At AH Freemantle Funeral Directors, we are proud to have served the Portchester community for over 150 years. From our premises in Titchfield, Park Gate and Botley, we help families in Portchester through some of the most difficult times they are likely to experience. It’s not always an easy job, but it’s one we are proud to do every day.
Our mission is to provide an outstanding service to the local community and to help families find comfort when bereaved. A funeral is intended to be a celebration of life, and we work to make that a reality. Our funeral planners in Portchester do this by providing an impeccable, expert service with compassion and attention to detail.
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We are a family business first and foremost, and our connection to Portchester couldn’t be stronger. Over our long history, we have developed strong relationships with local churches and crematoriums, and we understand their unique requirements better than anybody else.
Throughout the years we have met thousands of local families and helped them through their time of need. We believe that our success is through our ability to be a friendly and familiar face in the community. We are proud of the personal touch that we are able to offer, alongside the very highest of professional standards.
We are proud to work alongside Portchester Crematorium and to have built a fantastic working relationship with them. We understand what it takes for a funeral to run as smoothly as possible.
As a funeral planner in Portchester, we work to minimise the distress and confusion experienced by many when recently bereaved so that you can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one.
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James was kind, thoughtful and respectful. He gently guided us through the entire process with patience. This entire experience was a first for us and at one of the saddest and most traumatic times we felt as supported as possible. We would 100% recommend James and his team for the specialised and thoughtful work they do.
Exemplary and highly professional service throughout, with every effort made to accommodate the wishes of the family. Would highly recommend to anyone faced with having to arrange a funeral.
James handled the funerals of both my mother and father, and in both cases everything went very smoothly and was done with great dignity. We could not have asked for more.
Extremely kind & considerate. Very professional. I felt supported throughout a very difficult process. Jane was fantastic, sensitive and caring and made me feel that she truly understood and cared about us all.
I’ve never lost a parent and didn’t have a clue what I should be doing - James made us feel very relaxed, made sure that our mum would be well looked after with him which gave us comfort. The celebrant he chose was absolutely brilliant and really made the whole experience extremely personal to us. James even sourced out a Leopard print coffin for us - the first in 22 years apparently! Would really recommend
From start to finish, Jane, Elizabeth and Dawn were very kind and respectful, and on the day of the funeral, James made everything very easy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this Company.
Sarah really put our family at ease and was very helpful. Made a very difficult thing to do a lot easier. Would highly recommend their services.
James and his team were extremely kind, thoughtful ad professional. As a family we appreciated the help and advice that was given.
Portchester is a small town and locality in the South of England just east of Fareham, Hampshire. Portchester is locally and nationally recognised as a town that has a deep connection with the Roman-Saxon period – thanks to Portchester Castle, it is rich with history and ancient artefacts.
Crematoriums in and around Portchester include: Portchester Crematorium, The Oaks Havant Crematorium, Wessex Vale Crematorium and Southampton Crematorium.
AH Freemantle has offices located in Titchfield, Park Gate and Botley, meaning those along the South Coast of Hampshire have access to local and professional help at a moment’s notice.
On the right-hand side, is the closest office we have for those looking for a funeral director, service or planner in Portchester.
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