Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our funeral directors in Macclesfield are on the corner of James Street and Ryle Street. Whatever kind of service you have in mind, your family will be treated with the same care. When you're 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. Our funeral directors here are experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Macclesfield and tell us what you'd like.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Macclesfield or an unattended funeral in Macclesfield, and help you choose memorials in Macclesfield when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Cheshire.
We are on the corner of James Street and Ryle Street.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £3,689
Total price: £1,645
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 4.98 / 5 based on 53 reviews.
In a time of utter despair and confusion the staff here were fabulous.
All of the team went above and beyond to make sure our dad was well looked after and that is as a grieving family we had the support to give our Dad the best funeral he could have wanted.
As a family we are so grateful x
Mandy Smith, 13 June 2025
100% recommend Hooley, Watson and Buckley in Macclesfield. All the staff were kind, calm, friendly, welcoming and very efficient. They supported me through a really difficult time, going the extra mile to cater for all the requests that were put before them. Please use this company. They are wonderful. Thank you, Sarah
Sarah Beardmore, 8 June 2025
I had the privilege of attending my friend's funeral, which took place at the Macclesfield Crematorium, arranged by Hooley Watson & Buckley. From the very beginning to the end, the entire experience was marked by a profound sense of professionalism and dignity. The atmosphere was both solemn and uplifting, reflecting the honor of my friend's life. I felt a deep sense of pride to be present, surrounded by those who cared for him. I could imagine my friend expressing his heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of the team who worked so compassionately that day. Thank you all 🩷
Sarah Holohan, 17 April 2025
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