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Hardy’s Funeral Service
Compassion, Dignity & Respect Since 1984
At Hardy’s Funeral Service, we understand how important it is to provide caring and professional support during life’s most difficult moments. Since being founded by Chris in 1984, our family-focused business has built a trusted reputation for compassion, dignity, and exceptional personal service within the community.
Today, Hardy’s Funeral Service continues to support families with the same values and commitment that have guided the company for decades. Our experienced and dedicated team is here to provide reassurance, guidance, and attention to every detail, ensuring each service is tailored with care and respect.
A Personal & Professional Service
We pride ourselves on offering a warm, approachable, and highly professional service for every family we support. Whether arranging a traditional funeral, a contemporary celebration of life, or helping with personal requests, our team is committed to creating meaningful and respectful farewells.
Our experienced staff provide calm and compassionate guidance throughout every step of the process, helping families make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.
Meet the team
Joanne Midgley
Joanne joined the company in 2008 and, through her dedication, leadership, and passion for exceptional client care, went on to become the business owner in 2023. As Managing Director, she has played a key role in shaping the company’s reputation for professionalism, compassion, and high standards of service.
Joanne is deeply committed to supporting families with care and dignity, while leading the team with warmth, integrity, and experience.
Chris Hardy
Chris founded the company in 1984 and has been at the heart of its growth and success for decades. With a wealth of experience, knowledge, and dedication to exceptional service, he built a trusted reputation for compassion and professionalism within the community.
While Chris now takes more of a behind-the-scenes role, his guidance, expertise, and longstanding commitment continue to play an invaluable part in supporting both the team and the families they care for.
Bev Wright
Bev joined the company in January 2024 and has quickly become a valued member of the team. She brings warmth, professionalism, and genuine compassion to every family she supports.
With a calm and reassuring presence, Bev is dedicated to helping people through difficult moments with dignity, care, and attention to detail. Her approachable nature, strong work ethic, and commitment to providing exceptional service make her a trusted and respected colleague.
Why Families Choose Hardy’s Funeral Service
Here When You Need Us
At Hardy’s Funeral Service, we are honoured to support families with compassion, professionalism, and understanding. Our aim is to provide comfort, reassurance, and a service that truly reflects the life and memory of your loved one.
Please contact our caring team to discuss how we can help and support you during this difficult time.
Funeral pricing
Hardy's Funeral Service will take everything at your pace and will tailor a funeral to your exact wishes and needs. We publish examples of our funeral costs on this website to give you an idea of costs.
How we can help
When you need to arrange a funeral for a loved one who has passed away, our funeral directors are here to guide you through the choice of arrangements to ensure the funeral is a fitting tribute to your loved one's life.
Pre-paid funerals
Hardy's Funeral Services have vast experience of Pre-paid Funeral Plans. We will discuss with you your particular needs. We partner with a FCA regulated provider giving you the peace of mind that the arrangements are taken care of.
Standardised price list
All funeral directors are legally required to publish this Price List for a standardised set of
products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and
to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary).
With you, always
We know how important it is to feel supported and cared for during such a difficult time, which is why we work to the highest professional standards, guided by the Society of Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). You can trust us to look after every detail with dignity and compassion.
