F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
Previously J. Hylton & Sons Funeral Directors, our Burton-Upon-Trent funeral home continues to serve the community with the same team, the same values and the same uncompromising standards. Serving every person, every time.
We pride ourselves on our uncompromising quality of funeral care, service and facilities. We do everything we can to help you; guiding you during a very difficult time. We aim to make things a little bit easier for you by ensuring your loved one's farewell is arranged exactly as you wish. We understand that you may need support, and we want you to know that we are here for you. Whenever you need us, you can reach us by telephone. You can call us 24 hours a day.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01283516666 today.
Meet our team
As the longest established Funeral Directors in Lichfield, and now having branches in Tamworth, Swadlincote and Stapenhill, our reputation has been built up and maintained for over 200 years and 5 generations. The team continue to provide the same professional and personal Care and service as we always have, and it remains at the heart of all we do. Our experienced staff will guide you through every aspect of your funeral arranging with kindness, compassion and professionalism.
With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,059
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,354
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,059
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,354
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
We are opposite Phillips Florists, next door to the pharmacy.
There is limited parking at the funeral home, and additional parking on surrounding streets.
First we would all like to say a BIG-BIG THANK-YOU to all the staff at F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors, in Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. for all their input, and going above and beyond their duties to arrange Stewart's Funeral, Also a special Thank-you to Pauline who made us feel comfortable, calm and relaxed, whilst we were all upset due to Stewart's sudden passing. Pauline who was very kind, caring and understanding made all the Funeral arrangements we wanted and it went very smoothly. Pauline spent special care in arranging all the aspects of Stewart's Funeral, We would definately recommend F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors, stapenhill Branch in Burton-on-Trent, staffs. They are very cost effective and the staff are highly professional, Friendly manner. We could not be more grateful to you all. you were our Angels at that time.
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you. We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service. Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review.
Mr Frank M.
February 23, 2022
We received helpful and sympathetic assurances , no pressure , just expert advice to attain the funeral service that we wanted which was carried out in a very professional and dignified manner
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you so much for this lovely review which means all the more at this very challenging time. The team are working very hard to ensure that each family receives outstanding care and I am so glad their dedication has given you the service you needed.
Miss Carol C.
February 9, 2022
From start to finish they were very professional in all that they did, they listen to you and don't push you out of the door when you have sorted everything out,they are very good at what they do,the two laddies in the office are very supportive and very helpful they supported me when I was at my lowest and I was very grateful.
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for leaving a review online for J Hylton & Sons Funeral Directors. It’s so good to hear that we gave outstanding support to you from the branch.
Mr Clive R.
April 29, 2021
Hyltons service was faultless throughout , understanding ,compassionate, very helpful
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed.
Mr Julian T.
April 16, 2021
It was perfect beautiful that she wanted and love thanks to all the staffs at the funeral directors for their help
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs.
Mrs Kathryn G.
September 6, 2019
From beginning to end everything was done with compassion and Dignity. Thankyou
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. Thank you.
Mrs Maria M.
September 6, 2019
Offices at Stapenhill, Burton. Staff were very helpful and nothing seemed too much trouble.
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need.
Mr Arthur D.
June 11, 2019
Pauline was always on hand to provide advice, and was gentle towards caring for my parents when haibg to arrange my brothers funeral.
Every little detail was taken care off .
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for posting your review online. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed and that the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Melanie B.
May 17, 2019
I have no idea how long Hyltons have been in Stapenhill, but as relative newcomers (we've only been here since 1988)I suspect they pre-date us.
The staff are extremely welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Most important of all, they listen and work with their clients, or should I say the representatives of their clients. Although they have a serious job to do, they are by no means sombre and shared amusing anecdotes we wished to tell. They are professional, but friendly, a difficult combination to maintain.
The funeral itself was exactly what we wanted for my late father, attention to detail and carried out with respect for both him and us as a family. Dad looked very smart - he would have been impressed. Our grandchildren, his great grandchildren, were made to feel welcome and at ease.
Everything was done in quiet and calm efficiency, never rushed. The need for time was well understood.
Thankyou Melanie and Pauline, and everyone behind the scenes, for whom this is not "just a job", it is far, far more.
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for taking the time to send us your online review. Your feedback is always valuable to us. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that the arrangements for your Father were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Caryl C.
May 2, 2019
J Hylton and sons are a wonderful caring company to deal with
Pauline in the Stapenhill office is a great asset to your company making the process easier to deal with also the other members of staff both in Stapenhill & Castle Gresley are very dignified in their treatment of both customer and client
I would recommend them to anyone for the great service they provided before and after my husband's sudden death
Many thanks Mrs C J Channer
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that the arrangements for your Husband were carried out to your satisfaction and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Mr Jan J.
March 19, 2019
Sympathetic and helpful
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Mr Philip S.
March 4, 2019
The lady who handled the funeral was very considerate and made the process very easy. The chaps that drove the hearse and handled the coffin were very pleasant and professional.
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Mr Robert M.
January 30, 2019
All the people that I delt with at hyton and sons were very helpful and second to none very professional and done with dignity for the serive for my brother thank you so much to all.woud differently recommend
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Mrs Sue W.
December 1, 2018
First class service from start to finish. I would highly recommend them.
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for posting your review online. I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Mr Ian C.
September 24, 2018
the service was excellent all round
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for posting your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team.
Response from F.M. & J. Waits
Thank you for your 5* review.