Anthony Barton has been in the funeral industry for 14 years and founded Independent Family Funeral Services, a family-run funeral director based in Mossley, in 2023. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care to families during their challenging times and have served over 150 families in just 14 months. We offer a variety of services, including traditional funerals, woodland burials, direct cremations, and bespoke funeral planning, tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. Our personalised support ensures that every service honours the wishes of your loved one, creating a meaningful farewell. You can trust us to guide you through this delicate process with empathy and professionalism, as we remain actively involved in the community. Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Services is a well-respected, family-owned funeral director situated in Mossley. While Mossley is our home, we proudly serve all surrounding areas as a family funeral director.
We are committed to providing you with personalised guidance and support, ensuring that we work at a pace that is comfortable for you. Our team will actively listen to your needs and concerns while also handling all the necessary practicalities involved. Our goal is to alleviate the burden from your shoulders, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. Rest assured that we will take care of every detail, providing you with peace of mind during this challenging time. Anthony is a dedicated funeral director and has been serving our local community for more than 14 years. Throughout his tenure, he has provided compassionate care to over 3000 families and their loved ones. We take pride not only in our funeral directing services but also in our commitment to supporting the local community. We actively participate in various community initiatives, including the Mossley Food Bank, Mossley Town Team, Mossley Football Club, Mossley Community Centre, Reubens Retreat, and the Anthony Seddon Fund. Moving forward, we aim to expand our involvement in other community events and organisations. Anthony says, “I wanted to care for families in the way I would want my loved ones to be cared for at what is one of the most difficult times in life. I learn something from every family that I have the privilege to care for, and I understand the true meaning of individualised care. I carry out my duties professionally, but more importantly, I believe myself to be a sincere, compassionate, caring, and empathetic person who will walk alongside those families in my care and will do my utmost to make sure all my funeral services are family-led and meaningful.”
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £295.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £225.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £328.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £395.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £10.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £328.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,500.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,300.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£1,500.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£885.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.50 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £250.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £1.00 |
| Embalming | POA |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £234.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | POA |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 15/04/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
63 Stamford Street, Mossley, OL50LN
Open 24 Hours a Day.
