Bereavement support & funeral directors

“They accommodated myself and family and made the funeral planning process easy for me to understand and helped me along the way.” — Sharron A.

“After losing my mother during lockdown, Helliwells made the funeral so easy for me and my family. All aspects were efficiently covered.” — Sue. E.

“I got a brilliant service when I had these last year” — Wendy

“Big massive thank you to Emma and colleagues you did us proud today. absolutely fabulous service” — Michelle H.

“Jazmin & Graeme were excellent throughout the daunting process of arranging our mum's funeral - very caring, professional and organized.” — Leigh A.

“Such a professional yet personal experience, guiding us through the difficult days and making it easy but meaningful in planning our family funeral.” — Michael L.

“A big thank you to Jean and the staff at Fred Hamers for everything they have done for us and for looking after mum. A big thank you to Neil who did my mum's celebration of life — it was a wonderful service. You were all fantastic.” — Lynn W.

“Stephanie and Elaine were wonderful in arranging my late husband's funeral. Everything was explained to me, the arrangements were all sorted for me. I had nothing to worry about, nothing was too much trouble for them.” — Brenda T.

“Steph, Elaine and Jeanine REALLY care about the work that they do, and when I go and speak to families they have often already spoken to one of them, and without fail they will say how lovely they have been.” — Jill

“They handled my father's funeral arrangements with care, compassion and I would recommend.” — Gina B.

“Kind, courteous, incredibly helpful and considerate. Declan, Graeme and Jonathan are a true credit to the Co-op.” — Caroline M.

“The help and support we received from Louise in organising the funeral was superb, she was a joy to deal with. On the day Jean made sure everything ran smoothly for us and the nearly 100 people attending. We cannot recommend this team highly enough.” — Jackie H.

“I sadly lost my son. The guidance, support & advice & sympathy myself & my family received from the team at Fred Hamers was absolutely wonderful, would recommend them to anyone.” — Claire C.

“Just like to thank David for the amazing support and care he has shown me and my family at this difficult time.” — Trish H.

“A friendly, caring, compassionate and professional service was given by all the team members at Bertwistle Funeral services. Many thanks everyone for your support and assistance at a difficult time.” — Shirley H.

“Wonderful, professional and incredibly caring, this is the second time lovely Nicola and the team have provided their expert services for our family, they go above and beyond and we can't thank them enough” — Michelle G.