Right at Home Mid Hampshire Builds a Lasting Partnership with Richard Steel Funeral Directors

Published: 30/09/2025

At Right at Home Mid Hampshire, our mission is to deliver care with dignity, compassion, and respect. We know that care doesn’t end at the final chapter of life, it’s about supporting people and families throughout their journey, and ensuring that dignity is preserved at every stage.

This week, we were proud to take a meaningful step in strengthening that commitment by working alongside Richard Steel Funeral Directors, one of the region’s most respected and community-focused funeral directors.


Bridging the Gap Between Care and After-Life Care

Our work as a care provider naturally focuses on helping people live safely and happily at home. But families often ask: what happens when that time comes to an end?

By creating a partnership with Richard Steel Funeral Directors, we are helping to bridge the gap between care and after-life care. It means that families can rely on two trusted organisations that share the same values — compassion, respect, and community. This collaboration ensures that support continues seamlessly, even during life’s most difficult and emotional times.


Care of the Deceased: Continuation of Care

A highlight of this partnership has been the opportunity for members of our care team to complete the Care of the Deceased: Continuation of Care certificate.

This training has been invaluable, giving our CareGivers practical knowledge and emotional confidence in supporting families following the passing of a client. It focuses on best practice in maintaining dignity, offering reassurance, and showing respect to both the deceased and their loved ones.

For our staff, this training was more than a certificate, it was a chance to reflect on the importance of their role, and the trust families place in us.


Shared Community Values

Richard Steel Funeral Directors are deeply embedded in the local community, just as we are. They have a long history of providing support beyond their immediate services, from helping families with practical arrangements to offering comfort and guidance.

At Right at Home Mid Hampshire, we see ourselves as part of the same circle of care. We support people in living well, while Richard Steel provides dignity and compassion when life comes to an end. Together, we are creating a more joined-up approach that places families at the very centre.


Looking Ahead: A Stronger Community Connection

This is just the beginning of what we believe will be a long and valuable partnership. Our aim is not only to support families directly, but also to open more conversations about the importance of dignity, planning, and compassion at every stage of life.

We are excited to see how this collaboration will continue to grow, from joint community projects to shared training opportunities and greater support for local families.


Closing Line:

At Right at Home Mid Hampshire, we are proud to work with local partners who share our ethos of care, compassion, and respect. Together with Richard Steel Funeral Directors, we will continue to bridge gaps, strengthen our community, and place dignity at the heart of everything we do.

📞 To learn more about our services, contact our friendly team today on 02380 009595 or email midhants@rightathome.co.uk.