Melia Funeral Services offer a caring service created by a family with many years of experience in the business. We have been arranging funerals in Halifax for over 100 years and we are here to guide you step by step through what can sometimes feel like a minefield – we’re here to hold your hand.
Melia Funeral Services (incorporating Wm. McNamara & Sons Funeral Directors) is a family-run business established in 1915 by Mr William McNamara.
Today, the family side of the business is being continued by Mr & Mrs B. Melia and their son, Christopher, who is a great-grandson of the founder, their daughter Anne Pickersgill manages the business.
Over 100 years of experience means that we are able to offer professional funeral services that complement the wishes of the deceased and the requirements of those arranging the service.
Testimonials
On behalf of Edward’s family I wish to thank you for the care and attention you gave us.
Everything was carried out perfectly and with great dignity, and we were even touched by the care given to our young pall bearers. You looked after us very well!
Thank you so much for all the support you gave the family – much appreciated. A lovely funeral – well done!
I just wanted to pass on my sincere thanks to you and your team for the kind and compassionate service you gave to me and Mandi’s family.
Dear Shaun
I’m sure you will never forget Henry’s day. I’m sorry you never met him in life. Everyone liked Henry and I know he’d have thought you were sound.
Feel free to talk about Henry’s funeral and show photos of his coffin to other families. We are proud of what we created for Henry
June 2024
Dear Shaun & colleagues
Thank you again for taking care of my Dad and our family with such kindness and patience over the last few weeks.
Your support and professionalism has made things easier to bear at this very sad time.
May 2024
Dear Chris, Terry and Bill
Just to say thank you all for making Jim’s day so special, your compassion and hard work was wonderful
Thank you again
Susan
Oct 2023
To Chris and all the staff at Melia’s
We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support with our dad’s (David’s) funeral arrangements. Your care and compassion at a really difficult time is so appreciated.
Adley family
Oct 2023
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From the initial phone call to the end of the process everyone at Melia's have been fantastic. Shaun made the entire process of arranging my father's funeral seamless. Everything we wanted was arranged and anything we needed to do we were advised on how to do so. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to anyone in the unfortunate situation to need their services.
Richard Brewster
9 March 2024In the saddest, darkest and hardest time of our life Shaun was amazing. His caring compassionate attitude throughout the process made everything so much essier. Knowing my boy was in his care brought me so much peace Cant recommend this company enough to support you through such a painful process. Aidan would have even forgiven you for his hairdo I cant thank you enough. From all the Williams family x
Olivia Williams
9 September 2024BJ Melia have looked after 6 family members over 30+ years, the most recent during December 2023. They are extremely professional, tactful, kind and patient, listen to the family and take you through all the steps carefully at a difficult time. Being able to confidently entrust loved ones to their care helped has made things much less distressing.
KL B
8 January 2024 -
A caring, professional and totally organised company especially Terry Ryan. I would highly recommend using their service, they recently arranged my Dads large funeral and guided us through making all the necessary arrangements.
Hayley Scott
9 January 2023Could not have asked for anything better .Professional and very caring service .Terry you did mum proud.
keith mitchell
9 May 2023Thank you so much Chris, Dave and all of the funeral directors team . Thank you for Your genuine care , thoughtfulness., patience and understanding at all times. Loosing a relative who has been loved so much while living who has been taken suddenly is devastating. You looked after our beloved Pauline Quinn just like you were an extension from our homes. You attention to detail for our needs were exceptional. From the bottom of my heart and my family. Thank you 🙏🏻 🌸🌸.
christine devere
9 January 2022 -
Fantastic service gave my dad a brilliant send off and so helpful and professional thanks to them all
dave 595 abarth
9 January 2022I cannot praise Melia's enough for their care and compassion throughout the process for my Dad's funeral. They took care of everything when we just couldn't face it. Thank you all so much from all the family 🙂
Kerrie Kendell
9 June 2023From our first contact they was brilliant. Shaun went above & beyond to help us in every way possible. Nothing was too much trouble for him. We hit a few hurdles but shaun made things right for us . Me & my son will be forever grateful for everything he did for us. So thank you to all concerned.
Wend Colbeck
9 September 2024
Contact Us
01422 354453
B J Melia & Sons, Chapel of Rest
64 Gibbet Street, Halifax
HX1 5BP