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

Maureen Staley   'Mo'

Maureen Staley 'Mo'

Sep 1940 - Aug 2026

Grace   Woodruff

Grace Woodruff

May 1939 - Aug 2026

Simon   Rebolo

Simon Rebolo

Jun 1972 - Aug 2026

Stephen   Philip Bamford 'Bam'

Stephen Philip Bamford 'Bam'

Aug 2026 - Aug 1983

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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 Jessica Edwards 16th Sep 2025

    My husband’s funeral was as near perfect as such an event can be.
    Tim and the team were wonderful… professional, caring, informative, supportive, from the time before to the event itself.  
    I have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Colette Spendlove 31st Aug 2025

    Tim and his team were wonderful, everyone commented that they were amazing, they could not be faulted in any way. I would 100% recommend TJ Parry and Family Funeral directors to anyone. All involved were professional, polite and respectful with great communication, nothing was too much trouble. They were amazing from start to finish. 

  • 5 Marion Finney 30th Aug 2025

    We would like to thank Tim and all the team for the wonderful care, compassion, respect and kindness they showed to us and to Bill.  They listened to our wishes, and the funeral service went perfectly.  We particularly liked the cards they gave us after the service with the photo from the order of service on the front and a lovely poem on the back, so thoughtful.  Thank you all again so much, Mrs Marion Finney & family.    

  • 5 Prim Adams 22nd Aug 2025

    My family and I have nothing but praise for Tim Parry, his family and staff  for the wonderful way in which they took care of every aspect of my husband’s passing. From the respectful way they collected him from our home, the way he was prepared for our visits, the way the whole team communicated with myself and my family with compassion and professionalism during the time leading up to the funeral itself. 

    When the sad day came to say our goodbyes, Tim and the team supported our family in every possible way, and the service was as perfect as it could possibly be. My family and I have nothing but praise for the efficient manner in which Tim and the team carried out their duties.

    Well done! we can never thank you enough.









  • 5 Julie Elson 15th Aug 2025

    Tim and his team were amazing from start to finish. We were treated with kindness, empathy and the whole process was made so much easier with Tim guiding us through. Nothing was too much trouble. No hard sell when deciding what to include in the funeral. The service was a beautiful send off for my lovely dad. Everyone commented on how lovely it was. Dad was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. Can’t thank you all enough. I would absolutely recommend Tim and his team. Thank you all so much 🙏

  • 5 Karen Blower 14th Aug 2025

    Tim and everyone at the funeral directors were very respectful and patient with the whole family and helped in all areas of the day. I couldn't believe they even asked us what we wanted the staff to wear on the day

  • 5 Maureen Sharp 12th Aug 2025

    I would like to thank you all at TJ parry and family funeral directors, your service was outstanding with all your help, thank you very much, Maureen sharp 

  • 5 Georgina Meredith 1st Aug 2025

    Very compassionate and caring. An excellent service. Thank you 

  • 5 Mark Payne 28th Jul 2025

    Just a massive thank you to Tim and all staff . So professionally done and a fantastic send off , couldn't of asked for anymore. Everything done and in place for the day , thank you so so much great work for a great send off THANK YOU x Mark x

  • 5 Paul Allen 27th Jul 2025

    Tim and the team were exceptional start to finish. Everyone at parrys showed care and compassion dealing with our loved ones funeral. From being guided through the decision making process to the actual service, everything was faultless and made a lot easier by the professional and sensitive way the whole team dealt with our family. Our sincere appreciation goes out to everyone at parrys. Mr P Allen and family.

  • 5 Lisa McCormack 27th Jul 2025

    Tim and his team will go above and beyond no matter the circumstances. Tim is just a fantastic young man and nothing seems to be too much trouble. I really can not  thank you enough for all you do and all the support you give. 

  • 5 Jane Smedley 23rd Jul 2025

    Tim and the whole team at TJ Parry's were fantastic, professional and caring. The whole process from the first meeting to the actual day of Mum Brenda's funeral was done with compassion and nothing was too much trouble. It was certainly a great comfort at a difficult time.

    We used Tim and the team for my Father in Law's funeral so I knew without a doubt that I wanted them to look after my Mum too.

    I could not recommend them highly enough and thank them for making a difficult day much easier for our family Thank you ❤

  • 5 Melodie Bordoli 14th Jul 2025

    Every step of the way we felt supported to the enth degree. The staff were unfailingly polite every time I telephoned with a query. I would recommend you if anyone needed your services just as Rod Fry, our church warden, recommended you to us.

  • 5 Beryl Vickers 14th Jul 2025

    They showed kindness and compassion and extra touches which were unexpected and not expensive compared with other funeral directors.i would recommend them to anyone if you want that personal touch from a family run funeral directors.

  • 5 Allan Boast 8th Jul 2025

    The team at TJ Parry & Family Funeral Directors provided a Professional , caring funeral. From the advice and guidance at the first meeting right through till the wake their service was first class.
    There is a lot to arrange at a funeral , TJ Parry's attention to detail was exceptional , no detail was too small to be addressed .
    It was the funeral that my mother would have wanted.
    Thank you

  • 5 Andrew Benton 7th Jul 2025

    From start to the day of my mums funeral, Tim & the team were both compassionate & professioal!
    They made my life a lot easier, plus sorted everything out.
    On the day the team looked so smart & were so courteous to mum.
    After Tim gave us some laminated credit card size replicas of mums order of service front cover with a poem on the back.
    Thankyou for looking after mum with care🙏🏻 Andy & family🤗

  • 5 Debra Jones 4th Jul 2025

    I can not thank Tim and his team enough for their care of Colin. Their service is outstanding. Thank you

  • 5 Simon Banton 2nd Jul 2025

    From start to finish, Tim and all members of his team were fantastic.

  • 5 Heather Westwood 29th Jun 2025

    Very supportive and very professional. I would have no hesitation recommending this service.

  • 5 Jeanette Gilholy 29th Jun 2025

    T J Parry funeral

    What can I say, but amazing, exceptionally professional, showed kindness, empathy and understanding. And are in a class above the rest. I will be eternally grateful for them, for all they did with John, in his resting place, johns funeral day was heartfelt, and I thank T J Parry & Family Funeral Directors for all they did. Saying goodbye to my John Steffen 💗

  • 5 Kathryn Padmore 28th Jun 2025

    We couldn’t have asked for more respectful and caring people that Tim and his team have been.

    They have helped to make a very difficult thing to do an easy process and gave us such comfort that Gary was looked after.

    With much thanks 




  • 5 Gill Ashmole 18th Jun 2025

    T.J. Parry Funeral Directors were absolutely amazing with the care of my Mum Margaret. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

  • 5 Nick Pettingale 16th Jun 2025

    Firstly, what amazing service you provided for my Mum's funeral. Everyone who attended was so impressed with the level of care, and detailed planning that you had put into the day. You and your team created a level of dignity and almost a sense of awe around the proceedings. We were all more than simply impressed, we came away uplifted in the knowledge that with your help we were able to give Mum a fitting send off and a wonderful tribute to the life she had lived.


    Thank you seems rather inadequate but it is all we have, so thank you.

  • 5 Julie Fenn 16th Jun 2025

    I cannot praise Tim and his team highly enough. At what has been a very difficult time for us all, they provided support, sensitivity and professionalism beyond measure. My mum’s funeral service was just perfect. 

  • 5 Rita Manning 15th Jun 2025

    After losing my husband four weeks ago Tim and his family took all the worry out of the arrangement of the funeral it was excellent service and would highly recommend many thanks. Mrs R Manning .

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

Open map

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

Jessica Edwards 16th Sep 2025

My husband’s funeral was as near perfect as such an event can be. Tim and the team were wonderful… professional, caring, informative, supportive, from the time before to the event itself.   I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Colette Spendlove 31st Aug 2025

Tim and his team were wonderful, everyone commented that they were amazing, they could not be faulted in any way. I would 100% recommend TJ Parry and Family Funeral directors to anyone. All involved were professional, polite and respectful with great communication, nothing was too much trouble. They were amazing from start to finish. 

Marion Finney 30th Aug 2025

We would like to thank Tim and all the team for the wonderful care, compassion, respect and kindness they showed to us and to Bill.  They listened to our wishes, and the funeral service went perfectly.  We particularly liked the cards they gave us after the service with the photo from the order of service on the front and a lovely poem on the back, so thoughtful.  Thank you all again so much, Mrs Marion Finney & family.    

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