ARTHUR GRESTY FUNERAL HOMES - Key Persons


Anthony Caffrey

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director
  • General Manager
Anthony has worked for Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes / C L Birkett & Son Funeral Directors as General Manager / Funeral Director since 2004. He says he enjoys "the opportunity to perform the last act of kindness that can be done for anybody". Anthony is an Ordained Roman Catholic Deacon and Assistant Director of Liturgical Ceremony for the Diocese of Shrewsbury. He is a heritage railway enthusiast and has an interest in all thing railway.

Catherine Brookes

Job Titles:
  • Administration & Memorial Adviser
Catherine says she enjoys "being able to see the finished work and seeing the client being pleased with their chosen memorial". Her biggest achievement in life has been raising her two daughters. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, watching TV dramas and walking her dog.

Chris McQueen

Job Titles:
  • Operative Manager

David Gresty

David Gresty (Arthur's Grandson) joined the business in 1988 and owned the company for 25 years and continues with the business under Funeral Partners as the Business Principal. David says he enjoys "meeting and helping people at their most difficult time and hopes to make a difference to them, their bereavement and that of their family and friends." David has a Diploma in Funeral Directing as well as a B Eng (Hons) degree in Engineering Management and is British Institute of Embalming qualified. He supports Macmillan at Wythenshawe hospital and the local charity ‘2 little ducks'. He is a member of BIE and a current member BIFD and past National President of BIFD In his spare time David enjoys movies, making movie theme models and home cooking.

Helen Caffrey

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager

Paul Birkett

Job Titles:
  • Manager & Funeral Director - Urmston / Stretford
Paul says "Helping families during their time of need is of huge importance to me, and with that comes a feeling of great satisfaction." Paul has a certificate in Funeral Service and in his spare time likes spending time with his family and friends and motorcycling.

Robert Gresty

Robert Gresty was born in 1940, the youngest of three children. After studying Metal Work and Engineering Drawing at Sale Grammar School, Robert left school in 1956 and worked with his father, trading as a partnership.