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Serving the Chadderton area
Our funeral directors in Chadderton are S Wellens, serving families here and across the north of Manchester. However you'd like to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the neighbourhood. Call our funeral home in Chadderton and tell us what you'd like.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Chadderton or an unattended funeral in Chadderton, and help you choose memorials in Chadderton when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Greater Manchester.
S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors, Chadderton
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- 313 Washbrook, Chadderton, Lancashire, OL9 8JL
Call 24 hours a day:
0161 624 4132
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- More about this branch
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,033
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £2,995
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £1,038
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,033
Total price: £1,645
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,645
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total estimated cost
- £1,645
How do funeral costs vary?
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.
Trusted by families in Chadderton
Rated 5 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
I can't thank the team at Chadderton enough for how they looked after me and my late partner. From our very first contact, they were incredibly lovely, caring and genuine. I dealt with Sue throughout. Sue is one of life's beautiful people, an earth angel. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble for them, and they went above and beyond to support me through every step of the planning. They managed to strike the perfect balance between professionalism and deep, heartfelt empathy. They gave my partner a beautiful, dignified send off, and their gentle support made an incredibly painful process feel a little easier to bear. I am forever grateful for their kindness and would highly recommend them to any family in need of comfort. Thank you!!! Sue, your amazing.. ❤️
Isabella Freeman, 11 July 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I cannot thank the team enough for the care, support and professionalism they showed during an incredibly difficult time. From the moment I walked through the door, they offered genuine kindness, patience and dignity.
Nothing was ever too much trouble. They guided every step with sensitivity, gave space when it was needed, and provided a level of compassion that went far beyond expectations. Knowing everything was handled with such respect brought real comfort.
Kit, Toni and Sue are exceptional at what they do, but more importantly, they are exceptional people. I am truly grateful for everything they did.
Von “Vonnie140” Letch, 13 May 2026
FAQs
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Types of funeral
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How to reduce funeral costs
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