Hinckley funeral director celebrates 50 years in the trade

He graduated with the highest marks in the country.

In 1972, David Barsby, now Chairman of G. Seller funeral directors, graduated from the British Institute of Embalmers.

He graduated with the highest marks in the country.

After G. Seller's moved to new premises in Upper Bond Street in 1968, David’s dad Charlie Barsby decided it was time to prepare for his son to take over.

David said: "It was about putting some polish to the business with the greatest attention to customer service. We have served people across the country from Southampton to Glasgow. We have buried people at sea and have conducted funerals from the simple to the flamboyant – everyone has their own way of saying goodbye, and we are here to put a befitting service together for them, whatever the request.”

David is still involved in the business, though the day-to-day running is now in the hands of his son Joseph Barsby.

Joseph is the third generation in a row to run the company.

Joseph said: “Dad has been the driving force behind the business for 50 years now. His core values are key to how we conduct ourselves every single day and I’m immensely proud and grateful for everything he has done.”