Arthur Kershaw Funeral Services- Serving Sale, Altrincham & Timperley
Services
Every goodbye is personal. We offer both cremation and burial services in Sale, tailored to your wishes and those of your loved one
Burial Services
Traditional Burial Service
We provide personal, respectful burial services tailored to your wishes – religious or non-religious, formal or simple. Whether you're planning a Graveside service or a ceremony in a Chapel or Church, we're here to help every step of the way.
- Peaceful care of your loved one from the moment we are contacted until the final farewell
- A dedicated Funeral Director to guide you through all decisions and arrangements
- Wide selection of coffins, from simple designs to elaborate finishes
- Coordination with clergy, celebrants, or humanists for a personalized service
- Professional pallbearers and all necessary transportation
- Complete assistance with floral tributes, memorial stationery, and catering
Typical service length: 20–60 minutes.
We're here to guide you through every detail with care and clarity.
Our full burial services start from £3895 inclusive
Contact us for more details
Simple Burial Service
This funeral option provides essential services with dignity and care, offering a more affordable way to say goodbye to your loved one.
Optional Additions:
• One pre-arranged visitation during working hours • Mercedes Hybrid Limousine – £295 • Floral tributes – Price on applicationWhat's Included:
- Professional services and collection of your loved one
- Care prior to funeral
- Administration and conveyance of all statutory documents
- Co-ordinating and conducting the funeral
- Simple wood effect coffin included
- Mercedes Hybrid hearse on the day of the funeral to the Graveside
- Third party costs including burial fees and officiant
Typical service length: 20–60 minutes.
Direct Burial Service
Our most economical burial option, providing essential professional services without a formal ceremony.
What's Included:
- Professional services and collection of your loved one
- Care prior to funeral
- Administration and conveyance of all statutory documents
- Co-ordinating the funeral
- Simple wood effect coffin included
- Mercedes Hybrid hearse on the day of the funeral to the Graveside
- Third party costs including burial fees
Cremation Services
Traditional Cremation Service
We provide personal, respectful cremation services tailored to your wishes – religious or non-religious, formal or simple. Whether you're planning a service in a Crematorium Chapel, Church or any other venue of your choice, we're here to help every step of the way.
- Complete care of your loved one from collection to final farewell
- Choice of crematorium times and venues
- Wide selection of coffins and caskets
- Professional funeral director and team
- Coordination of service details with celebrants or clergy
- Assistance with music, readings, and visual tributes
- Options for ashes including urns, scattering, and keepsakes
Typical service length: 20–60 minutes.
We're here to guide you through every detail with care and clarity.
Our full cremation services start from £3,750 inclusive
Contact us for more details
Simple Cremation Service
This funeral option provides essential services with dignity and care, offering a more affordable way to say goodbye to your loved one.
Optional Additions:
• One pre-arranged visitation during working hours • Mercedes Hybrid Limousine – £295 • Floral tributes – Price on applicationWhat's Included:
- Professional services and collection of your loved one
- Care prior to funeral
- Administration and conveyance of all statutory documents
- Co-ordinating and conducting the funeral
- Simple wood effect coffin included
- Mercedes Hybrid hearse on the day of the funeral to the Crematorium
- Third party costs including Officiant and Crematorium fees
Typical service length: 20–60 minutes.
Price based on cremation at Altrincham Crematorium. Other Crematoria will incur extra charges at cost.
Direct Cremation Service
We provide personal, respectful direct cremations. A simple, unattended cremation with no funeral service.
What's Included:
- Professional services and collection of your loved one
- Care prior to funeral
- Administration and conveyance of all statutory documents
- Co-ordinating the funeral
- Simple wood effect coffin included
- Transportation to the Crematorium
- Third party costs including cremation fees
- Safe collection and return of the ashes to the family
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Planning ahead can give you and your family peace of mind. Our pre-paid funeral plans allow you to make decisions about your funeral arrangements in advance, protecting your loved ones from financial burden and ensuring your wishes are respected.
Financial Benefits
- Lock in costs: By paying for the funeral director's services at today's prices, you protect against future price increases.
- Spread the cost: Many providers allow you to pay for the plan in installments, though you may pay more overtime than with a lump sum.
- Protect loved ones from debt: Your family won't have to face unexpected funeral costs, which can be a significant financial burden.
Emotional and Practical Benefits
- Peace of mind: Knowing that your funeral arrangements are planned and paid for can provide significant peace of mind.
- Reduced stress for family: Your loved ones will not have the difficult task of making all the decisions and arrangements during a stressful time.
- Your wishes are known: You can specify your preferences for services, music, or flowers, and your family will have a clear record of these wishes.
- No medical checks: Most funeral plans do not require a health or medical questionnaire.
We're here to guide you through every detail with care and clarity.
Contact us about Funeral Plans
Additional Products & Services
We offer a range of additional services and products to help you create a meaningful and personal tribute to your loved one. All funeral directors are legally required to publish pricing for standardised products and services to help you make informed choices.
Additional Services
| Attendance at a separate service venue prior to committal | £140 |
| Collection out of working hours | £100 |
| Limousine for mourners (up to 7 passengers) | £295 |
| Per additional bearer | £45 |
| Printed order of service booklets | POA |
| Horse Drawn Hearse | POA |
Coffins & Caskets
| Dunham – Medium Oak Veneered | £540 |
| Tatton – Light Oak Veneered Pressed Panelled Sides | £560 |
| Solid Oak Coffin | POA |
| Outsized coffin fee (above 6ft2″ x 22″) | £120 |
| English Willow Casket | POA |
| Bamboo Lattice Casket | POA |
| Banana Leaf Casket | POA |
Ashes Caskets & Products
| Solid Oak Ashes Casket | £95 |
| Double Oak Ashes Casket | £140 |
| Wicker Ashes Casket | POA |
| Ashes Scatter Tubes Various Designs | £35 |
| Ashes Keepsakes & Jewellery | POA |
Need more information? We're here to help you understand all your options. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss any of these additional services or products, or to download our complete Additional Services Price List.
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