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Harold P. Heywood Wild & Brierley T Collins & Son Family Funeral Services

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Harold P. Heywood Wild & Brierley T Collins & Son Family Funeral Services

We are also a provider of the UK's no 1. Pre Paid Funeral Plan company, Golden Charter. Both Wild & Brierley Ltd and T. Harold P.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 One Family, Three Funeral Services.
🎩 Established 1809
⭐️ 200+ Five Star Reviews.
♥️ Serving Families and Communities in Oldham, Manchester and Beyond.
🏅Three Best Rated & Master Manchester Rated We are a fully independent family run funeral directors, where we pride ourselves on offering a loving, caring, and personal funeral service to the people of Oldham and surrounding areas. Collins

& Son Ltd are recognised by the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). Our history is that extensive we are unable to find many records dating to when the companies were first established, we do however have one particular invoice dated April 9th 1886 sent out by Dr. Robert Wild. Dr. Robert Wild then opted to leave the companies to his grandson Mr Robert Wild allowing him to take over the Empress Ballroom situated on Washington Street Oldham. Under Mr Wild's care the companies went from strength to strength, moving premises to Featherstall Road where at this point Darren Clark joined the companies as a funeral director. In 1997 we moved again to Edward Street, Werneth due to the land being compulsory-purchase order by Tesco and we still remain here. Darren then was placed in charge to allow Mr Wild to retire and before long it was agreed that Darren would take over the companies to make sure it would remain a family business. With Darren at the helm, the companies have grown even more, all whilst being one of the youngest NAFD Presidents, the youngest ever County Commissioner for St John Ambulance and now by royal appoitment Depty Lord-Lieutenant for Greater Manchester. Luckily his son Michael decided to come on board nearly 17 years ago to ensure the family tradition continued, whilst having two young daughters himself, who we hope will step into the family business and continue our legacy well into the future. Heywood is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

06/05/2026

The family of the late John Haigh Moorhouse have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with John to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to John's family during this time.

To commemorate John a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link: johnmoorhouse.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to The British Heart Foundation.

Additionally, a collection box will be placed at the Crematorium for those who prefer to make donations in person rather than through the tribute page.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

05/05/2026

The family of the late Christine Booth have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with Christine to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to Christine's family during this time.

In the forthcoming days, a live streaming link for Christine's service will be made accessible through us. Should any relatives or friends wish to participate in the service remotely due to inability to attend in person, please contact us directly for the details. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. 𝗪𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀.

To commemorate Christine a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link:
christine-booth-1952-2026.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles and much more.

𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗣 𝗛𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 (𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵) 𝗼𝗻 𝟬𝟭𝟲𝟭 𝟲𝟴𝟭 𝟭𝟯𝟴𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

01/05/2026

𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
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When someone passes away at home or in a care home (care home policy dependent) many families feel they need to pick up the phone to a funeral director immediately. It's one of the most common misconceptions we encounter.

If the passing has been expected or does not require coronial intervention there is 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘄 that requires a loved one to be removed within a set number of hours. You have time!

Whether you want a few quiet hours together, time for family to travel and say goodbye, or simply time to sit with them and reflect on all those special memories..... this is your right.

Whilst considerations should always be made regarding temperature, time of year, and the condition of your loved one, taking a few hours of privacy and time to reflect will not cause any harm or issues further down the line. In fact those hours may provide valuable comfort.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲.

01/05/2026

The family of the late Hollie Emma Cathcart have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with Hollie to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to Hollie's family during this time.

To commemorate Hollie a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link: holliecathcart.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to Wellsprings Community Church.

Additionally, a collection box will be placed at the Crematorium for those who prefer to make donations in person rather than through the tribute page.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

30/04/2026

The family of the late Dave Herbert have asked us to publish the following death notice.
A collection box will be available at the crematorium for you to make a donation to the chosen charity.
A copy of this notice is also available on our website for anyone who doesn't have access to our page.
Anyone who knew Dave, please could you share this notice so all his friends are aware of the details. Please feel free to leave a message in the comments below for the family to see.
Thank you
Darren Clark.

29/04/2026

The family of the late Peter Robert Burke have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with Peter to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to Peter's family during this time.

To commemorate Peter a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link: peter-burke.muchloved.com This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Additionally, a collection box will be placed at the Crematorium for those who prefer to make donations in person rather than through the tribute page.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

29/04/2026

The family of the late Kenneth 'Ken' Roy Henshaw have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with Ken to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to Ken's family during this time.

To commemorate a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link: kennethhenshaw.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Additionally, a collection box will be placed at the Crematorium for those who prefer to make donations in person rather than through the tribute page.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

29/04/2026

The family of the late John 'Jack' Cooper have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with Jack to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to Jack's family during this time.

To commemorate Jack a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link: john-cooper-1936-2026.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to The Alzheimer's Research UK.

Additionally, a collection box will be placed at the Crematorium for those who prefer to make donations in person rather than through the tribute page.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

23/04/2026

The family of the late Carol Swords have asked us to publish the following death notice.
A collection box will be available at the crematorium for you to make a donation to the chosen charity.
A copy of this notice is also available on our website for anyone who doesn't have access to our page.
www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk
Anyone who knew Carol, please could you share this notice so all her friends are aware of the details. Please feel free to leave a message in the comments below for the family to see.
Thank you
Darren Clark.

22/04/2026

The family of the late Martin Riley have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with Martin to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to Martin's family during this time.

To commemorate Martin a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link: martinriley.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to either Shelter or Médecins Sans Frontières.

Additionally, a collection box will be placed at the Crematorium for those who prefer to make donations in person rather than through the tribute page.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

20/04/2026

The family of the late Rose Woodburn have requested that we publish the following obituary notice on their behalf.

We kindly request those acquainted with Rose to share this notice, ensuring that all relatives and friends are informed of the arrangements. Furthermore, we invite you to extend messages of condolence and support to Rose's family during this time.

To commemorate Rose a tribute page has been created and can be accessed via the following link: rosewoodburn.muchloved.com. This platform allows loved ones to share photographs, engage in reminiscences, light virtual candles, and make donations to Age UK.

Additionally, a collection box will be placed at the Crematorium for those who prefer to make donations in person rather than through the tribute page.

This notice, along with the tribute page link, will be accessible on our website at www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk for individuals not on our page.

Thanks, Michael

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2a-2b Edward Street, Werneth
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Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

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http://www.oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk/

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