Our Story
We use the word independent to demonstrate that we are a family business not a branch office of a large company. Many apparently family owned funeral directors are actually part of large organisations, always make sure you know whose business you are supporting with your custom. Jonathan Whiting Independent Funeral Directors is owned and run by Jonathan and Julie Whiting. We aim to provide the highest level of personal care to the people of Lincoln and surrounding villages, we believe that an independent family business is best able to achieve this. In todays changing society the values of tradition, dignity and respect count for so much during a bereavement and our policy is to offer the same level of service to our clients as we would expect to receive for a member of our own family. As a small business we have the flexibility to respond to your needs and to provide truly personal care, we are readily available and can be contacted 24 hours a day.
We are both qualified Funeral Directors, holding the NAFD Diploma in Funeral Directing and are members of the British Institute of Funeral Directors. Both organisations require their members to abide by strict Codes of Practice, thus ensuring the highest standards to the bereaved.
Meet the Team
Our aim is to provide the highest level of care always associated with the funeral profession, using modern equipment and facilities blended with traditional standards. All our staff are highly trained individuals with years of experience
Funeral Director
Jonathan Whiting
I have been a qualified Funeral Director for over 25 years, I worked for a long established firm in Grantham before Julie and I took the opportunity to open our own business in Lincoln.
Funeral Director
Julie Whiting
Julie has been a qualified Funeral Director since 2004 and is a fully qualified embalmer. She is involved in all aspects of the business, arranging funerals, admin and care of the deceased.
Funeral Arranging and Administration
Sarah Riley-Ward
Sarah Riley-Ward obtained her Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration in 2021
Funeral Director
Ian Varian-Price
Ian Varian-Price holds the Diploma in Funeral Directing. He joined us in 2022 and brings a wealth of experience gained over 25 years in the funeral profession.