A Swindon funeral home kept in the same family for four generations is looking forward to its centenary next year after celebrating 99 years of service.

Hillier Funeral Service posted onto social media to mark the milestone achievement and extoll the virtues of keeping things in the family. 

It said: "On this day 99 years ago the Hillier family conducted their very first funeral. We are proud the business is now in its 4th generation and that we have supported the Swindon community for all these years.

"Our family ethos, which has been passed down through the generations, is to provide an exceptional service to every family in the most professional and dignified manner. Our mission is to pass this legacy on to future generations of the family.

"We look forward to marking our centenary next year."

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Work is currently underway at Swindon's first-ever maternity home with the Grade II listed Kingshill House building in Old Town set to become a new base of operations for the business. 

Hilliers has been based on Victoria Road for 24 years but will be moving into the Victorian villa situated on Kent Road this Summer.