Proud History of Cliff Bradley and Sons Funeral Directors

With a proud sixty year history, we strive to be an independent, family run funeral directors, always caring for our families and your loved ones as if they were our own. We have dedicated our lives to guiding those in our community through the difficult times of bereavement.

Meet the Team at Cliff Bradley and Sons

Here at Cliff Bradley and Sons we take great pride in caring for our families, to provide the highest level of service based on experience and a passion for the profession. Our staff are caring by nature and qualified in their roles.

The Cliff Bradley Funeral Directors Way

Established in 1964, Cliff Bradley & Sons has grown from strength to strength, building on a strong reputation for providing a friendly, compassionate and professional funeral service to those in Gainsborough and the surrounding areas. With 60 years of experience, we are proud to be an independent family run and owned business with two local branches. Our staff are trained and qualified to act as professional and confident advisors who ensure that funeral arrangements are carried out with efficiency and the dignity that this most difficult occasion demands.

We’re proud to be members of three trade associations, the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) as well as a member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD). Our reputation, dedication and service is something that as a truly independent business we are able to offer. There are currently 3 members of the Bradley family working full time within the business, Cliff and two of his sons, Carlton and Mannie. We also employ a number of other staff and offer a continually high level of service to the community.

Meet the Team at Cliff Bradley and Sons Funeral Directors

No business is able to provide an excellent service without the dedication of the people who work within it, and within our company we have a team who believe in and practice their vocation of support and care for families in their time of need. Our reputation, dedication and service is something that as a truly independent business we are able to offer. There are currently three Bradley’s working full time within the business, Cliff and two of his sons, Carlton and Mannie. We also employ a number of other staff and offer a continually high level of service to the community.

 
Cliff Bradley at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Cliff Bradley

With now over 58 years of experience, Cliff is a reassuring and calming figure at the head of the company, helping to train the next generation. He entered into the funeral profession after serving his apprenticeship at Wildbore’s on Wembley Street in Gainsborough, just around the corner from where we are situated today. Cliff has worked immensely hard since establishing the business in 1964.

Carlton Bradley at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Carlton Bradley

Carlton was practically born into the profession, supporting his dad for as long as he can remember. Carlton joined the company full time in 2005, becoming an accredited member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors. He is now the Senior Director of the company, managing all aspects of the running of the business. In his spare time, Carlton enjoys cooking and is vice chairman of the Gainsborough Heritage Centre.

Stuart Bobyk at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Stuart Bobyk

A family friend from a very young age, Stuart grew up helping the Bradley family when they acquired the Heaton Street premises in 1996. He left his role working for local schools to join the Cliff Bradley team as a Facilities Manager. Since then, Stuart’s role has evolved into Business Development which he enjoys enormously. In his spare time, Stuart has two horses which he enjoys taking care of.

Louis Saxelby at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Louis Saxelby

Louis joined the team in the summer of 2022, appointed as the company’s Office Manager. Previously working in the education sector as a Primary Teacher with an IT specialism, Louis brings a wealth of transferable skills which are applied across different areas of the business, improving the service provided to local families. You may occasionally see him supporting on funerals but, are more likely to encounter him at one of our offices.

Samantha Fairhurst at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Samantha Fairhurst

Samantha has been a friend of the Bradley family since childhood, growing up locally to Cliff, Julie and Carlton. Her role in the company has evolved multiple times since she began working in the florists as a Saturday girl at the age of 13. Nowadays, Samantha has a pivotal role in the company as the Senior Funeral Director, supporting the Bradleys to provide the very best service to our local community.

Ben Vince at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Ben Vince

Ben is Cliff Bradley’s most recently appointed funeral director, retraining after a decade-long career serving the community working for the East Midlands Ambulance Service. His passion for the funeral industry and thirst for knowledge are already shining through. Ben is a keen tractor enthusiast, owning his own Massey Ferguson which he enjoys maintaining and entering in shows and ploughing competitions.

Morgan Kirby at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Morgan Kirby

Morgan has been a friend of the Bradley family since birth but recently joined the company as a Funeral Service Operative. He has an excellent knowledge of music that spans far beyond his years, regularly impressing his colleagues with his varied understanding of genres and artists. Morgan has been working very hard in recent months to achieve his driving license and saving up towards purchasing his first car.

Mannie Bradley at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Mannie Bradley

Another one of Cliff’s sons working for the family business, Mannie joined the company over 20 years ago. He was a trained mechanic but changed career to help support the local community. Mannie facilitates a lot of the care aspect, although you are likely to see him on funerals driving vehicles and pallbearing. In his spare time, Mannie is a boat enthusiast and spends lots of time sailing around Britain’s shores with his friends.

Chris Featherstone at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Chris Featherstone

Chris has been working with the team as a bearer for some time but joined the company on a more permanent basis at the beginning of 2023. Chris brings a wealth of experience from his RAF days where he retired from his esteemed lifelong career in the rank of Group Captain. Supporting the company as a Funeral Service Operative, you will see Chris driving vehicles and pallbearing on funerals, supporting from behind the scenes.

Linda Smith at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Linda Smith

Linda has been working for Cliff Bradley & Sons since 2015, beginning her career with the company supporting at funerals by taking names. When we opened our Saxilby branch in 2020, Linda’s role developed becoming a funeral administration assistant and supporting with the day to day running of the new location. On her days off, Linda is a doting grandmother.

Sam Allsop at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Sam Allsop

Sam has been part of the family for two years, joining the team in 2021 as a Funeral administration assistant. Sam’s caring demeanour and vibrant personality make her excellent in her front of house role, supporting many families local to the Saxilby and Lincoln area since she joined the team. In her spare time, she is a lover of all things equestrian, and spends her weekends caring for (and riding) horses in the local area.

Colin Mcmurray at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Colin Mcmurray

Colin has had a varied career, previously working down the pit at Bevercotes colliery. Colin joined our facilities team after taking a step into his semi-retirement from his previous career as a school caretaker. Colin takes great care of our gardens, performs general maintenance at our offices and assists with funerals. Colin enjoys looking after his grandchildren, watching football and running 10k events.

Serena Grundy at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Serena Grundy

Serena has been an integral part of the Cliff Bradley family for over 10 years, during which time her roles and responsibilities have evolved. Employed as a facilities assistant, Serena’s caring personality and can-do approach are a credit to her and our company. In her spare time, Serena enjoys spending time with her family and caring for her grandchildren, as well as visiting her sister’s sheep farm in Wales.

Diane Rogerson at Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

Diane Rogerson

Diane recently joined the family as a part-time facilities assistant. Based in Gainsborough, she ensures our premises’ our kept spotlessly clean and uniforms are freshly pressed and ready for funerals. Diane loves to spend time with her grandson whilst she is not working. Additionally, she loves going on holidays with her husband, relishing the opportunity to hop onto a plane and enjoys the occasional cruise.

Cliff Bradley's Proud History

As with the way of life itself, the role of the undertaker has changed so much over the years. As we now celebrate sixty years of history, and Cliff's milestone eightieth birthday, we look back over that time and recall stories of his years in the profession. Loved and well-respected, the lives of many have been touched by Cliff’s kindness, with his generosity, caring nature and professionalism now forming the backbone to our company as we lead into the next generation.

Cliff Bradley as a Boy
Growing up in Blyton, Cliff was a young tearaway as a boy. Amusement in those days was different to what youngsters call fun today.
The Early Days at Bradleys Walk in Gainsborough
Cliff inspecting his new premises on Bradleys Walk, which yes, is named after Cliff. He also purchased his first limousine around this time.
Early Days of Cliff Bradley Smoking a Pipe
Cliff in the early days was a joiner, cabinet maker and funeral director, his first funeral being undertaken for Lilian Thompson in May 1964.
An Early Hearse in Gainsborough
An early hearse outside our premises at Heaton Street in Gainsborough, purchased in around 1995, shortly before renovation to the property.
An Early Hearse in Gainsborough
An early hearse outside our premises at Heaton Street in Gainsborough, purchased in around 1995, shortly before renovation to the property.
Cliff Bradley & Sons First Funeral
Blyton High Street looking towards Lilian Thompson's house, Cliff's first funeral as the village undertaker back in 1964.
Fire Engine Funeral
An old red fire engine is pressed into service for a funeral cortege for the sad passing of a fireman, sometime in the nineties.
Torr Street Funeral Home Renovation
Many months of hard work lay ahead in order to convert the premesis to be suitable for the flower shop and funeral home.
Early Funeral Fleet Vehicles
The start of a trend, fleet vehicles since the early days have had Cliff's private registrations, the first D133 CLF, which he still uses to the day.
Horse Drawn Funeral
Four black horses bring a courtege to Gainsborough All Saints Parish Church, a service we still offer to present day.
Fire Engine Funeral
An old red fire engine is pressed into service for a funeral cortege for the sad passing of a fireman, sometime in the nineties.
Funeral in the Nineties
The head of the fleet sets off to another funeral in Gainsborough, leaving our premises on Heaton Street with floral tributes.

With a proud sixty year history of caring for local families through times of bereavement, our qualified funeral directors will always be here for you, treating your loved one as if they were our own.

Gainsborough Funeral Home
  • Cliff Bradley & Sons
    41 Heaton Street
    Gainsborough
    Lincolnshire
    DN21 2EA
Saxilby Funeral Home
  • Cliff Bradley & Sons
    39 High Street
    Saxilby
    Lincolnshire
    LN1 2HA

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