If you need experienced and compassionate Funeral Directors in Shaw, A.F. Whites Funeral Services are here to help you through every stage of the process with sensitivity, honesty and clear guidance. We know how difficult this time can be, which is why our Funeral Director takes a calm, supportive approach from your very first conversation.
As a family-run funeral service, we believe personal care matters. Our Funeral Director will take the time to understand your wishes, explain your options clearly and support you in arranging a funeral that feels right for you and your family.
We operate from a welcoming Funeral Home serving Shaw, where we arrange respectful and thoughtful Funeral Services for local families. Whether you are planning a traditional funeral or something more individual, every service is handled with dignity and attention to detail.
Families in Shaw can also choose from a range of distinctive funeral options. These include Horse Drawn Funerals, services using a Horse Drawn Hearse, and traditional Funeral Horse and Carriage processions. For a more personal tribute, we also arrange Motorcycle Funerals, including Motorbike Hearse Funeral options.
Whatever type of funeral you choose, our Funeral Directors are here to support families in Shaw with compassion, professionalism and genuine care.
From our local Funeral Home serving Shaw, we provide dignified, personal Funeral Services that honour your loved one’s life and the memories you share.
Full Traditional Funeral Service Package: £2,650
Our full traditional funeral service is available to families in Shaw for a fixed price of £2,650, offering clarity and reassurance with no hidden charges.
What’s included
Professional services provided by our Funeral Directors
Full planning and coordination of the funeral service
Private transfer of the deceased to our Funeral Home during office hours
Doctors’ fees included
Agreement of the funeral date and time with the family
Care of the deceased until the day of the funeral
Dressing in personal clothing or a funeral gown
Viewing in our chapel of rest during office hours
Hand-veneered oak coffin with gold coloured handles and engraved breast plate
Religious minister or non-religious celebrant
Traditional hearse and funeral staff on the day
Funeral procession from the family home or directly to the crematorium
Crematorium arrangements at Dukinfield, Stockport or Manchester
All crematorium fees included
All for £2,650.
Funeral Extras and Personal Touches
Every funeral can be personalised. We offer a wide range of optional extras so families only choose what feels appropriate for them.
Optional extras include
- Limousine
- Flower hearse
- Horse Drawn Hearse
- Motorcycle Hearse
- Trike hearse
- White dove release
- Embalming
- Ashes scatter tube
- Ashes casket
- A choice of over one hundred coffins
- Floral tributes
- Bagpipes
- Organist
- Bugle player
Horse Drawn Funerals in Shaw
A Horse Drawn Funeral offers a traditional and dignified way to say goodbye. Using a Horse Drawn Hearse or Funeral Horse and Carriage, families in Shaw can choose a calm, respectful procession that reflects tradition and elegance.
Motorcycle Funerals and Motorbike Hearse Funeral Options
For those with a strong connection to motorcycles, a Motorcycle Funeral can be a meaningful and personal tribute. Our Motorbike Hearse Funeral options are arranged with care, professionalism and full respect for the occasion.
Direct Cremation Package: £1,595
Direct cremation is a lower-cost option for families who do not wish to hold a formal funeral service. Many families choose to arrange a private memorial at a later date.
What’s included
- Funeral Directors fees and professional services
- Private transfer to our Funeral Home during office hours
- Doctors’ fees included
- Care of the deceased until the day of cremation
- Dressing in personal clothing or a gown
- Viewing in our chapel of rest during office hours
- Oak-look coffin with gold coloured handles and engraved breast plate
- Funeral vehicle and attendants at the crematorium
- Crematorium arrangements made on your behalf
- All crematorium fees included
All for £1,595.
Finance may be available over a 12 to 36 month period if required.
Additional costs may apply if an oversize coffin is needed (over 6ft 2in x 20in).



