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Cowburn Funeral Service is an independent, family-owned funeral directors based in Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, situated between Bolton and Wigan. Established in 1905 by John Cowburn, the business has over 100 years of experience serving the local community, giving them an unrivalled knowledge of the churches, cemeteries, and crematoriums in the area. After John Cowburn's retirement, the business was taken over by his partner Albert Worthington, and it continues to operate as an independently owned and run family business to this day.
Led by Managing Director Mrs Carina Halliwell Jones Dip F.D, the dedicated professional team at Cowburn Funeral Service are committed to providing caring advice and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They look after all needs with dignity and care, ensuring complete peace of mind for families during difficult times.
Cowburn Funeral Service offers a comprehensive range of services including funeral arrangements, pre-paid Golden Charter funeral plans, legal advice including specialist will writing and probate, as well as headstones and memorials. They are proud members of professional associations and are an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
"Ian and the family were brilliant with us from start to finish. Cannot recommend highly enough."
— Lisa Disley (about Ian)
"They handle the delicate matter of a funeral with care and attention whilst maintaining sensitivity. Thank you for everything you have done."
— Graham Marshall (about Stephen)
"My mother's funeral was the third one you have conducted for my family and it has been the same compassionate service each time."
— Pat Bellamy (about Stephen)
"From the first call to receiving the ashes, the staff were compassionate, professional, and supportive every step of the way. I'm truly grateful for their care during such a difficult time."
— Mis Sumner
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help through this very difficult time. Stephen and his staff have been nothing short of sensitive and conscientious."
— Jacquie Howard (about Stephen)
Carina Halliwell Jones
Managing Director
Mrs Carina Halliwell Jones Dip F.D is the Managing Director of Cowburn Funeral Service, leading the dedicated professio…
Lisa Disley
a week ago
our family have used Cowburns more than once, Ian and the family were brilliant with us from start to finish. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Mis Sumner
a week ago
From the first call to receiving the ashes, the staff were compassionate, professional, and supportive every step of the way. I’m truly grateful for their care during such a difficult time and highly recommend them to family and friends.
Pat Bellamy
a year ago
Thank you Stephen and all your staff for your excellent service. My mothers funeral was the third one you have conducted for my family and it has been the same compassionate service each time. Thank you
Graham Marshall
2 years ago
Stephen and Cowburn Funeral services have facilitated both my parents funerals. Very profession organisation and they handle the delicate matter of a funeral with care and attention whilst maintaining sensitivity. Thank you for everything you have done.
Jacquie Howard
4 years ago
Cowburns have dealt with a few funerals for my family now. Recently my father passed away and Stephen and his staff have been nothing short of sensitive and conscientious. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help through this very difficult time. Much appreciated 🙏 x
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