The funeral service that caters for everyone’s needs

Contact Our Locations

In Loving Memory Ian Michael Creese

(16th November 1968 - 26th June 2024)

In loving memory of Ian Creese, who sadly passed away suddenly on Wednesday 26th June 2024.

He was much loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Should you wish to make a donation in memory of Ian, his family would welcome donations to The Samaritans or Andy’s Mans Club. 

Charity Donation In Memory of In Loving Memory Ian Michael Creese

Donate to THE SAMARITANS

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

THE SAMARITANS Donations

Mum

Miss you Much love, Mum xxx

£50.00

Anonymous

£20.00

Anonymous

£10.00

Annie

It’s going to lonely paddling in the gene pool without you hogging the deep end. I love you little brother. Your Creesy

£50.00

Anonymous

£10.00

Anonymous

£10.00

Stuart Holland

£50.00

Jenny Pegman

£25.00

Anonymous

£20.00

Ruth and Paul

So sad to lose our son-in-law

£100.00

Anonymous

£25.00

Gemma Bradshaw

On behalf of the staff & volunteer team at FareShare Sussex & Surrey in Guildford, Ian will be missed by all and our thoughts are with his family.

£15.00

Anonymous

£15.00

Duncan Walker

I remember my longstanding friend with fondness. How he cared so much about injustices in the world, how we had fun together over many years, his sharp wit… I miss him.

£50.00

Anonymous

£20.00

Rob Greaves

May your death bring you the peace you never found in life.

£10.00

Anonymous

£10.00

Sian Roberts

God bless Ian 💜

£20.00

Anonymous

£25.00

Charity Donation In Memory of In Loving Memory Ian Michael Creese

Donate to ANDYSMANCLUB

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

ANDYSMANCLUB Donations

Mum

Miss you Much love, Mum xxx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£20.00

Annie

To my little brother - I hope you’ve found the peace you craved. You are so missed and so loved. Your Creesy

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00

Anonymous

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Ruth and Paul

We will miss you, Ian, now at peace.

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

The Pranksters Theatre Company

Ian acted with the Pranksters from 1997 in numerous of our productions, the last one being two years ago in The Importance of Being Earnest. He was a much loved friend who never ceased to surprise us.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid

Anonymous

Remembering Ian and sending neighbourly love from the Bowens, Walmsleys and Campbells xxx

William, Peta and family Lawrence

In loving memory of Ian. We remember his wonderful sense of humour.

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Gerry and Paul Campbell

In memory of Ian Creese: a funny, clever man, the news of whose death has stopped us in our tracks.

Rob Greaves

So many shows, so many laughs, so many memories. I'll miss you my friend

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Martin Hood

I’ve just received this news and am heartbroken. Ian was such a lovely man and I remember our social nights out and AmDram shows together with great fondness. God bless you Ian.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Obituary

THE SAMARITANS

£535.00 + Gift Aid of £0.00

In partnership with JustGiving

ANDYSMANCLUB

£510.00 + Gift Aid of £110.00

In partnership with JustGiving

We're Here to Support You

Get in touch to see how we can support your needs

Get in Touch
Lily flower

A Few Kind Words...

“The family would like to thank you and the whole team at Greenwood’s for your warm and professional service. We were delighted with your attention to detail and the relaxed but respectful manner of the Attendant and Bearers on the day itself. Many of our friends commented on the ‘dignity with lightness of touch’ and said it was one of the best-organised funerals they had attended. It was certainly a very different experience from my father’s funeral twelve years ago, and we shall recommend you wholeheartedly to others.”

Carole Day and Family

“Just a wee note to say a huge thank you for your amazing support, care and friendship when helping us to arrange my dad’s funeral. Although it was such a difficult time for us as a family, you ensured that we were so well looked after & that everything went perfectly. Our tears often turned to laughter in your company & that’s because you helped us remember the good times.

Thank you for everything from the bottom of our hearts. We would also like to thank the whole team involved in helping before, during and after my dad’s funeral. You truly are amazing, showing such dignity, compassion, care and professionalism. Thank you.”

Karen, Anna & family

“Dear David and Hannah,
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all your help and support over the last month or so.
The funeral was just as it should have been.
Your staff were lovely and the day went without a hitch.”

Michele & Caroline

“I would like to say a huge thank you to both Carina at Alan Greenwood and Sons in Frimley and the Celebrant. When my mother-in-law passed, we had absolutely no idea what we were doing other than needing to contact a funeral directors. After calling, Carina invited us into the Frimley branch for an informal chat and made us feel at ease straight away. She talked us through every step whilst being compassionate, caring and professional during the whole process. It was a difficult time that was made so much easier by the way Carina and Maria handled everything. When the Celebrant contacted us we were unsure of what we wanted for the service, with his knowledge and understanding he helped us to put together a service that was both relaxed, professional and perfectly suited to us. Thank you to the whole team!”

Sarah

“Dear Judy,

Thank you for all your hard work and great communication for the arrangement of mum’s funeral. Even though the restrictions limited certain things, everything ran so smoothly. We were able to celebrate mum’s life with a lovely service and great help from you and all at Alan Greenwood funeral services on the day.”

Yvonne and Peter Richardson

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did for us. You certainly made a very emotional and difficult time so much easier to bear. We are so grateful for the support you gave us and your gentle guidance along the way. Everything was perfect thanks to you and we would highly recommend you to all. With very best wishes.”

Family of Stanley Stearman

“Lynn, Bruce and I thank you so much for the wonderful understanding and help you have given us over the past days.It has been a difficult time but made so much easier by your guidance. With your kindness, we feel we managed to say our goodbyes to ‘Roger’, ‘Dad’ and ‘Grandy’ – showing our love and thanks to him for looking after us so perfectly over the years.”

Pat Clark

Dear Mr Alan Greenwood, I cannot thank you and your team in Bookham enough, for the excellent service they provided in every respect in the Cremation of my wife.

Your resident Funeral Consultant Mary fully explained all we needed to understand and advised the options available to us.

Her in depth knowledge of all the service providers including, Order of Service, authors and print selection, Celebrant, Hall and refreshments.

So many things which without her I would have been lost.

In the past few days I have received so very many complements and praise for the service you gave.

Do please allow other potential clients to share our experience.

Yours sincerely

Terry Eves-Thorpe

Sheila Eves-Thorpe

“Just a note to say a huge thank you to yourself and the wonderful team at Send Greenwoods, they took care of us all yesterday at Les Ingram’s funeral. I’ve really valued your help and support over the last few weeks and the wonderful men yesterday went beyond their ‘call of duty’. They were certainly there at our great time of need. Please pass on my thanks to everyone. I also enclose four more donations. Many thanks again.”

Judith Hookins

“To all that it concerns, thank you seems hardly enough for making our Pops (William Hadaway) day very special with love and dignity from the beginning to the end you all made the day very special as well as his wishes you were there for all the family and made it a bit easier for us all to handle, couldn’t have wished for anything more. Many thanks again.”

Mark Hadaway & family

View Testimonials
Lily flower