John Fairest Funeralcare, Wadsley Bridge

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John Fairest Funeralcare, Wadsley Bridge is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Sheffield and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Nick Howlett 12th Sep 2023

Thoroughly professional . Really nice people to deal with in obviously difficult day's. Nick Howlett

John Robinson 11th Sep 2023

As funerals go this up with the best

Julie Cutts 11th Sep 2023

Thankyou from all the family to John Fairest and his Excellent Team for making the funeral of our dad Ernest Cocker a Smooth Process from start to finish with special thanks to Sophie ,Rowan and Andrew Platts for their help and Wit in making the day a celebration of which he would have been proud of. We would definitely recommend John Fairest and his Excellent team to anyone looking for a good venue and good service at a competitive price. Once again thankyou from all the family.

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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

10/56 Penistone Road North
Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 1LQ

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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: 0114 697 0020

About Us

John Fairest Funeralcare, Wadsley Bridge is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in South Yorkshire. 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, John Fairest Funeralcare, Wadsley Bridge 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield, John Fairest Funeralcare, Wadsley Bridge 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, John Fairest Funeralcare, Wadsley Bridge in South Yorkshire 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 John Fairest Funeralcare, Wadsley Bridge 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.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 Nick Howlett 12th Sep 2023

    Thoroughly professional .
    Really nice people to deal with in obviously difficult day's.
    Nick Howlett

  • 5 John Robinson 11th Sep 2023

    As funerals go this up with the best

  • 5 Julie Cutts 11th Sep 2023

    Thankyou from all the family to John Fairest and his Excellent Team for making the funeral of our dad Ernest Cocker a Smooth Process from start to finish with special thanks to Sophie ,Rowan and Andrew Platts for their help and Wit in making the day a celebration of which he would have been proud of.
    We would definitely recommend John Fairest and his Excellent team to anyone looking for a good venue and good service at a competitive price.
    Once again thankyou from all the family.

  • 5 Sam Williamson 11th Sep 2023

    Amazing people to work with the gave me the undivided care and attention every step of the way are very easy to talk to and made the day so special

  • 5 Gillian Hill 11th Sep 2023

    Excellent in a strange way it was the best day ever dad would have love it every one an a great day thank you

  • 5 Debra Davies 11th Sep 2023

    Rhona was very attentive and helpful with the arrangements . The day flowed exactly to plan and she was really kind and relaxed . 

  • 5 Elaine Nowlan 29th Aug 2023

    I have been very satisfied with the way everything was done for My husbands funeral  most helpful and efficient. The staff have all been very  friendly and helped in anyway  they could nothing was too much trouble for them .

  • 5 Gail Buxton 29th Aug 2023

    Given a very good service and the staff, Donna and Maria were very kind and helpful. Would only use John fairest

  • 5 Gill Bateman 29th Aug 2023

    Fantastic, caring service.  Very thorough and helpful. Sophie was amazing. The whole ‘experience’ was very professional. 
    The celebrant Clive, was such a nice guy & the service he gave was spot on. Very impressed with John Fairhurst. 🩷

  • 5 Carol Hill 24th Aug 2023

    Excellent

  • 4 Sarah Samaniego 21st Aug 2023

    Maria handled things very well for us. Everyone we had contact with were polite and helpful. 

  • 5 Marie Slater 21st Aug 2023

    Maria was such a lovely person and dealt with everything for us at such a sad time with compassion and kindness. Thank you. 

  • 5 Arlene Cross 18th Aug 2023

    I cannot praise or thank enough John Fairest for their kindness, support and professionalism during the arrangement of my late husband's funeral. I would particularly like to thank Justine and Donna for helping arrange the funeral, and Kirsty for everything she did on the day of the funeral. Thank you, you lovely people for making sure every little detail was ensured and giving my husband the send off he so rightly deserved. My family and I will be forever grateful.

  • 5 Elaine Shakespeare 14th Aug 2023

    All staff were very caring considerate and kind. Very helpful and understanding guiding us through an emotional process 

  • 5 Caroline Graham 7th Aug 2023

    An excellent service . Thank you so much for looking after my mum and also thank you to Kirsty for looking after us all on the day of her funeral. 

  • 5 Alison Lowes 7th Aug 2023

    The funeral director in charge of my mum's funeral was lovely, very personable and understanding. We felt well informed of the proceedings and everything was well organised. I would certainly recommend this company.

  • 5 Judith Wraith 31st Jul 2023

    Could not fault the attention to detail. Excellent throughout. Many thanks to Kirsty and staff.

  • 5 Donna Moore 31st Jul 2023

    Lovely kind considerate staff. Kristy was lovely, thoughtful and made a very difficult time a little easier. A massive thank you to all the staff.

  • 5 Amanda Glaves 26th Jul 2023

    Excellent service form start to finish 

  • 5 Perri Calderbank 24th Jul 2023

    We were looked after with kindness and respect from initial first contact to and after the funeral.
    All our wishes to celebrate the passing of our mum were carried out to the highest level . We wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services.

  • 5 Sarah Kent 24th Jul 2023

    All staff were very friendly and kind when contacted. Maria was lovely but professional all the time. Very good service from start to finish.

  • 5 Gary Barnes 18th Jul 2023

    Excellent serice from start to finish.Felt looked after throughout the whole process.

  • 5 Paul Hartley 17th Jul 2023

    Thank you for the excellent professional and caring service you provide. Everything was well organised and Maria and John (driver) were great.
    Thanks from all of Jean’s family and friends 

  • 4 Julie Winslow 10th Jul 2023

    John fairest were really kind and very thoughtful when dealing with my dads funeral. They took great care from start to finish 

  • 5 Margaret Coxall 10th Jul 2023

    .Kirsty was extremely kind and listened to our wishes and ensured the funeral was a very personal one for the family.Could not have asked for any better service.

Address
10/56 Penistone Road North
Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 1LQ

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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

Nick Howlett 12th Sep 2023

Thoroughly professional . Really nice people to deal with in obviously difficult day's. Nick Howlett

John Robinson 11th Sep 2023

As funerals go this up with the best

Julie Cutts 11th Sep 2023

Thankyou from all the family to John Fairest and his Excellent Team for making the funeral of our dad Ernest Cocker a Smooth Process from start to finish with special thanks to Sophie ,Rowan and Andrew Platts for their help and Wit in making the day a celebration of which he would have been proud of. We would definitely recommend John Fairest and his Excellent team to anyone looking for a good venue and good service at a competitive price. Once again thankyou from all the family.

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