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.

British Institute of Funeral Directors Member

Testimonials

On behalf of Edward’s family I wish to thank you for the care and attention you gave us.

Sheila

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!

Trisha

Thank you so much for all the support you gave the family – much appreciated. A lovely funeral – well done!

Elaine

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.

Tony

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

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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

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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

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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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  • Could not have asked for anything better .Professional and very caring service .Terry you did mum proud.

    keith mitchell
    9 May 2023

    Thank 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

    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 2020
  • Would 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

    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 2023

    Fantastic service gave my dad a brilliant send off and so helpful and professional thanks to them all

    dave 595 abarth
    9 January 2022

Contact Us

01422 354453

B J Melia & Sons, Chapel of Rest
64 Gibbet Street, Halifax
HX1 5BP