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T. & M. E. Walsh Funeral Directors

Wigan

About our Standish funeral home

You can find T. & M. E. Walsh Funeral Directors on Preston Road in Standish, Wigan. We are located only two miles away from junction 27 of the M6 and just off Wigan Road. This means we are easily accessible from Shevington, Appley Bridge, Coppull Moor, Red Rock and Wrightington.

We have knowledge and expertise in funerals of every kind, which is why we are able to serve families of all religions, especially from our Christian community; the St Wilfrid’s C of E Church is less than half a mile away.

If a religious funeral is not for you, we have an understanding of all goodbyes; no matter how unique and different. We have experience in traditional, green and humanist ceremonies, burials at sea, cremations, woodland burials and colourful celebrations of life.

Whatever your preference, we will cater; as long as it makes the day special and it is a fitting tribute to your loved one’s life. You can control every part of your loved one’s funeral; whether you want to pick the cortege route, music, hymns or type of transport. Your choices do not stop there; you can pick all aspects of their farewell; even if you think it may be eccentric and unconventional, we will do our best to help.

We want you to know you that you are not alone, and that you can call us at any hour of the day. Our dedicated and compassionate team are here 24 hours a day to serve you. They are here to give you advice and answer any questions; please do not hesitate to call.

We want you to know that you are not alone, so give us a call at any hour and we will be there to help you.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans

To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01257 421608 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

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Our services

With five different packages available, you can rest assured that we'll be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one. Learn more about our Attended Funeral, Crematorium Service, Chapel Service and Unattended Funeral below.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

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The Silver Funeral

The Bristol Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one with a special service at one of our local venues. The service is followed by a dignified but unattended cremation at a crematorium chosen by us.

A range of beautiful venues throughout Bristol make up the Silver, Gold and Platinum packages that constitute The Bristol Funeral. These range from converted barns in rural surroundings, to local sports clubs and more stately country residences. Find out more about what The Bristol Funeral offers below.

Please ask in branch for details of the available venues.

  • The Silver Funeral£2595
  • Estimate of third party costs including crematorium cost and minister or celebrant£1484
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£4079
A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

Our Attended Funeral includes care of your loved one, a Park Coffin, a service at the place of committal which can be personalised as required for your loved one, followed by a burial or cremation.

  • Attended Funeral £2395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1484
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£3879
The estimated costs shown are for cremation only. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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The Crematorium Service

Our Crematorium Service offers you the option of a dignified and respectful cremation and service for up to 20 mourners, located at the crematorium. There are a range of options available which are included to allow some personalisation to the service.

  • Crematorium Service £1695
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • (Includes cremation fee)£-
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1695
The crematorium service costs include necessary doctor's fees and the cost of cremation.
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The Unattended Funeral

Our Unattended Funeral will best suit your needs if you want to arrange a simple and straightforward cremation without a service or ceremony, allowing you and your loved one's friends and family to commemorate them in your own way.

  • Unattended Funeral £1395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)£-
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1395
The estimated costs shown are for an unattended cremation. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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Memorials

Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01257 421608

Our Address

46/48 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HS

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • Saturday0900 - 1200
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

Ample parking is available to the rear of the funeral home.

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Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.

Planning a funeral

Planning a funeral

Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.

The day of the funeral

The day of the funeral

This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.

Frequently asked questions

When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.

You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.

Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.

If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.

Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.

We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.

Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.

We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

4.97
based on 32 reviews
james crankshaw
1st Apr 2025

Very professional and caring.

sue chadwick
17th Apr 2024

Rachel dealt with me from the start and was so very caring and helpful. Due to the coroner being involved the arrangements where difficult for me but Rachel made it so much easier. I was treated with empathy and respect throughout the whole process. My utmost thanks for making a sad time less stressful. And for understanding the trauma I was going through.

Catherine Weston
30th Mar 2023

After the passing of our beloved mum, we already knew that mums wishes were for us to take her to Walsh's.

From the first phone call we felt listened to and comfortable that mum was going to be looked after.

Stacey explained the whole process and was sensitive to our wishes when making the arrangements. She has a very calm, sensitive and caring manner and looked after us all on the day of the funeral and kept us informed.

Rachel who was front of house in the office and Chapel of rest made us feel at ease from day one. She was very approachable, caring, sensitive and always made an effort to have a chat if we wanted one. She made us feel comfortable going to visit mum.

On the day of the funeral, they knew what our wishes were and the family could say their goodbyes.

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Layla Bash (Layla.bash@dignityuk.co.uk)
3rd Apr 2023

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. I am glad that the final wishes for your mum were carried out to the highest standard. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.

Alistair Ritchie
17th Jan 2023

Strongly recommend Rachel and the team at Walsh's Funeral Directors for their caring and professional services

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Barbara Wood (Barbara.wood@dignityuk.co.uk)
18th Jan 2023

Thank you for your online review. I am happy that we provided a professional service to you.

Mrs Kathleen H.
18th Oct 2022

I received a friendly and calm meeting with your staff to arrange the my Husbands funeral,

kept me up to date with details via phone and email.

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T. & M. E. Walsh Funeral Directors
19th Oct 2022

I am pleased it all went well for you and the family.

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