Sean Crilley Funeral Directors

Funeral Services in Carlisle, Cumbria
Funeral Services in Carlisle, Cumbria Once described by a former boss as; "born to be a Funeral Director", Sean Crilley hails from the Great Border City of Carlisle. As a youngster, due to a family bereavement, Sean decided at the tender age of twelve years old that a life in service to the bereaved families and their loved ones of Carlisle was what he would dedicate his life to.

Sean spent time on the works experience scheme from North Cumbria Technology College, known colloquially as 'Harraby Secondary', whilst aged fifteen years old at two different funeral directingfirms in the city. This experience confirmed in Sean's own mind that the career path he would passionately pursue would be that of a Funeral Director.

Upon leaving school in the summer of 2002 whilst aged sixteen years, Sean landed his first job in the funeral profession as a Funeral Service Operative/Coffin Hand. During this time, along with his usual duties of preparing coffins and people's loved ones for viewingand washingvehicles,Sean would accompany the Funeral Directors on their appointments and soon learned the more complex aspects of arranging a funeral.

At seventeen and a half years old Sean became a Funeral Director proper, the youngest ever in the City of Carlisle. Fast forward a few years and at the age of 31, Sean, having become disillusioned with the seemingly constant taking over of some of the cities established independent firms by a national conglomerate firm he decided to open his own funeral parlour.

Sean said; "Over the years, I have gained an intimate knowledge of my hometown of Carlisle and its residents. I feel the time is right to offer my own small, independent, personal and caring funeral service so I can continue to serve my local community in a role I see not just as a job but as a vocation".
Areas Served
  • Carlisle, Cumbria, Brampton, Gretna, Longtown, Wetheral, Wigton, Dalston and surrounding area
Highlights & Specialties
  • 24 Hour Personal service
  • Private Chapel of Rest
  • Complete Funeral Service
  • Memorial Consultants

Contact Details

Address
78 Brook Street
Carlisle, Cumbria
CA1 2HX
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Products & Services

Traditional/Green/Alternative
read moreThere is more choice now than ever before in many of the difficult decisions we have to make throughout our lives. Nowadays, the choices we make for our loved ones' funeral service is no different.

Whilst for many, the traditional approach to funerals comprising of a church service or service at the local crematorium or cemetery chapel led by a priest, minister, humanist or independent celebrant and using a traditional style of coffin will always be the only way there are others who want something a little different. For instance, we can supply coffins made from Wicker, Willow, Bamboo, Wool or Cardboard to name just a few. There is also the option of a 'colourful coffin' where perhaps a loved ones' favourite football club or T.V. programme can be included in the design.



In Carlisle we are very fortunate to have the use of a beautiful natural woodland burial area in a secluded area of Carlisle Cemetery, Richardson Street. There are other natural burial grounds available to consider in our area in addition to this.



As well as being able to offer the use of traditional funeral vehicles, many people may want to consider a horse drawn or motorcycle hearse to name a couple of different options.



Ultimately, using our extensive contacts and knowledge of the funeral profession, we are able to cater for everyone.

Testimonials

Judith Swinsco
read moreMy husbands funeral was handled with great care and sensibility. It was a woodland burial with a wicker coffin and everything was flawless. I can't recommend him more highly. 10 out of 10.
Lynn Topaz
read moreSean was so professional and caring from the minute I contacted him to after my father's funeral. Helpful and kind and would certainly recommend him to anyone wanting a personal service.
Donna Bain
read moreBest in the town. Can you get intouch about my granda please and i will let you know what happened.
Samantha Blackburn
read moreExcellent support and standard of service
Janine Cromar
Dec 23, 2021
5 stars
As a family we can not thank Sean and everyone who works for him enough, from the first contact to the last he was progressional kind and caring, they spoke about my dad as if they knew him always used his name, very personal, kept us informed at all times and made arranging so much easier, Sean and his team deserve more than 5 stars
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Richard Quinn
Dec 15, 2021
Thank you
Would like to say a big thank you to Sean for the arrangements nothing was to much trouble.
You and your team were brilliant thank you.
Ruben price would have been proud of what you done.
Barry and Cheryl and the whole family appreciate all you done thank you
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Donna Collison
Jan 11, 2022
Thank you so much
Sean Crilley's carried out my Mum's Funeral on Thursday 6th of January I dealt with Jason mainly and he was amazing and really couldn't do enough for us as a Family and he and all of the men that work there went above and beyond for us
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Lisa
Dec 15, 2021
5 stars
I would like to thank Sean for the amazing job he done for Reuben price I will never forget him the day I act to find it undertaker was the hardest thing I had to do but this soon as I picked up the phone to him I know he was the one with his comfort words picking things out was very hard but Sean was by our side at every minute I don't give Sean 5-stars I give him a million and more thank you for being our rock nothing too big or nothing too small Sean does whatever you asked
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When a Death Occurs
read moreAfter receiving certification from your local doctor or hospital, an appointment at the registry office must be made to register the death. The registrar will issue you with the death certificate for your own use i.e. When one of your loved ones has passed, Sean Crilley Funeral Directors understand that you may need advice and guidance on the steps that need to be taken. We are here 24 hours a day. Depending on your circumstances, if you are in receipt of income support, housing benefit or family credit, you may be eligible to receive financial help towards the cost of a funeral.
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Rated 5 of 5 from 4 reviews
Hours of Operation
MondayOpen 24hrs
TuesdayOpen 24hrs
WednesdayOpen 24hrs
ThursdayOpen 24hrs
FridayOpen 24hrs
SaturdayOpen 24hrs
SundayOpen 24hrs
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