Vail Funeral Services

Vail Funeral Services Vail Funeral Services is an independent family funeral directors in Witchford, Cambridgeshire

Willow and Oliver collecting their eggs.
05/04/2026

Willow and Oliver collecting their eggs.

All set for your tags to be exchanged for an egg.
05/04/2026

All set for your tags to be exchanged for an egg.

All 90 tags are now in situ and hidden around the village. They are not on private property, so please only look in publ...
05/04/2026

All 90 tags are now in situ and hidden around the village. They are not on private property, so please only look in public areas while you’re out enjoying your walk.
If you’re lucky enough to find a tag, you can exchange it for a chocolate egg between 3pm and 4pm at the entrance of Boundary Farm, Sutton Road, Witchford CB6 2HX.

It’s completely free to take part just head out, enjoy a stroll, and see what you can find.
If you’re lucky enough to find several, please consider leaving some for others to enjoy too. We’d love as many people as possible to join in the fun.

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt in Witchford Vail Funeral Services will be hosting a free community walk-about Easter egg...
03/04/2026

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt in Witchford

Vail Funeral Services will be hosting a free community walk-about Easter egg hunt around Witchford on Sunday 5th April.
Over 70 tags will be safely placed around the village. They will not be on private property, so please only look in public areas while you’re out enjoying your walk.
If you’re lucky enough to find a tag, you can exchange it for a chocolate egg between 3pm and 4pm at the entrance of Boundary Farm, Sutton Road, Witchford CB6 2HX.
The tags will start to appear around the village on the morning of 5th April, so keep your eyes peeled while you’re out and about. It’s completely free to take part, just enjoy a stroll and see what you can find.

If you’re lucky enough to find several, please consider leaving some for others to enjoy too. We’d love as many people as possible to join in the fun.

We’re hoping the weather will be kind to us, good luck and happy hunting!

Flowers at a funeral carry a quiet language of love, remembrance, and respect. They offer comfort when words feel insuff...
30/03/2026

Flowers at a funeral carry a quiet language of love, remembrance, and respect. They offer comfort when words feel insufficient and create a gentle, dignified setting in which family and friends can reflect on a life well lived. At a recent service, this beautiful handmade floral tribute stood out in the most touching way. Carefully crafted by the granddaughter, with vibrant blooms and thoughtful detail, it brought warmth and colour to the occasion while still maintaining a sense of grace and reverence. The personal nature of a handmade piece like this speaks volumes, it shows time, care, and genuine affection, making it a truly meaningful farewell. It was a lovely tribute that honoured the moment beautifully.

When a family member chooses to carry the coffin, it speaks to a quiet kind of courage. It’s a final gesture of love and...
27/03/2026

When a family member chooses to carry the coffin, it speaks to a quiet kind of courage. It’s a final gesture of love and care, a way of walking beside someone dear for the last part of their journey.
Some families choose to add personal touches to the coffin flowers, drawings, photographs, or small keepsakes. Each one tells a story, reflecting the life being honoured and the people who loved them most.
We never hurry these moments. They unfold slowly, with intention, and hold deep meaning for those who choose them.
At Vail Funeral Services, we gently encourage families to do what feels right for them. It is always our privilege to support in whatever way is needed, offering guidance when asked, and quietly standing beside them as they carry out one final act of love.

FUNERAL NOTICE COXHEAD John — fell asleep peacefully on Friday 20th March, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Je...
25/03/2026

FUNERAL NOTICE

COXHEAD John — fell asleep peacefully on Friday 20th March, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad to Stephen and Barbara, father-in-law to Yvonne and Clive. Loving grandad to Anthony, Mark, Ashley, Lucy-Mae, Danny and Tony, and great-grandad to Anna, Peter, Amy, Laura, Brian, Zoey, Lily, Elliott and Isla.

The funeral will take place on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at Fenland Crematorium, March, at 11.30 am. No flowers please. Donations for Royal Papworth Hospital Charity may be left on the day of the funeral or sent c/o Vail Funeral Services, Boundary Farm, Sutton Road, Witchford, CB6 2HX.

Vail Funeral Services will be hosting a community walk-about Easter egg hunt around Witchford on Sunday 5th April.We wil...
22/03/2026

Vail Funeral Services will be hosting a community walk-about Easter egg hunt around Witchford on Sunday 5th April.
We will be placing over 70 plus tags around the village. If you’re lucky enough to find one, you can exchange it for a chocolate egg between 3pm and 4pm at the entrance of Boundary Farm, Sutton Road, Witchford CB6 2HX.

The tags will start to appear around the village on the morning of 5th April, so keep your eyes peeled while you’re out and about.

We will also show you what the tags will look like on the day of the walk-about so you know exactly what to look out for.

Mother’s Day can be a day of celebration, but for many it is also a day of quiet remembrance.A mother’s love shapes our ...
15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can be a day of celebration, but for many it is also a day of quiet remembrance.
A mother’s love shapes our lives in countless ways in the lessons she taught, the comfort she gave, and the memories that stay with us long after she is gone.
For those who are celebrating today, we hope your day is filled with love.
For those who are missing their mum, take comfort in knowing that love like that never truly leaves us. It lives on in our hearts, in our families, and in the small moments that remind us of them.
Thinking of all who are remembering a much-loved mother today.

Today we had the privilege of looking after the funeral of a truly special family man.The church was full every seat tak...
13/03/2026

Today we had the privilege of looking after the funeral of a truly special family man.
The church was full every seat taken and people standing quietly at the back, all there to honour a man who meant so much to so many. His wife and children delivered beautiful tributes, sharing memories that made us laugh, reflect and remember the calm, steady presence he was in their lives. It was a service filled with warmth and life, with singing and even a little dancing, exactly the sort of farewell that reflected the love surrounding him.
As the final song played a nod to his beloved West Ham the church filled with bubbles drifting through the air, bringing smiles through the sadness and creating a gentle, uplifting goodbye.
We then made our way to Muchwood Green Burial Ground for his final resting place. He loved the simple, beautiful things in life art, books, birds and anything connected to nature. As we gathered there, a red kite glided overhead, a moment that stopped many of us in our tracks and felt as though nature itself was paying its respects.
He was known as a calming presence to so many, a loving husband, father and friend. It was a true privilege for us to support his family and help give him such a heartfelt farewell.

We recently conducted a joint funeral for a husband and wife, two lives, two stories, one shared love.Losing someone you...
11/03/2026

We recently conducted a joint funeral for a husband and wife, two lives, two stories, one shared love.
Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things any family can face. The grief, the memories, the quiet spaces they leave behind it’s never easy. But standing with a family who are saying goodbye to two loved ones at the same time reminds you just how heavy loss can truly feel.
Yet within that sadness, there is also something deeply powerful. A lifetime spent together. A bond so strong that their final farewell was shared, just as so many of their days were. There is a certain comfort in knowing they are remembered together, side by side, just as they were in life.
It reminds us, that behind every service is a story of love, partnership, family and memories that will continue long after the farewell.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends who are navigating such an unimaginable loss.

Earlier this week we had the true privilege of standing beside a wonderful family as we conducted the funeral of their m...
27/02/2026

Earlier this week we had the true privilege of standing beside a wonderful family as we conducted the funeral of their much-loved Mum.
Her daughters planned every detail with such care and devotion, taking an active role throughout, from creating the beautiful floral tributes to designing and preparing the service sheets themselves. Their love for their Mum was evident in every thoughtful touch and ensured that Mum truly “got her doughnut” a small but meaningful wish fulfilled through their involvement.
She was, in every sense, a true northern lass strong, grounded, driven and fiercely loyal. She met the love of her life on a blind date and went on to share 57 years of marriage with her beloved husband a lifetime of commitment, partnership and unwavering love.
A lady with a passion for travel and adventure, she embraced life fully. As the matriarch of her family, she was their guiding light steady, wise and always there when needed. She adored food, culture and language, and she will forever be remembered for her incredible pizza. Nobody ever went hungry in her home; her kitchen was a place of warmth, laughter and second helpings.
She was surrounded by a wide and loyal circle of friends. One dear friend delivered a heartfelt tribute that offered a remarkable and moving insight into her life.
The sun shone brightly as we said our farewells. It was peaceful and fitting, with even a black squirrel playing quietly in the grounds of her final resting place. She was laid to rest covered in roses, on a day that reflected the warmth and light she brought to so many.
A life well lived, a family deeply loved, and a legacy that will continue through all who knew her.

It was an honour to support her family and to celebrate such an extraordinary lady.

Address

Boundary Farm
Ely
CB62HX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30am
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30am
Sunday 9pm - 4:30am

Telephone

+447709839021

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