Henry Paul Funeral Directors
Tracing our Polish war heroes
Henry Paul Funeral Directors was in close proximity of several cemeteries, which meant memorial masonry played a big part in their service to the community. This specialism has continued over the decades, which has led to the restored graves of the Polish war heroes buried in South Ealing.
Ludomil Rayski and Marian Zimmer are two of the recovered graves so far. Ludomil was a pilot who flew 1,519 hours of RAF combat missions during the Second World War. Marian was a Major in the Polish Army who fought at Monte Cassino in Italy, 1944. He was awarded Poland's highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, the Virtuti Militari.
Henry Paul in the later years
Today, Henry Paul Funeral Directors has grown and flourished, expanding to have funeral homes in Hanwell, Ruislip Manor and Ickenham. In 1990, the Hanwell funeral home was once a service centre for Dignity funeral directors from Southall, to Richmond and Shepherds Bush.
The Ickenham funeral home was once an old post office by the village pond, which had become over grown with weeds and contained a lot of rubbish by the 20th century. The funeral directors sponsored the local Scout Troop to clean the pond and return it to how it once looked.
Our funeral homes
Funeral Services with distinction
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Supporting you along the way
What to do when someone dies
Our step-by-step guide will carefully explain everything you need to do after losing a loved one. You can also get in touch with your local Dignity funeral director in Ruislip for advice and guidance on what to do when someone dies.Find out morePlanning a funeral
Our guide on Planning a Funeral is here to explain the process of arranging a funeral, so you can know what to expect and the choices you will have to make. Our Dignity funeral directors will be here to help you plan the service.Find out moreThe day of the funeral
This guide covers what will happen during the funeral service itself, such as the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. Our dedicated team will be here to help you through every step of the journey.Find out more