Thompsons Funeral Directors, Aintree
About our Aintree funeral home
We know that every person is unique and funerals should be no different. To make the day special we will work with you to understand your loved one and organise a farewell that reflects and pays homage to the way they lived their life. No matter how big, small or distinctive your request is we will do our best to cater to your needs. Some of the things you can change include the music, the hymns, the service or the type of hearse.
Since our establishment, we have conducted funerals of all kinds; whether that be a religious, a humanist, a cremation, a traditional or a contemporary ceremony such as a woodland burial or bright celebration of life. If you would prefer burial we are central to the Everton, Bootle, Kirkdale, Walton Park and Liverpool RC Cemeteries.
You can find our funeral home on Walton Vale; opposite the Windsor pub and next door to the Blessed Sacrament RC Church. Orrell Park rail station is a stone throw away, meaning we are accessible from all over Liverpool via the Merseyrail. We are also a short drive away from Orrell, Old Roan, Litherland, Seaforth, Norris Green, Aintree, Croxteth and Bootle.
From our six funeral homes across the city, we give the whole of Liverpool an unparalleled standard of care. Our other funeral homes are in Bootle, Netherton, Maghull, Huyton and Tuebrook.
Our dedicated team are available 24 hours a day to assist you with your every need; all you have to do is pick up the phone.
What we offer
- Advice from our experts at every step of the process
- Arrangements tailored to your and your family's needs
- Funeral directors with local expertise
- Your choice of any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services suitable for all faiths, cultures and preferences
- Use of the chapel of rest to view your loved one
- Hearses, limousines and bespoke transport arrangements
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Funeral Services with distinction
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.
Our funeral services
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.
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.Find out moreFrom£1195plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).![Funeral Service Image]()
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.From£1195plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.![Funeral Service Image]()
The Simple Funeral
Our Local Simple Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.From£1930plus £1128 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £1128 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.Find out moreFrom£2295plus £1128 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £1128 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.![Funeral Service Image]()
The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.From£2295plus £1128 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £1128 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.The Aintree Funeral
A funeral service at your chosen venue, where family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.When you choose our local Alternative Venue service, our expert funeral directors will help you to arrange a touching service for your loved one, where family and friends can come together to remember them and celebrate their life. The cremation will then be carried out with the utmost care at one of our selected local crematoria without any mourners present.Find out moreFrom£3400plus £3800 Platinum Funeral Option Price.plus £3800 Platinum Funeral Option Price.![Funeral Service Image]()
The Aintree Funeral
A funeral service at your chosen venue, where family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.From£3400plus £3800 Platinum Funeral Option Price.plus £3800 Platinum Funeral Option Price.When you choose our local Alternative Venue service, our expert funeral directors will help you to arrange a touching service for your loved one, where family and friends can come together to remember them and celebrate their life. The cremation will then be carried out with the utmost care at one of our selected local crematoria without any mourners present.![Funeral Service Image]()
Our Memorials
Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.Find out moreFrom-plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).![Our Memorials]()
Our Memorials
Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.From-plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).
Where to find us
Address
Directions and Parking
There is restricted parking on our road, however you can park for free on surrounding streets.
Funeral Home Opening Times
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Supporting you along the way
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What to do when someone dies
It is normal to not know what to do following the death of a loved one. This step-by-step guide will explain everything that you need to know or do when a loved one dies, helping you through each stage of the process.Find out more![Planning a funeral]()
Planning a funeral
These guides will help when it comes to planning a funeral. They will explain how our funeral directors can work with you to put together a meaningful farewell for your loved one.Find out more![The funeral service]()
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral. Understanding each part of the process will make the day a little easier, and we will be here to help you on each step of the journey.Find out more
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.
We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.
If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.
If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.
Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.
We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on
0151 525 3138From 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.