Malcolm Shaw & Son Ltd was formed in 1920 in his home Village of Marple, by Malcolm Shaw (Senior) after his death in 1959 his son Malcolm Marshall Shaw took over and ran the business with his wife Sheila (Director).
His son Malcolm Mark Shaw worked with his father together with his Daughter Stephanie, up to 2018, Malcolm Marshall Shaw sadly passed away in February, 2018 and his wife Sheila also passed away in March 2024 Malcolm Mark Shaw who is the Main Funeral and Company Director continues to run the business today with his Sister Stephanie who is a Company Director and Secretary.
Since our founding in 1920, we have built our reputation based on our:
> Considerable understanding,
> Experience and attention to detail
> Local Knowledge and relationships with our community
> Tradition and Trust
Families return to us generation after generation because they know that we care and have the attention to detail that they need.
Part of the Community
The independent funeral profession has a long and proud history of personal service to local communities. Carrying on the family tradition is a way of life for many independent funeral directors. They are deeply committed to upholding professional standards. Some of the oldest continuously operated businesses in Britain are family owned firms.
It is our hope that our website will give you an insight into the services we offer, what to do in time of bereavement and how to pre-arrange a funeral.
We are able to provide you with a complete funeral service individually designed to meet your needs.
> Complete guidance on every aspect of making the funeral arrangements
> 24 hour sympathetic service
> Estimates and personal advice without obligation
> Placing of newspaper notices
> Handling of donations
Choices : Religious or Non-Religious
You may want a Basic or a very Traditional type of funeral, Religious (all denominations) or a Non-Religious funeral ceremony, or an Eco Friendly (Green Funeral) whatever your wishes we can help you create a special funeral that meets your exact requirements