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About Michael Gamble Funeral Directors
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.
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Meet the Team
Paul Rennison
Funeral Director
Paul joined us in the Spring of 2015. He has 15 years experience in the funeral industry and after passing the qualifications in funeral arranging with flying colours is now a full time funeral director. His calm and professional outlook is always a comfort to the families he serves and has won him many a box of chocolates and lovely letters of thanks. Paul’s interests include motorsport, hill climbing in his classic Porsche and walking his dogs.
Alison Edwards
Funeral Director
Alison has been in the funeral industry since June 2013. She joined Michael Gamble Funeral Directors in August 2018. Prior to her work in the funeral industry, she has worked in both the NHS and estate agency. Alison loves helping families plan the perfect funeral for their loved ones. 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 Alison looks after is important to her and she takes great pride in her role as a Funeral Director.
Alison volunteers for the Sunflowers Suicide Support, based in Stonehouse and supports their fundraising activities.
Alison 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 spending time with her family, going to music concerts, meeting with friends, shopping and reading. Her and her husband enjoy walking their two dogs in the surrounding countryside of their home, and campervan holidays around the UK, with their dogs.
Robert Edwards
Funeral Service Operative
Robert joined us at the beginning of December 2018 and is Alison’s husband. He comes with 12 years experience in the funeral industry. Robert is one of our bearers and also ensures our vehicles are highly presentable, as and when we need them. He takes care of the day-to-day running of the mortuary, chapel of rest, and all the jobs involved in the behind-the-scenes work which is paramount to running a successful funeral business. Robert’s interests include motorcycling, fishing, long walks with Alison and their two dogs and exploring the UK canal network by narrowboat.
Our Values
Pride
We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.
Helping People
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.
Respect for everyone
We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.
Professional Standards
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.
Accept responsibility
We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.
Partnership
We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.