01/05/2026
I recently entrusted Southport Funeral Care with my husband Stephens direct cremation after his unexpected death and wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the care and sensitivity shown throughout the entire process.
From first contact, the team treated me with kindness, respect, and genuine compassion. Everything was handled with quiet professionalism and dignity, which brought a great deal of comfort when I needed it most. The arrangements were explained clearly, no pressure—just thoughtful guidance and understanding especially for certain unusual requests from me which were fully accommodated.
The service was simple, the level of care was anything but.
Len and Dave dressed in full funeral livery, Len walked in front of the highly polished hearse on its approach to the crematorium. My husband's handsome face was displayed on 2 TV screens with his name. Len and Dave stayed with my husband until the entire music I had chosen was played to the end and the curtains had closed parting with a respectful bow to acknowledge his departure.
It meant so much to know that my husband was in safe and respectful hands. The attention to detail and the calm, reassuring manner from Len and Dave made a painful experience easier to bear.
I am truly grateful for the support I received and still receiving whilst arranging my husband's 'celebration of life' party. I collected my husband's ashes the day after which allowed me to bring him home quickly.
I would highly recommend Southport Funeral Care to others needing a caring and dignified service who showed genuine compassion and solicitude.
On leaving the crematorium, another direct cremation was waiting to go in. It arrived in a van with no ceremony.
I know I made the right choice.
Thank you again for everything.