T J Parry & Family Funeral Directors Ltd

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An independent and family-run funeral directors in Burton Upon Trent, serving the Midlands with bespoke funeral arrangements.

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

188-189 Horninglow Street
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 1NG

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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

Professional Standards

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

T. J. Parry & Family Independent Funeral Directors in Burton Upon Trent are ready to arrange unique and personal funerals for the bereaved throughout the Midlands.

Timothy and his caring family team are able to take care of every aspect of funeral arrangements in house; from floristy to custom made coffins. They can assist in creating lasting memorial items using ashes from a cremation including glass keepsakes and jewellery.

T. J. Parry & Family’s professional team is ready to discuss any type of funeral your loved one might have wanted. They can arrange religious ceremonies of any faith as well as non-denominational funerals and celebrations of life. They are also able to help arrange green options such as natural and woodland burials.

They are able to supply almost any form of funeral transport. Whether that be modern or traditional hearses and family cars, or something more unique such as a horse-drawn or motorbike hearse.

Their funeral home in Burton Upon Trent has a peaceful chapel of rest where you can view your loved ones prior to the funeral and say your final goodbyes. They also have comfortable and private consultation rooms where you can discuss funeral arrangements.

Call T. J. Parry & Family Independent Funeral Directors today and begin arranging the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Richard Norman   Reeves

Richard Norman Reeves

May 1961 - May 2026

Carol   Pantall

Carol Pantall

Dec 1944 - May 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the compassionate and professional care shown by the entire team from first contact through the funeral service, particularly noting how Tim listens carefully to their wishes and guides them through what can feel overwhelming while treating their loved one with dignity and respect at every stage.

Families repeatedly mention the exceptional attention to detail—from small thoughtful touches like rose petals left on pillows and wallet-sized memory cards, to the smooth running of the funeral day itself where nothing seems left to chance or improvised.

Several families note the strong and constant communication they received, describing how readily available the team was to answer questions, update them on arrangements, and adjust plans when needed, which helped ease the stress of a difficult time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julie Tilley 13th Feb 2021

    I would like to thank TJ Parry & Family Funeral Directors for their help and guidance shown to myself in making the passing of my mum and her funeral as stress free as possible in these unprecedented times. Tim was so supportive throughout enabling me to give my wonderful mum the send off she deserved and I will be forever in his debt.....thank you so so much. 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much for leaving us such a fantastic review Julie. Its been an honour to care for you all.
    Take care.
  • 5 Laura Brackenbury 9th Feb 2021

    Tim and his dedicated team ensured my husband’s farewell ceremony was special and meaningful. As well as being extremely professional, he was kind, patient and understanding. Without doubt he made a very emotional and traumatic occasion more bearable. I cannot recommend him highly enough. 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much Laura. It has been an honour to be a part of John's final journey and to learn more about what a fantastic man he was.
  • 5 Christine Smith 1st Feb 2021

    The family of the Late Peter John Smith

    Words are not enough to express the care, compassion and professionalism of this funeral director, from the initial telephone conversation to the funeral and beyond. We spoke with Tim about a unique and personalised service we wanted for our recently deceased husband and dad, Peter John Smith. Nothing was too much trouble, he gave of his time freely and treated Peter with the dignity and respect he deserved. We would recommend T J Parry & Family without reservation.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Chris. Its been an honour to care for you and thank you for entrusting us.
  • 5 Lauren Keen 29th Jan 2021

    Tim was incredible throughout. Very professional and empathetic, was there every step of the way and looked after Dad after his passing so well.
    Cannot reccomend enough, Thank You Tim and your fantastic team.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for leaving a review Lauren and for entrusting dad into our care. Take care.
  • 5 John and Pat xxx Garratt/Turner 16th Jan 2021

    I genuinely cannot thank Tim enough for the way he has looked after my lovely dad. He is kind, caring, respectful and no detail is too small or too difficult for him. His continued support for my family and I has helped us so much through this incredibly sad time and he made what was, for me, an initially very traumatic and daunting task very simple, personal and beautiful. Tim and his whole team were brilliant on the day of the funeral and it was so lovely and dignified. They have honoured dad in a way I could have only hoped for.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. You really did Dad proud with the beautiful service you arranged. You all remain in our thoughts.
  • 5 Amanda Hansen 11th Jan 2021

    The initial telephone conversation was courteous, reassuring and the next steps explained with clarity and efficiency. We were provided a date to discuss the cremation arrangements at the T J Parrys. The whole process was professional and handled with such decorum and dignity. I would not hesitate to recommend.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much for leaving us a review, your kind words mean a lot. You all remain in our thoughts.
  • 5 Kate Tilley 8th Dec 2020

    Very polite professional & smart staff nothing is to much trouble, vehicles very clean will definitely recommend thanks again 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you Kate, its been an honour.
  • 5 Laura Venning 8th Dec 2020

    They’ve gone above and beyond to make sure mum’s funeral was special, which is made all the harder with lockdown restrictions. We’re so grateful to Tim & staff for all they did. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone. 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for leaving a review Laura. Its been an honour to be apart of mums beautiful farewell.
  • 5 Sharron Giblin 30th Nov 2020

    Mum was looked after with great care and respect right from the initial contact of notification of death. All the team were exceptional and we could not of asked for anything better. Tim helped us deal with our loss and made the funeral arrangements easy and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for everything you did for us at such an emotional time. We would highly recommend you. Thank you once again.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Sharron and for the many kinds words. Thank you for entrusting mum into our safe care. You all remain in our thoughts.
  • 5 Owen Sandle 28th Nov 2020

    Thank you Tim and family at TJ Parry, you made the planning of the funeral so easy taking control of everything for us. Everything we wanted, you sorted and in a friendly but professional manner.
    Many thanks.
    Owen Sandle and Family.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much for the review Owen and thank you again for entrusting mum into our care, is been an honour. Take care.
  • 5 Kirsty Burroughs 24th Nov 2020

    From start to finish absolutely brilliant 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much Kirsty. Stay safe.
  • 5 Pauline Whetton 17th Nov 2020

    Tim and his team looked after Harry and the family with the up most respect would certainly recommend TJ Parry & Family.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you Pauline, its been an honour.
  • 5 Sylvia Farmer 4th Nov 2020

    Tim Parry and the team were kind, helpful and supportive to me and my family throughout this ordeal. My husband Arnold had a wonderful send-off and that was due to TJ Parry and family, Thankyou to them all, and to Sally the celebrant, she was amazing. Thankyou from all the Farmer family. xx

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thankyou for leaving such a lovely review Sylvia, its been an honour to care for you all. You all remain in our thoughts.
  • 5 Tim Turrall 3rd Nov 2020

    Many thanks for all the help and guidance you gave to the funeral of Alex.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you Tim. You remain in our thoughts.
  • 5 Lisa Clarke 25th Oct 2020

    Tim was so professional from the minute he stepped into my mums home he explained everything ,was always at the end of the phone or there to chat ,nothing was too much trouble ,The guys all wore yellow ties which mum would of loved.The service was lovely and every single person said what a lovely caring young man Tim was and I even had people say I know who I would reach out too now ..Thank you TJ Parrys for a lovely memorable day 💛

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much, that's lovely to hear. Its been an honour to care for you all.
  • 5 Cheril Reynolds 20th Oct 2020

    Tim's family will look after you, from the time you start the arrangements, till after the funeral. Their attention to detail is brilliant, nothing is any trouble.
    I would definitely recommend TJ Parry, to give your loved ones the perfect send off they deserve.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for the kind Words Cheril, i will pass these on to the team as well. You all remain in our thoughts.
  • 5 Tim Parry 13th Oct 2020

    Tim and all staff, heartfelt thanks to you all. Words cannot describe the respect and dignity you gave at my husbands funeral last Friday. It will always be a sad but lasting memory. The gift of memory cards were very much appreciated. The family join me in a big thank you to you all. 
    Veronica. 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Veronica, its been a real honour to care for you all.
  • 5 Tim Mason 23rd Sep 2020

    The service we received from start to finish was absolutely first class .The kind and caring manner TJ Parry applied to our mothers funeral made a very emotional experience much more bearable, the professionalism of the whole team is a credit to TJ Parry & Family. Thank you once again

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much Tim, that means a lot to us all. I have passed this onto our team as well.
    Take care,
    Tim.
  • 5 Pete Maguire 21st Sep 2020

    Thay went behond all expectations thanks to all in volved 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for leaving a review Pete, its been an honour to care for you all.
  • 5 Andrew Foster 15th Sep 2020

    Tim and his team are extremely professional and caring, it was that attention to detail in everything they do. Thank you for treating my mother so special. 

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you for leaving a review Andrew. Its our honour. Thankyou for entrusting us.
  • 5 Janet Harvey 9th Sep 2020

    Tim provided a very caring and professional service from start to finish. He guided us through the process with compassion at this difficult time and I would highly recommend his services.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you very much for leaving us a review Janet, it means a lot. Take care. Tim
  • 5 Ken Whetton 24th Aug 2020

    Absolutely amazing from start to finish, the care and compassion is unbelievable. We really appreciate everything they did. Thank you very much

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you Ken, your words mean a lot to us all and have bene passed on to the team. Take care. Tim
  • 5 Stephen Ward 9th Aug 2020

    Cannot speak highly enough of kindness, care and consideration we were shown during a very difficult time.... nothing was too much trouble and the day went without a hitch and was a perfect send off......Tim and his team should be proud of the service they provide....

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you very much Stephen, it was our honour.
  • 5 Phil Joyce 5th Aug 2020

    We recently lost my Mum unexpectedly and therefore we were in a state of total shock & grief, unprepared for then having to address the practical challenges of organising a funeral. Tim Parry, owner of T J Parry was recommended to us. It has turned out to be very fortuitous for us. Tim has dealt with the whole process personally, all our contact has been with him. All the way through Tim has shown great empathy and understanding of what we, as a family are going through. He has guided us through gently, but is very organised and efficient.

    On the day of Mum's funeral, all the planning came to fruition to provide my lovely Mum with the beautiful and poignant goodbye. Tim and his team were, helpful, organised but unobtrusive. They provided the correct sense of occasion and respect that such events require.

    As a truly independent, family run funeral directors, I would thoroughly recommend T J Parry. Providing all the personal, thoughtful touches the large corporate funeral directors, in my experience, do not.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you so much for the Review Phil, it was our honour to provide the service too you and to take mum on her final journey.

    Take care. Tim
  • 5 Julie and Arthur Ashmore 9th Jul 2020

    Everything Tim did was to an extremely high standard. Aunty Grace would have been very pleased. Thank you for your care and attention.  All the little extras made our day.

    T J Parry Funeral Directors replied
    Thank you both for taking the time to leave a review and thank you for entrusting us, its been an honour.

Address
188-189 Horninglow Street
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 1NG

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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

Professional Standards

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Julie Tilley 13th Feb 2021

I would like to thank TJ Parry & Family Funeral Directors for their help and guidance shown to myself in making the passing of my mum and her funeral as stress free as possible in these unprecedented times. Tim was so supportive throughout enabling me to give my wonderful mum the send off she deserved and I will be forever in his debt.....thank you so so much. 

Laura Brackenbury 9th Feb 2021

Tim and his dedicated team ensured my husband’s farewell ceremony was special and meaningful. As well as being extremely professional, he was kind, patient and understanding. Without doubt he made a very emotional and traumatic occasion more bearable. I cannot recommend him highly enough. 

Christine Smith 1st Feb 2021

The family of the Late Peter John Smith Words are not enough to express the care, compassion and professionalism of this funeral director, from the initial telephone conversation to the funeral and beyond. We spoke with Tim about a unique and personalised service we wanted for our recently deceased husband and dad, Peter John Smith. Nothing was too much trouble, he gave of his time freely and treated Peter with the dignity and respect he deserved. We would recommend T J Parry & Family without reservation.

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