S Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors
The history of our Greater Manchester funeral directors
S. Wellens & Sons – 150th Anniversary
We are proud to be celebrating 150 years of service to the community of Middleton and surrounding areas.
Founded in 1870
S. Wellens & Sons has grown from a small funeral directors in Black High Street to the well-established funeral home it is today.
For the past 150 years they have provided beautiful and personal funerals and continue to do so for families in the local community..
Our founder
S Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors was founded by Abraham Wellens; who was a silk weaver and draper by trade. In 1870, he started offering professional funeral services to the families of Manchester. Abraham had three sons who eventually joined the business; David, who was a hatter, Joseph, who was a joiner, and Samuel, a tailor.
Our first funeral home
Our first ever S Wellens & Sons funeral home was on Back High Street in Middleton. In 1881, Samuel took over the business from Abraham; which saw us move to 121 Long Street in Middleton, which is where we are still based today.
Our growth
Billy, Samuel’s son, and a former Mayor of Middleton, was an integral part of the growth of S Wellens & Sons. Billy was responsible for designing, building and opening our funeral home on Long Street, Middleton; laying the foundation stone himself. He was a pioneer for the introduction of motorised vehicles to the Middleton area; we now boast a fleet of seven Mercedes and two private ambulances.
Over the years
In the early 1960s, we acquired J Dyson to create S Wellens & Sons Inc. J Dyson Funeral Directors in Chadderton. In 1996 we brought our New Moston Funeral Directors; before acquiring our Blackley Funeral Directors in 2017. S Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors have arranged and conducted funerals for many notable police officers and military figures, including that of Fusilier Lee Rigby.
Memorabilia
We are proud of our long history and rich heritage at S Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors. In our memorabilia room, you can find a collection of historical pieces that we have gathered over the years.
Our locations
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
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
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
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.
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4 King Edwards Court,
King Edward Square
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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