The English Funeral Director

The English Funeral Director Let our family, look after your family I am first and foremost a professional qualified funeral director with over 30 years experience.

About Us

The English Funeral Service is owned and run by Tony Smith, Tony says “I am the only qualified English Funeral Director working in the Murcia Province. My company provides a complete 24hr funeral service to the whole of Costa Calida, Costa Blanca South and the Costa Almeria regions of Spain. Background Information - Tony Smith stared working in the funeral profession in 1986. In 1990 Ton

y obtained his diploma in funeral directing and then in 1997 a diploma in embalming. Tony managed a private funeral home for eleven years and in 2001 became a senior manager of the

Co-operative funeral service, arranging and conducting over 1000 funerals per year with a total of 27 staff. In 2006 Tony moved to Spain where he joined Golden Leaves providing pre-paid funeral plans to the expatriate community. Tony soon extended his services and now is able to provide a complete English funeral service, as well as having many different was of paying for your funeral.

We have been asked by the family to announce the recent passing of Ann Livingstone. Anybody wishing to say their finial ...
09/07/2025

We have been asked by the family to announce the recent passing of Ann Livingstone. Anybody wishing to say their finial goodbyes to Ann, can join the family on Friday 11th July at 12noon Tanantorio Estavesa (opp the Red Cross). There is no formal service, just a time of reflection. Our thoughts are with Paul and the family at this difficult time.

07/07/2025

⚰️ Funeral vs. Celebration of Life – What’s the Difference?🤔

Oftenly in our job we’re often asked about the difference between a funeral and a celebration of life. Both are meaningful ways to honour a loved one — and the beautiful thing is, you can choose to do both 💜

⚰️ A funeral is often a more traditional, structured service — a time for reflection, goodbyes, and paying respects. It may follow religious or cultural customs that bring comfort and familiarity.✝️

🌸 A celebration of life focuses on the unique memories, personality, and the joy your loved one brought to the world. These gatherings can be less formal, filled with music, stories, laughter, or personal touches.

Many families choose to combine both — weaving moments of celebration into a funeral. We’ve seen beautiful gestures such as poems, songs, dances, or deeply symbolic acts that reflect the life, love, and spirit of the person being honoured.

There’s no right or wrong way — just your way. And we are here to support you every step of the journey.

The English Funeral Directors — compassionate care, personalised for you.

02/07/2025
It is with a heavy heart we have to announce the recent passing of Len Berry. There will be a private cremation held for...
30/06/2025

It is with a heavy heart we have to announce the recent passing of Len Berry. There will be a private cremation held for Len on 2nd July at the families requst. A service of remembrance will be held for Len on 31st July (his birthday) at 12noon in Tanatorio Blaya Mazarron. (opp the Resposl garage in Mazarron). All are welcome to join the family for the service, and at their request please wear bright clothes.

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Chris S***t. It is the wishes of the family for a pri...
27/06/2025

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Chris S***t. It is the wishes of the family for a private cremation. Our thoughts are all with Lorraine and the family at this difficult time

A Remembrance service will be held for Pat Gardiner (El Alamillo) on Wednesday 25th June at 12noon. At Tanatorio Blaya ...
23/06/2025

A Remembrance service will be held for Pat Gardiner (El Alamillo) on Wednesday 25th June at 12noon. At Tanatorio Blaya (Opp the B.P. Garage) At request of the family please wear bright colours.

15/06/2025

𝑯𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐… ♥️✍️ Today, the world feels quieter for some, but in the silence, memories speak.

They speak in the scent of sawdust from the shed at the bottom of the garden, In the echo of a laugh that filled the Sunday kitchen, In the quiet strength of advice we didn’t understand… until we did…

We honour all fathers and father figures, those still by our side, and those we now carry in story, in habit, in love.

💬 Today, we invite you to finish this sentence below:

“𝑯𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐…”

Share a moment, a lesson, a gesture. Let’s build a living tribute to the fathers who helped shape us, with words that last longer than flowers ♥️

UPDATE: If you are unabale to attend the service in person, this is the link to view the service live. https://streamyar...
13/06/2025

UPDATE: If you are unabale to attend the service in person, this is the link to view the service live.

https://streamyard.com/watch/rRsp7mckpiXp

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Martyn Lawford (Ross). A celebration of Martin´s life will be held on Tuesday 17th June at 12noon, at Tanatorio Estavesa (opposite Red Cross). Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and the family at this difficult time.

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Pat Gardiner. We have arranged a private cremation fo...
30/05/2025

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Pat Gardiner. We have arranged a private cremation for Pat at the families request. But there will be a celebration of life service for Pat, which will be announced at at later date. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Marilynne Guild. It is the wishes of the family for a...
30/05/2025

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Marilynne Guild. It is the wishes of the family for a private cremation. Our thoughts are all with the family at this difficult time

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Stephanie Wood (The Solar Light Centre). A celebrati...
30/05/2025

It is with great sadness we have to announce the recent passing of Stephanie Wood (The Solar Light Centre). A celebration of Stephanie's life will be held on Monday 9th June at 2pm, at Tanatorio Estavesa (opposite Red Cross). Our thoughts and prayers are with George and his family

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