G Burdett Funeral Services

02/09/2025

When people need our help, we help. We do it because we care for other human beings. We are all co existing on this little rock in the great big solar system and should be able to count on each other for support whenever needed.

At G Burdetts we understand the impact we can make on someone who feels like their World has just collapsed around them, and making this positive, supportive impact is more than enough of a reason for us to help. So, thank yous from families while are greatly appreciated are something we don't expect. So when someone takes time out to make something to thank us, we find it incredibly moving.

I have recently been given this painted stone as a thank you. This lady has so much going on with herself at the moment I am totally blown away that not only did she think to take the time to thank me for my support, but to also take time to produce this for me means more than I could ever say. I am sharing some photos to show my gratitude to this lady, I love your gift to me and it shall find a special place in the day to day of the funeral home as a constant reminder of why we do what we do.

I haven't shared a photo of the message under the stone as I feel this is very personal, but I just wanted to say thank you, this means the World. Also, it has been an absolute honor x

30/08/2025

We have more of our funeral wishes booklets in!!

Over the years I have shared my funeral wishes booklet with many people. It is A5 and includes all the questions I would ask you when arranging a funeral. I do this because it creates conversations around our own mortality. Death isn't the top of the conversation list for anyone, however, it does really help your loved ones if they have an idea of the funeral you see yourself having.

I put the electronic version in an email to you, or post a paper copy. Once you get into the conversation it is amazing what you learn about each other and surprisingly sometimes it can be a bit of a laugh.

Unlike a funeral plan I won't ask for a big administrative fee, in fact it won't cost anything. I just want to give everyone the opportunity to have this conversation with each other.

Many people who have completed the booklet then get back in touch so I can give them a cost at today's prices. If you do this, I can give you a guarantee not to change my price for the next 24 months. Then after that period I can up date the cost for you.

27/08/2025

22/08/2025

Have you heard of Terramation?

While this is still not legal in the UK it has a growing movement that may well see it legalised in my life time. The research is already being done in other parts of the World.

I am sharing this as I think it will interest many people out there. It certainly interests me and would 100% be a viable option for when my time comes. I've always liked the idea of being cremated then my family taking my ashes to the top of a particular Mountain and scattering me from the top. Letting me disappear off in the wind leaving now marker on this earth, just memories for the people who shared my journey at points. Terramation would still allow them to carry me and scatter me at the top of a mountain, but the process of changing my form would be much more environmentally friendly.

I still haven't said what Terramation is have I.

So, it is a process that transforms human remains into nutrient rich soil through natural decomposition.
The body is placed into a specially designed vessel with a mixture of wood chips, straw and other organic materials. Over the course of several weeks, microbes break down the organic matter generating heat and reducing the body to rich, fertile soil.

Do you like this idea? Even if you're not so keen you can't argue against it being one of the better methods when thinking about the environment and planet we live on.

20/08/2025

Many people haven't thought beyond a funeral service. So when they are left with a decision of what to do with cremated remains it can be tricky. You can keep them in many different Urns, some for long term storage and show, others make scattering them easier and cleaner. I have put some different styles together for you so you have an idea of some of your options. All good Undertakers will be able to advice you on the best Urn to match whatever your final decision is.

16/08/2025

What a great day at The Disley Horticultural Show, with many interesting conversations had. Always starting with the interest or shock in this new mushroom casket, but then moving into so many other topics and opinions about death and all things funeral. All shared under a perfectly sunny sky with the grass at our feet.

Thanks for having me and being so interested in what I brought with me.

15/08/2025

It is the Disley and Lyme Horticultural Show this Saturday. I have a stand this year and will be showing the latest environmentally friendly casket.

The Loop Living Cocoon™ is the world’s first coffin made from mushrooms. Grown in just 7 days from local mushrooms and upcycled h**p fibres, it fully returns to the earth within 45 days, enriching nature in the most natural way. Lined with a soft bed of moss. Certified for natural burial, traditional burial and cremation.

A heartfelt choice for those who wish to give back to nature and leave the world better for the generations to come.

So come down to the Disley Amalgamated Club this Saturday the 16th from 12 noon and have a look at the next generation of Casket.

https://www.disleylymehs.com/

14/08/2025

We recently laid a young man to rest and these words were read at his graveside. Such a sad impossible day, but a point that was full of such raw grief these honest words felt so poignant.

29/07/2025

This song was played at my cousin's funeral. We had many shared loves and was one of them. Adam left us far too young and I am sure like me, our family and his friends felt robbed of all the good times we never got to share.

It has been a few years now but I still cry at times. Listening to this video has made me miss Adam again, but these days I can appreciate the good times with him, I can laugh at my memories without feeling guilty for being happy. We never get over our grief, we learn to live a new, and believe it or not we can even feel stronger in ourselves for loving, losing and living again.

Xavier Rudd - Breeze (Acoustic)Recorded by the river in Rennes, France, during Xavier's 2023 European tour, this song was written during a difficult time, bu...

25/07/2025

Shared for a loving family.

20/07/2025

I haven't done a proud Dad post for a while, but I can't miss this chance.

The picture is of my son Loki, he has been awarded the Golden Book award at school at the end of his year 2. Loki is very much like me when I was at school, sometimes letters can get jumbled up. We read together most days and his motivation to learn is far more impressive than mine ever was. Loki is a great kid, always smiling and happy to help anyone. In fact one day he might just make a perfect Undertaker.

Well done Loki Daddy is super proud of you xx