I joined G. Seller in October 2011 and proudly became the 3rd generation of the Barsby family to come into the company. I had previously set up my own business in sports nutrition at the age of 18. I started in the memorial department, learning all aspects of memorial masonry before progressing to become the Memorial Masonry Manager. I became a qualified memorial fixer and memorial safety inspector. In 2014 my wife Amy, moved into the family business to take over my role. This meant that I could have a more holistic role within the firm, allowing me to arrange and conduct funerals, be involved with Pre-Paid Funeral Plans, Accounts and the overall development of the business.
I am a sports and car fanatic. I am an avid Leicester City fan and have a season ticket with my father, David. I also love to watch Rugby, Cricket, Formula 1 and Boxing.
I just wanted to say how grateful I am for all you did for me and my family and my Dad’s funeral. I just wanted to say an extra thank you to Ben, Michael and the other pall bearers. As you know I wanted to carry my Dad to his final place of rest and with the help from yourself and all your team, I was able to do this last wish.
Me and my Dad were very close and seeing him pass away was the worst day of my life, that will stay with me forever. I was dreading seeing him in the Chapel of Rest but I need to see him at rest one last time. When I first walked in seeing him it was like I had my old Dad back before his illness and all the weight loss, you can’t imagine how that made me feel inside spending time with him that one last day talking about all the fun times we had together will stay with me forever.
I know my Dad would have been so proud of the way we sent him off, there’s not a day goes by that I don’t think or wish I could have him back with us. With the help from you Joseph, the whole day was amazing and the music reflected my Dads personalist brilliantly. I am so thankful of the special piece of jewellery that lets mw be close again with him.
I can’t put into words how thankful I am to you all, you made me feel at ease from the hugs you gave at just the right times to your touching ceremony as we laid Dad to rest at the Church. You are an amazing gentleman with a heart of gold.
I joined G. Seller in 2014 after working in events from the age of 16. I was appointed Events Manager in a 5* hotel at the tender age of 19. I looked after events for Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Wembley, Wimbledon Tennis and Volvo cars. I am a qualified memorial safety inspector, manage the memorial department and I look after Pre-Paid Funerals.
I love to go skiing, keeping fit at the gym and enjoying a glass of wine with my friends. l also keep exceptionally busy looking after my young daughters, Alexa and Rosie.
Amy & Sharn were a pleasure to work with when choosing Mums memorial, highly recommended.
I joined G. Seller in 1972. I trained to become an embalmer in London and became a qualified Funeral Director soon after. I have been the driving force behind the business for the last 40 years. In the last few years I’ve taken a step back from the day to day running of the business and allowed the younger generation to come to the fore. Although I still stay involved.
I like football and I’m a season ticket holder at Leicester City with my son, Joseph. I am an avid cook and quite often bring in homemade soup and bread to the office for everyone’s lunch.
Thank you to every member of the G Seller team that I met on our journey and to those behind the scenes who I know also supported us. We were absolutely delighted that the vision of the service and celebration we shared with you was delivered exactly as we hoped it would. If there is any way you can pass this message onto everyone at G Seller I would be really grateful if you could share my thanks with everyone in the business. All of you should be very proud to work for a company that can have so much impact at a time of so much need and deliver it so well.
I joined G. Seller in 1993. I am a trained shorthand typist and secretary. I worked for Anglia Building Society, now known as the Nationwide Building Society and also for an estate agents. In January 2020, I took a step back from my role and look after my granddaughters Alexa and Rosie.
I am an avid traveller, in particular on cruise ships and enjoy ballroom dancing with my husband, David.
From the day of Mum's passing, all the way through to her funeral, you have all been beyond supportive, respectful and we had confidence mum was in safe hands. We’ll be forever grateful.
I originally joined G. Seller in February 1998 at the age of 17. After 14 years I moved on to be the Head of Operations at a large funeral conglomerate. I re-joined the family team again after 11 years away at the beginning of January 2023 and have 25 years’ experience in the funeral profession.
Outside of work I enjoy time with my family and friends and a game of snooker and squash, I’m also an avid Formula One fan.
Andy and all at Sellers, thank you for supporting us at our most difficult time, and making sure that everything ran smoothly. Your professional approach and the services on offer are second to none, and the stresses of the funeral day were taken away, where they could be.
Having suffered a close bereavement in my early teens, my decision to pursue a career in the Funeral Business was purely vocational. I joined G. Seller in 1984 on a Youth Training Scheme and trained as an embalmer, mentored by David Barsby.
I have experienced employment nationwide within the funeral profession in a career which now spans over 35 years, have been a member of a specialist Worldwide Disaster team, assisting in the repatriation of air-crash victims. I am qualified Embalmer, and hold the Diploma in Funeral Directing.
I enjoy spending my down time at home with my wife, Karen. I am also ‘Mummy’ to Dotty and Bertie, known as Team Westie!
To Rhonda,
I just wanted to say a personal big thank you on behalf of myself and the family. In a time of sadness and loss, and when you don’t really know what to do and where to turn. To hear a friendly voice on the end of the phone was a huge comfort to us all… and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I started my career in the funeral industry when I was 16 working with my Dad, a Funeral Director in Peterborough.
At the age of 24 I joined G. Seller as a Funeral Operative. In my years in this role I learnt the importance of looking after families loved ones and the attention to detail required to carry out a funeral. I was taught the embalming procedure, and through much hard work I am now a qualified Funeral Director and feel privileged to be able to help people at such a difficult time.
Outside G. Seller, I fulfil my other important roles as a dad to my daughter and husband to my wife, and enjoy taking our motorhome away as a family for a weekend to explore.
I enjoy running and am a West Ham fan. Despite not growing up in the area I have found the community to be very welcoming, except maybe for a few language barriers particularly when discussing the particulars of the difference between a ‘bread roll’ and a ‘cob’.
We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for making Mum’s funeral special and something we will remember always!
We just want to say thank you to you all for the help and support and compassion that you have showed us in preparing Mums funeral. It helped us immensely during a difficult time.
Thank you especially to you Joe, for being there every step of the way, it was much appreciated and you were always there to help with any questions, no matter how trivial. I’m sure Mum would have been happy with how everything went – I know we were.
Please pass on our thanks to the catering lady for helping on the day with the refreshments. It was a lovely buffet and it was enjoyed by all.
Thank you so much for all your support before, during and after the passing of my stepmother. It was much appreciated.
Thank you and all the staff for the funeral arrangements and the excellent catering.
I came to G. Seller, in 2001, as a casual Driver and Pall Bearer. At this time, I had my own business as a Haulage Contractor. As I spent more time working for G. Seller, I realised that I had found my vocation, and in early 2005 joined the company as a full-time Funeral Operative. I have became professionally qualified in 2011, progressing to Senior Funeral Director.
I live locally, am happily married, and have two children, who are growing up fast. During my leisure time, I am a keen cyclist, and enjoy researching Aviation history.
To Kevin and the wonderful team at G. Seller,
Thank you so much for looking after Mum and for the amazing send off you gave her. So professional and personal from start to finish.
I worked for years in the photographic industry, but after doing some casual work as a Pall Bearer in 2013, I gained a profound respect for the profession and made the decision to retrain as a Funeral Operative. I learned the fundamentals of funeral care, and proudly progressed to Senior Funeral Director. I joined G. Seller in 2021, and feel privileged to be part of a team that continually strives to offer families the best possible service.
I am married with 3 children and enjoy spending time with my family. I like to keep up my photography skills and also enjoy music, both listening to and playing.
It is difficult to put into words the gratitude our family feel toward yourself and all the G Seller team for the amazing care you have provided for our Mum. As I said during the service, from the moment we first spoke in December in the most challenging of circumstances right through to saying goodbye, you and your team have been just simply outstanding.
I joined the G. Seller family in December 2022, having worked in the funeral profession since 2018. I decided to work within the funeral profession as I have sadly some lost family members and a few friends.
I feel it is such an honour to care for our clients through their most difficult time in their lives.
Previously I have worked for the Royal Household and the Royal Navy. These roles have given me some great life experience.
In my spare time I enjoy running for a local club in Leicester. I love to run Half Marathons and Wolf Runs! Spending time with my family and friends is very important to me. I also have a real interest in psychology, history, and antiques too.
To Grace, I want to thank you most sincerely for all the help and support you gave us during the organisation of the funeral. The initial discussion was unhurried and caring. Nothing was too much trouble and your prompt response to my queries was reassuring. You are a credit to your profession. Your empathy and compassion were reflected in all you did for us.
Shortly after losing my grandma, who was my world, I decided I wanted to work in the funeral profession. I started out as a driver bearer at the beginning of 2019 and soon began training as a Funeral Operative. After spending some time as a Chapel Attendant at a crematorium, I was given the amazing opportunity to join the G. Seller family. I feel so privileged to be working with such amazing people.
When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my little boy; we both love days out together, and I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Hi Lucy, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the hard work you have put into our funeral plan, for the very professional way in which you have dealt with myself in giving me peace of mind knowing that my funeral will be taken care of. You have been a credit to your job from start to finish and your help has been invaluable. Thank you & take care.
I started working for G. Seller in 2013 when I was 17 years old. I had experience in fireplaces but felt I was more suited to a career in memorial masonry. I am from Stourbridge in Worcestershire and moved here to become a memorial mason and carry out all aspects of memorial masonry including; polishing, drilling, fixing and lettering. In 2014 I qualified as a memorial fixer. In 2019 I began to learn all aspects of administration and looking after families when they’d like to arrange their loved ones memorial.
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I like to go quad biking and am a West Bromwich Albion fan.
When my wife's sister died as Covid was striking in March last year, organising her funeral from a distance appeared daunting. However from my first meeting with Joe, then Amy, Tom and Kate (on the day of the small funeral) the service and care we received has been simply exceptional. We were only able to intern her ashes on Friday, but throughout the standards have remained extremely professional and sympathetic and the new family memorial stones provide a beautiful lasting tribute.
Thank you all so much!
I joined G. Seller in December 2014. My role is Funeral Administrator, Pre-Paid & Memorial Consultant. I’ve worked within the funeral industry for over 15 years and have always wanted to help and support the bereaved.
When I’m not in the office I enjoy baking & decorating celebration cakes. I have found a love of sewing & making my own clothes but my favourite has to be going on days out with my husband and our two daughters, Aria & Leia. During the year I spend time on day trips with Coalville Stroke Club of which my mum is a member.
Good afternoon Kirri, I would like to thank you personally for how amazing your customer service was towards me & my Mum. It's not very often we receive that level of help in this day & age. Once again, thank you so much.
I joined G. Seller in 2017 after working 8 years at Morrisons supermarket when I decided I wanted a change.
I find it a great privilege to be able to be to assist and care for families loved ones at such a difficult time.
I enjoy painting, photography and art. Also spending time with my cat Thelma.
A huge thank you for all your support shown to me and my family on the passing of my Dad. Each and everyone of you with your compassion and care have helped so much with making this process a little easier. Thank you.
I joined G. Seller in February 2020 after spending 21 years working as an Engineer within the NHS.
It is a pleasure to be a part of the G. Seller family and have the privilege of being able care for families loved ones in the most difficult of times.
I am a staunch Leicester City supporter and also enjoy collecting and restoring vintage gaming consoles. Most of all, I love spending time with my daughter.
Thank you to every member of the G Seller team that I met on our journey and to those behind the scenes who I know also supported us. We were absolutely delighted that the vision of the service and celebration we shared with you was delivered exactly as we hoped it would. If there is any way you can pass this message onto everyone at G Seller I would be really grateful if you could share my thanks with everyone in the business. All of you should be very proud to work for a company that can have so much impact at a time of so much need and deliver it so well.
I joined G. Seller in 2021 after working in the hotel industry for 15 years and working as a delivery driver for a couple of years.
It is an honour to be able to work with my cousin in the family business. In my time here I have found myself humbled to be able to make such a sad time for families a little bit easier.
I am married with four children, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and am a big Leicester City fan.
Thank you to every member of the G Seller team that I met on our journey and to those behind the scenes who I know also supported us. We were absolutely delighted that the vision of the service and celebration we shared with you was delivered exactly as we hoped it would. If there is any way you can pass this message onto everyone at G Seller I would be really grateful if you could share my thanks with everyone in the business. All of you should be very proud to work for a company that can have so much impact at a time of so much need and deliver it so well.
After I experienced G. Seller’s compassionate nature first hand as a customer and the way they cared for myself and my loved ones I decided that this was a vocation that I would like to pursue with them. I feel very proud to be part of the G. Seller family, helping the local community in their time of need.
Outside of work I am married with 4 children. I have been a Leicester City fan for over 30 years.
I also enjoy days out cycling with my wife and socialising with friends.
From the day of Mum's passing, all the way through to her funeral, you have all been beyond supportive, respectful and we had confidence mum was in safe hands. We’ll be forever grateful.
I am a qualified counsellor and have worked in various counselling settings, in education, bereavement support and the management of counselling services.
I joined G. Seller in January 2022 as part of the Bereavement Support Team. My role includes individual counselling support and delivering bereavement workshops to business and education organisations.
I am married and have two grown up children. In my spare time I like to travel and spend time with my family and friends.
The most remarkable thing is the consistency of the culture of the G Seller team. Whilst of course it's important to get the big moments right, its often the larger number of the smaller moments which really creates the experience for the customer. The way your colleague in reception greeted me when I came to hand in the paperwork, the kind words of encouragement that came from the ladies serving tea in the Chapel, the handshake, eye contact and extra squeeze at the Crematorium from your team when I was passed the flowers, the directions to the car park, the phone call with my Aunt in New Zealand who can't work her Samsung TV, I could go on.... these are just a few of the many examples of the small moments that really matter and are so clearly deeply culturally embedded in your organisation.
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