Tunstall: 01782 834300. Biddulph: 01782 515155. Email: info@cmcgoughandsons.co.uk. Branches: 79–83 Roundwell Street, Tunstall; 69 High Street, Biddulph.

Yes. Our team is available day and night, every day of the year, including holidays.

We provide ongoing support throughout the process of organising the funeral, including memorials, ashes guidance, bereavement resources, and help with donations.

Yes. We arrange funerals in community venues, woodland burial grounds and other meaningful locations. We can also help with logistics and permissions.

Yes. Many families find comfort in visiting. We prepare your loved one with care and dignity, and visits can be arranged at either our Tunstall or Biddulph branches.

If the death is sudden, unexplained, or accidental, the coroner may investigate. This can delay registration and the funeral, but we will keep you informed and liaise with you and the coroner’s office.

Most funerals take place within 2– 4 weeks, depending on registration, coroner involvement, venue availability, and family preferences. We work with you to find the earliest suitable date.

Yes. We offer bespoke floral arrangements, funeral catering with flexible menus, and full coordination with venues.

Yes. We can organise charitable donations, collect contributions, and liaise with chosen charities. Donations can be made by visiting our branches and paying by cash or cheque or can be sent directly to the relevant charity. 

Yes, we work in conjunction with Open Prepaid funeral plans, who are regulated under the FCA for consumer protection.

Yes. As required by the CMA, we publish a full Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List, and Terms of Business. We are committed to complete transparency so families can make informed decisions.

A simple, unattended cremation with no service at the crematorium.

Burial involves interment in a cemetery or churchyard. Cremation involves the cremation of the body, with ashes returned to the family for scattering, burial, or keeping. We will guide you through all legal requirements.

Yes. Families often choose favourite music, readings, memory tables, personal items, themed tributes, unique floral arrangements, or special routes. We help create a meaningful farewell that reflects your loved one’s life.

We provide traditional funerals, modern and personalised ceremonies, cremation and burial services, direct cremation, memorial services, religious and non‑religious ceremonies, woodland and eco‑friendly options, floral tributes, and catering.

You will need the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, the deceased’s personal details, NHS number (if available), and any supporting documents. The registrar will issue the Green Form and death certificates.

The closest next of kin usually has the legal right — spouse, civil partner, adult child, or parent. If there is a Will, the executor has authority. When families disagree, we help mediate sensitively and follow UK legal hierarchy.

Staff will arrange verification of death and inform you when your loved one is ready to be taken into our care. You can contact us immediately and we will liaise with the hospital or care home to arrange to bring your loved one into our care, once all relevant documentation has been completed.

No. You can contact us straight away. Registration will need to have taken place prior to formalising finalised arrangements, but we can guide you through the processes required.