Direct Funeral Services Limited

Reference number: 1003378

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED Reference number: 960923 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Direct Funeral Services Limited (FRN 1003378) introduces customers to GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED (FRN 960923). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Direct Funeral Services.
  • Example: if Direct Funeral Services refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Direct Funeral Services itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Christopher Snailham & Family Funeral Directors

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
15138345
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 September 2023 (2 years old)
Registered office
3 Cross Street, Abertridwr, Caerphilly, CF83 4BD, Wales
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Darren Thomas Pole Director Mar 1966 14 Sep 2023
Luke Thomas Pole Director Feb 1990 23 Oct 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Funeral Services Limited FCA authorised?
Direct Funeral Services Limited (FRN 1003378) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Direct Funeral Services?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Direct Funeral Services Limited (FRN 1003378) introduces customers to GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED (FRN 960923). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Direct Funeral Services. Example: if Direct Funeral Services refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Direct Funeral Services itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Direct Funeral Services?
Protection works through GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Direct Funeral Services's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Direct Funeral Services a scam or clone?
Direct Funeral Services is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Direct Funeral Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Direct Funeral Services's FRN is 1003378. You can verify it on the FCA register.