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

Trevor   James

Trevor James

Feb 1937 - Jul 2026

Hugh David    Egan

Hugh David Egan

Jul 1946 - Jul 2026

Michael   Joseph Swain

Michael Joseph Swain

Feb 1964 - Jul 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 Fenn 31st Mar 2025

    Tim and his team have been so caring and professional during the past few difficult weeks. I could not have wished for better service. 
    Every aspect of my Dad’s funeral was organised to perfection and we had a beautiful service. Thank you so much. 

  • 5 Shirley Drew 25th Mar 2025

    Made a difficult day easier and will go the extra mile. Thanks from all the family.

  • 5 Philip Stanley 23rd Mar 2025

    Great all the way very caring could not do enough for the family very professional great service thanks

  • 5 Andrew Buzec 22nd Mar 2025

    Professional advice & help from the first point of contact. Tim thank you .Steve thank you for your guidance & speech .Mum had the greatest send off .Family comes first always.❤️

  • 5 Kath English 22nd Mar 2025

    Professionalism and compassion Tim that was shown to us throughout whilst making Brian’s funeral arrangements were excellent 
    You made a difficult time very smooth for us all.
    With many many thanks

  • 5 Ian Burrows 17th Mar 2025

    From the initial point of contact right up until we were dropped off at the wake following the service Tim and his team showed exceptional professionalism. Their incredible attention to detail makes a huge difference and we were kept well informed throughout the whole process from start to finish. Numerous compliments were received from those gathered at my Aunt's funeral complimenting how smooth the day had gone.

  • 5 Christine Dimmock 8th Mar 2025

    The care that you showed for Derek was exemplary. The service you provided was excellent from start to finish. Thank you all.

  • 5 Paige Salt 5th Mar 2025

    I approached TJ Parry having never had to arrange a funeral before, feeling very overwhelmed. Even from the initial phone call with Tim I was treated with patience, compassion and understanding and this experienced continued throughout the whole team. Tim is born to do this job, I can’t think of anything more him and the team could have done for us during this time; nothing was too big or small an ask and I have absolutely no doubt that my dad was cared for with the upmost respect and attention. I cannot thank Tim and the team enough. 

  • 5 Ian Moore 4th Mar 2025

    There services were fantastic . Went well beyond expectations. Many thanks

  • 5 Karen Lewis 28th Feb 2025

    Very glad I chose this company - thanks to all in making it a stress free process. In particular thank you to Tim who did an excellent job on the day 

  • 5 Heather Bailey 25th Feb 2025

    Tim and the staff were excellent in everything they did for our father, very professional and we were most pleased.

  • 5 Eileen Reynolds 23rd Feb 2025

    The family of the late Ray Wood sincerely thank Tim and all the team at TJ Parry for all their professionalism, care and consideration shown to them during their recent sad bereavement. Also much appreciation to Steve (celebrant) for his help and his well delivered words at Ray’s service. All giving Ray the send off he wanted. 

  • 5 Amanda Richardson 18th Feb 2025

    During the heartbreaking time of my mother’s passing,Tim was there for me every step of the way 
    I couldn’t have coped without his caring and gentle support 
    His professionalism is outstanding 
    Nothing is too much trouble and he thinks of absolutely everything 
    Above and beyond with his family and team he is the nicest man you could possibly  ask, to have the pleasure of looking after my mother on her final journey 

  • 5 Edward Crisp 17th Feb 2025

    I have no hesitation in recommending TJ Parry& Family Funeral Directors. At what is a most painful and stressful time, they handled my wife's funeral with compassion and professionalism. At every stage they made the process reassuringly simple and easy.

    Their beautiful grey funeral limousine and hearse ensured my wife's last journey was in style. Every little detail was covered, and their staff throughout were excellent in carrying out their duties sympathetically.

  • 5 Alison Watkiss 17th Feb 2025

    Thank you so much, you gave my mum a fantastic send off, small and personal and just how she would have wanted it. You and your company are brilliant from start to finish, took care of everything with fine precision x

  • 5 Beverley Allan 16th Feb 2025

    The staff at T J Parry & Family Funeral Directors have been amazing. We chose the route of direct cremation and I don't think I could have left my father in better hands.

  • 5 Joanne Woodyet 14th Feb 2025

    Tim was professional, kind and compassionate, he has truly found his vocation in life and I appreciated his guidance and support during this sad time.

  • 5 Jane Dennis 12th Feb 2025

    I cannot recommend TJ Parry highly enough. I was very impressed by the care, consideration, professionalism and attention to detail shown by Tim and his team when looking after my mum and her funeral arrangements. 

  • 5 Sarah Bailey 11th Feb 2025

    From the moment we first made contact, we were supported every step of the way. Amazing compassionate service from all. 

  • 5 Gemma Prince 10th Feb 2025

    Tim and the team went above and beyond for Danny and our family. I will be forever grateful for the care and love they provided throughout everything, knowing Danny was truly looked after by yourselves has made these past few weeks that little bit easier. All of the personal little touches were just beautiful. A massive thank you to Tim and the team. 

  • 5 Sharon Wigfull 9th Feb 2025

    Thank you for arranging a beautiful private service for my father in accordance with his wishes. He looked so peaceful and I was honoured to be able an add some sentimental items to his coffin alongside a small sample of mums’ ashes.  They now both reside in a joint scatter box ready to be scattered at sea.  Thank you for making this difficult time so memorable in a beautiful touching way.

  • 5 Vanessa Willis 8th Feb 2025

    Excellent, high professional service. Very friendly and caring at a difficult time. I would definitely recommend T J Parry. 

  • 5 Alan Bradley 27th Jan 2025

    From start to finish every aspect of my wife's funeral was absolutely brilliant. Tim went out of his way to make everything run smoothly. All the staff,the celebrant, cars ,casket, and crematorium arrangements were perfect and all at a very sensible price. I cannot thank Tim and his staff enough for giving my beautiful wife such a wonderful send off, She would have loved the superb organisation. So many thanks.  Al.

  • 5 Winnie Jones 26th Jan 2025

    We felt welcomed, and listened to. Not rushed into making our final decisions. And the response from all the people attending the service told us we got it right in the way we chose to have the final farewell for a loved family member. Thank you so much. 

  • 5 'Billy' William John Buchanan 21st Jan 2025

    Absolutely fantastic team could not do enough for us all many thanks for everything.

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 Fenn 31st Mar 2025

Tim and his team have been so caring and professional during the past few difficult weeks. I could not have wished for better service.  Every aspect of my Dad’s funeral was organised to perfection and we had a beautiful service. Thank you so much. 

Shirley Drew 25th Mar 2025

Made a difficult day easier and will go the extra mile. Thanks from all the family.

Philip Stanley 23rd Mar 2025

Great all the way very caring could not do enough for the family very professional great service thanks

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