F M J Wait Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Lichfield, Burton-upon-Trent and Swadlincote, caring for Staffordshire families for over 200 years.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
F. M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors
25 Market Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9PR
F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors
32 St Peters Street, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9AW
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Trusted by families across Staffordshire
Rated 4.675 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Impeccable service from start to finish - I would to personally thank Linda at FMJ Waits Team & the Funeral Directors for their hard work & dedication throughout the process - my Dad was seen off in style just as he wanted - highly recommended xx
Jonathan Fox, 31 August 2026
Rated 5/5
At a difficult time FM & J Waits funeral directors helped us enormously to arrange every detail for our loved one's funeral. Linda, in the Burton branch, was lovely, respectful, and super helpful. She wasn't pushy, trying to sell services we didn't need, and did everything we asked of her. She was there when we needed to ask questions, or to tweak arrangements. The whole funeral went like clockwork, which was down to the professionalism of all the staff involved.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Waits for any loved ones funerals.
Steve Thompson, 13 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Excellentt service from start to finish.Linda and Nadeem were so helpful and kept in regular contact with me throughout. I would definitely 100% recommend.
marie haywood, 7 August 2026
F M J Wait
F M & J Wait Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Staffordshire for over 200 years, providing care, compassion and expertise when it is needed most. Over the years, we have become a trusted part of the communities we serve, helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells while offering guidance and reassurance through difficult times.
You can find us across Staffordshire, with funeral homes in Lichfield, Burton-upon-Trent, and Swadlincote. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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