Anthony Barton has worked in the funeral industry for 16 years. In 2023, he founded Independent Family Funeral Services, a family-run funeral director based in Mossley.
We are committed to providing compassionate, attentive care to families during some of life’s most difficult moments, having supported over 270 families within our first 2 years Our services include traditional funerals, woodland burials, direct cremations, and fully bespoke arrangements, each thoughtfully tailored to reflect the wishes and individuality of your loved one. Through a personal and considered approach, we ensure every farewell is meaningful and dignified, while guiding you with sensitivity and professionalism throughout. Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Services is a respected, family-owned funeral director based in Mossley. While Mossley is at the heart of what we do, we are proud to support families across all surrounding areas. We believe in working at a pace that feels right for you, offering clear guidance and steady support at every stage. By listening carefully to your needs and taking care of all practical arrangements, we aim to ease the burden, allowing you the space to focus on what matters most. Every detail is managed with care, giving you reassurance and peace of mind. Anthony has served the local community for over 16 years, caring for thousands of families with compassion and dedication. Alongside our funeral services, we remain deeply committed to the community, supporting organisations such as the Mossley Food Bank, Mossley Town Team, Mossley Football Club, Mossley Community Centre, Reubens Retreat, and the Anthony Seddon Fund. We continue to look for meaningful ways to extend this support. Anthony reflects: “I have always wanted to care for families in the same way I would want my own loved ones to be cared for. Every family teaches me something, and I value the importance of truly individual care. While I carry out my role with professionalism, I believe it is equally important to be sincere, compassionate, and understanding. I walk alongside each family I support, ensuring every service is personal, family-led, and truly meaningful.”
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £278.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £250.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £395.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £425.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £10.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £267.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,600.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,400.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£1,090.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£905.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.50 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £250.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £120.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £244.00 |
| Limousine | £290.00 |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 07/04/2026and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
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63 Stamford Street, Mossley, OL5 0LN
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