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Funeral directors in Greater Manchester

Our local funeral directors in Greater Manchester are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Middleton & Wood Funeral Directors in Ince, Wigan.

Middleton & Wood Funeral Directors

  • Egerton House, Rosebridge Way, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3DG
  • 01942 242876
Middleton & Wood Funeral Directors in Hindley, Wigan.

Middleton & Wood Funeral Directors

  • Borsdane House, Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3AE
  • 01942 255261
Banks of Orrell Funeral Directors in Orrell, Wigan.

W. Banks of Orrell Funeral Directors

  • Sefton Villa, Sefton Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8UP
  • 01695 622272
T. & M. E. Walsh Funeral Directors in Standish, Wigan.

T. & M. E. Walsh Funeral Directors

  • 46/48 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0HS
  • 01257 421608
Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors in Leigh

Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors

  • 5/7 Hope Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1AQ
  • 01942 673171
James Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors in Clayton, Manchester.

James Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 10/12 North Road, Clayton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4WE
  • 0161 223 0595
James Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors in Wythenshawe, Manchester.

James Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 75 Oatlands Road, Woodhouse Park, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 1AH
  • 0161 436 6466
Hopkins Bray Funeral Directors in Urmston, Trafford.

Hopkins Bray Funeral Directors

  • 33 Station Road, Urmston, Lancashire, M41 9JG
  • 0161 748 6834
S. P. Astley Funeral Directors in Denton, Manchester.

S. P. Astley Funeral Directors

  • 127-129 Hyde Road, Denton, Greater Manchester, M34 3BB
  • 0161 320 3203
Unsworths Funeral Directors in Bury

Unsworths Funeral Directors

  • Cooper Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0LJ
  • 0161 764 8622
Unsworths Funeral Directors in Tottington, Bury.

Unsworths Funeral Directors

  • 37 Market Street, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4AA
  • 01204 886161
S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors in Middleton.

S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 121 Long Street, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 6DL
  • 0161 643 2677
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S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 347 Hollinwood Avenue, New Moston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 0JX
  • 0161 681 4377
S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors in Chadderton

S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 313 Washbrook, Chadderton, Lancashire, OL9 8JL
  • 0161 624 4132
Birtwistle's Funeral Directors in Bolton, Greater Manchester.

Birtwistle's Funeral Directors

  • 356 Halliwell Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8AP
  • 01204 491661

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Serving the Greater Manchester area

Our funeral directors in Greater Manchester look after families from fifteen funeral homes across the area, among them Manchester, Bolton and Wigan, and our own East Lancashire Crematorium is at Radcliffe. However you choose to say goodbye, your family will be cared for with the same warmth. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with us, talk a little about the person you've lost, and take the choices one at a time. Our branches here are experienced and part of local life. Call one of our funeral homes nearby and tell us what you'd like.

Our teams across Greater Manchester can talk you through an attended funeral in Greater Manchester or an unattended funeral in Greater Manchester, and help you choose memorials in Greater Manchester when you feel ready. You can also see our funeral directors in Bolton, Bury, Chadderton, Denton, Leigh, Manchester, Middleton, Urmston and Wigan.

Funeral directors in Greater Manchester

Arranging a funeral in Greater Manchester

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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.

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How to register a death

How to register a death in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: the deadline, where to go, who can do it, what to take and the certificate you receive.

Our services

Funeral with a ceremony

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.

  • Included:Burial or cremation, with unlimited guests
  • Included:A Basic coffin and hearse included, or the option to choose something more personal.
  • Included:Care in our first class facilities

Funeral without a ceremony

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.

  • Included:Cremation only
  • Included:A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin
  • Included:Ashes returned in simple container

How much does a funeral cost?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. 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. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

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. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

Your local funeral director will be able to talk you through your options and give you an idea of costs.

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