Practical Guidance and
Emotional Support
We have the most experienced and highly skilled staff on hand 24 hours a day to provide support in times of loss.
W. J. Wright is an independent firm of Funeral Directors in the Cotswolds, that is committed to providing professional and compassionate funeral services.
We have served the communities of Northleach, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, and Shipton-under-Wychwood and surrounding villages for over 40 years.
About Us
W. J. Wright, Independent Funeral Directors have been providing funeral services to the Cotswolds for over forty years.
We have an enviable reputation for providing a dedicated and professional service. Our staff are experienced, qualified and committed to delivering the highest standards of service.
We are proud to be one of the few independent funeral directors in the Cotswolds. We understand, therefore, the need for complete continuity – the member of our team you first speak to, will help and guide you all the way through the Funeral Arrangements.
Practical Advice
The loss of a loved one is the most traumatic and distressing event in anyone’s life. Unfortunately, it is also a time when decisions have to be taken and arrangements need to be made. At W. J. Wrights, we provide families with the practical guidance and emotional support at this difficult time when grief and the intense feelings of loss can make even the simplest of tasks overwhelming. We have the most experienced and highly skilled staff on hand 24 hours a day to provide support in times of loss.
As a full member of The Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) we adhere to their Code of Practice in all areas of our work. The SAIF symbol has long been adopted as a kitemark – a guarantee of high-quality professional care for the bereaved.
Latest News

‘In Memory’ – a service of thanksgiving & remembrance
Join us Sunday5th November 2023 at 3.00pm at St Lawrence’s Church Bourton-on-the-Water

The Rise of the Direct Cremation Service
In recent years, we’ve all been faced with many new challenges. From the pandemic to the cost-of-living crisis and the ongoing threat of a recession,

Let’s Talk about Dying, Death and Grief
A drop-in evening at the Windrush Room in the George Moore Centre on 3rd May 2023 – 7.00 till 9.00pm We aim to get people