M Rushton Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners network

Southport-based M Rushton Funeral Directors has officially joined the Funeral Partners network. The funeral provider was founded in 2016 by husband and wife Michael and Michelle, who both have extensive experience in the industry. Michael has been in the industry for close to 40 years, while Michelle has spent 14 years working in the funeral and bereavement sector. The couple’s decision to join Funeral Partners was driven by their desire to spend more time focussing on their two youngest children who have special needs, and to improve their work-life balance. Funeral Partners has been helping M Rushton in areas such as compliance, operational efficiency, administration, marketing, and from an investment point of view, with the delivery of a new hearse. Michael said: “Frankly, Funeral Partners have exceeded all our expectations – everything that was talked about when we were discussing the acquisition has come to fruition and more. I can already feel the weight which has lifted off my shoulders – I feel totally different now. “I’m genuinely excited about the future of the business and proud that we will continue to be part of it. I’m genuinely excited about the future of the business and proud that we will continue to be part of it. I can give my entire focus to clients and families who are in need which is exactly what I have always wanted to do.” He added: “Regulation and compliance have become a big part of my role over the last few years, but now I’ve got people there to support me, so I can focus more on the families we care for and I get to spend more time with my children.” Michelle said: “The future of our team was the very first thing we asked about and we were reassured they would be able to continue and would be supported. Not only that, but they also now have access to extra training and great career opportunities which Funeral Partners can offer.” Sam Kershaw, Funeral Partners CEO, said: “We know Michael, Michelle and their team have a brilliant reputation locally and the wealth of both funeral experience and bereavement support they bring with them is invaluable to our business. “This year we have acquired more businesses than ever before, and I am delighted to be welcoming M Rushton Funeral Directors to our Funeral Partners family and working with them to build on their legacy.”