Independent · Family-run · High Lane, Stockport
From the first call to long after the day itself, you are cared for by the same familiar faces — with warmth, dignity and complete respect for any faith, or none.
“We are a small, family-owned funeral directors — and we treat every family who comes to us as our own.”
Gary & the Burdett team
Our Family
“I wanted to care for families my own way — personally, patiently, and without compromise.”
Before he found his true calling, Gary spent his early career as an outdoor instructor — guiding people through mountaineering, caving, climbing and expeditions across wild places. Looking after others in difficult moments has always been in his nature.
At 27 he knew his path lay in funeral care. After more than a decade learning the profession and gaining his qualifications in Funeral Directing & Management, he founded G. Burdett Funeral Services so he could do exactly that.
Gary holds a Diploma in Grief & Bereavement Counselling and is a qualified Reiki practitioner. Alongside him, Janice Wooding brings the same warmth and dedication — together offering not just a service, but genuine support.
24/7
Always here
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Independent
All
Faiths & none
Meet the Team
Founder & Funeral Director
A former outdoor instructor who found his true calling in funeral care. Gary holds a Diploma in Grief & Bereavement Counselling and is a qualified Reiki practitioner — caring for every family personally, his own way.
Funeral Director
With the firm since its very beginning, Janice brings warmth, an exceptional knowledge of the profession and a Diploma in Grief & Bereavement Counselling — ensuring every family is cared for with real understanding.
How we can help
Every farewell is as individual as the life it honours. These are some of the ways we walk beside you — before, during, and long after the day.
Burial or cremation, traditional or wholly personal — arranged with clarity, fair pricing and a beautiful choice of coffins.
A private, peaceful space to spend quiet time with your loved one, whenever you need it.
Loving, ongoing care and tending of a grave or resting place — so it remains as cherished as the memory.
Keep them close. Beautifully crafted keepsakes that hold a memory you can carry with you always.
Compassionate support and gentle guidance through the practical and emotional days that follow.
With diploma-qualified counselling and Reiki, we offer comfort that continues well beyond the funeral itself.
Arranging a Funeral
There is no single way to say goodbye. When you’re ready, we’ll arrange a meeting — at our home in High Lane, or wherever feels most comfortable for you — and gently talk through the choices together.
Nothing is rushed, and nothing is fixed. We’ll guide you through each decision, big or small, until the day feels exactly right.
Whether you have a family grave or need help choosing a cemetery, we’ll arrange everything with care.
Solid or veneered wood, picture and themed designs, or eco options in cardboard and wicker.
Religious or non-religious, at a place of worship, crematorium, graveside or hall — with a celebrant we can arrange for you.
Hymns, poems and the songs that meant the most — chosen by you to tell their story.
A traditional hearse and limousines, your own vehicles, or something personal — a horse-drawn carriage or motorbike hearse.
Flowers, order of service, notices, charity donations, a dove release, or a quiet detour past a place they loved.
Honest, Fair Pricing
As proud members of Fair Funerals, we believe you should always know exactly what you are paying for. Below is a guide — we’ll happily tailor everything to your wishes and budget.
Our Cremation Package
£1,200
A complete, dignified service — everything cared for from the first call onward.
Coffins from £350 to £1,350
No professional or care charges for children under 16.
Prices shown as a guide and may be subject to change — please contact us for a personalised, written estimate.
Our Promise
You won’t be passed from person to person. The people you meet first are the people who care for you throughout.
Clear costs and no pressure. Proud members of Fair Funerals — transparency is a promise, not a slogan.
As a recognised Green Funeral Director, we offer natural and environmentally thoughtful choices for those who wish them.
From the bottom of our hearts, we cannot thank you enough for your professional support. You were completely wonderful.
The respect you showed to Mum and the kindness you have shown us has made her loss more bearable.
Your commitment and care have been appreciated so much. I am glad that we found your company — we could not have done better.
What Happens Next
Arranging a funeral isn’t something most of us ever do more than once or twice. There’s no need to know the steps — simply call us, and we’ll walk beside you through each one.
1
A doctor or medical examiner establishes the cause of death and completes the Medical Certificate (MCCD), discussing it with you before it goes to the Registrar.
2
Make an appointment with the registrar for the area where your loved one passed. The next of kin, a relative, or someone present can register.
3
Take the details of the deceased — full name, dates and place of birth and death, address and occupation. You’ll receive the Green Certificate we need, plus official death certificates.
4
From here, we take care of everything — and if the Coroner is involved, we’ll liaise with them on your behalf so you don’t have to.
Unsure of anything at all? There is never a wrong time to call — day or night.
Call us 24 hours · 07972 057 725From Gary’s Journal
A young student reflects on discovering what it truly means to care for families as a funeral director.
Gentle guidance for facing the holidays when familiar traditions highlight an absence.
A compassionate framework for understanding the stages of grief as a shared human experience.
We are here, day or night
There is no wrong time to call. Reach out and a member of our family will be with you.
6 Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BH
Serving High Lane, Stockport, the High Peak & Cheshire