Here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
At B J Melia & Sons, we are a long-established family business providing caring and personal
support to families in Halifax and the surrounding areas. We will guide you gently through each
step, helping you make arrangements that feel right for you and your loved one.
B J Melia & Sons Funeral Directors is a family-run business with roots going back to 1915, when
the firm was established by William McNamara.
Today, the business continues to be run by the Melia family, with Christopher Melia and Anne Pickersgill providing the personal care and attention for which the firm is known.
With more than 100 years of experience, we provide professional and compassionate funeral services tailored to the wishes of the person who has died and the needs of their family.
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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Shaun (and all the team at Melias) are outstanding at their job. They made the seemingly impossible task of planning my partners funeral so much easier and always went above and beyond to meet our needs. Their care and precision is second to none and they showed absolute compassion and dignity to my partner at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future and cannot thank them enough for all they have done for our family.
Fiona Sheils
9 February 2024From 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 2024I 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 2023 -
A big thank you to Melias funeral home for making my Mums final goodbye the perfect one!! Very emotional but so poignant!! Terry is a lovely man and made a very sad day bearable - thank you to all of you!! Carmel & family
Carmel Byrne
9 January 2020Would definitely give them a higher rating if I could. The staff are so kind here. Had a funeral with them back in January and everyone involved from B J Melia was incredible. Would definitely recommend these and I’m glad we chose them. From the funeral itself to the planning process it all went smoothly all thanks to the staff here.
Demi Walker
9 June 2023A 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 2023 -
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 2024I can't thank Melias enough for arranging mums funeral. Especially Shaun who was so caring and supportive during the whole process. He was there every step of the way . Thank you. I will also fondly remember Anne. She knows why 😊 xx
Lisa Smith
9 March 2024Thank 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
Contact Us
01422 354453
B J Melia & Sons, Chapel of Rest
64 Gibbet Street, Halifax
HX1 5BP