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William Houghton Funeral Directors in Fulwood, Preston, is an independent, family-owned funeral business with a proud history spanning over 100 years. The business was founded in 1909 by the current director's great-grandfather, and it continues to serve the local community with the same dedication and care that has defined the company for generations.
The Fulwood branch is located at 259 Garstang Road and offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including traditional burials, cremations, and direct cremation options. The team believes in providing professional, specialist support to families at all times, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist in case of emergency.
At William Houghton Funeral Directors, the focus is on tailoring every service to meet the individual needs of each family, ensuring that arrangements are as stress-free as possible. From the moment of first contact through to and beyond the day of the funeral, their caring team guides families through every step. They are also an appointed representative of Golden Charter Funeral Plans, offering peace of mind planning for the future.
"A very positive experience at a very sad time. I have no hesitation in recommending this firm for their caring, professional and efficient organisation."
— Carol Piggott
"They all took great care of my dad Sunil Masalawala and they made sure he was well looked after."
— Ronak Modi
"Anne and Tania handled all the arrangements with good sense and dignity without it all being too stuffy. Their services were tailored exactly to what I had asked."
— John Rogerson (about Anne)
"Sean and the rest of the team have been absolutely outstanding during the process of laying my Dad to rest. I literally couldn't have asked for anything else from these guys."
— Kristin Simmons (about Sean)
"Anne visited us at our family home, she was brilliant, especially with my parents who had such an awful shock. She took over pretty much everything, she made a very difficult time a lot more bearable."
— Damian Stubbs (about Anne)
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