Honour your loved one with traditional Caribbean customs, gospel music, and family involvement, ensuring a heartfelt and familiar farewell.
Comprehensive support for Antam Sanskar rites, including Gurdwara coordination, priest arrangements, and body care in line with Sikh traditions.
Guidance for Pandit arrangements, cremation ceremonies, and other Hindu rituals, performed with respect and cultural understanding.
Christian funeral services offering burial or cremation options, with celebrants or clergy and floral tributes to reflect your wishes.
“First class service, nothing was too much trouble and they were professional, empathetic and helpful in guiding me through the process. Could not be faulted at any level.”
“We want to thank you for the incredible job you did in coordinating all of the details for our Father’s funeral. Your attentiveness and care has made this process easier during such a hard time. Thank you again for everything.”
We offer direct cremation, cremation with a full service, and traditional burials. We can also assist in securing a cemetery plot and managing all necessary arrangements with local cemeteries across Manchester.
Yes. Our pre-paid funeral plans can be tailored to your preferences and budget. Choose from fixed-cost plans or create a bespoke arrangement with flexible payments.
Yes, our Manchester funeral team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Through our dedicated repatriation partner, Harmony International, we handle all logistics for returning a loved one to or from the UK, including documentation, embassy liaison, and travel coordination.
Yes, we offer embalming services upon request or when required, carried out by experienced professionals with dignity and respect for religious or personal considerations.
Yes. We work closely with trusted local faith leaders across Manchester and can coordinate religious officiants for Hindu, Sikh, Christian, and other funeral ceremonies
Yes, we offer live streaming for funerals held in chapels or at external venues, allowing friends and family who cannot attend to be part of the service.
We can assist with writing and publishing obituaries, both in print and online, and guide you in setting up digital memorial pages for ongoing remembrance.
Yes, we arrange floral tributes, casket sprays, catering services, and symbolic gestures such as dove or balloon releases upon request.
While it’s possible to arrange a funeral independently, working with a professional funeral director can relieve stress during a difficult time. For instance, we handle legal requirements, logistics, and emotional details, allowing families to focus on grieving and remembrance.
Funeral waiting times in Manchester typically range from 5 to 15 days, depending on the type of service, venue availability, and religious or cultural preferences. We’ll always do our best to accommodate your preferred timeline.
A good funeral director should be experienced, sensitive to your needs, and able to guide you through every step with clarity and respect. That’s exactly what Gooding Funeral Services aims to provide.
Manchester is served by several crematoria, including Blackley Crematorium, Manchester Crematorium, and Southern Cemetery. Gooding Funeral Services can help you choose and coordinate with the location that suits your wishes best
You should contact a funeral director as soon as you feel ready after a death, whether at home, in hospital, or in care. Gooding Funeral Services is available 24 hours a day to assist families at any stage, even just to answer your questions
A local funeral director brings understanding of nearby venues, cultural communities, and local procedures like registration. At Gooding Funeral Services, we have this local insight and is known for supporting families from many backgrounds.
Funeral costs vary based on the type of service, whether it’s a cremation or burial, and your personal choices. At Gooding, our service starts from £1125
Start by registering the death, then choose a funeral director to guide you through decisions like venue, service type, and any cultural or religious needs. At Gooding Funeral Services, we’re here to walk beside you through every step with clarity and care.
Gooding Funeral Services, 2a Newton Road,
Potternewton, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS7 4HE
Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday 10:00–13:00
Sunday Closed
