Abbey Funeralcare, Atherton

130 reviews

Abbey Funeralcare, Atherton is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Manchester and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sandra Campbell 8th Apr 2024

Excellent service friendly I was looked after with care and compassion couldn’t ask for better service 

Emma Pendlebury 19th Mar 2024

Abbey Funeralcare were professional, caring and compassionate and guided me through each step of the way in planning my mum's funeral. They kept me informed throughout.

Julie Pemberton 18th Mar 2024

A very professional compassionate service,they made a painful experience less daunting,from start to finish.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

139 Market Street
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0DF

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01942 559475

About Us

Abbey Funeralcare, Atherton is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Wigan. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Abbey Funeralcare, Atherton can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Greater Manchester funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Manchester, Abbey Funeralcare, Atherton take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Abbey Funeralcare, Atherton in Manchester is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Abbey Funeralcare, Atherton today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sandra Campbell 8th Apr 2024

    Excellent service friendly I was looked after with care and compassion couldn’t ask for better service 

  • 5 Emma Pendlebury 19th Mar 2024

    Abbey Funeralcare were professional, caring and compassionate and guided me through each step of the way in planning my mum's funeral. They kept me informed throughout.

  • 5 Julie Pemberton 18th Mar 2024

    A very professional compassionate service,they made a painful experience less daunting,from start to finish.

  • 5 Lesley Douch 18th Mar 2024

    Dear Abbey Funeralcare

    Thank you so much for arranging mum's funeral. It was a lovely lovely service. Please pass on my thanks to Phil, Malcolm and the team for their help in making the service so special.
    We have lots of wonderful memories of mum.
    Very best wishes
    Lesley and Antony x

  • 5 Daniel Worthington 18th Mar 2024

    First class from communication to funeral day made what was a very upsetting time a lot easier 
    A+++ 

  • 5 Alan Hull 11th Mar 2024

    Abbey funeral care where absolutely brilliant, from beginning to end. Their care and compassion brought great comfort to our family during a difficult and sad time. The whole process was easy, they are transparent and honest and we would like to give a big thank you to Tara, who was lovely. Thank you from the Hull family.

  • 5 Janet Wood 12th Feb 2024

    Everything was perfect.

  • 5 David Neal 7th Feb 2024

    The staff very kind and professional at all times,nothing was too much trouble and the celebrant who was recommended by Abbey could not have been nicer,she did a lovely service,
    Many thanks to you all,
    David Neal and Joan Kirkman (Susans sister )

  • 5 Kathleen Wood 6th Feb 2024

    I am very satisfied with the service I received from Abbey Funerals. They treated me with the utmost respect at all times during this sad time for my family.

  • 5 Linda Oliver 30th Jan 2024

    Staff were caring and patient. The Chapel of Rest was opened specially for family members to pay their last respects.
    A dignified and personal service from start to finish.

  • 5 Emma Shone 29th Jan 2024

    All the Staff were very dignified, gracious, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Their service is first class and very professional.

  • 5 Lauren Ainscough 22nd Jan 2024

    The service provided by all staff was amazing, Heather especially, so compassionate and caring. Would highly recommend to use in future.

    Thank you so much you all made the process of arranging my Dads funeral so easy. We had the perfect send off for him. 

  • 5 Claire Southern 15th Jan 2024

    Used abbey a few times , first class service everytime !

  • 5 Anne Gerrard 9th Jan 2024

    Fantastic

  • 5 Stephen Pendlebury 8th Jan 2024

    A perfect team everything sorted no problems at all.

  • 5 Geoffrey Dean 8th Jan 2024

    Very nice service, lovely flowers and they organised the Celebrant to attend, again giving a very nice tribute to my brother's life. Would definitely recommend Abbey funeralcare.

  • 5 Lesa Jackson-Platt 3rd Jan 2024

    Excellent service throughout. Compassionate staff

  • 5 Les Holden 2nd Jan 2024

    All the staff were very helpful and efficient in organising the funeral within a short space of time. This took the stress out of the situation as we were 220 miles away and it was more convenient for members of the family to attend the funeral before Christmas.

  • 4 Nigel Boote 11th Dec 2023

    Very good

  • 5 Colin Houghton 5th Dec 2023

    I would to thank all the staff at Abbey they was amazing, and looked after my mum on her final journey, as a family we cannot praise them enough thankyou

  • 5 Kathleen Ormesher 23rd Nov 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish thank you so very much 😊

  • 5 Ann Batchelor 22nd Nov 2023

    excellent.

  • 5 Jackie Costello 13th Nov 2023

    We was very pleased with the service we received. We think you are all amazing xx

  • 5 Stephen Bird 8th Nov 2023

    Excellent service, couldn't do enough for us.

  • 5 Jackie Springthorpe 2nd Nov 2023

    Thank you all at Abbey for your care and support especially Diane in arranging my husband's funeral so professional and with such dignity.
    You certainly did him proud.

Address
139 Market Street
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0DF

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Sandra Campbell 8th Apr 2024

Excellent service friendly I was looked after with care and compassion couldn’t ask for better service 

Emma Pendlebury 19th Mar 2024

Abbey Funeralcare were professional, caring and compassionate and guided me through each step of the way in planning my mum's funeral. They kept me informed throughout.

Julie Pemberton 18th Mar 2024

A very professional compassionate service,they made a painful experience less daunting,from start to finish.

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