Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

M Rushton Funeral Directors can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most burial grounds have a chapel or room where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular church or other venue that has meaning for you.

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the burial ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

M Rushton Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Memorial Masonry

We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

M Rushton Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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

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

Andrew Warner

Excellent throughout

lynn upton-roddy

Our heartfelt thanks to all at Rushton’s and, in particular, to Lee who, from the time of the first phone call right through to the days following the funeral, took charge, was our only point of contact, and who made the whole process so smooth…

Denise Beninson-Byrne

We recently used Rushtons for the funeral of my Dad and from start to finish they have been so respectful. Each morning and evening while they had him in their care they said good morning and good evening. They were so considerate and listened to…

Karen Beninson

The staff were extremely helpful, Matthew arranged to meet us at a convenient time and was thorough in explaining all the processes and procedures to use. Everything was handled in a sensitive and caring manner. Communication was excellent and we were kept well informed throughout.

tilly mint

Very pleased with the caring and attentive service offered. It was distinctively better than that received from another Funeral Directors we used three years ago. Would recommend to anyone.…

Peter Middleton

Our experience for my father’s funeral was absolutely outstanding. This was a really difficult time for my family as dad was the centre of our world. Matthew was amazing. Five star from start to finish. He was so considerate and helpful. Sasha was exceptional every…

Giovanna Grossi

From start to finish, a day I had feared for sometime, actually turned out to be a beautiful celebration of my wife Rachel. I remember turning up to make an appointment at M Rushton, Matthew gave me a warm welcome and put me at ease.…

S Ball

Lee and the whole team provided a first class service all the way through. They were professional and efficient whilst at the same time being understanding and empathetic. I was never in doubt that we were in very safe hands. In common with an earlier…

Simon Lloyd