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Local Southport funeral directors with over 39 years of experience, caring for your family with dignity and respect

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  • M Rushton Funeral Directors

    Why choose M Rushton Funeral Directors?

    Michael Rushton Dip. Fd is a qualified Funeral Director with over 39 years of experience. His wife Michelle Rushton has worked in the bereavement and funeral sector for over 15 years. The Rushtons are here to support you, alongside their caring and respectful team.

    Our dedicated team at our Southport funeral home is committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.

    We’re here for you in your time of need, day or night. We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.

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    Latest Reviews

    Google

    From start to finish their help was faultless. Lee was kind considerate and helpful from beginning to end in organising my mothers funeral and Sasha was amazingly patient and helpful with the Order of Service.

    Craig Morrison

    Google

    In my initial meeting with Mr Matthew Bickerdike, he explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. Mr Bickerdike showed genuine compassion and kindness throughout. He later emailed us with all the funeral arrangements clearly outlined. The professionalism, respect, and care he showed were…

    Susan George

    Google

    The team at Rushdens recently dealt with my Dads passing, for many of us in the family this was the first time we had dealt with such an emotional and testing journey. The team guided us through the whole process with patience, compassion & professionalism.…

    Ian Sutton

    Google

    Rushdens carefully took care of every aspect of my mother's funeral, at a time when I needed the most help and guidance. Rushdens were brilliant and I don't know how any part of it could have been better, more respectful, more caring or more beautiful.…

    Juan Carlos

    Google

    Professional, understanding and compassionate. We could not fault their service. Highly recommended. Thank you for everything.

    Mark Harrison

    Google

    Thoughtful and considerate. Checked in with me and my family regularly . Helped with all arrangements and were able to make suggestions enabling us to ensure the funeral and burial went without a hitch. Pall bearers were family and a bit nervous, but the staff…

    Leanda Taylor

    Google

    Rushdens carefully took care of every aspect of my mother's funeral, at a time when I needed the most help and guidance. Rushdens were brilliant and I don't know how any part of it could have been better, more respectful, more caring or more beautiful.…

    Juan Carlos

    Google

    Thoughtful and considerate. Checked in with me and my family regularly . Helped with all arrangements and were able to make suggestions enabling us to ensure the funeral and burial went without a hitch. Pall bearers were family and a bit nervous, but the staff…

    Leanda Taylor

    Google

    They were very helpful, sympathetic and respectful. they made what was a difficult time easy to navigate and deal with.…

    Andrew Warner

    Google

    Excellent throughout

    lynn upton-roddy

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    Types of funerals

    Our dedicated staff are there to advise you personally in making arrangements which meet your loved one’s needs, whether that is a traditional, horse drawn, motor bike, hearse or alternative funeral. We will ensure that each and every detail is discussed with you thoroughly and will go the extra mile to ensure that the day is all you expect. We’re always happy to cater for the needs of different ethnicities, religious groups and non-religious groups and can tailor the funeral to an individual’s needs.

    If you need to arrange a funeral, call our helpful team today and we’ll be by your side every step of the way.

    Products & Services

    Funerals are incredibly personal so everything will be built around your needs. Please do let us know if you have any special requests and we’ll do our best to help. We’ll listen to you and let you choose the level of support you would like, whilst guiding you through the practical and legal requirements.

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    We take great pride on supporting the local community. We regularly organise and participate in events and fundraising activities.

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