John Garside & Son Funeral Directors, Biddulph

John Garside & Son Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
Where to find us
2 Cross Street
Biddulph ST8 6BD
GB
John Garside & Son Funeral Directors in Biddulph
Call us on
01782 513210
Call us on
01782 513210
BASED ON 36 reviews
Rating 5.0
John Garside & Son Funeral Directors in Biddulph
John Garside & Son Funeral Directors in Biddulph

About our Biddulph funeral home

John Garside & Son Funeral Directors have been part of the Biddulph and Stoke-on-Trent community since 1856. Originally a furniture shop on Cross Street, Mr John Garside expanded and joined the funeral business after two decades.

Our duty is to treat everyone in our care with compassion and dignity; the same way we would treat our own family members. We have expertise in all types of funerals; whether your preference is a religious, traditional or contemporary ceremony, we can cater to your needs.

We understand no two people are the same and funerals should be no different, which is why you can have full control over every aspect of your loved one’s farewell. Our responsibility is to ensure the day reflects the way your loved one lived their life, creating a lasting memory for you, your family and friends.

For over 150 years, we have been serving the local communities of Timbersbrook, Biddulph Moor, Gillow Heath, Mow Cop, Harriseahead, Packmoor, Brown Edge and Congleton from our other funeral home.

We offer both attended funerals, with a service that you, family and friends, can attend to say goodbye, and an unattended funeral, which is a simpler funeral that has no attendance or service. The wellbeing of you and your family is of the utmost importance to us at John Garside & Son, so please call us at any time of the day or night, and we will be here to help.
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About John Garside & Son Funeral Directors

At John Garside & Son Funeral Directors, we serve families with the greatest care, from our funeral directors in West England.
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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
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's 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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99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
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97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.
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Our funeral services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

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

  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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    From
    £1,050
    (Includes cost of cremation).
    (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1,050
    (Includes cost of cremation).
    (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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    From
    £2395
    plus £1112 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1112 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2395
    plus £1112 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1112 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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Where to find us

Address

2 Cross Street
Biddulph ST8 6BD
GB
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Directions and Parking

For directions to our funeral home, please see our map or give us a call before you visit and we can help you.

We have car parking available in our private car park behind the funeral home.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 01782 513210

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.

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.


Reviews of our services

5.0
Rating 5.0
based on 36 reviews
Rating 5.0
Wendy and the team have been a constant solace our family towards the final months of last year when we lost both our parents within weeks of each other. We can not thank you for the care, support and outstanding service you provided to us whilst arranging their funerals.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need, I am pleased it all went well for you and the family. We are glad that we were respectful of your needs at such a difficult time. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one.
Rating 5.0
Excellent very professional service.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review.
Rating 5.0
Hello,

I would like to thank John Garside & Son Funeral Directors for their care and attention during this difficult time. Every provision was taken during my mother's Angela Rose's funeral.

With grateful thanks

Tim Hazlehurst
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care. It’s so good to hear that we gave outstanding support to you from the branch.
Rating 5.0
Throughout the whole process, Garsides provided the best support and guidance with appropriate care and sympathy. I was given a named contact and I felt I could get in touch with her anytime about any issues. I met her in person a few times and found her to be knowledgeable, approachable and kind. The funeral itself was conducted with reverence, professionalism and expertise.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you so much for this lovely review which means all the more at this very challenging time. The team are working very hard to ensure that each family receives outstanding care and I am so glad their dedication has given you the service you needed.
Rating 5.0
I can not thank paula from garsides enough for her caring compassionate handling of my brothers death, she sorted everything out from start to finish and was in constant contact from start to finish
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience.
Rating 5.0
The service that we had was excellent, from the first phone call to the day of the funeral. Everyone that I was in contact with were very helpful and sympathetic. I don't think we could have had anyone better to deal with my dads funeral. Everything was perfect on the day of the funeral from the beautiful flowers to the wonderful service at Bradwell.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.
Rating 5.0
I cannot thank the staff of Garsides Biddulph enough. Their support, kindness,guidance and caring professionalism during a very difficult emotional time has been unforgettable and I and my dad will always be truly grateful to them all. Thank you so very much forlooking after my mum so beautifully. She would have been eternally grateful too
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Mother. I am glad that you chose John Garside & Son, and they were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. We are proud of the whole team. Thank you, feedback is always valuable to us.
Rating 5.0
Excellent service from Sandra and her team with our mother father and grandads funeral in the past 7months, everyone was very helpful and concerned about myself and family.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one. We take pride in giving outstanding service to our families and I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time.
Rating 5.0
At a very emotional time the staff at Garside's were so polite, sympathetic and professional. Nothing was to much trouble and all questions were answered swiftly.As a family we have used John Garside's many times and have always been satisfied with their services.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that our team looked after you so well.
Rating 5.0
From the very first meeting, to the after funeral care, John Garside and Son have been nothing short of outstanding. The empathy and care shown to myself and my family throughout the arrangements, along with the speed of service I cannot say thank you enough for. Particular thanks go to Samantha who, in honesty has made what would have been a horrendous time far more bearable. Nothing has been too much trouble, and she has dealt with matters with sensitivity and real authenticity throughout. I cannot praise the company, their staff and services any more highly and through them we were able to give our beautiful wife and mum the send off she so truly deserved. Thank you
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for leaving a review online for John Garside & Son Funeral Directors. Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you.
Rating 5.0
I had to arrange the funeral of a cousin who was largely unknown to me. The staff were extremely supportive and helpful and took the bulk of the off me
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for leaving a review online. We are happy that we provided an important service to you through this difficult time.
Rating 5.0
All Staff were so kind and very caring and made all our family feel very welcome and at ease. They provided a first class service nothing was too much trouble and in the after care too. Absolutely Brilliant!
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Mother. We are proud of the whole team.
Rating 5.0
Fantastic service provided.Sam and Paul were in regular contact and were helpful,polite and explained the process brilliantly.They really helped through a difficult period.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you.
Rating 5.0
sandra & paula at John Garside did an exellent job with the funeral arrangements, of my late husband, from start to finish, with there care and kindness. I carn't thank them enough. i would definitely give them 5 stars
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Rating 5.0
Good service through a difficult time with support throughout
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review.
Rating 5.0
At a time of great stress and sadness, John Garside and Son provided all the guidance and support the family needed. The fact that they were always on hand to answer any questions was reassurance that everything was being done to satisfy the family's wishes.
The service they provided was efficient, whilst maintaining the personal touch.
Many thanks.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review.
Rating 5.0
Excellent service during a very difficult time.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Rating 5.0
From start to finish we cannot find one fault that we received from John Garside when arranging our mum's funeral.
Sandra Foulkes who arranged and organised mum funeral with us went above and beyond for us nothing was to much trouble for her no matter how many times we rang to change this or that or to add this or that she could not help us enough.
Sandra made one of the most emotional and difficult times for us a Joy, a celebration of our mum. Mum's funeral and especially her service book was commented on by those who attended as one of the loveliest ones they had been to and seen. Susie Poppet who read mums eulogy did so with so much love and care that she brought it to life. We cannot thank John Garside enough for their care,understanding and professionalism they showed our mum and our family during this difficult time.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you so much for this lovely review which means all the more at this very challenging time. The team are working very hard to ensure that each family receives outstanding care and I am so glad their dedication has given you the service you needed.
Rating 5.0
excellent service right from when i first went into the office to meet the staff dealing with my father it all went smoothly and on the final day the whole event was carried out with the upmost respect and dignity everyone involved carried out there duties very professionally overall i was very happy how it went.
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being open with us about the service we provided. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Rating 5.0
Garsides and sons gave our family a great service, we were treated with such extreme care and kindness, thank you so much for all your support through this difficult time,
Response from John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after.
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