Simply Funerals by William Houghton Funeral Directors — Funeral Director in PRESTON | 5★ 19 Reviews | NAFD
Simply Funerals by William Houghton Funeral Directors

Simply Funerals by William Houghton Funeral Directors

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(19 reviews)
219 Tag lane, Ingol, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR23TY
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Attended Cremation

£1,995

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About

Simply Funerals by William Houghton Funeral Directors is located at 219 Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, and represents the newest premises of the long-established William Houghton Funeral Directors family business. The branch offers a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, tastefully decorated with ample parking, and can accommodate approximately 20 guests in its own chapel — providing a meaningful alternative to traditional church or crematorium services.

The Ingol branch specialises in offering both traditional funeral services and 'Simply Funeral' options, including direct cremation for those seeking an affordable yet respectful service without fuss. Simple funeral services start from £1,995 inclusive of all fees, making dignified farewell arrangements accessible to all families.

William Houghton Funeral Directors has been serving the local community since 1909, when the business was founded by the current director's great grandfather. As an independent, family-owned firm with over 100 years of experience, they provide professional, specialist support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring families receive compassionate care from the first point of contact and beyond the day of the funeral.

What families say

"Due to their professionalism, this helped family, friends and I manage our grief. I have already recommended to several people and I myself will use again."

— Carole Ingrid Macdonald

"Kieran was incredibly helpful, explaining every detail to us. He understood our needs perfectly and was excellently organised, keeping us informed every step of the way. Their service – courtesy, understanding, advice, support, and communication – is truly excellent."

— Emilia Kacperska (about Kieran)

"With the help of Liam and his team the arrangements for my late mother's funeral was not a heavy burden. Me and my family cannot thank Liam and his team enough for ensuring our lovely mum was cared for throughout the time spent in their care."

— Lynn Wilson (about Liam)

"From the day my mother passed Liam at Simply Funerals has been so helpful and compassionate. He understood what she wanted and followed through with all her wishes to an impeccable standard. I cannot thank them enough for the lovely simple but dignified service provided."

— Merlene Stocks (about Liam)

"The empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence shown by Liam and the team was truly remarkable. The ability they have to gain the correct connections and rapport with a family at such difficult times is truly a great skill to master and you did just that."

— Michelle Tymon (about Liam)

"Liam could not have done more for us when arranging our daughters funeral. He was very compassionate and caring, whilst remaining very professional. From the moment we walked through the door, organising and on the day and there after. The service was beautiful."

— Janet Smith (about Liam)

Gillian White

Gillian White

Staff Member

Gillian White is a member of the team at William Houghton Funeral Directors.

Gillian White

Gillian White

Staff Member

Gillian White is a member of the William Houghton Funeral Directors team, helping to provide professional and compassio…

Nicholas Houghton

Nicholas Houghton

Funeral Director

Nicholas Houghton is a member of the Houghton family team at William Houghton Funeral Directors.

Nicholas Houghton

Nicholas Houghton

Funeral Director

Nicholas Houghton is part of the William Houghton Funeral Directors team, continuing the family tradition of providing …

William Houghton

William Houghton

Funeral Director

William Houghton is part of the family-owned funeral directors business that has been serving the local community since…

William Houghton

William Houghton

Funeral Director

William Houghton is a funeral director at William Houghton Funeral Directors, a family business that has been serving t…

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Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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Emilia Kacperska

8 months ago

5

We are so grateful to Simply Funerals William Houghton Funeral Director, Preston. This was the first time we had to organize a funeral for a family member in the UK. Kieran was incredibly helpful, explaining every detail to us. He understood our needs perfectly and was excellent organized, keeping us informed every step of the way. Their service – courtesy, understanding, advice, support, and communication – is truly excellent. Thank you so much.

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Lynn Wilson

2 years ago

5

Such great care, support and professionalism from my first contact with William Houghton Funerals on Tag Lane right through to the last contact. With the help of Liam and his team the arrangements for my late mother's funeral was not a heavy burden. Liam was helpful, patient, respectful and accommodated our every request. Me and my family can not thank Liam and his team enough for ensuring our lovely mum was cared for throughout the time spent in their care. Thankyou Liam, from Lynn and all the family.

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Janet Smith

2 years ago

5

Liam could not have done more for us when arranging our daughters funeral. He was very compassionate and caring, whilst remaining very professional. From the moment we walked through the door, organising and on the day and there after. The service was beautiful, definitely use them again and certainly recommend.

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Merlene Stocks

2 years ago

5

From the day my mother passed Liam at Simply funerals has been so helpful & compassionate. He understood what she wanted and followed through with all her wishes to an impeccable standard. The service received was outstanding. The staff are very professional and patient. They know their job inside out and did everything possible to make sure we were informed and understood everything that was going to happen. I cannot thank them enough for the lovely simple but dignified service provided. I highly recommend them to everyone. I cannot thank Liam enough for the support he provided at a particularly difficult time. If you want a professional and caring service then I would highly recommend Simply funerals. Jason

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Michelle tymon

2 years ago

5

I would like to thank Liam & his team at simply funerals for all they did for us as a family at one of the most difficult times we have had to ever unfortunately experience. The standard of professionalism kept and the empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence shown by Liam and the team was truly remarkable. The ability they have to gain the correct connections and rapport with a family at such difficult times is truly a great skill to master and you did just that. Well done to you all thank you. We are extremely great full to each and everyone of you. You came highly recommended and did not disappoint absolutely Amazing. Thank you again for all you did from start to finish and making everything go as smoothly as possible for our aunties final journey. Many thanks from Michelle & family ❤️

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