Focus on Southwest Funeral Care

Southwest Funeral Care is a local, independent family business. Based in Southway, their team has years of experience in the care and funeral sectors, ensuring that you and your loved one will be treated with care and dignity.

Planning a funeral for a loved one is an extremely difficult and emotionally challenging experience. Every person has their own way of processing their personal grief; there is no right or wrong.

Death, and ultimately a funeral, is our final rite of passage, so it is normal to feel pressure to make things ‘perfect’. Southwest Funeral Care’s advice is to choose what feels right for you. Share your memories and family values, as this will help your provider to shape a funeral plan that is both befitting of your loved one and supportive to you.

Paul Warren, Director of Southwest Funeral Care, told us: ‘Regardless of whether a death is expected or not, the sense of loss is often overwhelming. Take some deep breaths and remember that you don’t need to rush. When you are able, give your chosen funeral provider a call. This is the moment when we step in to support you.

‘We may not be able to bring your loved one straight home to us; for example, if the loss is unexpected then a coroner’s report will be required. However, as soon as we are able, we will collect your family member and bring them into our care.

‘We will wash and dress them for you, providing a haircut if needed. We will talk to them and our staff may even join them for a cup of tea. Your loved one will be treated as part of our family.’

Southwest Funeral Care offers an in-house funeral plan and can also plan services at the local crematoria; a hearse, drivers and pall bearers are available and the team can liaise with your celebrant and print orders of service. If you’d like to plan a special route to the funeral location, this can be arranged.

Paul explained: ‘Your loved one’s funeral will celebrate their life. On the way to the crematorium, we can include memorable places that where part of their personal life story.

‘Should you find yourself in need of our services, you and your loved one will be of the upmost importance to us from the moment of first contact.

‘When celebrating somebody’s life, nothing is too much trouble and there are no right or wrong requests – we will be privileged to help you and hope that our care and attention will make things easier for you as you say your goodbyes.’