Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Service

25/12/2025

23/12/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞.

Choosing a trader approved under Buy With Confidence gives you extra peace of mind that you’re dealing with a business that local Trading Standards considers trustworthy and compliant with consumer law, especially important for sensitive services like funerals, where clarity, honesty and respect are crucial.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬

Being part of the Buy With Confidence scheme (a Trading Standards-approved trader directory) means:

✔️ Independent vetting: The business has been checked by Trading Standards officers on things like legal compliance, trading history, and fair practices.

✔️ Consumer protection reassurance: It signals to customers that this funeral service is expected to meet recognised standards for honesty and transparency in how it trades.

✔️ Ongoing monitoring: Scheme members are monitored over time (not just approved once), so there’s a continued expectation of good conduct.

✔️ Complaint pathways: While the scheme itself doesn’t guarantee services, being part of it gives consumers more trust that Trading Standards can be alerted if issues arise, and the business is less likely to engage in misleading or unfair practices.

Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Services is listed as “Tameside MBC – Buy with Confidence – Trading Standards Approved.

21/12/2025

Thank you to everyone one who came to our Santa’s Grotto, I hope everyone had a great time. thank you to all the helpers, I could not have done it without you.

19/12/2025

You can have your loved one's ashes, including bespoke scattering tubes in any design, with care and personalised options to honour their memory.

19/12/2025

18/12/2025

Losing a loved one is never easy, and contacting a Funeral Director can feel overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. We’ve put together a helpful page on our website with guidance and suggestions on what to ask, to make the process a little easier when the time comes.

Not sure what questions to ask a funeral director when a loved one passes? This guide may help.

18/12/2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Joyce Smith announces her passing on 11th November, 2025. In this difficult time, they have created a tribute page to honour her memory. On this page, you can find details about the upcoming funeral service, share your heartfelt messages of condolence for the family, or, if you feel moved to do so, make an online donation to MND Association or RSPCA (England & Wales) in Joyce’s memory. To pay your respects and view Joyce's tribute page, please click the link below:
https://joyce-smith-1940-2025.muchloved.com/

16/12/2025

Losing someone you love can make Christmastime especially hard. The season’s traditions, songs, and celebrations can highlight their absence in a way that feels particularly heavy.During these moments, taking time to write down your thoughts, acknowledge your feelings, and reflect on the memories ...

16/12/2025

https://www.abfunerals.co.uk/ab-funerals-news/join-us-for-a-magical-christmas-experience/

Everything is completely FREE — come and share the Christmas joy!

16/12/2025

🎉 We’re beyond thrilled to share some amazing news! 🎉

Anthony Barton Funeral Services has officially been approached by the Prestige Awards to confirm that we are the 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔!

The Prestige Awards celebrate outstanding independent businesses that make a real difference in their local communities, and to be chosen through reader nominations, client feedback, and rigorous judging is an incredible honour. We were even invited to Leeds to collect our award, making this recognition even more special!

The judging panel highlighted our commitment to service excellence, quality, ethical practices, and consistency — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

We are so grateful to the families we serve and our wonderful community for your continued trust and support. This award truly belongs to you!

15/12/2025

We are hosting a Christmas Grotto.
Come and meet Santa, Saturday 20th December at Mossley Methodist Church from 4:00pm until 6:30pm.