Murray’s Independent Funeral Directors Burton-on-Trent

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Margaret Baines 23rd Jan 2018

Service was absolutely excellent especially as Dad's funeral was in Burnley. Sue & Dave excelled themselves in professionalism, dedication and made the overall process of me arranging Dad's funeral a lot easier to deal with. As well as this, as the funeral was in Burnley, there was A LOT of travelling/liaising they did from a distance and in actual fact, also dealt with issues that arose, out of their control, which they didn't necessarily have to deal with. We cannot praise them enough.....thank you Sue & Dave fir everything - words can't express how pleased I am that Dad chose your company as his Funeral Directors. An extra note - the hours put in by Sue to assist in this process are very impressive, I was in discussions sometimes very late at night - no fixed office hours for her! ;-)

Peter Johnson 22nd Jan 2018

Excellent service and attention to detail, were treated with respect and kindness at every stage and guided through a difficult time. Special thanks to Danny and Sue

Julie Boni 20th Jan 2018

I received an excellent service and could not fault anything. I was treated with respect and kept updated all the way through. I felt very comfortable with Tim who was my contact and felt like nothing was too much trouble. I cannot thank them enough for everything that they did for me.

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Location

23 York Street
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2LX

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Murray’s Independent Funeral Directors has been operating in the Burton-on-Trent area since 1999, providing caring and professional funeral planning services to bereaved families. Owned and run by Sue and David Barke, Murray’s caters to all types of funeral.

You will be able to choose from a range of British locally-made, traditional and modern coffins, American and Canadian style caskets, colourful coffins, as well as eco-friendly willow and bamboo options. Murray’s can also assist you with flowers, memorials and keepsakes, including turning ashes into glass.

The offices at Burton-upon-Trent have chapels of rest to view your loved one in a peaceful and comforting environment. There is also on-site car parking for your convenience.

Murray’s team of expert funeral directors includes both male and female professionals, with Sue Barke being one of the first female funeral directors in the country and in the Derby Burton area. Murray’s has repeatedly won awards for its high level of customer care and promises a compassionate service with a personalised touch, whether that be a horse and carriage, or simply wearing pink ties at the funeral.

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  • 5 Margaret Baines 23rd Jan 2018

    Service was absolutely excellent especially as Dad's funeral was in Burnley. Sue & Dave excelled themselves in professionalism, dedication and made the overall process of me arranging Dad's funeral a lot easier to deal with. As well as this, as the funeral was in Burnley, there was A LOT of travelling/liaising they did from a distance and in actual fact, also dealt with issues that arose, out of their control, which they didn't necessarily have to deal with. We cannot praise them enough.....thank you Sue & Dave fir everything - words can't express how pleased I am that Dad chose your company as his Funeral Directors. An extra note - the hours put in by Sue to assist in this process are very impressive, I was in discussions sometimes very late at night - no fixed office hours for her! ;-)

    David Barke replied
    Dear Margaret, it was a privilege to help and guide you through the arrangements. I promised your father I would look after him and I know we all felt that the day went exactly as he would have wished. It was a team effort. I shall not forget your father he was a lovely gentleman.
  • 5 Peter Johnson 22nd Jan 2018

    Excellent service and attention to detail, were treated with respect and kindness at every stage and guided through a difficult time. Special thanks to Danny and Sue

    David Barke replied
    Dear Peter,
    Both Danny and myself were pleased to be able to help you and the family through a difficult time. Thank you for your kind words which are very much appreciated.
  • 5 Julie Boni 20th Jan 2018

    I received an excellent service and could not fault anything. I was treated with respect and kept updated all the way through.
    I felt very comfortable with Tim who was my contact and felt like nothing was too much trouble.
    I cannot thank them enough for everything that they did for me.

    David Barke replied
    Dear Julie, I will certainly pass on your thanks to Tim, your kind words are much appreciated. It is my understanding that Kevan's funeral was very well attended, which is a ture testament how well respected he was in the community. Sue
  • 5 Stephen Booth 19th Jan 2018

    From the very first contact from the Paramedic team, until the last the service has been exemplary.




    In particularly each and every contact with Sue left me feeling that my Mothers last time on Earth was being handled by a true professional in her field.
    I can not praise this lady highly enough and without a moments hesitation i will recommend Murray's Funeral Services to anyone requiring assistance at a very difficult time for everyone.




    First Class.

    David Barke replied
    Dear Stephen
    I know how special your Mother was to you and your family and it was a privilege to help and guide you through the arrangements. Your kind words are indeed much appreciated. Sue
  • 5 Alan Markey 16th Jan 2018

    Excellent service from a very Family orientated business. Everything was looked after and nothing was too much trouble.

    David Barke replied
    Thank you Alan for taking the time to post a thank you. I am glad you were pleased with the level of service you received.
    Sue
  • 5 Rosemary Jeffery 14th Jan 2018

    First time Iv had to sort a funeral out I was very impressed with Murray’s I would recommend them to anyone they were very caring helpful and Sharon was excellent as well we were so impressed with her but all of them very excerlent once again thankyou very much x

    David Barke replied
    Dear Rosemary
    I'm pleased that as a company we were able to help you with the arrangements for Gordon's funeral and that you were comfortable with the services we offered. I will pass on your thanks to Sharon the celebrant. Sue
  • 5 Sharon Davies 12th Jan 2018

    Thankyou so much for helping me organise the funeral of my dear mum so painless. You helped me through the pain I was going through and understood when I spoke jibberish on the phone because I felt brain dead. When I came to say my final good by to my mum she look beautiful you had taken the time to make sure what I had requested you had done. I have always held your company in great respect as you always show such dignity to to all.
    Thankyou once again .Sharon .

    David Barke replied
    Dear Sharon
    You are very welcome. I'm pleased that you found comfort in visiting the Chapel of Rest. My team try hard to meet everyone's needs and I will pass on your message. Sue Barke
  • 5 Richard Beckett 1st Jan 2018

    Superb professional service carried out with compassion and all that we asked.

    David Barke replied
    Dear Richard
    Thank you for your kind words which are very much appreciated.
    Sue
  • 5 Tina Bailey 1st Jan 2018

    An excellent empathetic service.Attention to detail was much appreciated and sue and her teams ongoing support and communication at all stages was faultless.On behalf of Jean and family we would like to thankyou so very much for taking care of us all at a very difficult and stressful time.We would be grateful if you could pass on jeans thanks to review pip,who made the service so special,a great comfort to Jean and all.kind regards Tina.

    David Barke replied
    Dear Tina
    It was an honour to help and guide Jean through the arrangements for Peter's funeral. She is a lovely lady. I will certainly pass on thanks to Reverend Pip Short. Your kind words are much appreciated. Sue
  • 5 June Scott 26th Dec 2017

    Excellent.all members of staff are Caring. Supportive and very professional. Thank you all so very much. The Scott Family 

    David Barke replied
    Dear June
    Thank you for your kind words which are much appreciated. It was a privilege to help and guide you through the arrangements.
  • 5 Georgina Hogwood 22nd Dec 2017

    I cannot praise Murray's Independent Funeral Directors enough for the way they handled my mother's funeral.  Megan Griffiths handled all the arrangements with care and empathy; she was the consummate professional and I cannot thank her enough for her kindness.  Barry was with us on the day and I felt as if I had a gentle arm around my shoulders for the whole event.  

    They made a difficult time more bearable.

    David Barke replied
    Dear Georgina
    Thank you for taking the time to post such a nice thanks. I will pass on your kind words to Megan and Barry. I am pleased as a company we were a comfort to you. Sue
  • 5 Jackie Shenton 18th Dec 2017

    A very compassionate and professional company.

    David Barke replied
    Dear Jackie
    Your kind words are much appreciated. Sue
  • 5 John Smallwood 17th Dec 2017

    My late wifes funeral arrangements were handled with care and compassion from
    beginning to end and I will be eternally grateful to the whole team for their involvement.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending Murray's to anyone.

    David Barke replied
    Dear John
    Thank you for taking time to post a thank you. I will pass on your thanks to my team. Your kind words are very much appreciated. Sue
  • 5 Frances Tilling 15th Dec 2017

    Everyone was so thoughtful, helpful and sympathetic 

    David Barke replied
    Dear Frances
    Thank you for your kind words which are much appreciated. Sue
  • 5 Theresa Stokes 8th Dec 2017

    I cannot thank Murrays enough for the way they looked after my husband who recently died at St Giles Hospice. The care with which they looked after his body was beautiful. The way they supported myself and the whole family was sensitive and very professional. People can be kind and sympathetic but it takes real skill to manage everyone; their emotions and stresses.  It was a rollercoaster of emotions for myself and family but we received constant attention and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble and the attention to detail meant my husband had a memorable funeral. I have had many comments from family and friends who felt the funeral itself was so perfect for our loved man.  I have total confidence in the funeral director Sue and will always be grateful to her and Becky for their amazing support and professional care

    David Barke replied
    Dear Theresa
    It was a privilege to help and guide you through the arrangements for Robin. I shall never forget the special guard of honour organised for Robin or the special music played. It was indeed a memorable funeral. Your kind words are very much appreciated and I will pass these onto Becky. Sue
  • 5 David Moss 5th Dec 2017

    Murrays made the whole process as pleasant as it is possible to be under the circumstances, and I am confident will continue to provide support over the coming weeks if required. Danny was professional, calm and unrushed at all times, the service and all arrangements were carried out impeccably by the team and we were kept informed and reassured at every stage.

    David Barke replied
    Dear David
    Thank you for your kind comments which are much appreciated. I will pass your thanks onto Danny. I am pleased that you felt comfortable and reassured through the arrangements for your late father in law. Sue Barke
  • 5 Amanda Read 2nd Dec 2017

    We found Murrays very helpful , there guidance was invaluable . 

    David Barke replied
    Dear Amanda
    Thank you for your kind words which are very much appreciated.
  • 5 Neil Christian 27th Nov 2017

    Very helpful took their time taking you through the process nothing was any trouble for them.

  • 5 Alison Buxton 21st Nov 2017

    We received a very personal service which made a difficult time bearable. Really appreciated the care shown to my elderly relatives who attended the funeral and all the attention to detail ensuring that the service was just as we wanted.

  • 5 Jennifer Gutteridge 17th Nov 2017

    we found murrays to be very respectful and professional,we would certainly use them again,and would recommend them highly many thanks jennifer guttering.

  • 5 Tana McMeechan 13th Nov 2017

    The service, support and guidance we as a family received from Sue and her colleagues at Murrays on the death of our beloved Father was exemplary. Their compassion, commitment and eye for detail certainly went beyond 'that extra mile'. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Their pure professionalism and courtesy puts them ahead of other leading funeral directors.

    We shall feel forever in their debt.

    Tana McMeechan, Deneice Florence-Jukes, Karen Baldwin

  • 5 Andrew Chisholm 8th Nov 2017

    Very helpful and lovely people 

  • 5 Susan Haslegrave 7th Nov 2017

    The service we received all the way through was excellent & we would not hesitate to recommend your professional, compassionate services.

  • 5 Helen Chorlton 31st Oct 2017

    Murray’s Funerals
    From beginning to end you and all your staff went the extra mile which made this task for myself and family stress free . 
    A fine young man Tim was so very compassionate in carrying out his duties . 
    Megan also did a splendid job THANKYOU Megan. 
    Barry carried his duties out to the end ina very professional manner . 
    To all staff A very big THANKYOU 

  • 5 Sarah Jones 29th Oct 2017

    From start to the end of their service. The staff at Murray’s were very professional and caring. They made the whole process of arranging a funeral more bearable.

Address
23 York Street
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2LX

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Latest Verified Reviews

Margaret Baines 23rd Jan 2018

Service was absolutely excellent especially as Dad's funeral was in Burnley. Sue & Dave excelled themselves in professionalism, dedication and made the overall process of me arranging Dad's funeral a lot easier to deal with. As well as this, as the funeral was in Burnley, there was A LOT of travelling/liaising they did from a distance and in actual fact, also dealt with issues that arose, out of their control, which they didn't necessarily have to deal with. We cannot praise them enough.....thank you Sue & Dave fir everything - words can't express how pleased I am that Dad chose your company as his Funeral Directors. An extra note - the hours put in by Sue to assist in this process are very impressive, I was in discussions sometimes very late at night - no fixed office hours for her! ;-)

Peter Johnson 22nd Jan 2018

Excellent service and attention to detail, were treated with respect and kindness at every stage and guided through a difficult time. Special thanks to Danny and Sue

Julie Boni 20th Jan 2018

I received an excellent service and could not fault anything. I was treated with respect and kept updated all the way through. I felt very comfortable with Tim who was my contact and felt like nothing was too much trouble. I cannot thank them enough for everything that they did for me.

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