Bridgewater Funeral Service Ltd

About Us

Bridgewater Funeral Service Ltd is an independent, family-owned and family-run funeral director based in Boothstown, Worsley, serving bereaved families across Boothstown, Worsley, Walkden, Astley and the surrounding areas of Greater Manchester. Established in 2014, the funeral home was founded by Michael Turnbull along with his wife, Funeral Director and Proprietor Emma Turnbull, who has more than 30 years' experience supporting local families with funeral arrangements.

Located at 27 Chaddock Lane, opposite Boothstown Methodist Church, Bridgewater Funeral Service provides a welcoming and private environment where families can make funeral arrangements at their own pace. The premises were extensively renovated before opening to the public in May 2019 and include spacious reception areas, private arrangement rooms, three chapels of rest, private parking and facilities designed with accessibility in mind. Public areas are situated on one level, with wide doorways and suitable toilet facilities.

Emma Turnbull has been caring for families in the local community for more than three decades. Before establishing Bridgewater Funeral Service, she had already spent a number of years within the profession. Her decision to establish an independent funeral home was driven by a desire to continue providing local families with personalised care, attention and support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Emma is a long-term licensed member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors and holds nationally recognised professional qualifications. Bridgewater Funeral Service is also an approved member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and subscribes to its Code of Practice. The funeral home’s embalmer is fully qualified and a licensed member of the British Institute of Embalmers.

The business has strong family and local connections to the funeral profession. Emma’s father, Edward, was an experienced funeral director in the Swinton and Clifton areas, while her aunt, Nelly, worked as a resident caretaker and chapel attendant at a Funeral Directors in Salford.

Bridgewater Funeral Service offers families a choice of funeral arrangements designed to reflect individual wishes, circumstances and budgets. Its services include tailored funerals, simple funerals and direct funerals, including direct cremation. The team can help families arrange both traditional and more contemporary funerals, with services available for burial and cremation.

The funeral home also provides care for the deceased at its own premises, with on-site preparation facilities and chapels of rest. Families can discuss their wishes with the funeral team and receive guidance with the practical and administrative aspects of arranging a funeral. Additional funeral services and memorial options include hearses and other funeral vehicles, coffins and caskets, floral tributes, memorial jewellery and keepsakes, urns, orders of service and other personalised elements.

For families seeking a simpler alternative to a traditional funeral, Bridgewater Funeral Service also provides direct cremation services. The funeral home emphasises that families can still expect their loved one to be cared for with dignity and respect, while a memorial or celebration of life can be arranged separately if desired.

With its combination of professional experience, independent ownership and strong connections to the local community, Bridgewater Funeral Service aims to provide a compassionate, personal and professional service to every family it supports.

Families looking for an independent funeral director in Boothstown, Worsley, Walkden, Astley and surrounding areas can contact Bridgewater Funeral Service Ltd by calling the number on-screen.