After recently losing my father I used Allens funeral directors to take care of the funeral…read morearrangements, I could not have chosen better, the director I dealt with was absolutely superb in every way, he was soft of voice and had a very calming nature making myself and family very at ease. He helped by listening to what we wanted and by advising every step of the way. I cannot fault the company for any part of their service. I cannot say enough good things about them, I would recommend to anyone who had to deal with that unfortunate circumstance. It was the first time I had got to do anything like that and the people around you can make a difference and Allens certainly helped me deal with my loss and the events the followed that I had to organise. If I should ever find myself needing to use the services of a funeral director in the future I would never use anyone else.

When you need the support of professionals at such a sad time, go to these people. I cannot…read morerecommend them highly enough.

From the owner: Providing a sympathetic, caring, discreet and professional service from an independent family run…read morefuneral business. Once in our professional care, we can help you with: * All the necessary arrangements for burial or cremation * Liaising with your local church and minister about the funeral arrangements * Organising all the legal documentation required for the funeral * Supplying all the necessary vehicles * Floral tributes for the funeral * Your musical requirements * Memorials * Order of Service Booklets personalised for the funeral * Obituary and Acknowledgement notices * Attendance Cards * Repatriation * Bereavement counselling * Catering facilities * Probate advice * Receiving and administering charitable donations * Home visits * Your Pre-payment funeral plans * Horse Drawn Hearse * Symbolic release of doves * A Piper, Jazz band, Bugler or Soloist * A Motor Cycle Hearse Holding Your Hand Every Step of The Way

Amazing! 10/10 is all I can say. Most professional and thoughtful company we've ever come across!…read moreThey go that extra mile to make the service memorable. We will forever use Walsh for every funeral and memorial for our whole family forever. Thank you!!

From the owner: Walsh Funerals & Memorials are an established firm of all female Funeral Directors and Memorial…read moreMasons. We have 2 branches - one in Bloxwich near Walsall and the other in West Bromwich. Both of which have a beautiful memorial showroom.

there is no one I would trust with my loved ones or myself at such a sad and upsetting time…read more Ultimatley professional but always with care, a personal touch and sympathy. There is no matter too small, no question unanswered and no detail left to chance. I can not recommend them too highly.

Re. The funeral of my Mother Mrs Betty Beatrice Gilliland…read more3rd January 2017 Conducted by Huntleys Funeral Services Redditch I am not one normally given to platitudes but I feel moved to thank all the team and staff at Huntleys,in particular Chris and Paula (Funeral Arrangers). Paula was my first contact with the company who at once made me feel comfortable and at ease. She in turn introduced me to her colleague Chris, both of which were so supportive and helpful in this dreadful of times. Not only help scheduling the date and time of the funeral but also for organising the minister, the crematorium and organist, the vehicles/drivers, flowers and charity donations plus all my own specific requirements. These things were done with their constant support and reassurance while I was trying to deal with the loss of my Mother. Nothing was ever too much trouble. A special mention to the drivers of the hearse and family/friends cars. Many thanks for your help and kindness. I will always be indebted to all the team at Huntleys but especially to Chris and Paula. Thank you all so very much. Ian F. Gilliland

This may seem a wee bit strange of a review, since I actually did not have a loved one buried here…read more Well, a loved one that I knew in real life..... let me explain: I am the HUGEST fan of JOY DIVISION. You know, the super angst ridden, dark, amazing, ground breaking, fill-in-the adjective band from the late 1970s. Ian Curtis, the band's lead singer, is one of my idols (I have a thing for those dark types...sigh). So of course I HAD TO GO TO HIS GRAVE. On my first trip to Macclesfield, it was the typical gray, drizzling, heinous day. I didn't want to be that gross "american" fan, which, in restrospect, I don't know why I cared, since I AM THAT GROSS AMERICAN FAN GIRL, so I tried to find Ian's grave through the huge cemetary myself. Um, no. I got completely lost, and muddy. Though the atmosphere was fantastic, I was dirty as hell, and felt incredibly silly. So I went back to the business office, timidly knocked on the door, and explained to the lovely lady inside, Bev, my amore for the JD. She, being the goddess that she is, did not mind me freaking out with joy (no pun meant) when she gave me a map to Ian's grave. She busted out the book of remembrance, and let me take pictures of "Ian's day" (I am a total super fan, I know, it's sick). She even made me a cup of tea! Then, my new bff Robert, who actually had seen Joy Division, and buried Ian, walked me TO Ian's grave, and took pictures of me next to it! I mean, SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE!!!! Robert then drove me back to the train station, so I could continue my fan stupidity on a Beatles tour in Liverpool- I am bffs with him to this day. I have visited the fine folks at the Creme again, while making my JD doc on crazy Anglophiles like myself- again, the most amazing, sweet and wonderful people ever. If you are a JD fan, you could not ask for better peeps to show you the way.

Unless you're a big Joy Division/Ian Curtis fan, it probably wouldn't be worth the cost and effort…read moreto visit. If you're looking for the Ian Curtis grave, it doesn't exist. It's just a small memorial stone on the ground, very easily missed. Here's a map to locate the memorial stone: http://www.joydiv.org/18may/cemmapb.jpg From Manchester Piccadilly station, buy a return train ticket to Macclesfield. The Virgin trains will be slightly cheaper. From the train station, it's about a 20 minute walk. I saw a number of people biking and walking their dogs through the cemetery. I was there on a dreary Sunday (perfect Joy Division weather) and most shops in the city center were closed except a few takeaway places.

Taking time to listen, when we first met. Explaining things in detail, when we weren't sure…read more Sharing ideas and advice, when we couldn't decide. Being sensitive about budget, when discussing the options. Keeping us well informed, by telephone and email. Special touches? Matching us with local celebrant, Mr Kit Hurstfield (10/10). Placing family flower tokens, inside the willow casket. Buffing the limo bonnet, before we set off. Presenting the gift bag, filled with Mum's namesake flowers. Mr Andrew Smith, Funeral Director. Simply the best. (From Mr and Mrs J, in Staffordshire)

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When the Queensway Tunnel was dug beneath the river, the subsequent rubbish pulled from the ground…read morewas dumped and landscaped into what is now Otterspool Prom. Here you can do everything there is to possibly do on a riverside promenade; things such as walk, ride a bike, look at the water and...um...well that's about it. I suppose you could rollerblade if you wanted. If it's a warm day and you don't mind the style your hair will be sculpted into by the blustering gales, you can follow the prom and its interconnecting paths right up to the Pier Head. If you don't fancy that, try and unearth the ruins of the 1984 Garden Festival, which lies hidden by tree trunks and weeds. You don't know how overtly creepy something is until you accidentally stumble across a kid's overgrown swing park. I still have nightmares.

What a spectacular view. Did you ever see such a coastline? Especially when the waves are choppy…read moreand the wind blustery. I absolutely love the promenade; walking along beside the river with the breathtaking view of the Welsh hills in the background is really relaxing, there's lots of cyclists and dog-walkers around and it's a lovely environment on a clear sunny day. The park which was renovated through the 'Pride in our Proms' project is Amazing. It's a mini world of Big Kid heaven... for me anyway I regressed about 10 years and was on the swings, seesaw and monkey bars, and when we'd totally worn ourselves out running around and taking cool scenic pictures of the sunset we went for a well earned pint from the Otterspool pub which is handily a hop skip and a cartwheel across the park. Go fly a kite, see the sights, play on the park and grab a pint!