Few of us like to think about funeral arrangements for those we love. So when the unexpected happens, we can often be unprepared when dealing with immense grief. This is when we need the first-class services of a funeral director who is highly professional, organised, experienced, and, above all, understanding.
At MLS Independent Funeral Directors, owned and managed by The Hunter Family, you are assured of all these qualities.
Our company is an authentic, independent family concern. Now in its third generation, it has over 90 years of combined experience in the funeral profession. The Hunter family really knows how to care for the needs of every bereaved family.
Our team's caring approach has seen the business grow. We have chapels of rest in Aughton and Burscough within our new funeral homes; we believe that many bereaved families have particularly welcomed the availability of caring female and male staff. Indeed, our caring manner is so sympathetic that many continue to stay in contact.
We are proud to serve families from our two established funeral homes in Aughton and Burscough, both within Ormskirk, with a third location currently underway to further extend our care. From these branches we support families across Ormskirk, the wider Lancashire area and into Liverpool, providing professional funeral services with compassion and dignity wherever you need us.
Contact UsWe provide a 24 hour personal service available 365 days a year including bank holidays & weekends
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At MLS Independent Funeral Directors, owned and managed by The Hunter Family, you are assured of all these qualities.
Our company is an authentic, independent family concern. Now in its third generation, it has over 90 years of combined experience in the funeral profession. The Hunter family really knows how to care for the needs of every bereaved family.
Our team's caring approach has seen the business grow. We have chapels of rest in Aughton and Burscough within our new funeral homes; we believe that many bereaved families have particularly welcomed the availability of caring female and male staff. Indeed, our caring manner is so sympathetic that many continue to stay in contact.
MLS Independent Funeral Directors carries out every critical aspect of funerals, from the first contact until after the funeral. All our planning is treated with respect for the deceased and those who are grieving their loss, as we recognise that this is a stressful time for all, offering as much kindness and patience as you need.
The funeral director or dedicated team you have contacted will guide and support you with compassion and understanding throughout your time of need. By offering personal attention and care, we take the time to build a trusting relationship with every family we serve. Our professional staff are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing immediate assistance across the Fylde Coast, including Thornton Cleveleys, Blackpool, Poulton-le-Fylde, Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes and the wider Lancashire & Liverpool area.
The Hunter Family are fully qualified funeral directors, each holding a recognised Diploma in Funeral Directing. As proud members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), we uphold the highest professional standards, ensuring every funeral arrangement is carried out with dignity, respect, and care.
Available to support you and your family 365 days a year, 24/7. Contact us today or for immediate assistance, please call 01695 424 888
Contact UsThe funeral director must fulfil many duties. The first is to provide any support they can for the family through this difficult, emotional time and advice on any funeral arrangements.
They can do this on your behalf with the highest degree of professionalism while acting behind the scenes. A funeral director also researches, explains and discusses any available options when arranging local funerals or others, including all costs involved. Depending on your wishes, the role of the funeral director could include any of the following:
They organise for the deceased to be held at a chapel of rest. This allows friends and loved ones a chance to view them before the funeral. Directors will provide notice of death in local/national newspapers or websites.
They manage any necessary legal documentation and provide advice when needed.
They also advise on any aspects of the funeral, including the types of service and the options available to you in terms of coffins, caskets, catering, venues, priests or non-religious celebrants, transport vehicles, flowers and music, the Order of Service sheet, types of memorials, and donations.
Our team of directors will ensure that your wishes and those of the deceased are met and that the funeral/celebration of life goes smoothly.
They then attend to all details for the day, from the transport arrangement for family and close friends to overseeing their funeral service.Next, they arrange for the deceased's ashes to be given to you or help in organising them to be scattered or preserved.
Beforehand, they gather the attendance cards (obituary) to know who attended the funeral.
They arrange for the deceased to be transferred to another location, whether in the UK or abroad.
They have funeral flowers and donations sent to the relevant people, organisations or charities.
Funeral directors also arrange for the graves and headstones to be erected right after burial so that they can be fitted and placed on site.
At MLS Independent Funeral Directors, we understand how important it is to feel informed in what is a sensitive and difficult time for any family. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear.
If your question still goes unanswered please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our independent funeral directors are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
If you would like to find out more information about the help and advice that we can offer you during the difficult times that lead up to a funeral, please call our friendly staff today on 01695 424 888 or 01704 891 555 or you can use our contact form to forward your details.
