Meet The Team
We are delighted to present our dedicated, professional and compassionate team at Jonathan Alcock & Sons, Cheadle, Stockport.
With a wealth of experience and a history of serving thousands of bereaved families across Stockport, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Tameside and beyond, we take great pride in our team’s commitment and expertise.
Whether you choose our Bespoke Funeral or our Direct Cremations, we provide the same high level of care and support to you and your loved one. As a family-owned, independent Funeral Directors we care deeply about the community we are a part of.
Barbara Parker
Company Director
Barbara joined her husband, Chris (Sarah’s father), at the family firm in 1983. Over the last four decades, she has played a vital role within the business. In addition to managing wages and accounts, she has offered compassionate support to thousands of families. Barbara continues to fulfil her essential duties today. Working alongside her daughter, Sarah, they are passionate about continuing to serve bereaved families from across Stockport and further afield.
Sarah Parker
(Dip FD.)
Company Director
Sarah joined the family business in 2004, representing the fifth generation of the Alcock family Funeral Directors. She took on the role of Company Director in 2018. After earning the National Diploma in Funeral Directing in 2007, Sarah gained extensive experience of conducting and arranging funerals, providing support to hundreds of families. Now, as Company Director, she leads the family firm alongside Ryan and the dedicated team. Looking ahead, Sarah has exciting plans to enhance the Alcocks funeral home, ensuring the business remains resilient and that our services and facilities continue to prioritise care.
Sarah is deeply committed to supporting and engaging with the local communities we serve. She actively connects with neighbours, community groups, and schools, fostering relationships and fundraising efforts.
Ryan Guerin
(Dip FD.)
Acting Head of Business
Ryan joined the company in 2006 as a Funeral Operative where he gained comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of funeral care. By 2011, Ryan achieved the National Diploma in Funeral Directing and became a member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors that same year. In January 2024, Ryan was promoted to Head of Development, taking on the responsibility for leading the growth and progress of Alcocks and Hills. By June 2025, Ryan’s commitment to Alcocks and his expertise in the funeral industry were acknowledged once again, leading to his appointment of Acting Head of Business. In this role, Ryan is tasked with implementing innovative strategies to enhance our service offerings, improve our operational practices, introduce new technologies, and maintain our steadfast commitment to excellence.
As a Funeral Director, Ryan has supported numerous families and will continue to do so.
John Wild
(M.B.I.E., Dip FD.)
Head of Operations
John joined the company in 1985 at the young age of just 16. By 1988, he had earned the National Diploma in Funeral Directing and became a member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors. Furthermore, John is a certified Embalmer, attaining his qualification in 1992. He is also a member of the British Institute of Embalmers. In 2018, John took on the role of Head of Operations, where he focused his extensive industry experience on nurturing our dedicated team and expanding our business. John has also held prestigious positions, including president of the Manchester & District National Association of Funeral Directors and treasurer of the West Pennine British Institute of Funeral Directors.
This September, we celebrate John’s 40th work anniversary! Over his four decades with Alcocks, John has served countless families and has been instrumental in ensuring Alcocks continues to thrive.
Jimmy Love
(Dip FD.)
Funeral Director
Jimmy joined the company in 2005 as a Funeral Operative learning all aspects of funeral care. In 2011 Jimmy attained the National Diploma in Funeral Directing and became a member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors that same year. Recently, Jimmy celebrated his 20th anniversary with Alcocks, during which time he has compassionately and professionally served many hundreds of families. As a Funeral Director Jimmy delivers all aspects of funeral arrangement and conducting, ensuring families wishes are carried out with the utmost respect and dignity.
Matt Kimber
Funeral Director
Matt joined the company in 2024 and has quickly become a vital member of our team. He is currently pursuing the NAFD Level 4 Diploma in Funeral Directing. Before joining us, Matt worked as Facilities Manager at Manchester Crematorium and earned his ILM Level 3 Apprenticeship in 2020. In 2021, he transitioned to work as a Funeral Director at a family-run Funeral Directors in Urmston. As a Funeral Director Matt delivers all aspects of funeral arrangement and conducting, ensuring families wishes are carried out with the utmost respect and dignity.
Freddie Bickerton
Trainee Funeral Director
Freddie joined the company in 2023 as Apprentice Funeral Operative. Due to his hard work, and with the mentorship of our experienced team, we are delighted to share that Freddie passed his Apprenticeship with distinction in 2025 and is now a qualified Funeral Operative. As of July 2025, Freddie was promoted to Trainee Funeral Director, where he will work alongside our qualified team of Funeral Directors to deliver all aspects of funeral arrangement and conducting, ensuring families wishes are carried out with the utmost respect and dignity.
Scott Atkins
(M.B.I.E.)
Embalmer and Funeral Operative
Scott joined the company in 1988, as a Funeral Operative learning all aspects of funeral care, before qualifying as an Embalmer in 2001. Scott became a member of the British Institute of Embalmers in that same year. As an Embalmer Scott is a highly trained professional with a specialised set of skills, ensuring the highest level of care is given.
Sean Kenny
Funeral Operative
Sean joined the company full time in 2013, having previously worked as part of our driver/bearer team for many years prior. Sean works alongside the Funeral Directors and Embalmer to deliver all aspects of funeral care. As a Funeral Operative Sean works with precision and care to uphold the highest levels of service.
John Griffiths
Funeral Operative
John joined the company in 2018, working as part of our on-call and driver/bearer team before training as a Funeral Operative in 2021. John works alongside the Funeral Directors and Embalmer to deliver all aspects of funeral care. As a Funeral Operative John works with precision and care to uphold the highest levels of service.
Nina Gell
Senior Accounts Administrator
Nina joined the company in 2009 as part of the Business Administration Team and primarily looks after the company’s Sage Accounts. With the experience and knowledge Nina has gained over the years she now also helps families with all aspects of funeral care. Nina specialises in memorial jewellery and ashes placement; advising and supporting our families with creating beautiful jewellery and the purchasing of ashes plots at local cemeteries and memorial sites.
Deborah Brown
Business Administration
Debbie joined the company in 2022 as part of the expanding Business Administration Team to support the Directors as the company continues to grow within the community. Debbie has a background in finance, people management and customer service. She also has a counselling diploma and is a volunteer counsellor at Childline. Debbie will also work with families to support them through their journey with us.
Camilla Crockett
Business Administration
Camilla joined the company in 2022 as part of the expanding Business Administration Team to support the Directors as the company continues to grow within the community. Having worked for many years at East Cheshire Hospice, she has a strong background in administration, fundraising, management and customer service. Camilla will work with families to support them through their journey with us.
Driver and Pall Bearers
We have a dedicated team of drivers and pall bearers who support the Funeral Directors and Funeral Operatives to deliver the highest quality service to the families we serve.
On-Call Team
Our out-of-hours/on-call team is staffed by our dedicated Funeral Directors and Funeral Operatives, ensuring that you will always reach a member of our team – never a third-party.
We provide support to bereaved families around the clock, available when you need us.
