F. E. Addlesee & Son.

Family owned & run since 1930.

Taking care of families in their hour of need

Our Story

Established since 1930, F E Addlesee & Son in Boston has a reputation in the town for providing a first class service with dignity and respect.

When founder Frank Addlesee started the business in 1930 he carried out just twelve funerals a year with coffins hand made on site. This was of course alongside his carpentry work. Frank E. Addlesee without who we wouldn’t have the thriving business we have today.

Over time the business grew and when Frank passed away in 1982, his son Richard, who had been working with his Father since he was 15, took over the helm with wife Jenny. Their daughter Clare joined in 1998, and now a fourth generation has joined in the form of founder Frank Addlesee’s great grandson, Daniel.

Personal Service, Local Roots

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service to families at the most difficult times in their lives, giving help, support and guidance to plan a funeral that truly reflects their loved one.

Our premises are in the heart of Boston but we serve the wider villages too. We also travel country wide to cater for families who have relatives living afar.

We have three dedicated Chapels of Rest set in tranquil gardens where relatives are able to spend time after visiting loved ones — which we hope offers some comfort.

Tranquil garden at F E Addlesee & Son

Frank E. Addlesee Without who we wouldn’t have the Thriving business we have today

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Meet our team

As a close-knit family business, we and our small team of employees take pride in our job and being able to contribute to make a difficult time slightly easier. Our service is personal and compassionate, and we will help to design a funeral that is a true celebration of a person's life.

  • Funeral DirectorAlan Barks

    I joined the company in April 2022. I am a Funeral Director. Having worked in the industry for a number of years I can offer support and guidance to families in their time of need. I also take care of the pre-payment funeral plans for the company.

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    Pallbearer/DriverCraig Cunningham

    I joined the company in June 2008. My duties are overall care and maintenance of the fleet of vehicles. I am a Pallbearer/Driver alongside workshop and office duties.

What Families Are Saying

The trust families place in us during their most difficult times is a responsibility we hold dear. Here are some of their kind words.

"Morning, Sorry I didn't get the chance to personally thank you yesterday but you and your family/colleagues have provided a top class service to my family. Yesterday went so smoothly and just as we wanted. Please pass on my sincere thanks to everyone involved"

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Vicky Cook
Verified Family

"Thanks again to you and your excellent team for handling everything yesterday with your usual superb balance of efficiency, empathy and kindness – along with a dash of appropriate good humour when called for!"

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Colin Massey
Verified Family

"F E Addlesee's provided an excellent, professional, discreet and sympathetic funeral service. Their care and consideration throughout was most appreciated. I would wholeheartedly recommend F E Addlesee and Son."

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Mrs L van den Berg
Verified Family

"Just a note to thank you and all your staff for the excellent arrangements made for the funeral of Dad, as always everything was carried out in a professional manner without a hitch. We could not of asked for more."

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Howard & Elaine Chantry
Verified Family

"May I thank you and all your staff for the excellent manner in which every detail was arranged. It was professional but was also compassionate caring and very personal and could not have been conducted any better, you made it so much easier for me to deal with. That comes from generations of experience and good management, may you continue to thrive as a company and as a family, you do a wonderful job. Yet again I thank you Clare and your team."

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Mr K T H Porter
Verified Family

"On behalf of my family, I should like to thank you & your staff again for everything that you have done regarding my Fathers funeral. Following our appointment with you to discuss our wishes I knew that we were in safe hands. You showed such an understanding, balanced view with your professional manner, from our initial meeting, to visiting Dad, through to the funeral itself, you became a trusted friend and guide through such a difficult time with care and compassion. Please also pass on our thanks to your florist for the beautiful flowers."

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Jeanette Ellis, Richard
Verified Family

"Dear Jenny, I want to thank you so very much for the kindness shown to me, in particular the wonderful service for Mum, which you directed. With the support of yourself and Alison and all the staff involved and the willing involvement of the Grand-children, it almost became a "happy service". Again, our sincere thanks."

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Lesley, Nigel & family
Verified Family

"On behalf of myself, my Mother and children, we would all like to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you have done regarding the late Mr Ken Moore. The whole service you have provided has shown so much professionalism, expertise and compassion, everyone involved has been amazing and everything just perfect, from the first phone call through to the interment of ashes into the churchyard. Once again, heartfelt thanks for looking after my dear Dad, my Mothers Husband and my children's Grandad."

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Customer
Verified Family

"To all at Addlesee's Patrick & I would like to express our appreciation for the care you provided for our Mum, Barbara. Your care & attention and natural ethos of your family firm is something you should be very proud of & I believe you make a difficult time more easier with your support. Thank you."

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Patrick & Melanie & Family
Verified Family

Trusted by families across Boston since 1930