Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors is a long-established and well-respected independent Funeral Directors based in Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent. The company is currently owned and managed by Robert and Lesley Williamson and their children, James and Katie, who represent the fifth generation of the Williamson family.
Established in 1927 by Robert’s great-grandfather, Frederick Williamson, the family looks forward to celebrating their upcoming centenary as one of the few remaining family-run Funeral Directors in North Staffordshire.
Founder Frederick was originally a baker and delivered bread by horse and cart; he became the first baker in the area to make his deliveries in a Model-T Ford van. Fred broke new ground again as a funeral director when he became one of the first to upgrade his horse and carriage to a motorised hearse.
The Williamson family remains dedicated to investing in quality funeral vehicles to this day, and recently, they took delivery of a brand new silver Superior Vito, their fourth removal vehicle from Superior UK Automotive Ltd. James Williamson explains why Superior UK are their preferred choice for removal vehicles.
James commented, ‘We have had four removal vehicles from Superior over the last 14 years, three Vitos and a VW Transporter – they have all been excellent. Superior’s decking systems are why we keep coming back; the configuration suits our business’s needs: it is of a high standard, safe and appropriate for the deceased. It is also offers a safe system of work, which is reassuring as it enables us to look after the health and safety of our staff too.”
He added, “We always use Auden Funeral Supplies for our stretchers as they complement the Superior deck perfectly. The deck design allows us to take the best care of the deceased and always to be respectfully presented to families.”
Superior’s Greg Platt, who delivered the vehicles, commented, “It is always a pleasure to deal with the Williamson family. They work hard to support their community with dignity and care, and I am happy we can support them with quality vehicles that meet the needs of their business.”
James Williamson added, “Greg has been fantastic, knowledgeable, experienced, and easy to deal with from order to delivery. The after-sales service has also been exemplary; on the rare occasion there is an issue, it is dealt with swiftly and personally”.