From the first call to long after the day itself, you are cared for by the same familiar faces - with warmth, dignity and complete respect for any faith, or none.
01663 762618Any hour, day or night. You will speak to Gary or Janice, never a call centre.
Every figure includes everything we list. We signed the Fair Funerals pledge, and our standardised price list is published in full.
£1,200
Everything included, with the crematorium fee. A simple cremation without a service.
What’s included, direct cremation£1,550
Everything included. A short early-morning goodbye in the chapel at Macclesfield Crematorium, for close family.
How it works, attended direct cremation£2,400
Our charges for a funeral shaped around your loved one, with our hearse, staff and a traditional coffin. The crematorium or cemetery fee is added at cost.
See the breakdown, full funeralOur funeral home is unique in High Lane. Your loved one stays here with us, in our own Chapel of Rest, until the day of the funeral. And our support does not end on that day: our door is always open, for guidance or just someone to listen.
Founder, owner and funeral director
Gary had a life before funerals. He was an outdoor instructor, travelling to guide people in mountaineering, caving, paddle sports, rock climbing and expeditions. He was 27 when he found his true calling.
Funeral director
Janice has been with us since the beginning. Her first career was as a secondary school PE teacher, and she has dedicated herself to this second one.
“Our view of completion is not the day of the funeral. Our support will continue for as long as you need.”
You won’t be passed from person to person. The people you meet first are the people who care for you from start to finish.
Our prices include everything we list, with no hidden costs. We are proud to have signed the Fair Funerals pledge.
As members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors, we offer natural coffins and greener choices for families who want them.
Call us at any time, day or night. We will explain what happens next, bring your loved one into our care, and help you with the medical examiner, the registrar and the paperwork.
“Burdetts have now done 3 funerals for our parents. Each one carried out with care and personal service that only a small, local funeral directors can provide.”
“Gary is the most gentle, patient, kind man. His deep respect for our Dad will not be forgotten.”
“Gary made my mother’s passing a beautiful experience. He is a lovely man who dealt with the whole thing with compassion and kindness.”
“His priority was making sure that the day was exactly what we wanted, and it was.”
Come and see us. Sit comfortably and in private to talk things through, or spend quiet time with your loved one in our Chapel of Rest. If it suits you better, Gary will come to your home.
Our funeral home in High Lane, and the people who will look after you.
Send us a message and Gary or Janice will call you back. Or ring at any time, day or night.
