John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors, Stockport

John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
BASED ON 42 reviews
Rating 4.9

About our Stockport funeral home

At John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors we never compromise on quality and it is our duty and honour to give an unparalleled standard of funeral care to the families of Stockport. You can find our funeral home on Buxton Road. We are accessible from Great Moor, Davenport, Offerton, Heaviley, Noorbury Moor and Torkington.

We understand no two people are the same and that everyone is different. Our compassionate team will use their knowledge and expertise to arrange a farewell that is a fitting celebration of your loved one’s life. With this in mind, we will work with you to understand your every need and want. You have full control over your loved one’s goodbye; we can cater for any preferences you may have, including choice of music, vehicle, and flowers we will make it special for you.

Caring for you and your loved one is of the utmost importance to us. We have a dedicated and professional team here to help you 24 hours a day, during this difficult time.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every stage including registering the death
  • Arrangements personalised to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearse, funeral cars and other transport options
  • Memorials
  • Funeral plans
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
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Our funeral services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
    Find out more
    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Simple Funeral

    Our Local Simple Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.
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    From
    £2025
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.

    The Simple Funeral

    Our Local Simple Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.
    From
    £2025
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2495
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2495
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1124 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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  • Cremation Service

    A funeral service at your chosen venue, where family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.
    When you choose our local Alternative Venue service, our expert funeral directors will help you to arrange a touching service for your loved one, where family and friends can come together to remember them and celebrate their life. The cremation will then be carried out with the utmost care at one of our selected local crematoria without any mourners present.
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    From
    £2599
    plus £3449 Platinum Funeral Option Price.
    plus £3449 Platinum Funeral Option Price.
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    Cremation Service

    A funeral service at your chosen venue, where family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.
    From
    £2599
    plus £3449 Platinum Funeral Option Price.
    plus £3449 Platinum Funeral Option Price.
    When you choose our local Alternative Venue service, our expert funeral directors will help you to arrange a touching service for your loved one, where family and friends can come together to remember them and celebrate their life. The cremation will then be carried out with the utmost care at one of our selected local crematoria without any mourners present.
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Where to find us

Address

440 Buxton Road
Stockport SK2 7JB
GB

Directions and Parking

For help finding our funeral home, please see our map or get in touch.

Please call us for advice on parking.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 0161 483 0860

Frequently asked questions

  • When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.


  • You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.


  • Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.


  • If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.


  • Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.


  • A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.


  • Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.


  • We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets and benches to remembrance trees, plaques, vases and urns. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.

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Reviews of our services

4.9
Rating 4.9
based on 42 reviews
Rating 5.0
Nikky and her team provided us the the professional service and advice we needed in a caring understanding manner. They were always available and ready to help ensuring our every wish was carried out with dignity and compassion. We cannot thank them enough for helping us through this difficult time.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs.
Rating 5.0
The passing of my Mother, Joan Valerie Parker on January 18th 2023 has been very emotional. As her only relative looking after her for the last few months of her 84 years (less one day) this was incredibly challenging but equally rewarding. Upon her passing Christen visited me the following day to initiate the funeral plans. Christens' suggestion of a Lady Celebrant was perfect and Cathy Gordon was amazing both when visiting me and on the day of Mum's funeral. All I can really add is that JB&S have shown immense empathy, care, guidance and genuine interest in ensuring all arrangements were undertaken (no pun intended) to my satisfaction. I could not have wished for the day to have passed off any better and I bet Mum would agree !
My friend from Dublin attended and said to me later that day he had never seen such a professional farewell before. To Nikki in the office and Gary and his colleagues on the day, and anyone I have failed to mention they are a wonderful team.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
I am glad that you chose John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors to look after your Mother, We are glad that we were respectful of your needs at such a difficult time. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs.
Rating 5.0
John Brierley & Son of Stockport offered good, old-fashioned, high class, respectful, professional service throughout. Our loved one could not have been better honoured.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for using our services for your loved one. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful.
Rating 5.0
All the way through the process we were helped and treated with kindness and gentleness - from the initial phone call to everything on the day off the funeral.
Nothing was too much trouble and everything was exactly as we wished.
Communications were excellent and very professional but personal at the same time.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with John Brierley & Son. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. Thank you for this recommendation.
Rating 5.0
It is such a difficult thing to arrange a funeral of a loved one, however when dealing with such a professional company filled with compassionate & kind staff it makes the process feel like a a privilege to provide such a lovely funeral for a much loved family member. Brierley's staff all listened to what we wanted, they offered advice & guidance when required. It was great t meet them & nothing was too much trouble. Everything on the day of the funeral was perfect in every way, we cannot thank them enough.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team. We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest quality of care for our families so I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. Your comments will provide great encouragement to the team to keep doing their job to the best of their ability
Rating 5.0
I must first of all mention Nikki or Nicola she’s very professional made everything go very smoothly from organising dads clothes to the Priest order of service we had never done this before and she went above and beyond can’t give her enough credit she is a real asset to your company also the drivers who took the time to come out and check the location and made it Possible For the hearse to leave in front of the house fantastic service faultless
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested. We are thankful to the team for making your special day so personal
Rating 5.0
I appreciated how they made the whole process so easy. Everyone treated me with kindness, care and compassion. They asked the difficult questions which you never want to think about with compassion, and thoughtfulness that it was easy to make the decisions I had to make. On the day of the funeral their support was excellent.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Rating 5.0
Very thoughtful support and advice
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for using our services for your loved one. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed and we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time.
Rating 5.0
During such a difficult time, the staff at John Brierley & Sons took all the hassle away.
I've never had to sort a funeral out and the team there took all the stress away.
From start to finish they offered a very professional service helped with kind and compassion that was offered right up until present day.
Thank you for all you have done x
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team. We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest quality of care for our families so I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. Your comments will provide great encouragement to the team to keep doing their job to the best of their ability.
Rating 5.0
Professional and respectful throughout all stages of arranging and organising my mothers funeral. Would definitely recommend John Brierley & Son.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with John Brierley & Son. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. Thank you for this recommendation.
Rating 5.0
Such caring and professional service, we felt in the best hands, every little worry or wobble I had the ladies put me at ease, they made a sad time and a time of insecurities run so smoothly I can’t thank them enough, the Reverend was a excellent choice, he came to our home listened, and then gave a thoughtful reading, he obviously listened and even made us smile in fact laugh, it was a small funeral but thanks to the whole team at John Brierley and son, not forgetting the Gentlemen who drove the Hearse and carried the Coffin. It was a lovely send off ..
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your Friend. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction and pleased to hear we made a difficult time seem a little easier. It really means a lot to the team for our clients to be able to share their experiences with us and we are all incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review.
Rating 5.0
The service was excellent, the welcome and preparation of mum for the viewing was so professional and caring she looked really at peace.
Helen was very helpful and understanding especially as I poured my heart out with not only loosing my mum, a very close friend and sudden death of our dog.
Thank you the day went really smoothly and a good send off for my mum.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Rating 5.0
From the first contact, Nicki looked after myself and family so professionally and the care and understanding and more so respect she and the team showed us was amazing, the celebrant provided could not have been better, it may seem an odd thing to say but my husband had the best send off possible a day we will remember with sadness but mainly joy to remember him
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being open with us about the service we provided. I am pleased to hear that our team were so accommodating and their recommendations were helpful. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Husband.
Rating 5.0
We found all the staff really helpful and they put us at ease.
Everything went very smoothly. Fantastic service would recommend to anyone.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for this recommendation. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Supported the family every step of the way with true care. This meant a lot to us at a very difficult time. Can’t recommend these people enough. Everyone we dealt with was first class.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
We are grateful of you using our services to provide something special for your loved one. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time.
Rating 5.0
John Brierley & Son were really helpful, in a time when things were difficult. All our requests were met and the Funeral Celebrant was excellent. Thank you.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for leaving a review online for John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Couldn't have gone any better, excellent service throughout, thank you.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
We are grateful of you using our services to provide something special for your loved one.
Rating 4.0
A good service with helpful staff.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review.
Rating 5.0
All staff at John Brierley & Sons were excellent in dealing with the funeral of my Husband. A special mention to Helen, Nicky, Gary and everyone else. All staff were very professional, kind, courteous and respectful. I was dreading the funeral but everything went smoothly and it was a lovely service. I would also like to thank the Celebrant - Alan Keegan - for his kind words. Thank you to everyone once again.
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.
Rating 5.0
So caring and professional from start to finish . Nothing was too much trouble . Guided me through at the most difficult of times . I will be forever grateful to you and the team for looking after my wife . Greatful thanks and respect to all the team . Rob Burgon .
Response from John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after.
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