Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Service

21/08/2026

The Funeral Service for Ray will take Place on Friday 28th August 2026 at 12:15pm at the Albion Church, Stamford St E, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6QQ

Ray's family have asked us to share his tribute page, where family and friends can come together to remember his life.

You are warmly invited to leave a message of condolence for the family, light a candle in Ray's memory, or, as many of you will know, Ray was an incredibly talented photographer. If you have any photographs of Ray, the family would be truly grateful if you could share them on his tribute page, helping to celebrate his life through the memories and moments he captured with others.

https://rayliddy.muchloved.com/

21/08/2026

This is our second time on using Anthony and Tammi there service is exceptional and dignified
From the passing we where in constant contact getting every detail right nothing was to much
They go up and beyond

21/08/2026

As many of you are aware, Pete Keenan is undertaking a walk from John O'Groats to Lands End to support The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. He is a local resident making this journey from the northernmost to the southernmost point of the country. If you are able to support Pete during this incredible challenge, it would be greatly appreciated. You can help by clicking the link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/pete4parkinsons?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwY2xjawT06-1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4w1yZtR1uxfiF_FBB2fzHrxirqGEz3KfVDOd9Vsis58wRQ-5-n0YCVCg906A_aem_DLg8JwpIrtsd0RLSXWLEmA

20/08/2026

A simpler way to say goodbye 🤍

A traditional funeral isn’t right for everyone, and that’s why we offer a Direct Cremation Plan from £1,850 through Golden Charter.

A pre-paid funeral plan can give you peace of mind by allowing you to make your wishes known in advance, helping to ease the decisions and financial concerns your family may face in the future.

Our Direct Cremation Plan provides a simple, dignified alternative without the ceremony or additional costs associated with a traditional funeral.

If you’d like to find out more about planning ahead, we’re here to have a friendly, no-obligation conversation.

Tel: 01457 512749
For more Information, please visit : https://www.abfunerals.co.uk/funeral-plans/prepaid-funerals/

Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Services
Guiding you with compassion and care.

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

Here are the locations of the money envelopes

14/08/2026

Yesterday was my mam’s final farewell after the biggest and most devastating loss and shock our family has ever experienced.

I have to say that choosing Anthony Barton Funeral Directors was the best decision we could have made for our beautiful mam’s final journey. Both Anthony and Tami have been incredibly supportive, kind, compassionate, and respectful. From the very first phone call through to the end of yesterday, they went above and beyond to make such a difficult time as easy as possible for our whole family. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

Tami was our celebrant and led my mam’s final farewell with such warmth, care, and professionalism. The service was so personal and beautifully delivered that almost everyone asked if she had been one of my mam’s friends. That is a true testament to how much time, effort, and genuine care she put into getting to know who my mam was.

Nobody ever wants to make that phone call to a funeral director, but if you ever find yourself having to make the hardest phone call of your life, I honestly couldn’t recommend Anthony Barton Funeral Directors highly enough. You will be treated with kindness, dignity, compassion, and genuine care every step of the way.

Thank you so much, Anthony and Tami. You have been two of the most important, supportive, and compassionate people we have met during the most heartbreaking and devastating time of our lives. We will never forget everything you have done for our family or the beautiful farewell you gave our mam.

14/08/2026

🌼🌻 DAISY HUNT IS BACK! 🌻🌼

It’s that time again! We’re hiding daisies around the town — and we want YOU to find them! 👀🌼

So, look high, look low, and keep your eyes peeled for the daisy pictured below. There are plenty hidden around the local area, just waiting to be discovered! 🔎

🌻 BUT THERE’S MORE… 🌻

We’ve also hidden 3 special sunflowers around town. If you’re lucky enough to find one of these, you’ll win a £50 voucher to spend at Cockfields Farm! 🐷🐰🐴. ( please have a parent with you to collect the voucher)

And as a little extra bonus… 💷👀

💰 We’ve hidden money envelopes in different locations too! Find one and you’ll have some extra spending money to enjoy! 🎉

🌼 FOUND A DAISY?

Bring it back to Anthony Barton Funeral Services, our office facing the Community Fire Station, and we’ll exchange it for a prize! 🎁

🌻 Find a sunflower = £50 Cockfields Farm voucher
💷 Find a money envelope = extra spending money
🌼 Find a daisy = a prize!

It’s all just a bit of fun for our local community, so get searching and keep your eyes open!

Good luck everyone… and happy hunting! 🌼🔎
Please
Post any picture of the finds on Facebook and tag us in.

*ONLY ONE PERSON PERSON PLEASE*

Below are just a few of the locations

14/08/2026

The family of Alan Lidyard are saddened to announce his passing on 28th July 2026.

They have asked us to create a special tribute page in Alan’s memory, providing a place for family and friends to share messages of condolence, photographs and treasured memories, or to light a tribute candle in his honour.

If you wish, you can also make a donation to Willow Wood Hospice in Alan’s memory.

Every kind message, memory and gesture of support will mean so much to Alan’s family at this difficult time.

Alan’s tribute page can be found here:
https://alanlidyard.muchloved.com/

May Alan’s memory remain close to the hearts of all who knew and loved him.