Howard's Funeral Directors

Established in 1988
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Meet at the Crematorium

An attended funeral service for family and mourners to meet at a local Crematorium, without a cortège.

Professional Services

An attended funeral service for family and mourners to meet at a local Crematorium, without a cortège

  • Professional Services

  • Collecting & Transporting the Deceased

  • Care of the Deceased

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium prior to the service time

  • Funeral Director only, in attendance at the funeral

  • Your choice of the day and time of the funeral, subject to any Crematorium restrictions

  • Funeral service at the same venue as the committal service at the crematorium

  • No cortege route to the Crematorium as the coffin will be "in situ" upon arrival of the family and mourners

  • Family and mourners to meet at the Crematorium for the funeral. Limousine(s) may be added at an extra cost

  • Viewing in a private chapel/room during normal working hours, prior to the day of the funeral service

  • Support with arranging a wake or family gathering after the funeral

  • Disbursements and third-party fees not included.

Package Price:

£2,875

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees, celebrant/minister and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf such as venue hire, catering, flowers, order of service, guest/mourner transportation, etc. Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

Ashes Caskets, Urns, Keepsakes & Jewellery

We offer a wide range of high-quality ashes caskets, scatter tubes and urns as well as personal keepsakes and jewellery for you to treasure.

Ashes Caskets, Urns, and Keepsakes

Why choose Howard's Funeral Directors

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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

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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…

Shirley Powney

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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

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Debbie dealt with everything very efficiently, and kept us updated and in the picture the whole time. Derek, the Director was very pleasant and caring, and the first person I spoke to on the phone.…

Hannah Neale

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Lyndsay and the Howard’s team were highly professional, respectful and supportive throughout all aspects of the planning for our mum’s funeral service. The day of the funeral went very smoothly and was dealt with in…

Gary Merrill

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Howards were professional and showed empathy. Very welcoming and everything was explained clearly . Would highly recommend

Karen Forsdike

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I can highly recommend Howard’s funeral directors of Southport.

heathersmum1

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Howards arranged the best Scottish funeral service for me. The funeral organiser, director and celebrant were all top class. It went as well as could ever be expacted for a very sad occasion. All good.…

Ken Lowe

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Derek conducted mum’s funeral, he was kind, helpful and supportive throughout, we cannot recommend his services enough nothing was too much trouble.

Tracey Giller

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Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. These include, venue hire, catering, celebrant, crematorium/cemetery fees, flowers etc.

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,350 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Traditional Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

£3,895 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Includes a Wood Veneer coffin and Embalming
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
Traditional Funeral Package

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£2,940 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added
Attended Funeral

Meet at the Crematorium

An attended funeral service for family and mourners to meet at a local Crematorium, without a cortège.

£2,875 Excludes third party fees

  • No hearse or ceremonial vehicle
  • Limousines can be added to transport the family at additional cost
  • Meet directly at the Crematorium where the coffin will be lying in situ
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
Meet at the Crematorium

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
Reflect & Remember

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle
Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Our Locations

  • Ainsdale

    Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Friday: Appointment only

    82 Station Road, Southport, Ainsdale, PR8 3HW

  • Southport

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    1-5 Roe Lane, Southport, PR9 9DR

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories.

Memorial Masonry

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01704 500 086 visit branch or arrange a home visit

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