AN INDEPENDENT funeral directors has added a member of staff in response to the increasing number of funerals being arranged.

Stroud-based Michael Gamble funeral directors has welcomed Nick Whittle to the team.

Run by owners Michael and Clare Gamble, it is one of the few funeral directors to be accredited consistently by the Good Funeral Guide due to the couple’s continued effort to treat each death with the greatest care and respect.

Nick has 13 years experience in a variety of roles within the funeral sector and brings yet more expertise to an already confident and vibrant business.

Working in tandem with the Gambles, he feels the reputation of the business will keep improving.

“The level of care and expertise is second to none and it is only a matter of time before it becomes the first choice for people in Stroud,” said Nick.

“Local names are not all they used to be and cannot always be relied upon to provide a deserving quality of service so it is worthwhile comparing one or two businesses.”