Unsworths Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Bury and Tottington, caring for families across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.
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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
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Trusted by families across Bury
Rated 4.975 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Sharon was a true professional from start to finish and it made the whole process much easier for us, as it’s such a sad time for anyone I just felt that I didn’t need to worry at all at the funeral arrangements and that meant a lot. Everything was explained and the whole family welcomed.
Paula Klusiatis, 10 February 2026
Rated 5/5
I’d like to thank Sharon and David for all that they did for my Father. They went above and beyond they helped me with every thing that was needed to be done.
Would highly recommend unworths. Everyone who attended my Fathers funeral was really pleased with the service.
Paul Hosbrough, 5 February 2026
Rated 5/5
I would like to thank both David and Sharon for there help and professionalism regarding the funeral of my mum.
All to often people say "well it is there job" but we have nothing but thanks and praise for everyone involved in how they dealt with our family both on a professional and also on a personal level at a difficult time for us all.
They took so much time to talk with us from the very start and kept us updated all the way through.
The day of the funeral as upsetting as it is was exactly how we wanted it to be for us to say our final goodbye to our mum.
Many Thanks
Beverley, Al, Marc, Callum, Tony
Tony Barlow, 31 January 2026
Unsworths
Unsworths Funeral Directors has become a trusted part of the Bury community, supporting families with care, compassion and expertise. Over the years, we have built a reputation for helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells, providing guidance and reassurance when it is needed most.
You can find us in Bury and Tottington, serving families across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area. 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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