Howarth Funeral Service
01924 376590
The Howarth Gallery
We are the leading Wakefield Funeral Service.
Howarth's were originally known as C & R Howarth Joiners and Undertakers and are known as high quality Funeral Directors in Wakefield. Ian Howarth is the Managing Director of Howarth Funerals Limited (known as Howarth Funeral Service). Ian has lived in Ossett for a number of years and is one of a very few Funeral Directors in Ossett who actually live in the town. Ian's eldest son, Neil Howarth Dip.FAA is an experienced Funeral Director having worked in the business for over 20 years; he is involved in the business at the highest level. Neil lives next to the Chapels of Rest at Alverthorpe Road. Ian's Father, Raymond Howarth, is pictured on the right conducting a funeral in Wakefield in 1941, he passed away in May 2015 after a long battle with Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia. He retired from being a funeral Director at the age of 66 years but still kept a keen interest in the welfare of the business to the very end. His memory will be treasured. Paul Midgley Dip.FAA lives near the Chapel of Rest at Crigglestone and is one of the funeral Directors working at Howarth's Sophie Midgley helps with the running of the Office at Thornes. Sophie assists with funeral arrangements and pre-paid funeral plans. Sophie also arranges funeral buffets in our function rooms. Maria Jeffries M.B.I.E. (formerly Maria Bettison) has worked for Howarth's, since leaving school, Maria is a qualified embalmer and plays a key role in the running of the office and in the care of the deceased. Lynne Howarth Dip.FD is a fully qualified funeral director and works from the Thornes Office on Denby Dale Road, Wakefield.. Other key staff include Paul Midgley Dip.FAA, Gareth Kelly, and Garry Wilson who have multiple roles in the business. |
We have Chapels of Rest at Thornes, Crigglestone and Alverthorpe in Wakefield West Yorkshire
Full Postal addresses for our three Chapels of Rest:
125 Denby Dale Road, Thornes Wakefield. WF2 8EB
160 Alverthorpe Road. Wakefield WF2 9PY
122 Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone. Wakefield WF4 3HE
Personal Office and Residence:
2A Tenterfield Road, Ossett WF5 0RU
Full Postal addresses for our three Chapels of Rest:
125 Denby Dale Road, Thornes Wakefield. WF2 8EB
160 Alverthorpe Road. Wakefield WF2 9PY
122 Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone. Wakefield WF4 3HE
Personal Office and Residence:
2A Tenterfield Road, Ossett WF5 0RU