The aim of the Competition and Markets Authority Funeral Markets Order 2021 is to make it easier for customers to access the prices of funeral directors and crematorium operators and to help increase customers’ awareness of the total cost of the services they may require.
These provisions are also intended to help customers to compare the prices and services of different funeral directors and crematorium operators so that they can assess what best suits their needs and budget.
The criteria for the Attended Funeral:
Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements.
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care.
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.
Providing a suitable coffin.
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the Funeral Director.
Provision of a hearse or other appropriate vehicle to take the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) at a date and time agreed between the customer and funeral director.
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Howards Funeral Directors was founded in 1988.
Our dedicated teams at our Southport and Ainsdale funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements’
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Went to collect a loved one as arranged told anytime 9/5 . On arrival the receptionist looked very confused to why we where there, we stated that we had come to collect ashes, to be informed that she had no idea, didn’t know where they were and she was on her own and would have to ring her boss Derek. As by luck Derek rang the funeral home to be...
Serena Kearns via Google
9 months ago
It's a pleasure to work alongside Howard's Funeral Directors, they share our commitment to offering their families with the highest standard of service and care.
Ashes into Glass via Google
a year ago
I’d like to make clear that this review is not related to the care of my late Partner by HFD. Whilst having no active part in the process, what I observed as regards the care received by my late partner was ok.This review relates to the lack of compassion and respect offered me by Carl Howard. Carl and my late partner were old friends, and I had...
Fran Jackson via Google
5 years ago
Funerals are never pleasant but I am sure Howards could have done a better job for my dad.Like many of their kind they certainly know how to charge, even with things such as flowers being priced well over market values.I have two main complaints the first being the price for the coffin,we were quoted a price verbally and this was substantially i...
Phil Leigh via Google
4 years ago
My family and I are so grateful to Carl, Nicky and all the team at Howard's Funeral Directors in Southport for their exemplary handling of my Uncle's funeral arrangements. From the very first phone call, we felt we were in good hands and were then fully supported through every step. Carl came out to see us and explained everything very clearly....
