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of Audrey, a loving dad, grandad, great grandad, father-in-law & brother.

Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, Lydney on Friday August 15th at 2.00pm followed by burial in Lydney Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in Bern's memory for the Rodley House Amenities Fund (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account) may be placed in the donations box at the church or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors, 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Lydney, Glos, GL15 4SE. Tel: 01594 562543.

We are also honoured to be highlighted by Langstone Vale Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, another Westerleigh Group cre...
06/08/2025

We are also honoured to be highlighted by Langstone Vale Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, another Westerleigh Group crematorium on the outskirts of Newport, where we frequent with many of the families we serve in Chepstow, Caldicot & their surrounding areas.

Langstone Vale offers a new and stylish chapel, able to host around 200 people seated and standing, with their team headed up by Aaron Carter, who we worked with for a long period in the Forest of Dean prior to his switch to Langstone Vale.

Last week we had the honour of carrying out the funeral of the late Geoff Willetts of Pillowell, owner of Geoff Willetts...
25/07/2025

Last week we had the honour of carrying out the funeral of the late Geoff Willetts of Pillowell, owner of Geoff Willetts Coaches based out of the Old Coach Garage in Pillowell.

Geoff's coaches had a distinctive lilac livery with red, black & burgandy stripes. His family wished for his casket to emulate this and working closely with Somerset Willow Coffins, we were able to provide a bespoke casket to match Geoff's old liveries.

Even more fitting for Geoff's final journey was his family attached his old bus driver's ID to the casket at the Old Coach Garage, before Geoff departed the garage for his final journey.

Below is a selection of photos from the funeral as well as one of Geoff's old coaches with the kind permission of Sue & Tracey.

We have been asked to announce and share details of the funeral for the late Margaret HodgesPeacefully on July 9th after...
23/07/2025

We have been asked to announce and share details of the funeral for the late Margaret Hodges

Peacefully on July 9th after a long illness, with family and friends around her, Margaret Teresa, aged 69 years of Maypole Green, Bream. Funeral service to take place at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on Tuesday July 29th at 12.30pm. Ladies are asked to please wear summer dresses. Family flowers only please, donations in Margaret's memory for The Forest of Dean Dog Rescue (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account please) may be placed in the donations box at The Crematorium or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Nr Lydney, Glos GL15 4SE Tel 01594 562543

We are very honoured to be the first Funeral Directors featured in our local crematorium's, the Forest of Dean Crematori...
17/07/2025

We are very honoured to be the first Funeral Directors featured in our local crematorium's, the Forest of Dean Crematorium, FD spotlight.

With the help of Hannah, Keisha, Mike, Claire & Paul, the crematorium and its services help us to honour our families' loved ones with personal touches such as the ever popular photographic visual tribute.

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