February brought a lovely surprise for the team when Jackson Family Funeral Directors were named Business of the Year at the 15th Birthday Party and Awards hosted by Sterling Networks on 26th February 2026 at Sixways Stadium. The event marked Sterling’s 15-year milestone and was an opportunity for local businesses, charities and organisations from across Worcestershire and beyond to come together and celebrate a wide range of achievements. More about Sterling – and their 15th birthday party – can be found on their website.
It was a wonderful evening and one we were proud simply to be part of. To then hear our name announced was genuinely unexpected.
Amie Cook, Operations Director at Jackson Family Funeral Directors, said:
“We were absolutely delighted and honestly quite taken aback to receive this award. To be recognised by fellow Worcestershire businesses means a great deal to us. We are a family-run funeral directors and we care deeply about the families who place their trust in us. This award belongs to our whole team and to the community that continues to support us.”
The Sterling Networks awards celebrated excellence across nine categories including Excellence in Customer Service, Workplace Culture, Best Use of Digital Marketing, Excellence in Sustainability, New Business of the Year, Amazing Charity of the Year and Best Networker of the Year as well as Excellence in the Education Sector.
It was inspiring to see so many organisations and individuals recognised for their hard work. Among the highlights of the evening, Stevie Stones was announced as the winner of Amazing Charity of the Year, reflecting the important impact charities within our business community are making beyond commercial success.
We offer our congratulations to all of the finalists and winners across every category – each of whom contributes in their own way to the strength and resilience of local businesses and causes.
As independent funeral directors serving Worcester and the surrounding areas, our focus remains unchanged: providing thoughtful, personal and dignified funeral care when families need it most. While recognition from a respected local network is appreciated, the real privilege continues to be supporting families in Worcestershire every day. Thank you.
For those looking for trusted funeral directors in Worcester and across Worcestershire, further information about our services, along with guidance on arranging a funeral and details about pre-paid funeral plans.
Thank you to Sterling Networks for a memorable evening and thank you to the families who continue to place their trust in Jackson Family Funeral Directors. It is a responsibility we never take for granted.
