Argent Funeral Care

St Andrew·Professional Service

Part of Channel Islands Co-operative Society

Standout

Active since 1942

Story

Originally Argent Funeral Services (est. 1942), previously at Doyle Road. Gary Vaudin purchased The Hangman's Inn pub and converted it into Maison Funéraire. Sold to Channel Islands Co-operative Society in 2013. New purpose-built premises opened September 2014, designed by Digby Gibbs Architects and built by R G Falla.

Argent Funeral Care is a funeral services provider in St Andrew, operating from purpose-built premises at Maison Funéraire near Princess Elizabeth Hospital. Originally established in 1942 as Argent Funeral Services, the business became a trading name of the Channel Islands Co-operative Society in 2013. An NAFD-accredited member (No. 2924), Argent offers a wide range of services including traditional, green, and direct cremation, woodland burial, repatriation, pre-paid funeral plans, and 24/7 telephone support.

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Quick facts

Established
1942 · 84 years
Type
Chain
Facilities
Accessible Entrance, Accessible Parking

People2

  • Gary VaudinPrincipal Funeral Director, founder
  • Tracey DowintonManager, first female NAFD-qualified funeral director in Guernsey

From their website

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  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • Online Donations
  • Service collection donations

Credentials

Certifications

  • NAFD Member (National Association of Funeral Directors), Membership No. 2924

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Social
Address
Maison Funéraire, La Route de la Croix au Bailiff, St Andrew, Guernsey, GY6 8RT

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Argent Funeral Care.

  • 2013Sold to Channel Islands Co-operative Society
  • 2014New purpose-built premises opened · Designed by Digby Gibbs Architects and built by R G Falla.

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