About Us

    About Howard's Funeral Directors

    Howard's Funeral Directors are located in Southport and Ainsdale and have been helping and serving local families since 1988.

    Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of funeral options and transparent pricing. With our extensive experience serving the local communities within Southport and Ainsdale, we endeavour to cater to every funeral request to ensure that your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect.

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Pre-paid Funeral Plans, please come and see us in any one of our funeral homes, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.

    Featured Reviews

    Google

    I have been really impressed by the whole team, their love for their job is clear to see in the standard of their service and their thoughtfulness for the bereaved.

    Jeannine Houshmand

    Google

    I was impressed by the entire process, support and service and particularly from Derek who was helpful and respectful throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and Howard’s to anyone needing funeral services.…

    Val Davies

    Google

    Always a sad time but mad much easier by a fabulous team and especially Lindsey who went above and beyond all our expectations 😊

    Kim Simmons

    Google

    I was impressed by the entire process, support and service and particularly from Derek who was helpful and respectful throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and Howard’s to anyone needing funeral services.…

    Val Davies

    Google

    Absolutely fantastic company from start to finish. Debbie was so compassionate and helpful with choosing what we wanted. The black horses were beautiful and they were dressed in my mum’s favourite colour. When we visited my mum, the chapel of rest was outstanding. I have…

    Pawfect-IT

    Google

    Lyndsay was wonderful. She was professional and also very and patient. I would highly recommend Howards.

    Nemaine

    Google

    Such an amazing group of people. Caring, supportive and full of compassion. Could not of asked for more from the whole team.…

    Cathie Kendrick

    Google

    Lindsay was so helpful and had total patience, she gave me confidence in a situation I’d never dealt with before. Thank you.…

    Shirley Skillicorn

    Google

    Our arranger Derek was both sympathetic and supportive. He and his team ensured mum was looked after well, ensured a lovely send off for her and made the whole process and actual day easy for us. Thank you to everyone at Howard’s.

    Shirley Powney

    Google

    From my first meeting with Lyndsay to the funeral itself Howards’s were faultless. So very caring in every way. We cannot thank them enough.

    Catherine Doyle

    Meet the Team

    Carl Howard

    Business Principal

    Nicky Howard

    Administrator

    Ian Buckley

    Funeral Manager

    Derek Crawford

    Funeral Director

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends.

    We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 01704 500 086 visit branch or arrange a home visit