John Drage Funeral Directors

John Drage Funeral Directors Helping families in and around Wellingborough for over 30 years.

Over the course of the past month our Funeral Director Scott has built a close relationship with the fantastic team at P...
10/12/2025

Over the course of the past month our Funeral Director Scott has built a close relationship with the fantastic team at Park House Wellingborough.

In recent weeks he has presented an end of life planning evening where he discussed funeral plans, answered questions and dispelled some myths concerning funerals.

He was then joined by one of our Funeral Service Operatives in Craig as they helped to decorate the home ready for this festive season. The residents also received an early Christmas present in the form of a new Alexa Echo Dot.

Then, yesterday Scott was joined by another member of our team Connor as they donated £54 worth of party food for the residents Christmas party. This party took place today and whilst Scott was actually unable to attend all of us here at John Drage Funeral Directors hope a good time was had by all.

🌲🎅

Working within the funeral profession can at times be quite challenging, particularly so at this time of year. Receiving...
09/12/2025

Working within the funeral profession can at times be quite challenging, particularly so at this time of year. Receiving kind words like those below serves as a reminder that what we do and how we do it has an impact and is valued deeply by the families we look after.

Some lovely words for our Funeral Service Specialists Sam and Carol, well done 🙌🏻

Winter Memorial Service 2025We warmly remind the families we have cared for this year of our upcoming Winter Memorial Se...
09/12/2025

Winter Memorial Service 2025

We warmly remind the families we have cared for this year of our upcoming Winter Memorial Service.

This Service provides families with an opportunity to come together, remember their loved ones and, if only in a small way find some comfort during the festive season.

If you would like to attend or would like futher information then please feel free to speak with Sam or Carol on 01933 222492

Did you know that on the morning of or day before a burial our Funeral Director Scott will go down to the Church or Ceme...
05/12/2025

Did you know that on the morning of or day before a burial our Funeral Director Scott will go down to the Church or Cemetery to check the burial plot?

There are a number of reasons he does this some of which are outlined below;

* To ensure the plot has been prepared correctly (the headstone has been removed, the measurements are correct and it is in the right location)

* To carry out a risk assessment at the graveside (look for anything that may pose a slips, trips or falls risk, any access issues, check the condition of the ground - how it holds up under foot)

* To find the best route to the grave be it from a service location or from our Hearse.

* To speak with the gravediggers (if available) to discuss any additional requirements we may have or issues they have encountered whilst preparing the plot.

The below photo was taken this morning at Doddington Road Cemetery as Scott checked a plot ahead of a service we had today.

This morning our Funeral Director Scott was joined at Park House Wellingborough by one of our Funeral Service Operatives...
01/12/2025

This morning our Funeral Director Scott was joined at Park House Wellingborough by one of our Funeral Service Operatives Craig.

The pair of them spent a couple of hours assisting Janine, the activities coordinator as she got Park House ready for Christmas.

Whilst there, Scott and Craig helped to erect and decorate three Christmas trees, one of which was donated by ourselves.

In addition to the above and having recently visited Park House we became aware of the fact that the ground floor residents had an Alexa at the top of their Christmas list.

Well, despite a distinct lack of reindeer, red suits and white beards we delivered. This new Alexa now means that residents and staff alike can boogie on down to the Christmas tunes.

This morning our Funeral Director Scott was joined by some of the wonderul members of the Wellingborough Eco Group and W...
29/11/2025

This morning our Funeral Director Scott was joined by some of the wonderul members of the Wellingborough Eco Group and Wellie Wombles for a 'Two Hour Tidy Up' of Croyland Park and the surrounding area.

The far from ideal conditions did nothing to deter the troops or dampen their enthusiasm and, during the 90 minutes Scott and the team were litter picking they managed to collect the following.

- 40 Bags of Rubbish
- 5 Tyres
- 2 Clothes Horses
- 1 Television
- 1 Pram
- 1 Traffic Cone
- 1 Barrier Fence
- 1 Mattress
- 1 Trolley
- 1 Office Chair
- 1 Knife
- 1 Oil Drum

Following the litter pick The Croyland Chapel offered some brief respite from the elements and those in attendance enjoyed Croissants, Pan Au Chocolate, Celebrations, Tea, Coffee and Cans of Fizzy Drink.

It really is staggering just how much rubbish people discard and equally so how much of a difference we have made in such a short period of time.

A wonderful morning (despite the weather), spent with a fantastic community of people!

With Christmas just around the corner we are today launching our 2025 Christmas Gift Appeal In support of the Northampto...
27/11/2025

With Christmas just around the corner we are today launching our 2025 Christmas Gift Appeal In support of the Northamptonshire Children's Trust.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust help to support thousands of disadvantaged children and young people across the county.

This fantastic campaign led by Jeanette Walsh aka Mother Christmas used the donations they receive to ensure everybody they work with gets to open a brand-new present on Christmas Day.

In order to support Jeanette with her efforts we would be extremely grateful for donations of the following;

* Toiletries
* Gift Cards
* Make Up
* Toys
* Socks
* CD's
* Sweets & Chocolate

If you are able to help with a donation then please pop into the branch where Carol, Sam or Vee will be happy to help.

Thank you in advance from all of us here at John Drage Funeral Directors

This morning we helped a family say goodbye to a life long Manchester United fan, a Dad, a Brother, a Son, a Grandad, a ...
25/11/2025

This morning we helped a family say goodbye to a life long Manchester United fan, a Dad, a Brother, a Son, a Grandad, a friend and forever a red.

The service took place at Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart, a beautiful Catholic Church here in Wellingborough before a short graveside service at Doddington Road Cemetery.

" I was born to, be United,
Daddy told me when I was just a baby;
When I was five, I went down the Warwick Road;
Now I'm addicted to the only place I'll go

Take me home,
United Road,
To the place I belong,
To Old Trafford,
To see United,
Take me home, United Road

All my memories,
Bobby Charlton,
Georgie Best and Cantona,
They came to us from heaven;
And at the Nou Camp in 1999,
On Matt Busby's birthday,
Oh it was party time

Take me home,
United Road,
To the place I belong,
To Old Trafford,
To see United,
Take me home, United Road

I watch the Reds,
I feel the noise,
The crowd is roaring;
The Stretford End is singing
And the fans are going wild;
And when I'm gone I get a feeling
That I should've been home yesterday,
Yesterday, oh!

Take me home,
United Road,
To the place I belong,
To Old Trafford,
To see United,
Take me home, United Road"

Rest In Peace Mario 🙏

GGMU!
🔴⚪️⚫️

From Monday 1st December and throughout this festive period, there will be a special Memorial Christmas Tree in our rece...
25/11/2025

From Monday 1st December and throughout this festive period, there will be a special Memorial Christmas Tree in our reception.

The Memorial Christmas Tree gives family and friends an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to their loved ones who have passed away.

We have, in the last week or so sent letters with memorial stars out to all of the families we have looked after over the past 12 months.

If you feel it is appropriate for you and your family then we invite you to place your own personal tribute on our Memorial Christmas Tree.

If there are any other relatives or friends who’d like to place a star on our Christmas Tree then please either visit us or call the branch on 01933 222942 where Carol, Sam or Vee will be happy to assist you.

This past Thursday evening our Funeral Director Scott met with some of the staff and residents of Park House Wellingboro...
22/11/2025

This past Thursday evening our Funeral Director Scott met with some of the staff and residents of Park House Wellingborough .

Scott was invited in to discuss funeral plans but, whilst there he also took the opportunity to dispel some myths surrounding the funeral industry and answer any questions regarding end of life planning and funerals in general.

Many meaningful conversations were had and Scott left with a whole list of ideas on how we as a funeral home can support Park House moving forward.

A lovely hour spent with lovely people 🙌🏻

This afternoon our Funeral Director Scott supported one of our Sister branches, Phillips Funeral Service in Corby.Scott ...
14/11/2025

This afternoon our Funeral Director Scott supported one of our Sister branches, Phillips Funeral Service in Corby.

Scott was joined by Connor, Craig, Mark and Nate, all of whom not only looked the part but also maintained fantastic levels of professionalism despite the far from ideal weather conditions.

As the service drew to a close Scott joined his good friend and today's celebrant Kate Reneerkens in leading a 120 strong congregation in the Macarena, a first for them both.

🎵 "A one and a two and a three Macarena...." 🎵

Community Litter PickSaturday 29th November 202510:00John Drage Funeral DirectorsIf you are able to spare a couple of ho...
14/11/2025

Community Litter Pick

Saturday 29th November 2025
10:00
John Drage Funeral Directors

If you are able to spare a couple of hours on Saturday 29th November then please head down to our funeral home and assist our Funeral Director Scott, the Wellingborough Eco Group and The Wellingborough Wombles with our very first community litter pick.

Litter Pickers & Bags will be provided, as will light refreshments.

We look forward to meeting members of the very community we serve and, by working together cleaning the very streets we live and work on.

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Wellingborough
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