A V Band Funeral Directors, St Johns

A V Band Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
BASED ON 29 reviews
Rating 4.9

About our St Johns funeral home

At A V Band Funeral Directors in St John’s, Worcester, we believe that showing care and compassion is just as important as the funeral arrangements. We are here for you at this difficult time, to offer support and look after your loved one, as well as ensuring they have a dignified send off that meets your needs.

You will receive the expert guidance of our team of funeral professionals, who serve the community here in the St John’s area of Worcester with integrity and respect. Being the third branch of A V Band in the county of Worcestershire, you can be sure of our funeral directors’ experience and local knowledge, giving you the peace of mind that you and your loved one are in safe hands.

Our funeral home can be found on the Malvern Road, from where we are able to serve not only the city, but also surrounding communities, such as those in Rushwick, Lower Broadheath and Bransford.

Our funeral directors in St John’s, Worcester, is here to help you. To speak to one of our caring team about your needs, call 01905 947272 today.

What we offer

  • Information and guidance on how to register a death in Worcester
  • Unique and personal send off for your loved one
  • Knowledge of the Worcester community and traditions
  • Make arrangements on your behalf at Worcester Crematorium or Astwood Cemetery
  • Visiting your loved one in our chapel of rest
  • An array of funeral vehicles for you to choose from
  • A choice of memorials to help you remember your loved one
  • A range of funeral plans, so you can look after your future
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
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Our funeral services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • Wyre Forest Package

    Our Local Simple Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.
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    From
    £1995
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.

    Wyre Forest Package

    Our Local Simple Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.
    From
    £1995
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2695
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2695
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1204 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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Where to find us

Address

1 Malvern Road
St Johns
Worcester WR2 4LE
GB

Directions and Parking

You can find us on Malvern Road, opposite the Chevron car dealership.

Please give us a call, so we can advise you on the best places to park.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 01905 947272

Frequently asked questions

  • When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.


  • You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.


  • Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.


  • If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.


  • Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.


  • A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.


  • Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.


  • We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets and benches to remembrance trees, plaques, vases and urns. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items. To organise your Memorial contact us on <a href="tel:{{BRANCH_PHONE}}">{{BRANCH_PHONE}}</a>


Reviews for A V Band Funeral Directors in Worcester

Take a look at how A V Band Funeral Directors has helped Worcester families in the past.
4.9
Rating 4.9
based on 29 reviews
Rating 5.0
Chantel and all the staff at St John's branch were excellent very caring and did the funeral to my husbands wishes and all the feed back from people on the day was what a wonderful service it was cannot express in words what it meant to have such a caring team !
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with A V Band Funeral Directors, thank you for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability.
Rating 5.0
Excellent service. AV band was very flexible and listened to what we wanted for Dad then arranged the service accordingly. Highly recommend.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us.I am pleased that the arrangements for your dad were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
A kind thoughtful service. You dealt with both my parents many years ago so when my husband died of course I turned to you and you were wonderful!
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review and for entrusting us with the care of another loved one. We take pride in giving outstanding service to our families. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time and we always appreciate receiving comments, it enables us to provide the right care for each family.
Rating 5.0
Chantelle and her team expertly handled arrangements for Dad's funeral which we held in December 2022. His family were impressed by their professional, empathetic and supportive approach. We are most grateful that they went the extra mile in ensuring that we were able to have the funeral in line with his wishes.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability. I am happy to hear that we were able to help ease any worries that you may have had.
Rating 5.0
I can't thank AV Bands enough for everything they did for my Mum during such a hard and testing time for us as a family. Chantelle and her team were amazing throughout the whole process, they should all be proud of themselves on the job they do, it must be so challenging every day. Chantelle was so caring not only to us as mourners but towards Mum as well and treated her with dignity and respect throughout. Chantelle is a credit to your team along with all the rest of the staff. I am sorry but I can't remember everyone's names but our limo driver was also amazing even treating our younger members of the family with great respect and understanding that they feel grief as much as anyone else and to lighten the situation letting them wear his hat and have pictures taken with him. Again thankyou all so much and if I have not mentioned you by name I am sorry but I am still so grateful to you ALL for making the process of saying farewell to Mum so much more bearable with your help and guidance. Thankyou
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family. Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you.
Rating 5.0
Chantelle and Angela were exceptional. They were so kind, professional and dealt with every little detail with great care.

I can't recommend AV Band highly enough. They arranged the perfect service for our family, I will always be grateful to them.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability.
Rating 5.0
The preparation phase was well handled and thought-out. The team on the day itself was excellent. Very satisfied.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
I am glad you chose A V Band Funeral Directors to take care of your loved one and that the team looked after you so well through the arrangements and on the day itself.
Rating 5.0
I found the passing of my wife a very challenging time. Rebecca was able to manage the funeral with understanding and skill that made the day of the funeral pass as smoothly as possible. She was able to anticipate my needs and always seemed to be at least one step ahead of me in making the arrangements. Her attention to detail was excellent; at every stage she verbally reviewed the arrangements and also left a written copy for me ti check. No change was denied, no detail was too small to be included. Angela in the St Johns office was very welcoming the day I visited too sit with my wife in the chapel of rest. I would like to thank the whole team for their help on this difficult occasion.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being open with us about the service we provided. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Wife. We are proud of the whole team.
Rating 5.0
Angela at St John's branch of AV Band, and everyone who was involved in my dad's funeral were excellent. They were caring, professional and I was very happy with how everything went. Thank you 😊
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and caring. Your feedback is so valuable to us and we would like to say thank you.
Rating 5.0
A V Band Funeral Directors couldn't have been more helpful during a recent and sad bereavement. They were very considerate and respectful both during the planning of the funeral and on the day itself and I'll always be grateful for their calm voices and patience throughout.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs.
Rating 4.0
Angela and the team at AV Band provided good support for us when planning and delivering the service for our mother
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
Thank you for your online review.
Rating 5.0
When my Mother passed away we contacted A V Band in St Johns as she wished. From the moment we contacted them they were efficient, supportive and compassionate at a time when we needed all this. They kept us well informed at every point and were always there to answer with any questions we had. Nothing was too much trouble, especially as we were very specific about the music we wanted. They went out of their way to get it for us. My Mother had just the service she wanted. Thank you to Darren and all the staff.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We are grateful of you using our services to provide something special for your loved one. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs. Thank you for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team.
Rating 5.0
At such a difficult time A V Band dealt with all the arrangements. You where kept informed about all the different stages, what you need to do and they are very professional. All the staff where dressed immaculately, very polite and helpful. They made a sad day into a very beautiful moment and I cannot thank them enough.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and we are honoured to have been able to give you the service you needed.
Rating 5.0
The whole process was really easy to understand as the staff were very helpful.
The information and recommendations were very useful.
Overall we thought service we received was excellent
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. It’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time and that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you.
Rating 5.0
Arranging a funeral for your mother is very stressful and is a thing we dreaded. To our relief, my brother and I were put straight at ease from our first visit to A V Band right through the whole experience by our funeral director, George. He welcomed us in a warm friendly professional manner which made us feel comfortable. He was very efficient and patient as we went through the necessary details and options open to us. He kept us informed and checked regularly that the family were all ok. He did go the extra mile for us resolving a problem we had with the catholic church. After deciding on changing churches he arranged for the funeral service to take place in another local church, led by a very accommodating vicar, who met our requests. We and the family thought that was the best decision we made. The funeral went really well despite the awful weather. Other members of staff at A V Band were also very good and nothing was too much trouble for them. They all deserve the five stars.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
I am glad you chose A V Band Funeral Directors to take care of your Mother and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are able provide the right level of care to our families.
Rating 5.0
From the time I contacted them I have felt looked after. All questions answered from day one. Everything went as it should and all staff, I felt, went over and above by looking after all my needs. I cannot thank them enough. I can thoroughly recommend them, their kind and friendly service making a very sad time bearable. Thank you all.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with A V Band. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Rating 5.0
The service I received from A V Band was excellent. All the staff were caring and professional and were able to answer any questions I had. At such a difficult time it was really helpful to have a company that did all they could to make everything easier. On the day of the funeral they could not have been more helpful and sympathetic to us all and I would thoroughly recommend them.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with A V Band and I am happy that we were able to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a difficult situation and make things easier for you.
Rating 5.0
The staff at St Johns made it easy going through the details needed for cremation and what would happen and when.
The staff transporting the coffin did so with dignity and confidence and the officiant recommended by Band's was excellent.
I would have no hesitation in recommending A V Band to anyone.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Good service from everybody. We were very pleased with every aspect. Thanks
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
We have received your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
I was very pleased with the attentiveness and caring service we received during the recent loss of my father. I would definitely recommend A V Band.
Response from A V Band Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time and that the arrangements for your Father were carried out to your satisfaction.
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