Saunders & Chorley Funeral Directors

Honouring 5 Generations of Tradition and Providing Personal and Professional Care

Saunders & Chorley Funeral Directors, Two Family Names United, Serving South Cumbria for Over 100 Years.

Welcome to Saunders & Chorley
Funeral Directors

Honouring 5 Generations of Tradition in South Cumbria

Serving Barrow-in-Furness and Surrounding Areas for Over 100 Years
At Saunders & Chorley Funeral Directors, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, professional, and affordable funeral services across South Cumbria. Our family-run business has been serving the local community for over five generations, offering personalised care passed down through the family. With our experienced team, we are dedicated to guiding families through this difficult time with the utmost respect and dignity.

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Years Of Experience

Our Services

At Saunders & Chorley, we offer three straightforward funeral options to suit your needs as well as bespoke services and burials:

Abbey Mount Direct Cremation

£1,350

A simple and dignified cremation service with no formal service at the crematorium. This option is ideal for families seeking an affordable, no-fuss farewell.

Abbey Mount Gentle Farewell

£1,795

This includes a private farewell in our Abbey Mount Chapel for up to 20 family members. Favourite pieces of music can be played giving family time to reflect on the life of your loved one without a formal service”

Abbey Mount Simple Funeral

£1,795

Plus disbursements

A simple and dignified funeral service at Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel. This option is ideal for families seeking an affordable, no-fuss farewell.

Additional Services

• Abbey Mount Classic Funeral
• Traditional Funeral

Our Chapel : A Peaceful Space for Reflection

Located in Barrow-in-Furness, our purpose-built Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel offers a serene environment for families to come together and reflect. With seating for up to 80 people, this peaceful space provides a comforting and dignified setting for family gatherings and services. We also offer a private farewell service for up to 20 people, including music and personal tributes.

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We Are Here Every Step of the Way

Caring for you and your loved ones through every stage of the journey. Don’t feel overwhelmed—let our family take care of yours with compassion, support, and attention to every detail. We're here to guide you with respect, dignity, and understanding, ensuring a meaningful farewell for your loved one

Types of Funeral

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Cremations

A gentle and respectful farewell

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Burials

A peaceful, traditional resting place

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Eco-Friendly

Caring for your loved one and the planet.

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Direct Cremation

A simple, no-fuss farewell with dignity.

Why Choose Saunders & Chorley?

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5 Generations of Care

Providing a legacy of funeral services based on trust, tradition, and compassion.

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Family-Run Business

You’ll always be in the hands of a caring and experienced team who understands the local community.

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Local Care, No Third Parties

Your loved one remains under our care throughout the entire process, with no outsourcing.

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We offer clear, straightforward pricing with no hidden costs.

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Serving Families Across Barrow-in-Furness and Surrounding Areas

At Saunders and Chorley Funeral Directors, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional funeral services to families throughout Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding areas of Cumbria. We understand that every family is unique, and we offer a range of services tailored to your specific needs, ensuring that each farewell is as meaningful as the life it honours.

Our service area includes the following key towns and villages within the radius of Barrow-in-Furness:

  • Barrow-in-Furness

  • Ulverston

  • Dalton-in-Furness

  • Askam-in-Furness

  • Swarthmoor

  • Furness Peninsula

What Families Say About Us

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Liam has been wonderful in dealing with my father's funeral. He has been very professional and caring with my family at our time of bereavement.
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Marion Pegge
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What an absolutely lovely man Liam is. He looked after my brother when he died and was kind, compassionate and supportive during a very difficult time for us. He sorted out everything down to the last detail. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
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Toby Ryland
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Liam is ever so friendly and professional. From start to finish Liam was approachable and accommodated every last fine detail of Grandads send off. Would certainly recommend to anybody.
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Morgan Denison
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Liam is a great professional and looked after us all the way
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Jo Mills
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Liam’s approach was perfect from start to finish. Fantastic service - kind, helpful and went the extra mile.

Your Trusted Local Funeral Directors in Barrow-in-Furness

No matter where you are in Cumbria, Saunders & Chorley Funeral Directors is here to guide you every step of the way. We offer 24/7 support, with a compassionate team ready to help whenever you need us.

For more information on our services, please contact Saunders & Chorley Funeral Directors at:

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
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Let us help you say goodbye with care, dignity, and tradition.

Our Commitment : Leaving the Light On

At Saunders & Chorley, we believe in leaving the light on for every family. This means we are here for you, offering support, guidance, and care whenever you need it. Our door is always open, and we’re ready to walk with you every step of the way.