Howarth Funeral Service
Funeral Directors in Wakefield
24 hour telephone service
01924 376590
We are 4th generation Funeral Directors in Wakefield
(family owned and run)
If you experience any problems getting through to us on our main 24 hour service number
please call Ian Howarth on 07427 666653
Please note our old (0500) freephone number has now ceased
Our office is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Our telephones are still answered 24 hours a day (01924 376590)
Our telephones are still answered 24 hours a day (01924 376590)
Browse our website for help and advice on funeral services in Wakefield.
Direct Cremation Funeral Service
Howarth Funeral Service Wakefield offer a Direct Cremation Funeral Service (where no family attend)
This is to help those who have very limited funds or don't want a traditional funeral service.
Our prices for Direct Cremation are very competitive and is shown on our online price list.
If you want to know more please contact our Thornes Chapel of Rest.
Tel. 01924 376590
If Direct Cremation doesn't appeal to you then we also offer a reduced cost Basic Simple funeral service with a full dignified funeral service.
This is to help those who have very limited funds or don't want a traditional funeral service.
Our prices for Direct Cremation are very competitive and is shown on our online price list.
If you want to know more please contact our Thornes Chapel of Rest.
Tel. 01924 376590
If Direct Cremation doesn't appeal to you then we also offer a reduced cost Basic Simple funeral service with a full dignified funeral service.
NOTES ON CORONAVIRUS AND FUNERALS:
Following the latest govt. announcement regarding isolating, we suggest that if you are feeling unwell or have tested positive that you do not attend funerals (for the safety of vulnerable people attending funeral services).
Face Masks are not required on funerals either in Church, our premises or the Crematorium.
The choice whether to wear a mask is yours.
From Monday 19th July 2021 all of the chairs were returned to the main Chapels.
This increased the seating capacity to the limit as detailed below
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We are allowed to hold a funeral reception buffet in our premises immediately following a funeral to a maximum of 50 people.
Funeral arrangements can be made at our office premises or in the family home.
We can also arrange funerals over the phone or by Zoom, Skype, FaceTime or any other media.
If not present, forms would be delivered and collected by hand for your signatures.
Please contact us for further information.
We will update this information as soon as any changes are made.
It is our pledge to make things as safe as possible for you
(and without incurring any extra costs )
We can live Zoom and record funerals held in our premises, at the Crematorium and in most Churches.
Vewings in our Chapels of Rest can still be done in person or virtually through various media. (no extra charges) Please ask for more details.
Following the latest govt. announcement regarding isolating, we suggest that if you are feeling unwell or have tested positive that you do not attend funerals (for the safety of vulnerable people attending funeral services).
Face Masks are not required on funerals either in Church, our premises or the Crematorium.
The choice whether to wear a mask is yours.
From Monday 19th July 2021 all of the chairs were returned to the main Chapels.
This increased the seating capacity to the limit as detailed below
- Pontefract Crematorium. 100 seats – 85 in main chapel; 15 on balcony. Due to limited ventilation in the waiting room this will remain closed.
- Wakefield Crematorium. 87 seats – 80 in main chapel; 7 in the waiting room.
- Standing in the crematorium is now allowed
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We are allowed to hold a funeral reception buffet in our premises immediately following a funeral to a maximum of 50 people.
Funeral arrangements can be made at our office premises or in the family home.
We can also arrange funerals over the phone or by Zoom, Skype, FaceTime or any other media.
If not present, forms would be delivered and collected by hand for your signatures.
Please contact us for further information.
We will update this information as soon as any changes are made.
It is our pledge to make things as safe as possible for you
(and without incurring any extra costs )
We can live Zoom and record funerals held in our premises, at the Crematorium and in most Churches.
Vewings in our Chapels of Rest can still be done in person or virtually through various media. (no extra charges) Please ask for more details.
Funeral Directors in Wakefield
Howarth funeral Service have Chapels of Rest in Wakefield, Thornes and Crigglestone, West Yorkshire.
We have provided an independent funeral service in Wakefield for four generations.
If you are looking for funeral directors in wakefield we are the leading Wakefield Funeral Service.
Howarth Funeral Service of Wakefield are a long established family run business of funeral directors in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
We are a fourth generation family owned and run Wakefield funeral services business with two generations of the Howarth family still working together.
You may contact us by email by pressing the 'contact us' link on this page.
Our Golden Charter pre paid funeral plan brochure may be requested by email or telephone which will be posted to you without obligation.
Please browse our website, there are many useful links and information pages that may be of valuable help to you.
Our three chapels of rest extend to all parts of Wakefield from Horbury and Ossett to Outwood and Stanley and beyond.
Our Chapel of Rest in Crigglestone serves Sandal, Kettlethorpe, Woolley, Bretton and all surrounding area's.
We offer funerals in West Yorkshire and funerals in South Yorkshire at no extra cost.
Howarths of Wakefield are members of The National Association of Funeral Directors, The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, The British Institute of Funeral Directors and the British Institute of Embalmers.
We strictly adhere to the Code of Practice of our affiliated trade associations.
Most of our clients contact us after recommendation of our past clients.
The family funeralbooker can contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Our business of funeral directors in wakefield is increasing year after year; a testimony of our commitment to our clients.
Howarth Funeral Service Wakefield is owned by Ian Howarth. Ian gained his Diploma in funeral directing and became a qualified Embalmer over 40 years ago. His late father Raymond Howarth became a funeral director in Wakefield during 1940.
Ian Howarth has private residence and continues his work as a funeral director in Ossett.
Office and Residence: 2A Tenterfield Road, Ossett WF5 0RU
Recent Obituary/Acknowledgement notice (Click to see more)
COLLEY
LAWRENCE (LOL)
Passed away peacefully on 4th April, aged 88 years and of Hall Green. A loving husband to Sarah Kathleen. A much loved father of Susan, Lynda, Eileen, Julie, Tracey, Sarah, Joanne and Claire. A loving father in law, grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Thursday 28th April, Service at St James’ Church, Chapelthorpe at 1.30pm followed by interment at Crigglestone Cemetery. Family flowers only donations kindly received for the Wakefield Hospice.
LAWRENCE (LOL)
Passed away peacefully on 4th April, aged 88 years and of Hall Green. A loving husband to Sarah Kathleen. A much loved father of Susan, Lynda, Eileen, Julie, Tracey, Sarah, Joanne and Claire. A loving father in law, grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Thursday 28th April, Service at St James’ Church, Chapelthorpe at 1.30pm followed by interment at Crigglestone Cemetery. Family flowers only donations kindly received for the Wakefield Hospice.
Howarths of Wakefield have Chapels of Rest at Thornes, Crigglestone and Alverthorpe in Wakefield West Yorkshire
Full Postal addresses for our Chapels of Rest:
125 Denby Dale Road, Thornes Wakefield. WF2 8EB
(main postal address)
160 Alverthorpe Road. Wakefield WF2 9PY
122 Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone. Wakefield WF4 3HE
Personal Office and Residence:
2A Tenterfield Road, Ossett WF5 0RU
We have funeral services in Wakefield on call 24 hours
Full Postal addresses for our Chapels of Rest:
125 Denby Dale Road, Thornes Wakefield. WF2 8EB
(main postal address)
160 Alverthorpe Road. Wakefield WF2 9PY
122 Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone. Wakefield WF4 3HE
Personal Office and Residence:
2A Tenterfield Road, Ossett WF5 0RU
We have funeral services in Wakefield on call 24 hours