DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED

Active United Kingdom

Funeral and related activities

3,120 employees website.com
Lifestyle and entertainment Funeral and related activities
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DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED

Funeral and related activities

Founded 17 Jul 1894 Active United Kingdom 3,120 employees website.com
Lifestyle and entertainment Funeral and related activities

Previous Company Names

SCI FUNERALS LTD 1 Oct 1998 — 30 Aug 2001
ASSOCIATED FUNERAL DIRECTORS LIMITED 2 Jul 1996 — 1 Oct 1998
FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS LIMITED 17 Jan 1995 — 2 Jul 1996
PLANTSBROOK PROPERTIES PLC 25 Jan 1994 — 17 Jan 1995
PFG HODGSON KENYON (PROPERTIES) PLC 9 Nov 1989 — 25 Jan 1994
INGALL INDUSTRIES P L C 17 Jul 1894 — 9 Nov 1989
Accounts Due 30 Sept 2026 4 months remaining
Confirmation Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Next due 2 Apr 2027 10 months remaining
Net assets £195M £2M 2024 year on year
Total assets £608M £75M 2024 year on year
Total Liabilities £413M £72M 2024 year on year
Charges 42
42 outstanding

Contact & Details

Contact

Telephone

0800 000 0000

Website

www.example.com

Full company profile for DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED (00041598), an active lifestyle and entertainment company based in United Kingdom. Incorporated 17 Jul 1894. Funeral and related activities. View financials, directors, shareholders, and filings.

Business Summary

This company specializes in providing innovative solutions and services across multiple sectors.

Products & Services

consulting software analytics integration

Reports

Credit Report

In-depth credit score, financial analysis, risk assessment and company intelligence.

Financials

Financials

Period 1 Jan → 31 Dec 2024
Type Total Exemption Full
Next accounts 31 December 2025
Due by 30 September 2026 9 months

Balance Sheet & P&L (2014–2024)

Cash in Bank

£15.30M

Increased by £8.27M (+118%)

Net Assets

£195.12M

Increased by £2.43M (+1%)

Total Liabilities

£412.62M

Increased by £72.34M (+21%)

Turnover

£267.86M

Decreased by £9.63M (-3%)

Employees

3120

Decreased by 332 (-10%)

Debt Ratio

68%

Increased by 4 (+6%)

Financial History

Revenue, profit, EBITDA and key financial figures

2024
Dec Year End
2023
Dec Year End
P&L
Revenue
£142.3M
£128.7M
Gross Profit
£48.2M
£43.1M
Operating Profit
£22.4M
£19.8M
Net Profit
£18.1M
£15.9M
EBITDA
£31.5M
£28.2M
Assets
Cash
£24.7M
£21.3M
Total Assets
£89.4M
£82.1M
Liabilities
Total Liabilities
£45.2M
£41.8M
Key Metrics
Employees
1,247
1,156
Latest Revenue
£142.3M
Latest EBITDA
£31.5M
Cash Position
£24.7M

Funding

Fundraising & Grants

No fundraising or grants recorded

Investors (0)

No investor information available

Officers

Officers

0 active 3 resigned
Status

No officers found

No officers found

Shareholders

Shareholders (1)

Birkbeck Securities Limited
100.0%

Persons with Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control (1)

1 Active
Active
Notified 1 Jun 2016
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent,voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent,right To Appoint And Remove Directors

Group Structure

Group Structure

DIGNITY (2004) LIMITED united kingdom
DIGNITY (2002) LIMITED united kingdom
DIGNITY (2014) LIMITED united kingdom
DIGNITY SERVICES united kingdom
DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED Current Company
H JOHNSON & SONS LTD united kingdom
ROBEMANOR LIMITED united kingdom
LOWDEN WELLS LIMITED united kingdom
W.G. DIXON, LIMITED united kingdom
JAMES CROOK LIMITED united kingdom
COOKSLEY & SON LIMITED united kingdom
BAGULEY BROS.,LIMITED united kingdom
DLSUK LIMITED united kingdom
G & L EVANS LTD united kingdom
J. KYNASTON LIMITED united kingdom
F.J. GIBB LIMITED united kingdom
ROSSPARK LIMITED united kingdom
A. & G. HUTESON LTD united kingdom
DIGNITY (2009) LIMITED united kingdom
N A MEDD LTD united kingdom

Charges

Charges

42 outstanding

Properties

Properties

368 freehold 416 leasehold 784 total
AddressTenurePrice PaidDate Added
land adjoining Crematorium, Stockbridge Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke (RG25 2BA) BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE
Leasehold-22 Oct 2025
90-92 Ley Street, Ilford (IG1 4BX) REDBRIDGE
Leasehold-29 Apr 2025
Ground Floor Shop, 29 Junction Road, London (N19 5QT) ISLINGTON
Leasehold-21 Jan 2025
Arena Court, Crown Lane, Maidenhead (SL6 8QZ) WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD
Leasehold-19 Apr 2024
Crematorium, Stockbridge Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke (RG25 2BA) BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE
Leasehold-20 Dec 2023
land adjoining Crematorium, Stockbridge Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke (RG25 2BA)
Leasehold
Added 22 Oct 2025
District BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE
90-92 Ley Street, Ilford (IG1 4BX)
Leasehold
Added 29 Apr 2025
District REDBRIDGE
Ground Floor Shop, 29 Junction Road, London (N19 5QT)
Leasehold
Added 21 Jan 2025
District ISLINGTON
Arena Court, Crown Lane, Maidenhead (SL6 8QZ)
Leasehold
Added 19 Apr 2024
District WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD
Crematorium, Stockbridge Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke (RG25 2BA)
Leasehold
Added 20 Dec 2023
District BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE

Documents

Company Filings

DateCategoryDescriptionDocument
16 Apr 2026OfficersAppointment of Emily Sarah Tate as director on 16 Apr 2026
14 Apr 2026Confirmation StatementConfirmation statement made on 19 Mar 2026 with no updates
30 Mar 2026OfficersAppointment of Zillah Ellen Byng-Thorne as director
17 Mar 2026MortgageMortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
17 Mar 2026MortgageMortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
16 Apr 2026 Officers

Appointment of Emily Sarah Tate as director on 16 Apr 2026

14 Apr 2026 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation statement made on 19 Mar 2026 with no updates

30 Mar 2026 Officers

Appointment of Zillah Ellen Byng-Thorne as director

17 Mar 2026 Mortgage

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

17 Mar 2026 Mortgage

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

Recent Activity

Latest Activity

Appointment of Emily Sarah Tate as director on 16 Apr 2026

3 weeks ago on 16 Apr 2026

Confirmation statement made on 19 Mar 2026 with no updates

3 weeks ago on 14 Apr 2026

Appointment of Zillah Ellen Byng-Thorne as director

1 months ago on 30 Mar 2026

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

1 months ago on 17 Mar 2026

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

1 months ago on 17 Mar 2026