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Craven is the largest independent funeral provider in Merseyside and North Cheshire, providing experience, expertise and empathy during difficult times.

Walter Craven began arranging funerals in the early 1920′s and his great-grandson, Charles Craven, now heads our dedicated team who have helped build our reputation for excellence. Our wide choice of services are tailored to your precise needs and wishes – from a basic simple funeral to something more elaborate; plus the unique small touches that matter most. Craven’s award-winning funeral pre-payment plans can provide you with the caring and sensible way to help ease future financial worries for your family. We’re always here for you. In fact, there’s someone at the end of the telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Our private Chapels of Rest are open every day
Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 8.00pm. Saturday: 9.00am – 12.00 noon. Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10am – 12.00 noon. Services we usually provide:

Transfer of deceased from place of death to our premises
Hygienic treatment of the deceased
Use of Chapel of Rest or transfer of deceased to the family home
Hearse
Coffin bearers as required
Administration and service charge
A choice of casket or coffin

Further services available:

Limousines
Extra hearse for flowers
Oak casket for cremated remains
Transfer of deceased into church overnight

We’ll also arrange the following:

Grave or cremation fees
Doctor’s fees for cremation papers
Disposal of cremated remains
Church and clergy fees
Printing of order of service
Acknowledgement cards
Monumental Masonry charges
Floral Tributes

28/10/2026

Taking time away from work after someone dies can give you space to grieve, make arrangements and attend the funeral. However, understanding what leave is available can feel confusing at an already difficult time.

Our guide explains compassionate and bereavement leave, speaking to your employer and managing your return to work.

Your rights and pay can depend on your circumstances and your employer’s policy, so it is important to check your contract and ask for clarification.

Read the guide:

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always a difficult time, and you may find yourself needing to take time off from work to not only grieve but take care of any arrangements too. Today we are going to run through exactly what you are entitled to when it comes to compassionate leave.

19/10/2026

As the nights draw in, the longer evenings can sometimes make grief feel more noticeable 🌙

Creating a gentle routine may bring some comfort. Light a candle, prepare a warm drink, listen to familiar music or call someone you trust. If the quiet feels difficult, it’s okay to keep yourself occupied... and it’s equally okay to rest.

There is no right way to spend the evening and no timetable for grief. Be patient with yourself and take each day as it comes🕯️

15/10/2026

🕯️ At 7pm this evening, people around the world will light a candle in memory of babies who died too soon.

As each candle is lit, a continuous Wave of Light will travel across the globe. Remembering every baby, and standing alongside the families who carry their memory.

We invite you to join by lighting a candle and leaving it burning safely for one hour. 🤍

06/10/2026

🌷 October is a lovely time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in memory of someone special.

Planting daffodils, tulips or crocuses now creates a living tribute to look forward to as winter passes and spring approaches.

Whether you choose a garden, a pot or a loved one’s favourite place, seeing the first shoots emerge can bring a gentle sense of hope and a beautiful reminder of the memories you shared. 💛

01/10/2026

If you're 55 or over, now's your chance to write or update your will for free this October as part of Free Wills Month.

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22/09/2026

As the leaves begin to fall, we’re reminded of the beauty in change, and the gentle passing of time. Autumn can stir many emotions - reflection, gratitude, and sometimes sadness as we think of those no longer with us.

Today, we pause to honour those memories and the love that never fades, even as the seasons shift.🍂

16/09/2026

Choosing a poem for a funeral can feel like a small detail, but it often becomes one of the most powerful moments in a service.

Poems can bring comfort, spark reflection, or even raise a smile - helping to express feelings that are sometimes hard to put into words.

Whether uplifting, thoughtful, or tender, the right poem can set the tone and touch everyone present in a truly meaningful way.

If you’re unsure where to begin, your funeral director can guide you in finding words that feel right for you and your loved one.

10/09/2026

This , we're sharing an important message from the Samaritans: if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care. 💚 To find out how, visit https://hubs.ly/Q04t81pR0

03/09/2026

Grieving allows individuals to start to come to terms with a loved one's passing.

Not marking the occasion with a mourning ritual such as an authentic funeral means that the bereaved do not have an opportunity to process the pivotal event and move towards a sense of closure.

Meaningful rituals are a timeless way to mark chapters in life, whether it's birthdays, christenings, marriages, or funerals. That's why different cultures throughout history have used funeral rites to come together and express their grief.

30/08/2026

Today is National Grief Awareness Day

A day to recognise the many different ways grief can affect us and to remind anyone experiencing loss that there is no ‘right’ way to grieve.

Grief is deeply personal. It can change over time, come in waves, and may look very different from one person to another. There is no set timeline, and everyone deserves the time and space they need to navigate their own journey.

Today, let’s take a moment to show compassion – both to ourselves and to those around us who may be grieving, even if we don’t know it.

You don’t have to go through grief alone.

Address

Craven Lodge, Broadgreen Road
Liverpool
L135SG

Telephone

+441512283900

Website

http://www.cravens-funerals.com/contact-us/

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