Funeral Directors > Merseyside > Southport
F. J. Gibb Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
We are F. J. Gibb Funeral Directors in Southport and we are here to give you and your family our care and compassion during your time of need. Our mission is to organise your loved one’s farewell so it reflects their life and becomes a lasting memory for you, your family and friends.We began helping Southport in the 1920s when Joseph Gibb founded our funeral home. Since then, we have been giving the communities of Birkdale, Blowick, Pool Hey, Brown Edge and Churchtown an unparalleled standard of funeral care. Our help has even stretched to the villages of Holmeswood, Banks, Scarisbrick and Shirdley Hill.Our duty is to make you our number one priority; we will do this by looking after your every need and being your rock during this difficult time. We will work with you to understand how your loved one lived their life, so we can tailor their funeral to be personal and unique. Using the expertise we have gained over the decades, we can cater for you no matter your religion or belief. Whether your preference is a religious, contemporary or traditional ceremony, we have all the necessary knowledge to arrange it.You can take control over every last detail of your loved one’s funeral and choose the type of music, the route the cortège takes, the floral tribute or anything else you need to make the day special.Our dedicated team are on here 24 hours a day to assist you by giving you advice or answering any questions you may have.Our Unattended funeral is available for £995, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Our Attended funeral includes a service and can be tailored however you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life. Call us today on 01704 551666 to talk through your personal requirements. 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
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £633.00 |
| 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 | £229.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £898.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £250.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| 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 | £380.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,195.00 |
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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. |
£1,200.00 |
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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: |
£900.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.25 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
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 15/04/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
6a Clarence Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4BH
