B M & C Howard Funeral Directors
Independent Caring Family Business

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Our family helping yours.

Fair Price Promise.

92 - 92A Wakefield Road.

Barnsley.

S71 1NN

24 Hr Help and Advice.

Care Line 01226 249911.

bm.chowardfunerals@outlook.com

No obligation free of charge home visits

In the event of a death Contact

B M & C Howard Funeral Directors one of very few independent family funeral directors left in this area We are here 24 hours 7 days a week 01226 249911

B M & C Howard Funeral Directors are a local family business and proudly independent.

We are proud to be associated with the Fair Funeral Pledge, and the Fair Price Charter fighting funeral poverty.

Fair and affordable prices, with attention to detail making your loved ones funeral a celebration of life.

For many years we have built our reputation and business on family values and multiple award winning customer care, advocating price comparing and transparent pricing throughout the funeral industry.

Telephone 01226 249911 or email bm.chowardfunerals@outlook.com

No obligation free of charge home visits, or make an appointment to speak to us at our office on Wakefield Rd for help and advice.

Let us help you turn your loved ones funeral service into a celebration of life "It is as natural to die as to be born" Francis Bacon ( 1561 - 1626 ).

Here are just a few of the services we provide.

Cremations, Burials and Woodland Burials
Victorian horse drawn hearse
Motorcycle and sidecar hearse
Religious and non-religious services
A huge range of coffins caskets and urns
Newspaper notices
Order of Service printing
Live webcast at the crematorium
Flowers
Private chapel of rest and family lounge
24 hr help and advice help line number 01226 249911
National and International repatriation, in an ever shrinking world many people are working, living, or visiting foreign countries, or away from home in the UK. If the worst happens repatriation is the next step in bringing a loved one home.
PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL PLANS Speak to us about your plans for your funeral, many people make plans for the funeral service they require whether due to serious illness or terminal illness it does actually bring a feeling of relief to many people and their family's we make and keep a record of all your funeral requirements and wishes such as type of service, music, transport, flowers, burial or cremation, the venue after the service. This is a totally free service with no obligations and would be used at a time of need.
We will store cremated remains until you feel you are ready to collect them or make arrangement for us to deliver them.
Interment of ashes into church yards and cemetery's throughout the UK.
Our Family Helping Yours.

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B M & C Howard are an independent family owned funeral director. For many years we have advocated transparent and honest prising throughout the funeral industry. The price that we advertise is the price that you pay,
After a house, wedding, car, funerals are the most expensive purchase we make and yet 97% of us don’t shop around.

Shop around costs vary hugely between funeral directors.

Ask about a Simple Funeral Service the most affordable funeral service a good send off thought and goodwill rather than lavish expense.

Funeral services

We are proud to be part of the Fair Funeral Pledge as being part of the pledge we are to show our lowest prices including disbursements or third party costs which are clearly stated in each service below.

Funeral Services Price List

Valid Until 31st March 2026

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At Howard Funeral Directors, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, respectful, and personalised funeral services. The following options are available to you:

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1. Direct Cremation

A simple, respectful service with no ceremony. The deceased is cared for by our team, and the cremated remains are returned to you.

Price: £1450.00

Includes transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours.

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2. Direct Personal

Like Direct Cremation, but with viewing facilities in our chapel of rest, allowing families to spend time with their loved one before cremation.

Price: £1550.00

Includes transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours. Families can provide clothing or select from our range of satin gowns.

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3. Simple Service

A hearse with a graveside service or full service at the crematorium, conducted by a minister or celebrant. This includes all burial and cremation fees, and transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours.

Price: £2750.00

Note: This service does not include chapel of rest or viewing facilities.

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4. Standard Service

A traditional service, including a hearse, one limousine, and a full ceremony at the crematorium or cemetery, led by a minister or celebrant. Viewing facilities are provided.

Price: £3255.00

Includes transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours. Families can provide clothing or select from our range of satin gowns.

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Additional Costs & Services

• Funeral Director’s Charges (Included in all services): £1150

• Additional Limousine: £185 per limousine

• Bringing into Our Care Outside Office Hours: £80

• Light Oak Veneer Coffin: Included in all services £365

. Celebrant or minister fees vary depending on the minister or celebrant: £190 - £250

• Alternative Coffins: A variety of coffins are available in different styles, materials, and finishes. Please inquire for more details and pricing.

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Personalised Services

We understand that every family’s needs are unique. Our services can be tailored to fit your preferences. If you require a full written quote or have special requests, please contact us. We are here to support and guide you.

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Please note: For all of a services we must ask that 50% of the total cost of the funeral is paid before the service takes place.

Viewing conditions: Sadly we may not be able to offer a viewing if your loved one has any chance of carrying a bloodborne disease. This rule is put in place to protect us and our staff and should not be taken personally.

Transparency:

Following our fair price and transparency policy please find below all third party prices that we pay on your behalf:

Crematorium

Cremation fee (inc. medical referee) - £1075.00

Double cremations (for second cremation) - £451.00

Cremation fee (inc. medical referee) 20-minute service (9:30 am & 9:50 am) - £700.00

Environmental levy - £49.00

Cremation fee including environmental levy & medical referee fee

Direct cremation inc. environmental levy

(Between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, no service) - £419.00

Use of chapel facilities only - £127.00

Use of chapel facilities for additional 40 minutes (pre-booked) - £127.00

Use of chapel facilities for additional 40 minutes, or part thereof without prior arrangement. This will be monitored and charged to the funeral director - £182.00

Interment of cremated remains in the crematorium grounds (inc. double interment) - £125.00

Disinterment of cremated remains from the crematorium grounds - £185.00

Strewing of cremated remains from another crematorium - £100.00

Cemeteries

Adult Grave

Purchase of exclusive right of burial in grave (dug for 2 only) - £1367.00

Half-price fee to be charged when the grave is unfit for burial

Pre-purchase of exclusive right of burial (dug for 2 only) - £272.00

Renewal of exclusive right of burial for 50 years

Graves will be bought back at the original purchase price

Interment Fee

Purchase and interment in a new grave for 2 (double funeral) - £2312.00

Woodland burial (dug for 1) - £1174.00

Vaulted grave (exclusive rights burial in grave) - £1844.00

Purchase of exclusive rights of burial in a grave in the Muslim section (dug for 1) (timber/slab cover) - £1844.00

Purchase of exclusive rights of burial in a grave in the Muslim section (dug for 1) (earthen) - £1399.00

Additional excavation charge for coffins exceeding 28” - £74.00

Additional grave space - £319.00

Test dig grave (fee to be waived if space is available) - £125.00

Exhumation of grave - POA

Removal of Headstone by Cemetery Team - £106

Transfer of ownership - £53.00.

Headstones and memorials

We provide headstones and memorials that honour the memory of your loved one. Contact us for a catalogue and price. 01226 249911 email bm.chowardfunerals@outlook .com

Headstones and memorials