Thompsons Funeral Directors
The history of our Merseyside funeral directors
The Early Years
For nearly 80 years, Thompsons Funeral Furnishers had worked from their head office at 135 County Road, Walton, which was a location that many of the people in the community were familiar with.
When it became clear that a new location was needed to better equip them to serve the needs of the families of Merseyside, an investment of £100,000 was made for the head office to move to 274 Bedford Road in Bootle.
A New Start
The new offices had undergone many refurbishments, providing Thompsons with the very best facilities to care for families and their loved ones. The ground floor, which was once the factory area, was to be where the fleet was stored, garaging grey Daimler limousines and hearses. Vehicles that belonged to the staff could also park here; this was a nice change from the busy and crowded County Road, which had proved itself a difficult parking spot due to being an extremely busy area.
Five brand new chapels of rest were built, which were blessed by clergy of various denominations. The brand new embalming theatre was the most modern of its time, and was run by qualified professionals. Other additions to the building included arranging rooms, a waiting room and offices, all with tastefully decorated with a modernised design.
This was a big step forward for the funeral furnishing business, and the move was recognised widely throughout the community. An opening ceremony took place on Friday 21st November 1986, conducted by The Mayor of Sefton, Councillor Peter Papworth, and Mayoress Nancy Papworth.
Today
Our Bedford Road headquarters is still used as the head office of Thompsons to this day. With continual developments, the facilities are still maintained to the highest of standards to look after families and their loved ones who have passed away.
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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
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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Calls are recorded for monitoring and quality purposes. All calls made to 0800 and 0808 numbers are free of charge whether made from a landline or mobile phone. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No. 00041598. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130. Please note that the selling and administering of funeral plans is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), however if you are purchasing a funeral without a funeral plan this will not be covered by FCA regulation.