Female Business of Year Awards 2026

Amanda-Louise Funeral Services Named Finalist in This Year's Female Business Awards

Amanda-Louise is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in the [Professional Services and also the Services To Local Communities Award] categories of this year's Female Business Awards, now in its fifth year celebrating the brilliance of female-led business across the UK.

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The Female Business Awards recognise the passion, energy and commitment it takes to build and grow a small business, shining a spotlighton the achievements of female founders and solopreneurs who so often do this work quietly, without fanfare. Being named a finalist places, Amanda-Louise Funeral Services, are among a select group of outstanding women in business, chosen for their dedication, resilience and impact within their field.

“As a female led funeral business, we are modern ethical funeral directors offering a fresh approach to funerals to families in Minehead, across Somerset and further by request. We are overjoyed to be recognised for these achievements in both our professional services and also our community work. We are super proud of our social impacts with “our never by yourself”, “our never go hungry”, “never underestimate the importance of trees”, “our commitment to girls and women in sports” and our “taking the stress from your shoulders”, proving that we very much care for the living, the departed and our environment.

We have seen our business blossom over the years and families turning to us as far as Northern Ireland, Cambridgeshire, Wales and Dorset, as well as proudly serving our local families in Minehead and across Somerset, with people telling us how supported they feel of our womens understanding.

We are humbled by this recognition, and look forward to meeting all the other women in the gala evening when the winner will be revealed”.- [Amanda-Louise], [Owner & Lead Funeral Director], [Amanda-Louise Funeral Services]

"This year's finalists represent the very best of female-ledbusiness - women who have shown extraordinary passion, energy and commitment inbuilding something of their own. Every single finalist should be incrediblyproud of what they've achieved to get here." - Hazel Woodward, Co-founder, Female Business Awards

The winners will be announced at a gala awards evening on Thursday 15th October at the Victoria & Albert Marriott Hotel,Manchester, bringing together a community of female business owners for an evening of celebration, connection and recognition.

This year's Female Business Awards are proudly headline sponsored by Ewe Move Sales & Lettings and Exemius One, with thanks for their continued support of the female business community.

"We can’t wait to meet this year’s Finalists, as it’s such an honour to celebrate with them. The impact, resilience and joy they bring to their businesses, their clients and each other is always amazing to see. And always creates some very tough decisions for our judges." Janine Friston, Co-founder, Female Business Awards

About The Female Business Awards

Now in its fifth year, The Female Business Awards is a celebration and recognition of solopreneurship, shining a light on the brilliance of female-led business. The Awards recognise the passion, energy and commitment it takes to run a small business, sharing the pride, showcasing the success, and building the confidence of female business owners to move forward- to grow, to build.

Founded by small business owners who understand first-hand the sacrifices and the rollercoaster of running your own business, The Female Business Awards brings together a community of women who understand completely how it feels, because they're all in it together.

This year's Female Business Awards gala will take place on 15th October at the Victoria & Albert Marriott Hotel, Manchester, headline sponsored by Ewe Move Sales & Lettings and Exemius One.