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 Vaudin — Principal Funeral Director, founder
- Tracey Dowinton — Manager, 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
- Phone
- +44 1481 233155
- 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.
- 2013—Sold to Channel Islands Co-operative Society
- 2014—New purpose-built premises opened · Designed by Digby Gibbs Architects and built by R G Falla.
Location
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