What to do when someone dies
We are here to help and guide you through this difficult time with essential information and advice.
What to do straight away
Our friendly and experienced funeral home consultants will help you with all the necessary legal steps of notification, certification and registration of a death.
Read morePlanning for the funeral
There is lots of decisions to make when planning a funeral, our experienced funeral home consultants will guide you through this process at your pace and keeping you informed every step of the way.
Read moreBereavement support
Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. Our dedicated Bereavement Care team are here to support you after the death of someone close.
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Arrange a funeral
Whether arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, our funeral homes are here to support you with care, understanding, and respect, helping you create a fitting farewell and guiding you through next steps.
Before the funeral
It’s completely natural to feel uncertain about what to do when a loved one passes away. We are here to support you from the very first call. We will guide you through all of the essential steps for arranging a funeral and ensure you are comfortable and supported.
Read more“This was the second time Howe & Son Funeral Directors have supported us with the loss of a dear loved one. From start to finish the love and care we were provided with by Gemma and the whole team was exemplary. During a heartbreaking time we felt supported and looked after. They were superb and we can’t thank them enough for everything that they did. Thank you sincerely.”
After the funeral
Our care and attention doesn’t end when the funeral does, we are here to help you every step of the way; including aftercare with our Bereavement Care team and when you’re ready, memorialisation options.
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Planning ahead
None of us like to think about the end of life, but by planning ahead we can reduce the burden on the people we love, at a painful time. From set funerals to fully personalised options, we can guide you through everything that is available including Probate Services & Will writing.
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Funeral & tributes
View recent or upcoming funeral details or visit the online personal tribute pages to remember and celebrate the lives of lost loved ones.
What our clients say
My recent experience with Howe & Son Funeral Directors was excellent. My daughter and I met with Carey shortly after my husband’s death. She was calm and professional, and also very kind as we dealt with all the necessary paperwork. The floral tribute and the order of service were both organised for us, and she made sure that these were exactly as we requested. I thoroughly recommend Howe & Son Funeral Directors.
Client Hill – Google Review – Dec 2025