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The firm of R. Steenson & Son was founded in 1905 by the late Robert Steenson who had been a manager in the undertaking company Silas E. Weir & Co. in Cookstown for some twenty five years. The business consisted of cabinet making, furniture sales, and hearse and carriage hire. The first motor hearse was purchased after the first World War, a Crossley Motor Tender, as used by the Royal Irish Constabulary.
The late Thomas J. Steenson, son of Robert
entered the Robin became a Member of the
British Institute of Embalmers (B.I.E.) in 1981 and
The private car park provides parking for
over thirty vehicles and there is public car parking for over
two hundred cars close by. The interior decor was designed by
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the firm concentrated on funeral directing. The present
Funeral Director, Robin Steenson, is shown opposite pictured
with his father, Thomas, after joining the business in 1960.
Robin took full control in 1965, when his father retired.
1990.
The extensive premises include a funeral home/chapel of
rest, viewing rooms, selection room, embalming room, car
park and cloakrooms. Visitors can also view a wide range
of memorials, coffins and wreaths.
Gillian and Robin have a son, Bryan, and a daughter, Helen,
both of whom are in the business. 