S.M. Forbes Funerals

I would like to take a moment to share and recommend this page with everyone, Sonia was absolutely amazing in helping us create the most magical send off for our Dad, Ian Eccleston. The love, care and details that went into planning this day was honestly amazing. I could not recommend this company enough!! A massive thankyou from our family to Sonia and the incredible company that she has built. An absolute credit to Sonia as a person, taking the time to make sure every single thing was perfect and the sense of community that she brings with so much delicacy, making sure we felt heard and supported. Thankyou S M Forbes Funeral Director 🪽

During one of the most difficult times for our family, Sonia was a steady, guiding light. She possesses a rare balance of deep compassion and unwavering professionalism that made an incredibly overwhelming process feel manageable. Sonia truly understands the nuances of grief, stepping into our situation with a gentle presence and treating our family with the utmost dignity. What stood out most was how clear and concise she was about the services provided; she laid out every detail and option with precision, ensuring we felt informed without ever feeling pressured. Furthermore, her honesty provided us with immense peace of mind. In a situation where it’s easy to feel lost, her transparency regarding logistics and costs was a breath of fresh air. She has an intuitive sense of how to communicate with a grieving family, knowing exactly how to offer support while maintaining the professional structure needed to move forward. Sonia didn’t just provide a service; she provided a sense of calm and security when we needed it most. We cannot thank her enough for her integrity and kindness. If you are looking for a funeral director who is as professional as she is empathetic, I cannot recommend Sonia highly enough. She is an absolute credit to her profession.

Sonia was professional, compassionate and incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. Everything was handled with care and dignity, and communication was excellent from start to finish. Thank you for making a difficult time that little bit easier. Highly recommended.

My daughter had the best send off thanks to Sonia and has seen us through many family losses. Not only did I have no stress about paper work and logistics she is genuinely caring and considerate in her work. I’ve seen how hard she works and it’s admirable, you can tell she has over 25 years experience in the business

I cannot recommend Sonia at S.M Funeral Directors highly enough. During one of the most difficult times for our family, Sonia showed exceptional compassion, professionalism, and care from beginning to end. She guided us through every step with patience, sensitivity, and genuine kindness, making an incredibly emotional process feel far more manageable. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her attention to detail ensured everything was handled beautifully and with complete dignity. Sonia’s calm and reassuring manner gave us real comfort, and it was clear throughout that she truly cares about the families she supports. The service was organised flawlessly, and we are deeply grateful for the respect and support shown to our loved one and our family. If you are looking for funeral directors who provide outstanding service with empathy and professionalism, I would wholeheartedly recommend Sonia and S.M Funeral Directors.

I’ve had experience with S.M. Forbes Funerals and have always found the service to be professional, compassionate, and handled with real care. During what is obviously a very difficult time for families, they go above and beyond to make things as smooth and respectful as possible. Their attention to detail and willingness to accommodate individual needs really stands out. It’s clear they genuinely care about the people they support.

I cannot speak highly enough of this place, Sonia is so kind and always made us feel at ease in one of the hardest times in our lives, she was calm and made everything less stressful and made us feel like nothing was too much to ask. She was so knowledgeable and always available for us when we needed her. In and out of work hours. Thank you Sonia for everything