Huntingdon Funeral Directors Firmly Establishing Presence in Town

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Kingfisher Staff at HuntingdonToday marks 12 weeks since we opened the doors to our new office in Huntingdon, and what a roller coaster ride it has turned out to be!

We have been extremely privileged to have been asked to arrange far more funerals that we had ever imagined, with clients frequently citing our friendly and open approach as the reason they have chosen us.

Many people have told us how nice it is to see the building in use again, and the fresh coats of paint, both external and internal, have given what had turned into a run-down premises a new lease of life.

As soon as people walk into our office, they comment on the light, airy feel that it has, and the stunningly colourful kingfisher canvas on the wall. The atmosphere we strive to create is the same as at our St Neots office – warm, welcoming and approachable.

The photograph shows Nicola, Scott and Andrew in the reception area in Princes Street.

Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services are proud to be the only locally-owned, fully independent funeral directors in Huntingdon and St Neots. We are recommended locally on The Best of St Neots and nationally by The Natural Death Centre. Visit our Huntingdon website or our St Neots website, telephone us on (Huntingdon) 01480 412938 or (St Neots) 01480 471001, or call in and see us at 10-10A Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PA (opposite the registrar) or at Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX.

How Much Of Your Donation Actually Goes To Charity?

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Donations MoneyIt’s always a huge compliment when other companies copy your ideas. Several months ago, Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services launched the ability to make donations to charity online.

The service has been popular, and, most importantly, is completely free to use. We have never, and will never make a charge for using this service.

But be aware! Other companies do not necessarily provide this service completely free of charge.

Always ask questions about online donations. There can be, and are, hidden charges. Check the small print. Ask your funeral director. Are there administration charges? Charges for using debit and credit cards? Charges for using the charging system (really!)?

When companies claim that they add Gift Aid to your donation, beware! They can only legally do this if you are a UK tax payer. And just check, when they charge you an administration fee, should this really be a percentage of the donation including the Gift Aid amount?

Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services are proud to give every penny we collect for charity, directly to charity. We make no administration charges whatsoever.

We are proud to be the only locally-owned, fully independent funeral directors in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The company is becoming increasingly well-known in St Neots and the surrounding areas, and thriving on the open and honest service we provide. We hide absolutely nothing.

We are recommended locally on The Best of St Neots and nationally by The Good Funeral Guide and The Natural Death Centre.

Kingfisher in Top 5 Best Loved Funeral Directors in the UK

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14-days-of-love-jpeg1The 14 days of love are now over, and we are very pleased to announce that Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services have been named the fourth best loved funeral directors in the UK.

Thank you to everyone who has made this possible. Our reputation is built by the experiences of those who use our services, and testimonials to this effect are the best way for others to find out about us. Genuine comments from satisfied clients continue to promote the unique, personal service which we guarantee to everyone. The non-commercial approach to our business, which can only come from a truly independent funeral director, is increasingly becoming known in St Neots.

You can read testimonials which we have received here and on the Best of St Neots website.

Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services are proud to be the only locally-owned, fully independent funeral directors in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. We are recommended in The Good Funeral Guide 2012 and by The Natural Death Centre, and we are the only funeral directors to feature on The Best of St Neots.

Business Vision is reason for LBA Award

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There’s a large article about Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services winning the Local Business Accelerators Award in The Hunts Post today.

The feature highlights the reasons for being chosen as the winner, particularly focussing on Andrew’s desire for the business to stay small enough for him to be able to oversee every funeral from start to finish. The judges were also impressed with the innovative plans that the company has as it grows in the future.

It also mentions, of course, Roxie, our lovely labrador, who is shortly to start her training to become a bereavement dog within the business.

Gail Anderson, reporting for the paper said “Setting up a new funeral services business is a brave step. Companies rely on reputation so it can take years to establish a name for oneself. Though judging from the plethora of thank you cards on display in Andrew’s office, clearly he is working fast.”

Kingfisher Indepedent Funeral Services are keen to point out one factual inaccuracy in the article. The company is the only locally-owned, fully independent funeral service in St Neots, but not in Huntingdonshire. There are other independent funeral directors in Huntingdonshire.

Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services are proud to be the only locally-owned, fully independent funeral directors in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. We are recommended in The Good Funeral Guide 2011 and by The Natural Death Centre, and we are the only funeral directors to feature on The Best of St Neots. For more information or if you require any help, please telephone us on (01480) 471001

Kingfisher Funerals wins Regional LBA Award

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Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services has been announced as the regional winner of the Local Business Accelerators award.

The national competition, which is open to all businesses between one and three years old, is backed by Prime Minister David Cameron and Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meeden.

The prize of three months free advertising in The Hunts Post is designed to promote the winning business in the local area. Business mentoring by local experts is also included.

The overall national winner, to be announced in the future, will benefit from personal mentoring from Deborah Meeden.

Andrew Hickson, who owns and manages Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services said “It’s absolutely wonderful to win a prize like this. I’m very, very proud that my young business has been judged worthy winner of the competition.”

“My business focusses entirely on providing a customer-orientated, personal service. I approach my profession from a non-commercial perspective because I can. As the only locally-owned, fully independent funeral director in St Neots, I am under no pressure from distant shareholders. This is becoming known in the St Neots area, and it is my privilege to be here for people when they require my services.”

Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services are proud to be the only locally-owned, fully independent funeral directors in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. We are recommended in The Good Funeral Guide 2011 and by The Natural Death Centre, and we are the only funeral directors to feature on The Best of St Neots. For more information or if you require any help, please telephone us on (01480) 471001