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P Loftus & Son

5.0(40 reviews)See reviews ↓·Manchester

About the company

P. Loftus & Son is an independent funeral directors company that was established in 1887 by Philip Loftus. The company is family owned and has five generations of experience. It is located in Chorlton, Manchester, and covers all surrounding areas.

The company is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). It offers pre-paid funeral plans through Golden Charter and provides estimates of overall funeral costs. Funeral directing services are offered.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

P Loftus & Son is a family-run funeral director in Manchester whose customers consistently describe compassionate, professional care. Several reviews name Chris Loftus and Lee as staff who guided families through arrangements with dignity, keeping them informed at every stage and never making any request seem like trouble. A recurring theme is the personal touch: one family returned to the firm after eighteen months for a second funeral, another arranged a repatriation from Sunderland to Chorlton entirely by phone and email, and the team handled the logistics so relatives did not have to.

The celebrant Chris Henthorn is mentioned by name as an excellent recommendation. Reviewers frequently point to kindness, patience and support that continued after the funeral, including follow-up contact once the service was over. A family who lost three relatives in a short period describes the same steady support throughout, working at the family's pace. The business is often described as a well-run family firm that treats the deceased as if they were their own, and its long-standing use by some families across generations is a point that comes up often.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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sophia ella2 July 2026

I highly recommend P Loftus & Son! I found them online as we sadly lost our Mum unexpectedly. Out of all funeral directors I rang they was the most caring and genuine and really listened, I knew they were the right ones for us. They were really accommodating to us and nothing was too much for them. They looked after my Mum and we knew we could trust them, My mum had a beautiful send of Thank you so much James and Will for being there on the day and making everything run smoothly we really appreciate it.

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Michelle Scott7 April 2026

I found P Loftus and Sons online and can highly recommend them. They were responsive, caring, professional, helpful and patient. My mum had the best send off. I am so grateful for their help and support through a difficult time. A lovely well run family business.

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Nicki Baines16 October 2025

We were so impressed with the service. Steve was a gentleman, efficient, professional, compassionate and reassuring. He took the stress out of the whole experience of laying my lovely Dad to rest. The communication and care was second to none. He's a credit to the company. Thanks again Steve! I can't recommend P Loftus & Sons Ltd enough.

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Teresa McCarthy4 February 2025

Always use this company for family funerals. Once again Chris and the team handled everything with the upmost care, empathy, professionalism and dignity on the passing of my dear Mum in law. Can always rely on them to deal with everything 100% and with the upmost respect. Thank you Chris & team❤️

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Michelle Hinds24 January 2025

We would highly recommend Loftus & Sons. From our first contact we felt that we were in the hands of true professionals, we were guided through the whole process with kindness and compassion. Their recommendation of Chris Henthorn as our celebrant was exactly who we wanted. When the day came we were able to relax and know we were in good hands. We will be forever grateful. Thank you.

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Helen Walshaw6 January 2025

I used Chris and his team 7 years ago for my aunt's funeral and just recently for my dad's funeral, having recommended them to friends in between. Chris explains everything very clearly, communication is excellent and everyone in the team is full of respect, warmth and compassion.

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Hayley4 November 2024

I could not recommend P Loftus enough to ever be able to repay their professionalism and support through the hardest year my family and I have had. We lost my mother, grandmother and grandfather - all in a 3 month period! When My mum passed we worked with the amazing Lee and Steve. They went through everything at our pace and were extremely supportive from the day we met, throughout the funeral process and carrying on. So when my grandparents passed, I had no hesitation using Lee and Steve again from P Loftus. Things were different from mums funeral to her parents funeral. For a start, we had a double funeral for my grandparents! No mean feat! But both Lee and Steve had the answers to any, and all, questions we had and a sympathetic hug or handshake when we fell apart. I am still in contact with Lee as he understands that his job isn't simply over once the funeral is over. I may have lost 3 members of my family this year, but I have definitely gained others in Lee and Steve and their friendly, caring and loving way they dealt with our losses.

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Contact
+441618619336www.loftusfunerals.co.uk263 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M21 7GJ
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00