Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Service

01/02/2026

Anthony Barton Funeral Directors – Compassionate Care When It Matters Most 💐

When families face life’s most difficult moments, Anthony Barton offers guidance with kindness, dignity, and respect. As a trusted local funeral director, he provides a full range of services: traditional funerals, bespoke ceremonies, and direct cremations — all carefully tailored to honour the life of your loved one.

📞 24-hour support
🕊️ Personalised ceremonies and keepsakes to celebrate unique lives
🌳 Committed to supporting the local community

With Anthony Barton, families receive more than a service — they receive understanding, compassion, and genuine care every step of the way.

📍 Visit: 63 Stamford Street, Mossley
📧 Email: enquiries@abfunerals.co.uk

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30/01/2026

Anthony and Tammy were recommended to me. From the first telephone call I made to them I felt we had made the right choice. Their care and respect for our lovely mum from day one to her funeral was excellent. Their care of us, her family, was wonderful. At such a difficult time for us they were a calming, reassuring and guiding hand. Thank you so much Anthony, Tammy and your team

29/01/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 💜

Tomorrow (Friday), our Family Support team will be at this year's Together Through Loss - Bereavement Awareness Day at Academy HQ in Stalybridge.

This free, drop-in event is a safe and welcoming space for anyone affected by loss. You’ll find compassionate support, information, and the reassurance that you don’t have to face grief alone.

📅 When: Tomorrow (Friday), open midday to 7pm
📍 Where: Academy HQ, Grosvenor Street, Stalybridge

If you’re living with grief, or supporting someone who is, please come along and say hello to our team. We’ll be there to listen, support, and connect you with help if you need it.

27/01/2026

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞
• Where will my loved one be cared for?
• Will I have someone local to guide and support me?
• Is the quoted price the final price, with no hidden extras?
• How important is local knowledge and personal care to me
• Your local independent funeral director typically offers more affordable rates and a significantly better service.

23/01/2026

The family of Mark Wilson are saddened to announce his passing on 22nd December 2025. A tribute page has been created in his memory, where friends and family can view funeral details, leave messages of condolence, light a tribute candle, or make a donation to The Christie or Macmillan. You can view Mark’s tribute page via the link below:
https://mark-wilson-1962-2025.muchloved.com/

23/01/2026

The family of Patricia Rigby are heartbroken to announce her passing on 5th January 2026. They have asked us to create a tribute page in her memory to share with friends and family. On this page, you can find details of the funeral service, leave messages of condolence, light a tribute candle in honour of Patricia’s memory, or make a donation, if desired, to Kidney Research. You can view Patricia’s tribute page by clicking the link below:
https://patricia-rigby.muchloved.com/

21/01/2026

The family of Carol Swords are heartbroken to share the sad news of her passing on 6th January 2026.
In loving memory of Carol, the family have created a tribute page where those who knew and loved her can share special memories, photos, and messages, light a tribute candle, find details of her funeral service, or, if they wish, make a donation to The Christie Charity. Carol’s tribute page can be viewed by clicking the link below:
https://carolswords.muchloved.com/

19/01/2026

Supporting bereavement awareness is incredibly important, and we would love for you to join us.
Together, we can share your experiences of loss and discuss the support available to anyone, no matter how long it’s been since your loss. You are not alone, and there is support out there.

Grief has no time limit 🤍🪽

Come and join us to talk about loss and the support available no matter how long has passed.

Co-produced by TMBC, Empowered To Thrive CIC, Finding Rainbows and Mourning Brew.

Event supported by Anthony Barton Funeral Services and Hosted by Academy HQ.

Join us for a gentle, welcoming gathering where you can explore grief and loss in a safe, compassionate space.

This event is open to anyone who has experienced loss at any point in their life. There’s no timeline on grief, no right or wrong way to feel, and no expectation to “be okay.” Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you are welcome here.

Come as you are. Share if you want to, listen if you need to, or simply be in the space with others who understand. Grab a free ticket or pop in on the day.

You can expect....
💛 Supportive stalls
💬 Open, honest conversations
🎤 Speakers & shared experiences
🌱 Ongoing support & resources

Above all, this is a space of kindness, understanding, and connection. You are not alone, and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself 🤍

Visit our ticket link in our bio to book on or simply pop in on the day.

We would love to welcome you 🫶🏼

19/01/2026

The family of John “Jake” Ashworth are heartbroken to share the sad news of his passing. To honour Jake’s life and the many memories he leaves behind, the family have asked us to create a tribute page in his memory. Here, you can leave messages of condolence for the family, find details and maps for Jake’s funeral service, light a tribute candle, or, if you wish, make a donation to the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. You can view Jake’s tribute page by clicking the link below:

https://john-ashworth-1942-2025.muchloved.com/

19/01/2026

The family of Sheila Barrow are deeply saddened to share the news of her passing on 10th January 2026. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. In her memory, the family have asked us to create a tribute page where you can find details of the funeral service, leave messages of condolence, or, if you wish, make a donation to the RNLI in her honour. You can view Sheila’s tribute page by clicking the link below:
https://sheila-barrow-1937-2026.muchloved.com/

19/01/2026

With heavy hearts, the family wishes to share the news of Olwen's passing on 14th December, 2025. In loving memory of her, they have created a tribute page to honour her life. This space allows you to offer messages of condolence, find details and maps for the funeral service and reception, and make a donation to Cancer Research UK if you wish. Your support and memories are deeply appreciated. To visit Olwen's tribute page, please click the link below:
https://olwensimpson.muchloved.com/