W Williams & Son Funeral Directors
The history of our Cheshire funeral directors
Our history
In the 1870s, William Williams, also known as Bill, was the carpenter who made the coffins for the only funeral undertakers in the village of Little Sutton. When he decided he wanted to set up his own undertaking business, his employer advised him to do so on the other side of the village, as it was small and there was little demand for such a service.
William had a son named Arthur, who ran the business for many years after his father. However, Arthur had two daughters, during a time when it was unusual for women to run a business. They had no interest in taking over, so when Arthur sadly passed away, a man called John Parry came to be in charge, who was originally their trusted hearse driver.
After the war, W Williams & Son Funeral Directors continued to grow, employing local, friendly faces and investing in more funeral homes in Whitby and Little Sutton to help better serve the families of Cheshire.
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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.
Head Office
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.