“My father’s philosophy was that we are here when we are needed.”

Albert helped his father, Albert R Slack Snr, from the age of 16, although he later pursued a career as a practising accountant. When his father died, he was committed to keeping the company under family ownership and taking a more active role in the company. Albert retired from full-time accountancy practice in 1998 and has since been committed to modernising the family’s funeral director business.

Peter started working for the family business in 1963 as bookkeeper and as Uncle Eric retired and the business grew he took over as funeral director. Peter conducted his first funeral in September 1968. He attained his qualification as Funeral Director in November 1982. Married to Susan, their daughter is married and now lives in Wales.

After leaving school, Jonathan completed a BEng degree in Production and Materials Engineering at Coventry and an MBA Masters degree in Production Engineering at Cranfield. He joined De Beers in 1994 and after a year’s familiarisation with the business worked in a number of locations around the world constructing and managing diamond-polishing factories. He left De Beers in 2009 to work with the family company.

Chris joined Albert R Slack’s in 2011 as part of the Operative team. He has previously worked for many years as a nursing practitioner in the mental health sector. As a hobby Chris is also a retired driving instructor and has taught many local people to drive safely. He is married with two boys and lives in the local area. In 2017 he achieved his qualification with SAIF as Funeral Director.

Trish joined Albert R Slack’s in 2014 bringing with her a wealth of printing experience and administrative skills. Outside the workplace, Trish devotes much of her spare time working in the local community providing pastoral support. Married with three children and three grandchildren, she loves animals, particularly horses and enjoys her garden where she grows her own vegetables and fruit.
In 2017 Trish achieved her qualification with SAIF as Funeral Director.

Jas joined us in 2021 with the wish to become our resident embalmer. After completing her embalming qualification in less than 2 years, Jasmine continued her personal development and is now a fully qualified Funeral director. When she isn’t studying you will find her in the Peak District with her family and four legged friend.

Elaine has joined us bring a wealth of compassion and understanding. She is likely to speak to you on the phone or greet you at our offices. Previously has worked in the care sector.

Julie has been with us since the early ninety’s when she just offered to help for an afternoon! Julie is our walking database to anything or anyone connected with Wilmslow. She is married to Mark and lives locally.

Teresa joined the company team in 2026. Teresa has brought many years of experience of working with families and caring for vunerable adults. Teresa may also be the first person you speak to on the phone and greet you at our offices.

James has been part of the team since 2004. He has completed all his funeral operative qualifications with the funeral association SAIF. He is married to Nikki and has four children.

Tony joined in 2012

Dave joined in 2018

Michael joined us in 2023 bringing with him a wealth of experience. One of his skills is his knowledge of flowers and plants, being able to name just about anything.