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A small, family-owned funeral directors in High Lane, serving Stockport, the High Peak and Cheshire. We take great pride in a personal approach.

Who we are

We, Gary and Georgina Burdett, are committed to giving our local community a caring and compassionate service. We respect the needs of any faith, or none, and we understand local traditions.

Our funeral home is unique in High Lane: your loved one is cared for here, in our own Chapel of Rest, until the day of the funeral. You will be looked after by the same people from beginning to end, and for us the end is not the day of the funeral. Our support carries on for as long as you need it.

We are part of this community. Our door is always open to anyone who needs guidance, or just someone to listen.

The Burdett family in the garden — The Burdett family

Meet the team

Gary Burdett

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.

After more than a decade working for others, gaining qualifications in Funeral Directing and Management and learning as much as he could, he took the risk and set up G. Burdett Funeral Services, so that he could care for people, living and passed, the way he believes they should be cared for.

He keeps learning, most recently gaining a Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling and Level 2 Reiki Healing. Gary loves his work and cares greatly for every family who needs us.

Janice Wooding

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.

She has gained qualifications in Funeral Service Awareness and a Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling. Janice has built a wide network of contacts in the funeral world, so she can find families whatever they need, and her knowledge of all things funerals is second to none.

Recognised for how we work

We are members of SAIF, the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, and follow the UK Code of Practice for Funeral Directors. We have signed the Fair Funerals pledge to be open about our prices, and we are members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors.

In 2024 we were finalists in the Good Funeral Awards, Funeral Director of the year.

Our stand at the Disley show, with a children's drawing competition — Not always about funerals: our children’s drawing competition at the Disley show.

Part of the community

We love our community and support it every way we can, from local shows and events to simply being there when a neighbour needs a chat.

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