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Why Choose a Plan with Kenna and Turner?

Dealing with the emotional impact of death requires a lot of inner strength and time to grieve. Fortunately, you can find some comfort in the fact that there are people who can help and make sure you are not alone. These people are funeral directors.

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Unfortunately, some people close to the departed must turn their attention to the immediate practical questions that death brings with it – the most pressing one being, what about the funeral?

Helping to organise funeral arrangements can to many seem like a task with too many decisions to make, too many possible answers, and all happening too quickly during the worst days of your lives.

Feeling this mix of sadness, terror, being overwhelmed and acknowledging the importance of the decisions you make can seem too much to handle.

Now, funeral Directors are there to guide the bereaved through this demanding time and offer their expertise and help in all matters surrounding death.

Kenna and Turner Funeral Directors are one such organisation, providing funeral services across the North West and we ensure a professional and compassionate service.

Death is never pleasant but with Kenna and Turner, we ensure that the send-off will be memorable and provided without slip-ups or hassle. Hopefully, some of what you read here will put your mind at ease over a difficult subject matter.

About Kenna and Turner

Kenna and Turner are family-run funeral directors and have been arranging funerals for over 125 years. As a local and independent organisation, we pride ourselves on the personal touch that we bring to the proceedings. We understand that every death leaves an impact and we ensure this is reflected in our organisation of the funerals.

We strive to be respectful and not make anyone feel like a name to be checked off. Over the years, we have helped many in the Wallasey area and beyond, including BirkenheadGreasby, and the Wirral. We’ve managed the success of our services through the reputation we’ve gained and built upon to strength of our team of experts.

Each person that works at Kenna and Turner appreciates the delicate nature of bereavement and shows commitment to understanding every family they help.

Alongside many testimonials thanking us for our work, Kenna and Turner were awarded GC Regional Planner of the Year in 2015 and 2016. While this is not why the team does the work, it demonstrates the standard we strive to maintain.

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Arranging a Funeral with Kenna and Turner

The goal of Kenna and Turner is to arrange a ceremony as stress-free as it can be for the people in mourning. Once the death has occurred and referred to the coroner, the arrangements can begin by ringing us. We are available 24/7 and will immediately begin to support you during this difficult time.

Some people find comfort in organising memorials in advance and we are specialists in pre-paid plan funerals. With a pre-paid funeral plan, you can protect yourself against rising costs and take the burden of paying for the ceremony away from your relatives. We will offer advice and assistance in arranging this funeral, tailoring our plans to your requests and requirements.

If this is not the case, then our philosophy does not change. We can work in concert with you or if you wish we can do all the organisation and admin.

Whilst organising a funeral is not a happy situation, we at Kenna and Turner want it to be fulfilling for you as the relatives – the ceremony matching the stature of the person you are saying goodbye to. However you wish to proceed, Kenna and Turner will work to your wishes.


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Types of Services We Offer

At Kenna and Turner, we understand that choosing and creating a unique service is essential; our services are comprehensive and built around your requirements. From our fleet to our wide range of funeral coffins, Kenna and Turner are well-equipped, offering flexibility and the ability to meet almost any request.

The list of services includes, but is not limited to:

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  • Dealing with all enquiries related to the funeral
  • Order of service
  • Legal guidance following a death
  • Liaising with the coroner or GP
  • Arranging catering
  • Funeral flower arrangements
  • Bereavement counselling
  • Preparation of the deceased
  • Thank you cards

For those looking for an alternative to a traditional funeral service, we offer direct cremation services – providing the same compassionate and sympathetic service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arranging a funeral is a stressful time and when doing it for the first time you will surely have a lot of questons to ask, we’re here to help make this as easy as possible.

How are funerals arranged?

Funeral directors usually arrange funerals. As the bereaved, you can be as involved or not in the process as you wish. Funeral directors will find a suitable venue, choose who will lead it, deal with personal touches requested for the service, and sort out a reception.

Kenna and Turner are incredibly experienced, offering compassionate and professional services to ensure your loved one is sent off with dignity and the utmost respect.

What is the cost of a funeral

The cost varies depending on your plan. A more significant affair will cost more than something more minor. It is common to spend into the thousands when it comes to a funeral and are probably looking at around £4000.

Humanist funerals can come in a lot cheaper as you can be more flexible about location i.e., doesn’t have to be in a church/use a priest to conduct the ceremony.

What are the inital steps when sorting out a funeral?

If you are planning in anticipation of death, then the best step is to contact a funeral director. Planning before the sad event will alleviate some stress the person near passing might feel.

The funeral director will start forming a plan based on all the details you give them. In the event of sudden death, calls need to be made to appropriate authorities so the deceased can be moved. The funeral directors can do this, and funeral plans can begin when you are ready.

Customer Feedback

  • From start to finish they were wonderful. Professional, efficient and kind. They went to great lengths to make a difficult time easier. Philip was the person who looked after us. His intelligent advice through experience was greatly appreciated. He was assisted by Martin on the day. Everything was conducted with great dignity and respect.

    C Archer

  • Amazing. Absolutely faultless from the initial phone call to the end. The care and dignity shown to not just my mum but our whole family was impeccable. Phil and Martin you are the most genuine and caring souls a long with the rest of your team, I would highly recommend to anyone who needs their services. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. The Anderson’s.

    Helen Anderson

  • Thank you so much for the way you dealt with my Dad, Don Scully’s funeral on 21st December. You did a great job getting a funeral before Christmas & in choosing Dean Paul to officiate. Everyone was really impressed with how the day went. Many thanks again.

    Bobbie Scully

  • Thank you for the care and attention you gave to Tom Callaghan.

    Carl & Debbie Callaghan

  • I would like to say a special thank you to you for the little service you did with Gordon’s rings. Also, thank you for all your support and planning of Gordon’s funeral.

    Dee

  • Just a thank you for all that you have done for myself and family of Elizabeth Siddorn and many thanks to Phil who went that extra mile for us.

    Hilary

  • You’ll always have my gratitude.

    Maureen

  • I would like to thank you for your services provided on behalf of my late father. The staff at your company provided the utmost respect and dignity in a very professional manner, nothing was too much trouble and you kindly provided advice where necessary. I can not commend you highly enough from the initial meeting through to conclusion.

    Mr C V – Warrington

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