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 Biddulph are John Garside, looking after families in the town and the villages along the moorland edge. 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 about the person you've lost, and take each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Biddulph and tell us what you'd like.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Biddulph or an unattended funeral in Biddulph, and help you choose memorials in Biddulph when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Staffordshire.
For directions to our funeral home, please see our map or give us a call before you visit and we can help you.
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 5 / 5 based on 57 reviews.
Our experience with John Garsides Funeral Directors in Biddulph was very sentimental very caring and with the highest of professionalism. Kate who was very caring and made us feel like she was part of our family we are hoping to keep in touch with her as a wey good friend we cannot thank her enough. So thank you for all your support you have given to our family at such a emotional and sad ime in our lives.
Michelle Swift, 12 October 2026
From initial discussion around options if casks, funeral cars, etc.
Very impressed with the details that were put in place for dad's funeral.
Everything went so smoothly and nothing was too much trouble.
Denise Ibbs, 10 October 2026
Our family is extremely pleased with how helpful John Garside & son dealt with the arrangements for our relatives passing. They tailored a solution that completely met our needs. Many thanks to Paula for her recommendations, and to Rob the Celebrant who so thoughtfully delivered the service for us.Thank you so much to all involved.
Michael Chadwick, 23 September 2026
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