About Us

  • Knox and Son funeral directors sign with hanging flower basket

    About Knox & Son Funeral Directors

    Knox & Son Funeral Directors have been established in Warrington for over 100 years, and we still occupy the same premises on Orford Road, that we started out in all those years ago.

    Through the generations we have learnt to adapt our services to suit the families of today whilst still retaining our traditional values and beliefs. Providing the highest service to each and every family we have the honour of serving, we pride ourselves on attention to every detail.

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, please come and see us in our funeral home, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call us.

    Historical photo of Warrington funeral directors at Knox & Sons

    Our History

    1882-1958 The business was originally started by Joseph Caldwell Knox. Coachbuilder & carriage master.

    1904-1982 Joseph “Henry” Knox. Coachbuilder & Funeral Director.

    1917-1975 Eric Shipman Funeral Director, shown above on the photos with a top hat.

    James Mercer, Warrington Funeral DirectorBetty Mercer, Funeral Director


    1928-1995 James Mercer, Funeral Director
    1933-2017 Betty Mercer, Funeral Director

    Liz & Andy Greenwood

    1960 The business was sold to the family of Liz Greenwood retaining the historic business name and highly professional reputation of Knox & Son.

    2025 The business joined Funeral Partners Limited, a group of over 280 funeral homes across the country.

    Funeral director standing next to car

    Latest Reviews

    Google

    Yet again we were delighted with the service we received from Knox and son funeral directors. From start to finish everyone involved was very professional and respectful. The premises, the cars, the staff, the private ambulance were all of an exceptional quality and were immaculate.…

    Lindsey Farrington

    Google

    Knox Funeral Directors, we’re so caring & supportive. Alan & all the girls in the office, the Gentlemen who looked after myself & my family on the day, were impeccable,. excellent & attention to detail was 1st class. Thank you all. XXX…

    Patricia Cullen

    Google

    I would like to sincerely thank Kirsty, Rachel and Andrea from the bottom of my heart, for all their help and guidance from my first meeting with them. Having to arrange my wife's funeral was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do.…

    Colin Edmondson

    Google

    We cannot recommend Knox highly enough. They treated us and our Stephen with the utmost respect. They made us feel like we were the only family that they were supporting. We would not have got through this whole experience without them. The funeral was in…

    Deborah Dolley

    Google

    I cannot recommend Knox & Son enough. They are so kind and sympathetic, helping you every step of the way during a time where your emotions are everywhere and with a broken heart you are trying to arrange the final farewell for your loved one.…

    Janine Scott

    Much Loved

    A service second to none in the area, would not hesitate to recommend.

    Mrs Jenkins

    Meet the Team

    Rachel Aitken

    Business Principal

    Neil Aitken

    Principal Funeral Director

    Simon Lyons

    Funeral Director

    Kirsty Pascoe

    Funeral Director - Arranger

    Scott Chriscoli

    Funeral Director

    Andrea Mitchell

    Receptionist

    Joanne Parker

    Funeral Arranger

    Patrick Cullen

    Funeral Operative

    Matt Guy

    Funeral Operative

    Jack Grant

    Funeral Operative

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends. We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 01925 633 388 visit branch or arrange a home visit