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Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited ® is a Guernsey registered locally owned company which provides funeral services and associated services in Guernsey in the Channel Islands. We are a limited liability company constituted under the laws of the Island of Guernsey. We use the names “Beckford’s Funeral Services” or “Beckford’s” to refer to the company.

Reference to “Beckford’s Funeral Services” or “Beckford’s” is therefore to Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited the legal entity. Reference to a “Director” is to a director in Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited. Reference to a “Funeral Director” is to an employee who is employed within Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited who may or may not be a Director.

Warning

The information, materials and opinions contained on this website are for general information purposes only. Nothing in this website constitutes (nor should it be considered to constitute) professional advice and it should not be relied upon as such. Although we endeavour to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up-to-date, you should seek specific professional advice regarding any particular issues which you may have. We do not accept responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on information, materials or opinions published on this website. If you wish to find out more about the information published on this website, please contact us at Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited

We do not give any warranties or undertakings or make any representations in relation to the content of this website. In particular, we do not give any warranties or undertakings or make any representations about the quality, accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the content of this website and/or to the content of any other website referred to or accessed by a hypertext link through this website (a "3rd party site").

The contents of these pages are © Beckford’s Funeral Services 2011. You may download content from this website to a local hard disk and / or print extracts for any non-commercial purpose. You may also copy materials on this site to third parties, provided that any such copy is complete, unamended, accurate and not misleading, provided free of charge, acknowledges Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited as its source and prominently features both this copyright notice and the Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited website address of http://www.beckfords.com.

You may provide a link to this site from any other business information or business service web site, but not (save with our prior written agreement) in any way which creates the impression that we are associated with or have approved such other site. Apart from this, you may not reproduce or store any part of this site on any other website without our prior consent. Any request for copying outside the scope of this permission should be directed by email to enquiries@beckfords.com.

Insurance

This firm maintains professional indemnity insurance.

Governing law

This legal notice and the contents of this website are governed by the laws of the Island of Guernsey.

Clem Duquemin

Proprietor

Clem Duquemin the Proprietor of Beckford’s started his training with S.A. Pedley Funeral Directors in West Yorkshire whilst an evacuee during the war. He has a lifetime experience within the field of undertaking.

After World War II when Guernsey was liberated from the Nazi Occupation Clem returned from Yorkshire and continued his undertaking business within the Island alongside his carpentry business. Later he branched out into the growing industry, growing crops of daffodils, tomatoes and later freesias. He also held the position of Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 36 years.

Clem merged his company with Beckford’s on the retirement of Mrs Bertha Way in 1983, who was at that time the Proprietor of Beckford’s. Clem later retired from his carpentry and growing business to concentrate solely on funeral directing.

Although Clem has retired from funeral directing he is still actively interested in Beckford’s and his advice and experience is certainly still respected.

Philip Duquemin FCA

Chairman

Philip Duquemin is the son of Proprietor Clem Duquemin. Philip is a chartered accountant by profession. He worked for KPMG in Guernsey and South Africa. He joined Nashua International (later to become NRG) in Guernsey where he was regional financial director for the international subsidiary operations before becoming managing director of NRG International in 1995 and later board member of Gestetner Holdings PLC. The NRG International operation was responsible for the European, Middle East and Africa distributor operations of Ricoh Group with offices in Guernsey, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Moscow and Dubai. NRG International became one of the most successful Ricoh companies in the group. Philip left the Group in 2007.

Phil now provides consultancy services as well as being chairman of a few local companies including Resolution IT Ltd an IT services company. He is also a member of St Saviour’s Douzaine.

Jane Duquemin

Managing Director and Funeral Director

Jane Duquemin is the daughter of Proprietor Clem Duquemin and has always had a background interest in the funeral business.

After many years working within the Finance Industry and as a Legal Secretary she took time off to raise her three children. Since 2001 she has taken a more active role within Beckford’s as Managing Director and Funeral Director.

She feels that it is one of the most rewarding occupations and being able to help a family through a difficult time gives an enormous amount of satisfaction. Jane says “Death is a natural part of the life cycle and it is a privilege being able to offer a sensitive, sympathetic and above all professional service for people in a time of need.”

Dennis Wherry

Funeral Director

Dennis Wherry joined Beckford’s as a Funeral Director after spending time serving the community as a Policeman. Prior to his time in the Police Force he spent 13 years in the Royal Air Force.

Both his experiences within the Air Force and Police Force have equipped him to become a caring Funeral Director still serving the community with empathy and professionalism.

Beckford’s receive many commendations on Dennis’s care and consideration and attention to detail.

Andy Mahy

Funeral Director

Andy Mahy joined the Company after seeking a change in career. He has gained experience in dealing with the public whilst running his own business. He conducts himself in a professional and compassionate manner whilst being sensitive to the needs of others which has been beneficial in his role as Funeral Director. He is always willing to go the extra mile in minimising the stress and anxiety of the bereaved and ensuring that their wishes and that of the deceased are respected in the conduct of the funeral.

Julie Williams

Secretary and Monumental Advisor

Beckford’s secretary is Julie Williams who has been with the firm since 1999. Julie has a very compassionate, caring nature, offering a sympathetic approach, which is apparent as the first point of contact in her capacity of telephonist and receptionist. Her duties also include support and administration which she handles with care and efficiency.

Julie has gained many years experience within the monumental side of the business, which she now oversees. She is able to advise on all aspects of providing a lasting memorial including not falling foul of local cemetery rules and regulations. Julie can also arrange renovations and alterations to existing memorials.

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