About Gaunts of Kidderminster

Serving Kidderminster with over 125 years of trusted family funeral care.

Before After

Where It All Began

The Gaunt family have been arranging and conducting Funerals from our Head Office since 1900.

Percival Gaunt, a local carpenter was asked to produce a coffin for a friend. With help from his Father Decimus he rose to the challenge. From here the Gaunt dynasty was born and our calling to become The Independent Family-Owned Funeral Directors we are today began. As the business grew naturally Percy’s two Sons, Stanley and Ronald Gaunt joined the company and it became F.P Gaunt and Son.

Our Journey to Date

"

1900

Percival Gaunt was asked to make a coffin for a friend. Percival and his father Decimus, rose to the challenge in the Hayloft of the Old Bush Public House and from here the Gaunt Dynasty was born.
"

1910

As the business grew, we moved to our Head Office - Percival House Funeral Home, 130-133 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0EE.
"

1934

Percival's son Stanley Gaunt joins his father and grandfather in the business.
"

1946

Percival's son Ronald Gaunt joins his father, grandfather and brother in the business following serving in the Air Force.
"

1947

F.P Gaunt & Son became a limited company F.P Gaunt & Sons Ltd.
"

1960

Stanley Gaunt's son Peter Gaunt joins the family legacy.
"

1988

Peter Gaunt partners up with Stephen Godber to open Stephen M Godber Funerals, our second funeral home in Smethwick.
"

1991

Peter's daughter Heidi joins the family business as a funeral administrator.
"

2008

Heidi becomes Managing Director.
"

2010

Heidi's eldest son Sam Gaunt joins the family business after leaving school.

In 2014, he gained his qualification for Funeral Arranging and Administration.

"

2013

Heidi's son Jake Gaunt joins the family business after leaving school.
"

2013

In 2013, Jake Gaunt joined the family business as a Funeral Operative, and like his Brother Sam progressed onto becoming a Funeral Director. Jake began studying for his Diploma and qualified in 2020.

Sam, Jake and Joe are the 6th Generation of the Gaunt family to work within the business. Sam and Jake are the Company Managers who oversee the day to day running of the business and their younger Brother Joe joined the family business in 2020 as a Funeral Operative after leaving school.

"

2017

The Gaunt family open their third funeral home Black Country Funeral Services concentrating on combatting funeral poverty.
"

2018

The Gaunt family decided to open a fourth funeral home in Wollaston, Stourbridge - Gaunts of Wollaston was born.
"

2023 (Summer)

The Gaunt family opens their fifth funeral home, Gaunts of Kidderminster.
"

2023 (Winter)

The Gaunt family acquires Hoskins Family Funerals in Stourport and becomes Gaunts of Stourport.
"

2025

The Gaunt family acquires A.H Caldicott Funeral Directors in Tenbury Wells becoming Caldicott's (Gaunts of Tenbury Wells).

Trusted by Families in Kidderminster

Providing compassionate and reliable funeral care to families in Kidderminster for over a century.

Proud to Support & Give Back to Local Charities

Committed to giving back and making a positive impact in our local community.

A Family Tradition for Six Generations

Carrying forward over 125 years of trusted service through six generations of the Gaunt family.

Say Hello to the Team

We’re a small and friendly team here to help whenever you need us.

Family

Peter Gaunt

(Dip FD, BIE)

Chairman 

Heidi Share

Managing Director 

Sam Gaunt

(Dip FAA, Cert FP, MIFDC)

Company Director 

Jake Gaunt

(Dip FAA, Cert FP, MIFDC)

Company Director

Josef Share-Gaunt

Funeral Operative 

Natalie Gaunt

Company Secretary 

Josef Share-Gaunt

Funeral Operative 

Natalie Gaunt

Company Secretary 

Funeral Directors

Funeral Operatives & Administrators

Our Commitment to You

"Reflecting over 125 years of Dedicated Funeral Services that our family has provided since my Great Grandfather Decimus and Grandfather Percy formed our company in 1900.

I am very proud of the caring and compassionate reputation we have established from the families that we have looked after many, many times.

Our aim is to continue to treat our clients as we would one of our own family. Providing a first-class Funeral Service with the ability to adapt the arrangements to suit any special request and to make each and every Funeral meaningful, unique and personal."

Peter.R, Gaunt
Peter Gaunt (Dip FD, MBIE) - Chairman 2023

We’re Here When You Need Us

To discuss your requirements contact us on…

01562 541062

Or click on the button below to fill out a form on our website.

Contact Us

Whether you have questions or want to talk things through, we're here for you.

4 + 2 =

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

*24 hours a day, 365 days a year, phoneline available on 07976 082 203

Our Office

1, Lupin Works, Worcester Rd, Kidderminster DY10 1JR

tel. 01562 541 062

email. info@gauntsofkidderminster.co.uk

Loading...