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About Us

Claridge Funeral Service is owned and run by Mary, Richard and Daniel Claridge. Longstanding members of the community, the Claridge family have taken part in community events, fundraising and provided employment for the people of Marlborough.

Claridge Funeral Service was set up by Daniel, who started learning his trade in the funeral industry at the age of 13 when working for the local funeral service. Upon leaving school, Daniel joined the Salisbury College of Funeral Sciences and it was here that he learned the basics of the funeral industry, progressing through his studies to become the youngest qualified funeral director in the country, aged 18.

Daniel started Claridge Funeral Service with the express intention of providing personal and respectful funerals for people being laid to rest. From the minute details of each ceremony to the coffin for the deceased’s final resting place, every aspect of the funeral service is catered to in accordance with your exact wishes.

Our services are centred around you and the person who has passed; we’re always available to help with any enquiries or support you may need during such a difficult time, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.

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Meet our team

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Daniel Claridge
Managing Director

Daniel started his career in funerals from an early age, initially cleaning the funeral vehicles for a local funeral director. Daniels interest developed into adult hood and he became the youngest qualified funeral director at the time when he was just 18. Daniel studied at the Salisbury College of Funeral Sciences and has a diploma from the National Association of Funeral Directors, of which Claridge’s is now part of. Daniel has a passion for funerals, as he states, “It’s the last thing you can do for someone and there is only one chance to get it right”.

Daniel also dedicates his time to the community first responder scheme run by the local ambulance service. This involves being on call for people in the local community, to ensure they get immediate first aid whilst an ambulance is dispatched to them. This stems from his interest in emergency care, which he has seemingly inherited from both his parents who were paramedics in Marlborough for many years.

Daniel has a passion for independent business as he enjoys their personal and often superior services, and can be seen in many of the shops, pubs and restaurants in Wiltshire, with his dog Toby – a rescued Beagle from the Dogs Trust.

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Mary Claridge
Managing Director

Mary has been a nurse and a paramedic for the majority of her career but developed an interest in the funeral sector when she worked part time for a funeral director alongside her ambulance endeavors.

Mary is very proud of Daniels achievements and high standards of care, so when the opportunity came to provide a family run funeral directors for Marlborough, Mary was really excited.

Mary is usually in the office day to day and enjoys the daily interactions with clients. Mary’s role is to complete the daily running tasks and administrative errands that keep a funeral director’s going.

Mary enjoys providing for her community and runs a charity car boot sale every year on Marlborough’s common. When Mary isn’t immersing herself in community projects, she can be seen sitting in the garden with a large glass of pinot grigio!

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Richard Claridge
Managing Director

Richard plays an active role in the administration of the business. Richard worked for many years on the ambulance service front line as a paramedic, ending up in operational managerial and training roles before working for the department of health on their national radio project team.

Richard is a vintage car enthusiast and has his own 1985 Range Rover ambulance, originally based in Wiltshire. Richard takes his ambulance to local shows in Wiltshire so others can share in his passion.

Richard is a keen dog lover and has always had dogs since childhood. He and Mary currently have two rescued cocker-spaniels which they enjoy taking on long walks.

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The Claridge’s Team

Of course, Claridge’s couldn’t function without the help of our trusted bearers, hearse drivers and all our partners that work to make our services the best they can be.

Thank you to each and every one of you!

Talk to one of our friendly staff  01672 511 836

  • Dear Daniel and Mary,

    We just wanted to thank you for everything that you have done over these past few weeks to help us through what has been a very difficult time, we really do appreciate it. Nothing has been too much trouble for you and that in itself has been a huge comfort to us. The day went so smoothly, and everybody said what a fitting service it was for Dad and you played a huge part in making it absolutely right for everybody. We have nothing but praise for the service you have provided and we hope that you will go from strength to strength because you have got it absolutely right. With love and best wishes.

    N & J W, Marlborough

  • Dear Daniel and Mary,

    We would like to thank you for all your care and support over the loss of Maurice. You looked after him so well, the services were wonderful, thank you again.

    The R Family, Ramsbury

  • Dear Daniel,

    We wanted to write to express our appreciation for everything you, Mary and all the team at Claridge’s did for us in relation to our Fathers funeral. You showed us kindness, compassion and thorough professionalism which helped us enormously during a very difficult time, many thanks once again.

    M & F, Upavon.

  • Daniel,

    Thank you so much for all your help with my Aunts funeral, we all really appreciated it, you made a difficult time so much easier, thank you again.

    S & R, Ramsbury

  • Dear Daniel,

    I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for looking after my Mum with such care. The empathy shown before, during and after the service was truly exceptional and very much appreciated during such a sad time. Once again thank you for your kindness.

    N & S, Marlborough

  • We can’t thank you all enough for what you did for Declan’s funeral, words can’t say enough, you made it a little easier to cope with.

    G, D & M, Marlborough

  • To Daniel and all at Claridge’s,

    Thank you so very much for going above and beyond for baby Alexander. You made our goodbye so precious and gave him the upmost respect to which we will be forever grateful. We feel you enabled us to let him and himself be at peace.

    A & L, Swindon

  • To Daniel, Mary and Richard,

    A very big thank you for all your help and care and for the great send off you organised for David, we really couldn’t wish for a better day, your suggestion of including the fire service was fantastic, thank you again.

    J, K, S & N, Marlborough.

  • Dear Daniel, Mary and team,

    Myself and Janice would just like to say a big big thank you for everything you have done to make Pam’s funeral run smoothly. We would not have done this without your support which has been endless and we will be forever grateful to you all.

    J & B, Marlborough.

  • Dear Daniel and team,

    I just want to say a massive thank you for everything you did for us. You made a very sad time go very smoothly taking all the stress away. Once again thank you for taking such good care of my Mum, best wishes,

    Mrs N, Swindon.

  • Thank you so much for all your kind help at such a difficult time, several people remarked on your lovely chapel and what a wonderful service we had.

    Mrs R, Marlborough

  • Daniel and colleagues,

    I just wanted to thank you for the most amazing service rendered to my family on the death of my Dad. You were kind, professional, considerate, patient and courteous which lifted a huge burden from our shoulders, I just cannot thank you enough- you helped turn a difficult moment into a very special day.

    Mrs G, Marlborough.

  • To Daniel and Mary,

    We cannot thank you enough for the support, attention and care that you have given to our dear Mum and us her family. You have made the most difficult of times copeable and the whole process so reassuring that Mum’s every wish was made possible. She had a beautiful funeral- it could not have gone better!

    The W Family, Wootton Rivers.

  • Dear Daniel,

    A very sincere thank you to you and the rest of your team for the calm, sensitive and thorough arrangements you made for the funeral of D. A particular special thank you for your kindness and patience, it was a difficult time and you handles it with calm sensitivity- your timing of handing over her watch was just perfect, it gave me something tangible to hold on to just when I needed it the most.

    Mrs L, Hungerford

  • Dear Mary, Richard and Daniel,

    On behalf of the whole family, we would like to thank you for your kind, professional and caring service for my Dad, You all really made us feel comfortable and consoled. It is truly a blessing to have chosen you as our funeral directors.

    The R family, Marlborough.

  • Dear Daniel, Mary and team,

    I cannot thank you enough for the way you have helped me and my family through the nightmare of the last few weeks. Your professionalism combined with your truly caring and compassionate approach has been exemplary and much appreciated by us all, you looked after M For us when we needed it most.

    Mrs S, Ramsbury.

  • Dear Daniel and Mary,

    We are writing to thank you so much for your very kind and professional service with the funeral arrangements for G’s Mum. Her death on Christmas day was so sad for us, your amazingly prompt help that morning when our original undertaker let us down is something we are so grateful for, we were about to panic! We will be heartily recommending to all our friends Claridge’s of Marlborough., yours with many thanks.

    G and M, Upavon

  • Daniel,

    Words cannot express enough how thankful we all are for everything you did for Luke. I was overwhelmed by your kind gesture and am so happy Luke got to stay with you so that all his friends had the chance to say their goodbye’s, you are truly a lovely person inside and out and I will never forget your kindness.

    H, L, M & N. Cheshire

  • To Dan and everyone who looked after my Dad.

    We would like to thank you all for the wonderful care you have him whilst he was with you. The service was just how he would have wanted it, you all did a wonderful job and we are very grateful.

    The P family, Manton

  • To Daniel and team,

    Thank you so much for all you did to ensure Mum’s funeral went so smoothly. We really appreciate the care and dignity you showed and for your sensitivity and professionalism.

    Kind regards, Mrs B, Marlborough

  • Dear Daniel and Mary,

    Thank you for your precious gift of time today, you gave me time with M to be with him and collect precious thoughts and memories. Thank you for your gentle warmth as we agreed practicalities and for your unhurried attentive presence, I will hold this with me for a long time.

    Mrs L, Ramsbury

  • Dear Daniel and Mary,

    Thank you once again for ensuring last Wednesday went so smoothly. Thank you also for your kindness and patience to all of us, her family- it made the whole process less stressful once you were on board, calmly handling the many strands that had to be drawn together. Kind regards.

    The B family, Ramsbury.

  • Dear Daniel and Mary,

    Please accept this thank you for all you did in helping us say goodbye to Indiana in the best possible way, we really appreciate your advice in the days before his funeral and your care and compassion on the day itself helped us through it. The little touches such as Mary travelling in the car with him meant so much to us and it was a great comfort as we knew he was being looked after.

    K & S Jones, Marlborough

  • Dear Daniel and family,

    Thank you so very much for all you did for Tom and for us last month. You were so sympathetic to our needs and totally professional in every way- we could not have done it without you. We truly wish you every success for the future.

    The S family, Minal

  • To Daniel,

    Thank you so much, not just for yesterday but for everything. I could not have wished for a better send-off for Pop. You did him so proud and made Marlborough stand still, it was all so lovely and a very fitting tribute and more than I could have hoped for him. Thank you for looking after him but also for looking after me.

    D, Marlborough.

  • Daniel,

    A note to say very many thanks to you, to your Mother and all your team for all that you have done for us since my Mother died. I think it has been very good and I have really appreciated your unobtrusive efficiency, being able to talk to you easily and all the small tasks you have undertaken to make everything rum so smoothly. I feel we had a good day, a fitting goodbye to my Mother, a lovely family occasion- and you played an important part in that.

    N & M, Marlborough.

Let us help you create a fitting tribute for a loved one

Call us on 01672 511 836 or request a callback using the form below

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Address: 2 Parade Mews The Parade Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 1NE
Office Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us on 01672 511 836

Email: daniel.claridge@claridgefuneralservice.co.uk

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FAQs & Advice

Take a look below at some frequently asked questions. Feel free to contact us if you have any futher questions.

When a person dies it is naturally a very upsetting and emotional time. Unfortunately, during this time important decisions need to be made regarding the funeral arrangements.

From the first call to Claridge’s we will take the burden of legalities and formalities away giving you the time to concentrate on the important and personal choices.
If the death is expected and happens at home a Doctor or medical professional must formally confirm this before we are able to take the person into our care. If the person’s doctor’s surgery is open, contact them asking for a Doctor to attend. If the surgery is closed phone 111 where you will be transferred to your local out of hours service.

Once the death has been confirmed we can come when you are ready. If the death occurs at a Care or Nursing Home the staff will take care of this for you.
If the death is sudden or unexpected the Coroner may become involved, this is a formality and nothing to worry about.

The police will usually attend on their behalf, ask relevant questions, ensure that everything is in order and complete all of the necessary documentation.

Once the death has been confirmed the police will arrange for the person who has died to be taken to the nearest main hospital where investigations into the cause of death will be carried out.

When you feel ready you can contact us, we will then liaise with the coroner and hospital and bring the person into our care when given clearance. If you feel ready, funeral arrangements may be made before this happens.
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