A nurse calls a family in Shepton Mallet at 1am to let them know their mother has passed peacefully at the community hospital. The family immediately calls the funeral director whose name their mother had written in her personal documents. It is the middle of the night. They do not expect the director to answer personally — but they do expect to speak to someone, and to know their mother is in good hands before they try to sleep. ForgeMason is that voice.
Shepton Mallet is the market town at the heart of the Mendip Hills, with a rural catchment that includes villages across East Somerset — Evercreech, Ditcheat, Pilton, Croscombe, and many others. When a death occurs in one of these villages, the family often turns to the nearest town's funeral director. These families tend to be traditional in their approach — they call first, they want to speak to someone, and they expect to be taken care of. Being reachable at any hour is not a luxury in this market; it is a professional minimum.
Every call answered immediately — no voicemail, no engaged tone, any hour including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Calls handled with sensitivity. Details captured with care. Director notified immediately for first-call arrangements.
On-call director notified immediately for bereavement calls. Full details before they call back the family.
Pre-paid funeral plan enquiries captured and forwarded. Pre-planners get a prompt, professional response.
Chapel of rest visit bookings handled. Family members can arrange viewings without waiting for office hours.
Call handling configured for the sensitivity of bereavement. No personal details stored outside approved systems.
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