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First Steps

If your loved one has passed away, or is nearing the end of their life, please don’t feel you have to wait to call us.

Registering A Death

When someone has passed away, registering their death depends on the circumstances causing their death. Be rest assured we are here to help and guide you, every step of the way.

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Registering A Death Of A Child

When a child passes away the next steps for registration vary depending on the age of the child. Be rest assured we are here to help and guide you every step of the way.

Arranging A Funeral

When someone has passed away, it can be a difficult and confusing period to navigate. We are here to make this hard time, a little easier.

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Arranging A Funeral

G. Seller offer a variety of funeral options so that you can clearly choose the funeral that is befitting for you and your loved one.

Arranging A Child's Funeral

G. Seller offer a variety of funeral options so that you can clearly choose the funeral that is befitting to you and your child.

The Barsby Service

The Barsby Service Chapel was designed to allow you to have your loved one's funeral service in one place with complete flexibility.

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The Bespoke Service

The Bespoke Service offers the complete flexibility of choice in creating as an individual and unique a funeral service as you would like.

Attended Funeral

This service is for families who want a simple, traditional funeral service.

Unattended Funeral

We offer a service with nobody present.

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Personalisation Options

There are lots of ways to personalise a funeral, the options are as unique as the person it is celebrating.

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Cremated Remains Options

There is a wide range of options, we are here to help and guide you through the choices available.

The Barsby Catering Suite

The Barsby Catering Suite provides a tranquil place for family and friends to come together.

The Barsby Service Chapel

The Barsby Service Chapel was designed and built on-site to allow for complete flexibility, without the time restrictions.

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Personalised Jewellery, Urns and Keepsakes

We believe that your bespoke jewellery should be a unique to you and provide a tangible way to keep your loved ones close to you always.

Funeral Plans

Planning ahead gives you the peace of mind that there are no uncertainty about your final wishes. We are here to help and guide you every step of the way.

Funeral Planning

Planning ahead with us gives you and your family peace of mind that you'll have Your Funeral, Your Way. We are here to help and guide you every step of the way.

Funeral Wishes

We actively encourage everyone to start a conversation about their funeral wishes. This is a complimentary service that spares your loved one's any uncertainty.

The Barsby Service Plan

The Barsby Service Chapel was designed to allow you to have your loved one's funeral service in one place with complete flexibility.

The Bespoke Service Plan

The Bespoke Service offers the complete flexibility of choice in creating as an individual and unique a funeral service as you would like.

Attended Funeral Plan

This service is for people that want a simple, traditional funeral service.

Unattended Funeral Plan

The unattended funeral is a simple service with nobody present.

Bereavement Support

We are proud to provide a comprehensive range of Bereavement Support services. We are here if you need us, without any pressure or obligation.

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Introduction To Bereavement Support

G. Seller are proud to provide a comprehensive range of Bereavement Support services. We are here if you need us, without any pressure or obligation.

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Bereavement Care For Families

Our Counsellors can provide a range of services to any of the next of kin and other members of the families within our care. Support is there if you need it without any pressure or obligation.

Anticipated Loss / Pre-Bereavement Care

After an initial assessment with our qualified, caring counsellors, we can provide support for the person who is facing the end of their life or their close family or friends.

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Bereavement Workshops For Businesses

How to deal with bereavement in the workplace isn’t simple. We have developed a range of educational workshops to help businesses care for their teams in the most compassionate, empathetic way.

Bereavement Workshops For Schools

We provide educational workshops to the school team and children. There are considerable challenges in supporting children and young people following a significant bereavement. We are here to help.

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Introduction To Memorials

G. Seller offer a variety of funeral options so that you can clearly choose the funeral that is befitting for you and your loved one.

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New Memorials

G. Seller offer a variety of funeral options so that you can clearly choose the funeral that is befitting to you and your child.

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Additional Inscriptions

The Barsby Service Chapel was designed to allow you to have your loved one's funeral service in one place with complete flexibility.

Bespoke Commissions

The Bespoke Service offers the complete flexibility of choice in creating as an individual and unique a funeral service as you would like.

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Creating A Memorial

This service is for families who want a simple, traditional funeral service.

Garden Tributes

We offer a service with nobody present.

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Grave Tending Service

There are lots of ways to personalise a funeral, the options are as unique as the person it is celebrating.

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Memorial Stone Insurance

There is a wide range of options, we are here to help and guide you through the choices available.

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Memorial Restoration

The Barsby Catering Suite provides a tranquil place for family and friends to come together.

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Memorial Safety Inspections

The Barsby Service Chapel was designed and built on-site to allow for complete flexibility, without the time restrictions.

War Memorials

We believe that your bespoke jewellery should be a unique to you and provide a tangible way to keep your loved ones close to you always.

Memorial Walls

We believe that your bespoke jewellery should be a unique to you and provide a tangible way to keep your loved ones close to you always.

Personalised Jewellery, Urns and Keepsakes

We believe that your bespoke jewellery should be a unique to you and provide a tangible way to keep your loved ones close to you always.

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Inscription Ideas

We believe that your bespoke jewellery should be a unique to you and provide a tangible way to keep your loved ones close to you always.

Ceramic Flowers

We believe that your bespoke jewellery should be a unique to you and provide a tangible way to keep your loved ones close to you always.

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Cremated Remains Options

We believe that your bespoke jewellery should be a unique to you and provide a tangible way to keep your loved ones close to you always.

About Us

G. Seller has been established since 1910 and has been passed down through the generations. We are proud of our name and respected reputation for caring for the community when they need us most.

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Meet The Family

Meet the family and extended family of G. Seller.

Lifting The Lid Podcast

The team behind the pioneering podcast are passionate about tackling the taboo and misconceptions surrounding the funeral profession.

Service Of Reflection

The Service allows us to remember the loved ones we have lost, enabling us to reconnect and share memories.

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Join Our Team

For information on what it's like to join the G. Seller family, current opportunities or to register your CV with us.

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Frederick Peter Knowles

14th Sept 1935 — 27th Sept 2025

Frederick Peter Knowles

Of Hinckley

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 27th September 2025, aged 90 years.
A beloved husband to his late wife Janet, much loved dad to Lindsay and Phillip, father in law to Graeme and Rocelia and much loved grandad to his 4 grandchildren.
Fred will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A Funeral Service for Fred will be combined with a memorial to Janet and will be held on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at G. Seller Barsby Service Chapel at 11:00.
No suits required at Fred’s request.
No flowers by request.

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Funeral Service

Date:
Wednesday 29th October 2025

Time:
11.00am

Location:
The Barsby Service Chapel at G.Seller
65, Upper Bond Street
Hinckley
Leicestershire, LE10 1RH

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Sorry to hear u had passed uncle Fred x sleep well now x x give grandad a huge hug from me x

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In memory of our dear uncle Fred now with auntie Janet rest in eternal peace thinking of Lyndsey and Philip and family at this very sad time

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