Hillier Funeral Service

06/03/2026

Thank you everyone who has donated to our Easter egg appeal so far. We will be accepting donations at any of our funeral homes until 25th March, we will then distribute them between local charities.

06/03/2026

At the family's request, we sadly announce:

ROGERS
Wendy 'Wig'

Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 22nd February 2026, aged 78 years. Wife of Ray, Mother to Joanne and Mark, Mother-in-Law to Loo and Mark and Nan to Henry, Seth, George and Noah.

Wendy will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 2:30pm.

Donations would be appreciated by the family for Prospect Hospice. c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/wendy-rogers
Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

05/03/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

We were pleased to welcome Becky from Hillier Funeral Service to Dressability recently.

Hillier Funeral Service are a well known local company who regularly support charities and community organisations, and we were very grateful to receive a donation from their community fund. Funding like this helps us continue offering our service to those who need it most.

During the visit we were able to show Becky around our workshop, talk about the work we do and demonstrate some of the adaptations we create to help people wear clothing more comfortably and independently.

It was a pleasure to share more about the service we provide and the difference thoughtful clothing adaptations can make in everyday life.

Thank you to Becky and the team at Hillier Funeral Service for their support.

05/03/2026

It might feel uncomfortable to start with, but it isn’t too soon to start talking about your funeral wishes.

By sharing your wishes and putting a Pre-Paid Funeral Plan in place, you ease the emotional and financial burden on your family at an already difficult time.

We’re here to guide you with compassion and care every step of the way.

Learn More - see link in comments

05/03/2026

At the family's request, we sadly announce:

CARPINELLI
Janet Delsyia

Sadly passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 8th February 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved Wife of Lucio, much-loved Mother of Rosie and Michelina and devoted Grandmother of Lucio, Stephen, Ben, Michael and Lucia and loving Great-Grandmother of six.

Janet will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service to be held at Holy Rood Church on Thursday 19th March 2026 at 12:00pm, followed by a burial at Whitworth Road Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome or donations in memory of Janet would be appreciated for Asthma & Lung UK and/or Cats Protection c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/janet-carpinelli
Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

04/03/2026

At the family's request, we sadly anounce:

PANDYA
Chaitanya

Chaitanya (Chetan) passed away peacefully at home on 13th February 2026, aged 92 years.

He is now reunited with his beloved wife Panna, mother to Kedar. Chetan will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Monday 16th March 2026 at 11:00am.

Donations would be appreciated for the Prospect Hospice. c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/chaitanya-pandya
Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

03/03/2026

Now that Scotland has become the first part of the UK to legalise hydrolysis, an environmentally friendly alternative to cremation or burial, reflecting increasing demand for more sustainable funeral arrangements.

Also known as water cremation or aquamation, the process is already available in many parts of the world, and regulations approved by the Scottish parliament on Monday mark the most significant change to funeral law since cremation was introduced in 1902.

What are your thoughts?

03/03/2026

After a cremation, many families find comfort in deciding on a final resting place or a lasting memorial for their loved one's ashes.

If you're wondering about the next steps, such as who can collect the ashes and when, our guide provides simple, direct information to help you navigate this part of the process.

Learn more about collecting ashes - link in first comment.

03/03/2026

At the family's request, we sadly announce:

COOPER
Doreen

Passed away peacefully at the Kingsmead Care Home on15th February 2026, aged 84 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Stanley.

Doreen will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 20th March 2026 at 1:30pm.

Donations would be appreciated for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH.
Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

02/03/2026

1 week to go until we close our entries.

If you would like your loved one to be included, please send us the details below by Monday 9th March.

This one is for Mum 💐🤍

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and we know this time of year can be incredibly difficult for many of our families who won’t have their mum with them to celebrate in person.

But even though she may not be here physically, we can still honour, remember, and celebrate the wonderful woman she was.

We will be creating a special Mother’s Day Memorial Tribute Video dedicated to all the amazing mums who are deeply missed. If you would like your loved one to be included, please send us:

• A photo of your special loved one
• A short message you would like to share

Please email your contributions to events@hillierfs.co.uk by Monday 9th March.

02/03/2026

At the family's request, we sadly announce:

GOUGH
Michael James (Mick)

Sadly passed away at home on 17th February 2026, aged 83 years. Now reunited with his beloved wife Tess. Much loved dad of Ian and Alan, father-in-law of TJ and Catherine, cherished gramp of George, Luke and Florence.

Mick will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 12:30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Mick would be greatly appreciated for MS Society c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/mick-gough
Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

01/03/2026

Happy St David's Day!

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