About Caldicott’s Funeral Directors

A trusted local funeral service in Tenbury Wells.

A Legacy of Supporting Families

A.H. Caldicott & Sons has a long-standing history in Tenbury Wells, with the family business beginning around 1905 when Albert Henry Caldicott established a combined building and undertaking business at Ninevah House in Kyre. A skilled builder, wheelwright and coffin maker, Albert developed a business that would become a lasting part of the local community. Following the First World War, the firm was officially registered, and Albert and his wife Esther went on to raise seven children, with their five sons becoming involved in the family business and helping to continue its building and funeral services.

Around 1958, the family moved the business from Kyre into Tenbury Wells, establishing premises at The Bell Yard and later 15 Market Street, where the business continued to serve families across the surrounding communities.

From the mid-1970s, the next generation became involved, with Graham Caldicott eventually working alongside his father Alan on the undertaking side of the business for many years. Alan retired from the business around 2015, although he continued to take an interest in its operations for many years afterwards.

In 2025, A.H. Caldicott & Sons became part of the established F.P. Gaunts & Sons family business. Today, Graham Caldicott remains part of the Tenbury Wells team, continuing the Caldicott family tradition of providing families with dignity, care, respect and compassion, while looking after the communities of Tenbury Wells, Leominster, Ludlow, Bromyard and the surrounding areas.

Key Moments in Our History

1905 | The beginning of A.H. Caldicott & Sons

Albert Henry Caldicott begins the family business at Ninevah House in Kyre, combining building and undertaking services. His skills included building, wheelwrighting, horse-cart making and coffin making.

1919 | The business was officially registered

Following the First World War, Albert Henry Caldicott officially registers the family firm, establishing the foundations of a business that would continue through generations.

1958 | The business moved to Tenbury Wells

The Caldicott family moves the business from Kyre into Tenbury Wells, first operating from The Bell Yard and later establishing premises at 15 Market Street.

1959 | The next generation

Following Albert's sudden death, his five sons continued the family business, carrying forward its building and funeral services and its commitment to the local community.

1970s | The next generation joined the family business

The next generation, including Graham Caldicott, becomes involved in the family business, bringing skills across building, decorating, electrical and plumbing work, carpentry, joinery and coffin making.

2015 | Alan Caldicott retires

After many years running the undertaking side of the business alongside his son Graham, Alan Caldicott retires at the age of 85, while continuing to keep an interest in the business and its operations.

2025 | A new chapter with F.P. Gaunts & Sons

A.H. Caldicott & Sons becomes part of the established F.P. Gaunts & Sons family business, bringing together two long-standing family funeral businesses.

Today | Continuing the Caldicott tradition

Graham Caldicott continues to serve local families as part of the Caldicott/Gaunts Tenbury Wells team, maintaining the family's tradition of dignity, care, respect and compassion.

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