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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In 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 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 2022Could not have asked for anything better .Professional and very caring service .Terry you did mum proud.
keith mitchell
9 May 2023 -
A provisional and caring company that you gave us respect for the funeral and the staff were wonderful and caring and loved the place and you guys gave my late husband a good send off love Michelle and family
Michelle Wright
9 May 2023Fantastic service gave my dad a brilliant send off and so helpful and professional thanks to them all
dave 595 abarth
9 January 2022BJ 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 -
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 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 2023Would 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 2023
Contact Us
01422 354453
B J Melia & Sons, Chapel of Rest
64 Gibbet Street, Halifax
HX1 5BP