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

    Kirsty was fantastic and very supportive throughout. Our first contact with Kirsty was when she collected mum, and she was incredibly kind and sympathetic. It was nice that Kirsty was involved throughout and her guidance was excellent.

    Iain Robbins

    Google

    I can’t single anything out in particular but Alan was lovely and guided us to ensure my mum had a beautiful service. Nothing was too much trouble. The lady on reception (forgive me I didn’t catch her name), was also very caring and compassionate and…

    Wend

    Google

    Im writing this review to show recognition for the wonderful team at Knox ,having recently lost my beloved Mother i went online in tears to look for a Funeral Directors to look after her and i came across Knox .I was in sheer devastation weepy…

    Cath Lewis

    Google

    I went to knox funerals and sorted out my funeral and my father's. Andrea was an absolute pleasure, very helpful and reassuring and very professional, a lovely person and a credit to knox's funerals. Tom Conlon…

    tom conlon

    Google

    We cannot thank Kirsty and the whole team at Knox Funeral Directors enough. The respect, dignity and care they have shown our family following the death of our beloved sister has been exceptional. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Kirsty helped us so much from collection…

    Max White

    Google

    Alan and all the staff have been amazing and supportive during this difficult time from the first initial phone call to chapel of rest and after funeral care i would highly recommend knox to help guide you through some of the hardest times you will…

    Simon Jones

    Google

    The service provided by Knox's was excellent, from initial enquiry through to the funeral date. Special thanks go to Kirsty for her empathy, care and support, and to Simon for guiding us through the ceremony, but the whole team couldn't have been more empathetic and…

    Tracy Taylor

    Google

    From start to finish the team led by Kirsty, treated mum and the family with the utmost respect, dignity and empathy. We cannot thank you enough for making an emotional couple of weeks so much easier to deal with. Thank you

    David Clarke

    Google

    We've used Knox & Son for both our Mums funeral recently and also for our Dads back in 2020 during Covid. On both occasions everything was managed with kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion. We, as a family, couldn't have asked for more.

    Mike Johnson

    Google

    Unfortunately I have used Knox Funeral Directors 4 times in the last 3 years but the service is exceptional all the team are amazing very professional show sympathy and empathy at all times and guide you to help you make your own decisions. They will…

    Jane Cann

    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