In April 2008, Michael Gamble Funeral Directors starting trading out of small premises in London Road, Stroud for the first time. The business went from strength to strength and after only 4 years at London Road, it was obvious that we would have to move into bigger premises to accommodate the growing number of staff and, most importantly, the needs of the families that we were serving. So in August 2012 we moved lock, stock and barrel into our present premises.
Station House is a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian detached house in the heart of Stroud. Built c.1883 – 1901 to the Great Western Railway’s Standard Class ‘C’ house design. This former Station Master’s House is a rare, virtually intact survival of a standard class ‘C’ house for the Great Western Railway, dating from the 1880’s. The house is a robust building of historic interest in its connection with the GWR.
And we now have an additional premises at 50 High Street, Stonehouse where we continue our commitment to providing the highest level of bereavement care.
Over 17 years of distinguished service has given us quiet confidence in our ability to offer the very best care and attention. We constantly strive to provide a service of high standard and pushed ever onwards by the belief that to look after someone who has died is a unique honour.
Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of funeral options and transparent pricing. With our extensive experience serving the local communities within Stroud and Stonehouse, we endeavour to cater to every funeral request to ensure that your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect.
If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Pre-paid Funeral Plans, please come and see us in any one of our funeral homes, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.
Funeral Director
Paul joined us in the Spring of 2015 bringing with him 15 years experience in the funeral industry. He enjoys being able to support people when they need it most, offering an informed and supportive service whilst offering calm guidance and reassurance to the bereaved at a time when they are most vulnerable. Paul takes pride in creating meaningful, respectful services that truly honour each individual, and in knowing that every day he makes a difference. Outside of work, Paul enjoys motorsports in his classic Porsche and more recently Honda. He also enjoys walking with his two pugs.
Funeral Director
Alison has been in the funeral industry since June 2013, joining us in August 2018. Prior to her work in the funeral industry, she worked in both the NHS and estate agency. She loves helping families plan the perfect funeral for their loved ones. Funerals are so much more personal now than they have ever been and it’s wonderful to see the character of the person who has died be depicted in their funeral service. Helping a family arrange a funeral is a very rewarding role and she puts every effort in to ensuring that everything is how the family want it to be. Every family that Alison looks after is important to her and she takes great pride in her role as a Funeral Director.
Alison volunteers for Sunflowers Suicide Support, based in Stonehouse and supports their fundraising activities. She also works alongside the Stonehouse and District Royal British Legion, supporting them with Remembrance Sunday and providing the order of service each year. She became a member of the RBL in 2024.
In her spare time, Alison enjoys time with her family, going to music concerts, meeting with friends, shopping and reading. She and her husband also enjoy walking their two dogs in the surrounding countryside of their home, and campervan holidays around the UK.
Senior Funeral Service Operative
Robert joined us at the beginning of December 2018, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the funeral industry. He started his funeral journey in the Midlands as a Funeral Service Operative before being promoted to a Trainee Funeral Director. He moved to Gloucestershire in 2010 and was employed as a Funeral Director in both Cheltenham and then latterly Gloucester where he ran the branch. Prior to working in the funeral industry, he was a prototype engineer in the motor trade.
For Robert, his role has always been about being a custodian of the deceased regardless of what job he has been doing. We care for the deceased. His current role allows him to bring nearly 20 years of experience to this role and share that knowledge with others. It also plays to the engineer in him. His role allows him to problem solve and use the logistical part of his brain.
Robert is a keen motorcyclist and rides daily. Any journey on a motorcycle is a good journey, especially exploring the many green lanes on his trusty Royal Enfield. When he’s not riding around on bikes, he can be found either pottering in the garden or enjoying walks with his wife and dogs.
Funeral Manager
Zoe joined the team in September 2025 bringing 25 years of experience in the funeral profession to the role. She has worked for several of the professions well known brands over the years in a variety of roles ranging from Funeral Arranger, Funeral Director, Funeral Administrator and Embalmer to more recently, Senior Managerial roles within various Cremation Authorities. Zoe finds deep meaning and job satisfaction in my role as a Funeral Manager, as it allows her to support families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She values being able to provide comfort, guidance, and reassurance, helping to create respectful and personalised services that truly honour each individual in unique and appropriately personal ways. It’s equally important to her to support her colleagues on the front line of service, offering guidance and encouragement so that they feel confident, knowledgeable and cared for in their roles. In Zoe’s spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading, spending time in nature and exploring new areas with her Labrador, theatre, skydiving, firewalking and wing-walking. She also has been a longstanding supporter of Guide Dogs for the Blind as her own mother lost her sight towards the end of her life. To date, Zoe has helped train over 20 guide dog puppies in her memory.
Funeral Arranger
Amanda joined in 2022 and has been in the funeral industry since 2016. She previously worked for Dignity Funerals in Cheltenham as a Funeral Director. She most enjoys helping people at one of the most difficult times in their lives. She cannot imagine doing anything else and feel honoured to be doing the job that she does. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.
Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends. We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.
We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.
We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.
We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.
We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.
Call 01453 790 900 visit branch or arrange a home visit
