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Martels Funeral Services Ltd.

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St Sampson·Professional Service

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Active since 1974

Story

Roots in mid-1800s Guernsey carpentry/building trade. G.E. Martel modernised post-WWII, introducing the island's first chapel of rest. J.E. Foster joined 1972, company formed as G.E. Martel Funeral Services Ltd. in 1974. Martel retired 1976 due to ill health. Purpose-built funeral home completed 1989. Refurbished 1997.

Martels Funeral Services Ltd. is an independent, family-run funeral home in St Sampson, established as a limited company in 1974 with roots tracing to the mid-1800s. It offers burial, cremation, Chapel of Rest viewings, repatriation, pre-paid funeral plans, and death registration assistance, operating from a purpose-built facility with modern mortuary equipment and a chapel seating up to 24. A member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). —

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Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
1974 · 52 years
Industries served
Private Clients, Private Individuals, Bereaved Families

People4

  • J.E. Foster — owner/director, 50+ years in profession
  • Mrs Foster — director, major shareholder
  • Paul Bougourd — funeral director, joined 2011
  • Joan Ozanne — funeral director, joined 2016

From their website

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  • Chapel of rest and viewings
  • Pre-need planning
  • Celebration of life events
  • Bereavement support and guidance

Credentials

Qualifications

  • National Association of Funeral Directors

Memberships & accreditations

  • Naffd

Certifications

  • National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) member, governed by NAFD Code of Practice

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Yes

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 244788
Email
martels@funerals.gg
Website
martelsfuneral.com
Address
Maison de Bas, Brock Road, St Sampson, Guernsey GY2 4PL

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Martels Funeral Services Ltd..

  • 1972—J.E. Foster joined the company
  • 1976—Martel retired due to ill health
  • 1989—Purpose-built funeral home completed
  • 1997—Funeral home refurbished

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