Austin's Funeral Directors

The rise of ‘fun’ funerals

Once upon a time, when you attended a funeral it would be a sombre occasion with mourners dressed in black....

by Austins10 August 2018
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Shave for the community video

by Austins26 July 2018
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Claire Austin Shave for the Community – Radio Interview

On Saturday 25th August Claire Austin will shave her head to raise funds for The Stevenage Community Trust. "I was...

by Austins24 July 2018
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Therapy dogs at funerals

In the latest trend in America, therapy dogs are being brought into funeral homes to help comfort mourners. The four-legged...

by Austins16 July 2018
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Cremation Caskets

With people opting for cremation services more than ever, there are now many different ways to keep a loved one’s...

by Austins11 June 2018
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Donation to Isabel Hospice

MD Claire Austin was thrilled to hand over a cheque for £5,000 to Isabel Hospice  this week. Isabel Hospice cares for...

by Austins17 May 2018
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How to write an obituary

An obituary gives notice of a person’s death along with details of the funeral service and memorial information. You might...

by Austins24 April 2018
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Austin’s charitable donations

We believe in helping those most in need in our community, which is why we set up Austin’s Charitable Foundation....

by Austins27 March 2018
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Floral Tributes to Cherish

Floral tributes can be a lovely way to express your feelings at a funeral. A display of colourful blooms shows...

by Austins26 February 2018
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