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If you require an independent funeral director in Ormskirk or the surrounding areas, we can help. We are an independent family concern with over 27 years of experience, owned and managed by The Hunter Family.

We assist families and loved ones in carrying out wonderfully respectful, well-organised funerals.
MLS Independent Funeral Directors

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Anthony Stephenson
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This is the 2nd time we have used MLS for a funeral as they took care of our mum 2.5 years ago and we had no hesitation in using them again for dad's funeral last week. Sally Ann was AMAZING again from start to finish and the level of care and compassion forwarded to us by the whole MLS team was truly spectacular. They truly are the BEST around. Their follow up and attention to detail is second to none. Thanks MLS you have helped us once again to give a great send off to both our parents now and we are truly thankful. You are True Professionals of the highest order !
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Jean Scott
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Lisa was kind and compassionate, responding promptly to all my queries. I would highly recommend this company.
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Tony M
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MLS are truly wonderful. So grateful to Sally for her lovely caring manner in providing a fitting service and tribute to our late Mum. Sally and the staff are warm, considerate and supportive. There is no hard sell, just a commitment to deliver an appropriate thanksgiving for your loved one. MLS are a genuine independent family run business that knows how to treat people when they are at their most vulnerable.
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Katherine Cropper
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We cannot thank Lisa and the team at MLS Independent Funeral Directors enough for the care and compassion they showed during the funeral of our beloved father and grandfather. From the very beginning, Lisa was incredibly supportive, guiding us gently and professionally through a very difficult time. Lisa and the team treated him with such dignity and respect, and we felt reassured knowing he was in such kind and careful hands. Every detail of the funeral was handled beautifully and thoughtfully, and her warmth and compassion made a world of difference to our family. We are deeply grateful for the excellent service and personal support we received. Thank you, Lisa & the team at MLS, for helping us give our father and grandfather the farewell he truly deserved. 🀍
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Linda Savage
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MLS funeral directors looked after our mum so beautifully. Very professional but caring and compassionate . Whenever we phoned for advice they always explained everything superbly. Alice looked after us most of the time and she was delightful, nothing was too much trouble. On the actual funeral day she went through everything with us and was there alongside us every step of the way on what is a very traumatic day . Thank you so much for making a very difficult day bearable - from Marie’s family . Linda , Mike and Sue and all our families We were truly grateful for all your support.
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Chris M
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From start to finish this lovely family run funeral directors made everything so much more easy. They looked after our beautiful Mum so well from start to finish, kept us updated throughout and were so so friendly. It’s the worst feeling losing a loved one but when you have lovely people like this guiding you and taking care of absolutely everything it really makes it a lot easier and for that I’m grateful to MLS Funeral Directors. Annie and the team were nothing short of amazing! A big thank you from Chris, Tanya & Family (and of course our lovely Mum Loraine)
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Andrea Holton
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Arranging your mum's funeral is one of the most painful experiences but Sally made it so much easier. She listened to what we wanted, made suggestions, never once rushed us (even when we lingered to say our last goodbye) and her troop of supporters (all her family members) were equally helpful, supportive and so very professional whilst being very human. You made an impossible situation bearable and our mum would have been proud of her day, thank you from the bottom of our hearts - March 25th 2024
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Wendy D
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I would highly recommend this fantastic company. After losing my Mum I really didn't know where to start with all the arrangements.I picked up the phone and immediately MLS were absolutely brilliant. Right from the start Sally and her team were professional, friendly and so caring, and as a lot of the other reviews state nothing was too much trouble. All members of the team were always happy to help and they even assisted my family out of hours due to the arrangements being over a public holiday. I really couldn't fault them and felt that my Mum was in safe hands and that they really cared. I would not hesitate to recommend them they couldn't have made such a sad horrible, stressful time more calming and re assured me at all times This took a lot of pressure off me and my family. Sally was always there to offer advice when necessary. The day went so smoothly and they had everything totally under control Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for taking such good care of my Mum.
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gareth hull
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May I say a huge and heartfelt thanks to Sally and the team at MLS following the passing of my beloved dad this September (2022). Living abroad added to our complications, however nothing was too much trouble and Sally was available every time I contacted, by phone or email and the whole end to end process was slick, professional and perfection. From initial call, all legal processes, service preperation and appointing of Celebrant (huge thanks to Tony Packwood) - mostly conducted by email and PDF paperwork - I was led through everything and no stone was left unturned. Having flown over for the service, I could not have wished for a better final journey for my dad. So thanks again Sally, and all MLS - you have a special place in my heart forever. Gareth and Carol xx
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Rosemary Allen
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The most wonderful, respectful, caring and professional company with whom, unfortunately, due to the recent passing of my mother, I have had to deal. Nothing was too much trouble. Their guidance was sympathetic but also practical. I know, from relatives, the prices that have been charged for funerals and although there was no expense being spared for my mother’s, this truly caring, family firm did not try to β€œSell” me anything other than what we wanted and what they saw as appropriate for ours and my mother wishes. Amazing people, our gratitude will abide.

Customer Direct Reviews

Pam Alfie and Toby

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Sally and all at MLS, Thank you for all your help support and guidance over the past few weeks. We really appreciate the care and attention you gave me and the family to get through planning for an extremely sad day. Love, Pam, Alfie & Toby. xxx

Ella

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Hey Lisa, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for today, it was absolutely insane and so perfect for our gorgeous Mum. Everything about it was what she would have loved and I am so grateful for all the support you have given us over the last couple of weeks. We are truly blown away by how perfect every detail was for our Mum. Thank you so much. Ella.

Kathleen Whitehead

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Dear Annabel, Thank you so much for arranging the funeral of my husband, Graham Whitehead. It went so smoothly because of your helpfulness and guidance and took a lot off our minds. Thank you also for making the flowers into ounces, 2 of which I took to the Springfield court Home and 1 I kept. Yours very sincerely, Kathleen Whitehead.

Pat Livingston

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A Million thanks doesn't seem quite enough. We as a family can't thank you enough for all the care and attention you gave to Dave and to us at the most difficult time of our lives. Losing Dave has been heart breaking but you and your team have guided us through and carried us. From beginning to end you have been compassionate and caring and will never forget your unwavering support at the most difficult time of our lives. Lisa, and the wonderful team at MLS, thank you for caring for Dave. Pat & all my family.

Anthony Stephenson

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Hi Sally Ann, I just wanted to express our sincere THANKS ! for your amazing dedication into making the day especially easy for our family last Friday. Everything went according to the meticulous planning and we are very very pleased. We have received lots of lovely comments regarding the service and how well it ran. We would like to have a USB copy of the funeral service, can this be arranged please? Thanks again Sally Ann, you truly are an amazing asset to the family business and we are very thankful to have had you take lead on our arrangements. We knew it had to MLS for us based on recommendations, especially since MLS share the same as my mums initials too (LMS) Best regards, Anthony Stephenson

James Livingston

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Hi Lisa. Hi family. Hope you're all well this morning. I just wanted to drop you all a note to say how fortunate, grateful, and thankful we are as a family for your love, support and consideration over the last month. I could write you a note about your professionalism, and how good you are at your job (tremendous by the way) but I just want to focus on your kindness and how compassionate you have been to mum and the family. Simply put you have made our lives easier. Lisa in particular, I just want to give you a massive hug everytime I see you. You have this warmth that is so lovely and so genuine. Mum has been so appreciative of everything you've chosen to say to her and nothing has been too much trouble for you. As a team you are absolutely first class and I'm so pleased Dave was in your company. He was so loved. Thank you for making a difficult day a brilliant one. Love James

Marj Lautman

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To all at MLS Just wanted to say thank you for all the support you gave us arranging Alan’s funeral and ensuring that the day went smoothly. Sally Anne you are a true star and so professional. You led a great team last week. You made a sad day go just as we hoped it would. Thank you from Alan’s family. Yours sincerely Marj Lautman

Helen Peace

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To Sally Ann, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for everything that you did for Rosemarie and for us. I've been to many many funerals and had to arrange a couple before, everything you did and dealing with you and how you did things on the day, it was by far the best service I have ever experienced and many people commented on it so thank you so much for being so professional, so supportive and so compassionate. Kind regards, Helen.

Marjorie

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To Louis & staff. We cannot thank you enough for all your care and compassion shown to us all during our recent bereavement. Pat was a very special person to myself and my family, and a good Brother to Gerry and his wife Margaret. The service you provide is exceptional, helping us through every step of the process. We are eternally grateful. Thank you again. Regards Marjorie and all the family xx

Shirley Gaffney

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Dear Ms Hunter, I would like to thank you most sincerely for the excellent service you gave with the funeral arrangements for my late Husband Jack. The care and attention you gave to me and my family was second to none. The service went well and the celebrant's sermon was perfect. I am really grateful for all you have done. Once again, thank you. Mrs. Shirley Gaffney xxx

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