Meet Our Team
The Coles Teams
Independent and family-run, our award-winning team is dedicated to serving Cardiff’s diverse community.
Our core team is made up of funeral directors, funeral operatives, family support staff, chauffeurs and bearers, all of whom are trained to high industry standards set by the National Association of Funeral Directors.
Senior Leadership Team
Gareth Coles
CEO
With many years of experience within the funeral industry Gareth recognises that families need professional guidance with an empathetic approach. It is with this in mind that Gareth has set customer service levels at his extremely high expectations and truly has embedded his personal values within the business ethos.
Francesca Coles
Head of Communications
Francesca is responsible for all internal and external communications and ensuring that our core values, customer focus and role as a community-aligned business are embedded in everything that we do.
Claire Robertson
Operations Manager
Claire is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business: from customer care and quality standards to internal management of staff and suppliers.
Supervisory Team
Angela Thomas
Assistant Manager & Funeral Director
Passionate about supporting families through their grief, and ensuring the send-off she arranges for their loved one is perfect in every way, Angela is now our Assistant Manager & Funeral Director.
Marc Thomas
Team Leader
Marc is responsible for the management of our operational hub, funeral fleet and the line management of our Funeral Operative team. Marc’s meticulous attention to detail means that our back of house operations effectively support the delivery of a streamlined service, The Coles Way.
Carl Coles
Funeral Director
Carl has many years of experience, bringing a deep understanding and expertise to his role. He works closely with families, offering guidance and support throughout the process. Carl oversees every detail, ensuring the entire team delivers a respectful and dignified final journey for your loved one.
Family Support Team
With you every step of the way from initial contact to after care, Coles’ experienced family support team offer personal guidance and trusted support. Their empathy knows no bounds, and they will help you to navigate this difficult time with bereavement support, funeral arrangements and much more, all tailored to you and your loved one.
Alex Coles
Jude Davies
Sheree Gentles
Susan Hughes
Rebecca Hughes
Kim Rees
Phil Burke
Sharon Harrhy
Mari Hooper
Rhi Vaughan
Funeral Operatives
As the first point of contact with Coles and your professional companions on the day of the funeral, our funeral operatives ensure that our families and their loved ones get the send-off they deserve. No detail is too small, and they’ll help to alleviate the stress on the day so that you can focus on saying goodbye.
Richard Jennings
Paul Willis
Mike Samways
Adam Rowe
Brad Turner
Sam Bird
Daniel Robson
Alan Gwyn
Jen Daye
Darren Button
Mike Spiteri
Careers at Coles Funeral Directors
At Coles Funeral Directors, we pride ourselves on being the most professional, independent, family run funeral directors serving Cardiff’s diverse community – and we are the first funeral business in Wales to have been accredited by the independent body, The Good Funeral Guide. We couldn’t do this without the support of our exceptional team. That’s where you come in…
