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F. M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors

Burton upon Trent

About our Burton funeral home

Previously J. Hylton & Sons Funeral Directors, our Burton-Upon-Trent funeral home continues to serve the community with the same team, the same values and the same uncompromising standards. Serving every person, every time.

We pride ourselves on our uncompromising quality of funeral care, service and facilities. We do everything we can to help you; guiding you during a very difficult time. We aim to make things a little bit easier for you by ensuring your loved one's farewell is arranged exactly as you wish. We understand that you may need support, and we want you to know that we are here for you. Whenever you need us, you can reach us by telephone. You can call us 24 hours a day.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans

Meet our team

As the longest established Funeral Directors in Lichfield, and now having branches in Tamworth, Swadlincote and Stapenhill, our reputation has been built up and maintained for over 200 years and 5 generations. The team continue to provide the same professional and personal Care and service as we always have, and it remains at the heart of all we do. Our experienced staff will guide you through every aspect of your funeral arranging with kindness, compassion and professionalism.

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To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01283 516666 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

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Our services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

  • The Attended Funeral£2395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1144
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£3539
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The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

  • The Unattended Funeral£1395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)£-
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1395
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Memorials

Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01283 516666

Our Address

32 St. Peters Street, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, DE15 9AW

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

24 hour availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.

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Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.

Planning a funeral

Planning a funeral

Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.

The day of the funeral

The day of the funeral

This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.

Frequently asked questions

When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.

You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.

Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.

If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.

Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

4.92
based on 26 reviews
Sharon Wilkins
2nd Aug 2024

From collecting my mum from home to the day of the funeral Pauline and the whole team were exceptionally professional, kind , thoughtful and respectful, she made everything very easy for us and every member of staff we had contact with were so very supportive and helpful, the independent celebrant the gave us was beyond helpful , when she visited us at my dads home she listened to everything we wanted and she put it together perfectly and presented the service so flawless, the whole team enabled us to give my mum the most beautiful send off , we are very grateful to them.

A very big thank you to Pauline and a huge thank you to our celebrant Susan.

Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to give there loved one the very best on there final journey.

Stephen Higgins
15th May 2024

Karen Harrison
23rd Feb 2023

Rebecca was wonderful; what more can I say.

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Donna Bennett (donna.bennett@dignityuk.co.uk)
27th Feb 2023

Thank you for highlighting a member of the team.

Mr Michael G.
30th Jan 2023

Excellent!

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Barbara Wood (Barbara.wood@dignityuk.co.uk)
31st Jan 2023

Thank you for your 5* review.

Mrs Catherine L.
7th Dec 2022

First we would all like to say a BIG-BIG THANK-YOU to all the staff at F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors, in Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. for all their input, and going above and beyond their duties to arrange Stewart's Funeral, Also a special Thank-you to Pauline who made us feel comfortable, calm and relaxed, whilst we were all upset due to Stewart's sudden passing. Pauline who was very kind, caring and understanding made all the Funeral arrangements we wanted and it went very smoothly. Pauline spent special care in arranging all the aspects of Stewart's Funeral, We would definately recommend F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors, stapenhill Branch in Burton-on-Trent, staffs. They are very cost effective and the staff are highly professional, Friendly manner. We could not be more grateful to you all. you were our Angels at that time.

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F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors
9th Dec 2022

Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you. We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service. Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review.

Calls are recorded for monitoring and quality purposes. All calls made to 0800 and 0808 numbers are free of charge whether made from a landline or mobile phone. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No. 00041598. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130. Please note that the selling and administering of funeral plans is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), however if you are purchasing a funeral without a funeral plan this will not be covered by FCA regulation.