About Us

    About Michael Kennedy Funeral Services

    Michael Kennedy Funderal Services has been serving the Greater Manchester communities of Alkrington, Blackley, Broughton, Charlestown, Cheetham Hill, Collyhurst, Failsworth, Harpurhey, Middleton, Moston, New Moston and Openshaw.

    The teams at our Blackley and Collyhurst funeral homes will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one. We can help to plan religious and non-religious funeral services and serve many different faiths and communities including Polish and Asian.

    Here at Michael Kennedy Funeral Services we also offer a prepaid funeral plan, Choice, so that you can arrange and pay for a funeral in advance.

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Choice plan, please come and see us in any of our funeral homes, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.

    Latest Reviews

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    Can I express my utmost gratitude to Gemma and Gina who took dignified care of my brother Alan who was in the Funeral Home recently. Your compassion and kindness were second to none and made myself and my Partner at ease when we came to…

    Michelle Woodhouse

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    So comforting knowing they look after loved ones properly, had nothing but support and compassion from one of the workers Gina , she couldn’t have helped us more with our beautiful baby girl . Her final journey was as perfect as she was and it’s…

    Stacy Taylor

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    The amount of respect my grandad spencer recived from uses was amazing the support we all receved during such a diffecult time us as a family couldnt thank youse enough

    Jessica Sutcliffe

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    I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Gina at Michael Kennedy’s Funeral Directors. From the very first conversation, she was incredibly kind, compassionate, and patient. Her understanding nature made a truly difficult time feel more manageable. Gina guided us through the process with…

    Heidi Smith

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    I was overwhelmed and extremely happy by the way we were looked after by Gina she was so professional and really looked after mum she looked beautiful when we went to visit the organisation of the whole service was perfect I would highly recommend

    Lisa Moore

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    It is the third time using Kennedy's firstly for my dad 8 years back then my sister and yesterday my mum. The total professionalism and care they take to every detail is second to none.…

    Dennis O'Brien

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    Absolutely amazing funeral directors, they are lovely and helped us all every step of the way. They took care of my brother with the upmost respect. Came to my house to discuss the funeral with passion and love. Special thanks to Gina she is a…

    Donna Cooper

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    My Mum was looked after by Andrea Lancaster and we were all extremely impressed with her warm, friendly and professional approach. I believe that my Mum was treated with respect and dignity and Andrea accommodated all of our wishes. My Dad was so impressed with…

    Andie Johnstone

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    Would just like to thank Gemma Kennedy for her true professionalism, dignity and from the heart experience. Gemma dealt with all our needs with our late mother in law, who had to be repatriated from overseas. Every step of the way, she was there for…

    steven field

    Much Loved

    This was my Mother's funeral, which she had arranged some years ago. From my first telephone conversation, I felt at ease. I was kept fully informed at every step and all the arrangements went smoothly. Many thanks specifically to Pauline and generally to all at…

    David Bottomley

    Meet the Team

    Gemma Kennedy

    Funeral Arranger – Blackley

    Gemma has a degree in fashion design and joined the family business after she left university, more than a decade ago. In her spare time, she enjoys helping out at the local food bank, the Lalley Centre, and likes customising clothing and making accessories. She also spends time looking after her two nieces.

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends.

    We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 0161 277 9205 visit branch or arrange a home visit