About us

Corkhill & Callow

About the company

Corkhill & Callow have been operating as Funeral Directors in the Isle of Man for almost a century. During that time, the company has always been known as a trusted local business which you can rely on during your most difficult times. 

Today, we offer the same reassuring service that first secured our reputation. We are a small, friendly team and we are here to support you. You will always deal with the same person from start to finish. If you have any special requests, or if we can make this challenging time more manageable for you, we would love to hear from you.

We understand that nobody wants to arrange a funeral. That's what we're here for. And with the longest serving funeral directorship on the Isle of Man, you're in very safe hands.

Let us take care of everything so that you can focus on what matters most. 

 

Get in touch

For sensitive professional advice during this difficult time, please just get in touch. Our job is to take care of everything from here.

➤ (01624) 813114

➤ Arrange a visit

 

Our Team

Managing director

Tim Pressley

Tim has been part of the team at Corkhill and Callow for over 30 years where he spent 25 years working mostly behind the scenes. In 2018, Tim took ownership of the business and assumed a more front-line role.  He is now involved in the day to day running of the business, arranging and attending funerals as well as continuing with aspects of the job behind the scenes.

 

Manager & FUneral Director

Natalie Faragher, Dip.F.D

Natalie has worked for Corkhill and Callow since 2009 and so brings a wealth of experience in working closely with families during difficult times. She has a Foundation Certificate in Funeral Service and a Diploma in Funeral Directing. In addition to her in-house management responsibilities, she handles all aspects of arranging and directing funerals in Ramsey and across the Isle of Man. One of her main roles is the care and preparation of the deceased.

 

Funeral director

Christine Duncan

Christine joined the team at Corkhill and Callow in 2023, she is very conscientious and has taken to this role in no time at all. She has a good knowledge of all aspects of funeral directing on the Isle of Man. Her role is very customer focused, and you can expect her to be both knowledgeable and supportive. Christine handles all aspects of arranging and directing funerals across the Island.

 

Funeral director

Dylan Pickles

Dylan joined the team at Corkhill and Callow in October 2023. He has proved to be a quick learner and is involved in all aspects of the job. In some cases he’ll meet with bereaved families to plan and arrange the funeral and see it through from start to finish, or he might be driving one of cars and carrying the coffin at the service. Dylan is on our on-call rota so he’s often the first point of contact for families suffering a bereavement, he is very approachable and is always keen to help. 

 

THE TEAM

Nigel, Andrew, Paul and Tim.

These gentlemen are all very experienced in the funeral business and are involved throughout the whole process. They help with carrying out the collection and care of the deceased, to cleaning and maintaining the fleet of vehicles. They also drive the mourners to the funeral, carry the coffin at the church or crematorium, and to the grave.