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Our funeral directors in Congleton are John Garside, on the corner of Mountbatten Way and Stonehouse Green. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be cared for with the same warmth. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk a little about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Call our funeral home in Congleton and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Congleton or an unattended funeral in Congleton, and help you choose memorials in Congleton when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Cheshire.
We are on the corner of Mountbatten Way and Stonehouse Green.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £3,644
Total price: £1,745
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
Rated 4.94 / 5 based on 16 reviews.
Claire is absolutely amazing at her job here. We have now dealt with Claire twice and both times she has been kind, loyal to us, and gone above and beyond to support and help us. She is so warm and friendly and presents as more of a friend than anything else. I cannot recommend her enough for looking after your loved ones.
Jessica B, 13 March 2024
Very caring people, carried out all of my wishes and were always on the end of the phone, as a 'family' we have used Garside's since early 1900's. the two ladys at Congleton were Excellent 'C & J' thank you.
Mr Paul C., 31 January 2023
Excellent service and knowledge from Claire at all times making a difficult process easy and less stressful. Claire is a very polite and pleasant lady to talk to. Thank you Claire
Sheena McCaigue, 31 August 2022
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