Find a funeral director in Openshaw

Find funeral directors in Openshaw

If you’re planning a funeral in Openshaw, our directory can help you explore all your options in one place.

Use our directory to view independent family-run funeral directors like Heathcotes Funeral Service based in the town.

Our directory will help to easily compare funeral directors, so you can find the right one to help organise the send-off you want.

Planning a funeral in Openshaw

There are 5 crematoriums located within a 30-minute drive of Openshaw and several cemeteries. If you require specialist Muslim and Jewish burial sites, these are located within Manchester.

For religious services, the town has many Christian places of worship including Church of England, Catholic, Methodist, and United Reformed churches.

Openshaw is also home to an Apostolic Faith Mission church, and the Redeemed Christian church of God,

Your nearest mosque is in Oldham. If you require a synagogue, gurdwara, Quakers Religious Society or CAC House of prayer you’ll find them in the city of Manchester.

Click here for more information about what happens at an Islamic funeral service.

Not sure where to start with planning a funeral? Use our step-by-step guide to arranging a funeral.

Why compare Openshaw funeral directors?

Funeral costs in Openshaw vary depending on the type of service, when it takes place and the funeral director you choose. In fact, funeral directors’ fees typically make up around one third of the cost of a funeral. So comparing options could help you to save hundreds of pounds.

For instance, a direct cremation in Openshaw will cost a lot less than a large celebration of life. That’s why it’s important to compare prices.

If you want to plan an affordable funeral in Openshaw, our directory makes it easy to compare costs all in one place. So you can make an informed choice.

Find a crematorium in Openshaw

If you’re planning a cremation, there are 5 crematoriums near Openshaw:

• Oldham Crematorium, Oldham (council-run)
• Agecroft Cemetery and Crematorium, Swinton
• Blackley Cemetery and Crematorium, Manchester (council-run)
• East Lancashire Crematorium, Bury (Dignity)
• Dukinfield Crematorium, Dukinfield (council-run)

Find a cemetery or burial ground in Openshaw

There are no cemeteries in Openshaw itself but there’s lots of choice in the Greater Manchester area:

• Droylsden Cemetery, Manchester
• Gorton Cemetery, Manchester
• Denton Cemetery, Manchester
• Southern Cemetery, Manchester (council-run)

If you need a specialist Jewish or Muslim burial site, you’ll find these in the Greater Manchester area:

• Halimar Bee Btr Abdul Jabbar, Swinton (Muslim Burials)
• North Manchester Blackly Jewish Cemetery, Manchester
• Rainsough Jewish Cemetery, Manchester

Find funeral wake venues in Openshaw

You may choose to host the wake at home. Alternatively, for a larger venue, you may wish to use a local pub or community centre. Your funeral director will be able to talk to you about your options.

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