Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors
Gowring House, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JG
Cyril Lovegrove Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Bracknell, Caversham and Tilehurst, caring for families across Berkshire for over 150 years.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors
58 Briants Avenue, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5BA
Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors
21 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AR
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Trusted by families across Reading
Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Very helpful with all my needs during a very upsetting time. Tony went above and beyond from day one to the actual funeral. Can’t thank them enough.
Paul Harris, 21 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
After the loss of my Dad , we contacted Cyril H lovegrove , to arrange dad’s funeral , Mary and Tony were very professional and sympathetic , nothing was to much trouble which put us at ease , an experience that everyone goes through and everyone dreads , we can’t fault them in our experience , and are very thankful
Barry Timms, 20 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Mary was very helpful..she explained everything..and i needed alot of reminders..she was excellent ..very thorough. Welldone Mary! Thank- you sooo much. 🥰
Julie Holt, 29 September 2026
Cyril Lovegrove
For over 150 years, Cyril Lovegrove Funeral Directors has been caring for families across Berkshire with compassion, professionalism and expertise. Over generations, we have become a trusted part of the communities we serve, helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells while providing support when it is needed most.
You can find us across the Reading and Bracknell area, with funeral homes in Bracknell, Caversham and Tilehurst. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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