J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd

26/02/2026

National Funeral Planning Awareness Week
23rd February - 2nd March 2026

National Funeral Planning Awareness Week is an annual event to encourage people across the UK to reflect on their funeral wishes and have important conversations with loved ones. The event emphasises the importance of planning ahead for a funeral to provide clarity, comfort, and reassurance for both individuals and their families.

• Provide peace of mind: Pre-paid funeral plans ensure that families are not burdened with financial stress during an already difficult time.

• Clarify wishes: People often have strong preferences for how they’d like their funeral to be conducted, and making these wishes known in advance ensures they are honoured.

• Reduce emotional stress: Knowing what the deceased wanted reduces the uncertainty and decision-making pressure grieving family members can feel.

11/02/2026

It was a pleasure to be part of the dedication service today at St Francis of Assisi RC Church, Bedworth.
We had the honour of donating the tribute of the plaques in memory of members of the community who held the church so fondly in their hearts. Their tributes have helped the restoration of both the church and church hall.

31/12/2025

As we welcome 2026, we want to thank you for your continued trust in us. We know that for many, the start of a new year can be a difficult milestone when you have lost a loved one. Please know that our thoughts are with you, and we hope the months ahead bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

24/12/2025

09/12/2025

We understand that the Christmas season can be especially difficult when you are missing someone you love.

Our Memorial Tree is now in place in the reception areas of our Longford and Bedworth offices.

We warmly invite all families and friends to visit and place a card or message on the tree in loving memory of someone special.

If you are unable to visit in person, simply share your message with us and we will lovingly place it on the tree on your behalf, in honour of your loved one.

This tradition offers a beautiful and heartfelt way to honour those who are missed during Christmas.

If you wish to make a small, optional contribution, we have chosen
Myton Hospice as our beneficiary this year, helping them provide support where it is needed most.

https://jehackettandsons.dedicationpage.org/

Please feel free to stop by and share a memory anytime between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday up until Wednesday 24th December

05/12/2025

This week, we had the honour of conducting the funeral of a much-loved member of the Bedworth community, Bing Twigger, who sadly passed away on 3rd November 2025.

Bing was born at Alties Pub, in Bedworth and from the very beginning his roots in the town ran deep. The youngest of eight, he was a cherished member of a large and well-known Bedworth family. Having lived in the area his entire life, Bing became a familiar and warmly regarded figure in our community. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him, whether through his years delivering coal, his work at Newdigate Colliery, or his time at the bookies.

The service included several heartfelt personal touches, among them a beautiful dog-shaped floral tribute thanks to Hubbard's Florist, which chosen to reflect Bing’s beloved Millie.
It was a privilege for our team at J E Hackett and Sons to support the family in creating a service that truly honoured his life and his lifelong connection to our town. We extend our deepest sympathies to all who loved him during this difficult time.

12/11/2025

We are still reflecting on the truly special atmosphere in Bedworth yesterday, November 11th.

The annual Armistice Day Parade through our town was, as always, a deeply moving and significant occasion. It was heartening to see so many residents, families, and organisations come together in solemn respect to honour the memory of those who served and sacrificed.

Moments like these highlight the strong community spirit and shared history that make Bedworth so special. We were proud to be part of such a meaningful commemoration.

We remember them.

11/11/2025

Standing in Silence, Together: Bedworth Armistice Day 2025

As a funeral director serving the Bedworth community for over 100 years, Armistice Day is a particularly poignant occasion for us. Today, Tuesday, 11th November 2025, the "Town That Never Forgets" honours the incredible legacy of courage and ultimate sacrifice.

J E Hackett & Sons are proud supporters of the Bedworth Armistice Day Parade. We stand with our neighbours to reflect, remember, and ensure the price of freedom is never forgotten.

We invite everyone to observe the solemn Two-Minute Silence at the 11th hour, a moment that connects our past with our present. Their sacrifice paved the way for the peace we share today.

09/11/2025

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we pause to remember and honour the courage and sacrifice of all those who have served and given their lives for our freedom. At the 11th hour, we will observe the two-minute silence, holding in our hearts the memory of the fallen. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.