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John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors. Proudly serving at the heart of Stockport & its wider community for generations. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We pride ourselves to making sure each farewell is personalised & perfected as it should be.

26/04/2026

The team at John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors recently had the privilege of conducting a truly special farewell for a much-loved lady.

Held within the beautiful setting of a 200 year old church, the service offered a slightly different and deeply personal approach to saying goodbye. While the ceremony itself took place upstairs, she rested peacefully in a chapel lounge below, surrounded by her favourite music playing softly, flowers and cherished family photographs.

This thoughtful arrangement created a calm and comforting space, allowing family and friends the time to sit with their loved one, and their memories, without any sense of rush before and after the service. It was a gentle, meaningful way to reflect, connect, and say farewell in their own time.

Moments like these remind us that a funeral doesn’t have to follow a set pattern. It can be shaped around the person, their story, and what brings comfort to those left behind. A more relaxed and personal setting can offer space to grieve, to remember, and to celebrate a life in a way that truly feels right.

If this resonates, it may help others to consider how a service can be tailored to reflect their loved one, creating a farewell that is as unique and meaningful as the life it honours 💙

02/04/2026

🌈We are incredibly grateful for the amazing generosity shown by our community this Easter 🐣💛

Thanks to your kindness, almost 60 Easter eggs have now been delivered to Francis House Children’s Hospice today. These thoughtful donations will help bring joy and smiles to the children and families, making their Easter that little bit more special.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated. Your support truly makes a difference. And a special mention to Cheshire Flowers for their wonderful and generous contribution too 🌸💙

Wishing everyone a happy and meaningful Easter! 🐰

27/03/2026

🌈Gentle reminder of our Easter Egg Collection for the amazing children and families at Francis House Children’s Hospice.🌈

🐰We are collecting Easter Eggs of any size to donate to this Amazing Children's Hospice. 🐰

If you would like to make any kind donations to this cause, please drop by to John Brierley's before we are going to deliver all eggs at Francis House after lunch time on the 2nd April. 🐣

24/03/2026

Today we had the honour of supporting a truly touching and heartfelt funeral service for a much loved lady.

It was a beautiful tribute filled with warmth, respect, and love from all who knew her. The Brierleys team wore Scottish flag pins with pride, a small but meaningful gesture that reflected her heritage and spirit.

As we made our way past her home and walked the path through the beautiful grounds at Stockport Crematorium, the air was filled with the moving and unmistakable sound of Scottish bagpipes. It was a powerful and emotional moment that will stay with us all.

A perfect farewell to a remarkable lady. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

21/03/2026

🐣 Easter Egg Appeal for Francis House Children’s Hospice 🐣

This Easter, we’re delighted to support the incredible work of Francis House Children’s Hospice, and we’d love your help to bring a little extra joy to the children and families they care for. 💛

We are kindly asking for donations of Easter eggs, big or small, every single one will make a difference. Your generosity will help brighten the holiday for children facing the toughest of challenges.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at our branch, John Brierley Funeral Directors, during our usual opening hours. Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.

All Easter eggs collected will be delivered directly to Francis House on 02/04/26 after lunch in time for Easter.

Thank you, as always, for your kindness and continued support. Our community truly makes a difference. 🌼💕

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can be a beautiful celebration of mums everywhere, but for many it is also a day that brings a deep sense of loss. 💐

To everyone facing Mother’s Day without their mum this year, please know that you are not alone. Your memories, love, and the moments you shared will always remain in your heart.

Today we remember the incredible mums who are no longer with us but whose love continues to guide and inspire us every day.

All of our thoughts are with the families and individuals who find today especially difficult.

From everyone here at John Brierley Funeral Directors, we send you comfort, strength, and kindness on this Mother’s Day. 💐💙

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. 🌸

On this International Women’s Day, let’s honour the women who inspire us, support us, and break barriers every single day. In our families, workplaces, and communities. Their courage, kindness, and determination continue to shape a better world for everyone.

Here at John Brierley's, we would like to honour both Kelly, our Funeral Director, and Nikki, our Funeral Arranger and Funeral Plan Consultant, for their dedication, love and compassion to all our families we have the privilege to care for.
Through their care, professionalism, and kindness, they guide families through some of life’s most difficult moments with dignity and understanding.

Their commitment truly makes a difference, and we are proud to have them as part of our team.

Today we celebrate them, and all the amazing women.

Here’s to strong women:
May we know them.
May we raise them.
May we support them. 💙

06/03/2026

On Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, we had the absolute honour of saying goodbye to a truly special gentleman, Clive 💙💛

Clive was one of a kind, a loving, caring and deeply empathetic soul who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. His warmth, kindness and wonderful personality will never be forgotten.

His service was as unique and beautiful as the man himself. Clive arrived to the crematorium in a magical rainbow carriage drawn by unicorn horses, with his family behind him in Royal blue and silver Rolls Royce detailing handmade bows in blue and yellow, lovingly created by our funeral director Kelly to represent the colours of Down Syndrome awareness 💙💛, a tribute full of colour, imagination and joy, just as he would have loved.

As family and friends entered the chapel, they were welcomed by the beautiful song Pure Imagination by Boyce Avenue, with a personalised family video, setting the tone for a heartfelt celebration of Clive’s life.
The service included a touching visual tribute reflecting on treasured memories of Clive with the family he loved so dearly. Beautiful eulogies and poems from his beloved. Daffodils tied with blue ribbons were placed upon his coffin.

To close such a unique farewell, loved ones watched peacefully as Clive was gently lowered, accompanied by a personalised video featuring Thunderbirds countdown clip and special photos, a tribute to something he loved so much.

This day was not only a farewell, but a celebration of a life filled with love, innocence, joy and imagination.
Fly high, Clive. Your beautiful spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved you. 🌈🕊️🦄 (Permission to share was given by family)

14/01/2026

Today our team at John Brierley and Son Funeral Directors had the privilege of spending the day volunteering and supporting the wonderful team at The Wellspring Stockport 💚💜

We had the chance to meet some truly amazing people who work tirelessly every day to provide vital support to those who need it most. Seeing firsthand the compassion, care, and dedication behind the service was genuinely heartwarming and inspiring.

Thank you so much for welcoming us, for showing us the incredible work you do, and for everything you continue to do to support people who are struggling. We look forward to helping again in the near future 💙

24/12/2025

✨ Festive Season Office Hours ✨

Please find our office opening hours over the festive season below. While our hours may be reduced, please know that we remain available to support you should you require our services at any time.

As we approach Christmas, we also want to take a moment to say that we are thinking of anyone who may be spending this time without a special loved one this year. You are in our thoughts, and we send you warmth and kindness during the season ahead.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and gentle Christmas 🎄💙

23/12/2025

John Brierley and Son Funeral Directors, are proud to support the incredible work of The Wellspring Stockport with our recent donations for the Rucksack Project and countdown to Christmas 💙

We’re also delighted to have raised over £100 for the Christmas Dinner Appeal, helping ensure more people can enjoy a warm meal and a little extra comfort this Christmas 🎄🍽️

Thank you to everyone who contributed, your generosity truly makes a difference in our community.

Donations are always welcome. If you have any spare sleeping bags, rucksacks, torches or any other items to help support the Homeless, outside in this very cold winter, please contact us and we would be happy to help come collect them or you can drop the into our funeral home and we can deliver them for you.

🎄💙Thank You 💙🎄

Address

440 Buxton Road
Stockport
SK27JB

Telephone

01614830860

Website

https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-directors/locations/england/cheshire/stockport/440-buxton-road?utm_source=syst

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