Skip to content

Military Funerals

Military Funerals in Manchester

Honouring Service, Preserving Legacy

At Fallon Family Funerals, we understand that a military funeral is not just a farewell—it’s a final salute. Manchester is home to a proud military community, with thousands of veterans and service personnel living across Greater Manchester, including areas such as Stockport, Tameside, Wythenshawe, and Blackley. We are honoured to provide bespoke military funeral services that recognise the courage, discipline, and sacrifice of those who have served.

Why Honour a Loved One with a Military Funeral?

A military funeral is a meaningful way to celebrate the life and service of a veteran or active-duty service member. It allows family and friends to reflect on the values their loved one stood for—duty, honour, and commitment. Whether your loved one served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, or Royal Marines, a military funeral offers a fitting and dignified tribute to their legacy.
See Our Promise to You
Best Funeral directors in Manchester
Front view of red rose with white candle on black

What Makes a Military Funeral Unique?

Military funerals include ceremonial elements that reflect the traditions of the Armed Forces. These can include:

  • A Union Jack-draped coffin
  • Military bearers or pallbearers (where available)
  • Service-appropriate hymns, poems or music
  • A formal reading of the Last Post
  • Military honours or medals displayed
  • Coordination with veterans’ associations and regimental contacts
  • In some cases, the presence of standard bearers
  • Each element can be tailored to reflect the individual’s military background and personal wishes.

How Fallon Family Funerals Supports the Military

We are proud to offer specialist care for families arranging a military funeral. Dominic, a former Royal Marine, brings a deep personal understanding of military life and the significance of military tradition. With over 18 years in the funeral profession, and Sandra’s family legacy of over a century in funeral care, we combine personal insight with professional excellence. At Fallon Family Funerals, we work closely with local veterans’ groups, military chaplains, and the Ministry of Defence to ensure every aspect of the service honours your loved one appropriately. Whether you need guidance on military entitlements, ceremonial arrangements, or emotional support, we are here for you—every step of the way.

And surrounding areas

Wherever you’re located in Greater Manchester, you can trust us to provide a respectful, meaningful military farewell.

Serving All of Greater Manchester

We proudly support families across the region, including:

Manchester city centre

Stockport

Wythenshawe

Tameside

Blackley

Salford

Trafford

Oldham

Bury

Rochdale

Speak to Our Family Today

If you’re considering a military funeral for your loved one, we’re here to help. With a deep understanding of both military tradition and personal grief, Fallon Family Funerals is proud to stand alongside Manchester’s Armed Forces families.

Contact us today for guidance, planning support, or immediate assistance.

0161 371 9431

We’re available 24/7 — honouring lives with dignity, care, and respect

Availability Check

* Fallon Family Funerals will not share your information for marketing purposes with any 3rd party company. For more information explaining how we use your information please see our Privacy Policy

A PROMISE FROM US

When a loved one dies, we’ll be there to take care of you. From the first phone call, we’ll make sure that all your questions are answered and that you are guided through the whole process. We can advise on designing the ceremony that you want, whether that is a traditional funeral or something that is more personal to your loved one. Our team have more than 20 years of shared experience to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as you’d expect, and we’ll hold your hand through it all.

The price we offer is guaranteed, and we know it’s a fair price but don’t think for a minute that because we offer a funeral to suit your budget that we cut any corners. The service you receive will be as good, if not better, than many of the High St Funeral Directors you might get a quote from.

Dominic Fallon has been a Funeral Director for over 10 years, which has allowed him the privilege and honour to conduct over 2000 services with families all over Manchester and the North West at one of the most difficult times of their lives. A reassuring individual, once you’ve met Dominic you know that your loved ones and all the arrangements will be safe in his care.

An ex-Royal Marine, Dominic ensures everything runs to military precision and is experienced in military and service personnel funerals, and the associated traditions such as flag covering, standard bearers and the playing of the relevant musical pieces such as the Reveille and The Last Post.