Llanteg and Pembroke funeral director, E C Thomas and Son has been named the best funeral planner in the South West Wales region at this year’s Funeral Planner of the Year Awards, run by funeral plan provider Golden Charter.

Hosted by radio DJ Ken Bruce, the awards took place at the spectacular National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and featured a performance by the world-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

In addition to the Funeral Planner of the Year accolade, the Woodland Trust has dedicated trees on behalf of E C Thomas and Son which are to be planted in a local Pembrokeshire Woodland in recognition of the company’s achievement.

Stewart and Elizabeth Treharne proprietors of E C Thomas and Son, said: ‘It is an honour to accept this award on behalf of the business. Our focus on providing trusted advice and professional care to clients remains a key feature in their funeral planning strategy.

Golden Charter CEO Suzanne Grahame said: “The respected and caring work of independent funeral directors within their local communities often goes unrecognised and so it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the team at E C Thomas and Son for their tremendous achievement in winning this award.

“The award recognises the excellent service the team from E C Thomas and Son has delivered to their local community, by helping individuals through the funeral plan process and supporting families when they need it the most.”

The Funeral Planner of the Year Awards celebrate the independent funeral directors who are excelling in promoting pre-paid funeral plans, and by doing so providing peace of mind for families that everything is taken care of.