Established in 1812, we at John Ward & Son Funeral Directors have been helping many generations of families arrange beautiful funeral services for their loved ones.
Located on the High Street in Daventry, we are easily accessible from any part of the town in an elegant building, which 200 years ago was the home of poet Felicia Hemans.
From the first moment you make contact with us, we will be there to help, guide and support you through this difficult time.
However you wish to say goodbye to your loved one, we will arrange it for you. We promise to take care of all the details, no matter how small, from the limousines and hearses, to the floral tributes and memorials along with all other considerations.
You can put your trust in our professional and friendly team to look after your loved one and treat you with nothing but the utmost compassion and respect.
Call us at any time, we are here for you.
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
Our Attended Funeral includes care of your loved one, a Park Coffin, a service at the place of committal which can be personalised as required for your loved one, followed by a burial or cremation.
Our Unattended Funeral will best suit your needs if you want to arrange a simple and straightforward cremation without a service or ceremony, allowing you and your loved one's friends and family to commemorate them in your own way.
Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01327 300033
Our Address
17 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BG
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Directions and parking
A car park is located to the rear of the premises.
01327 300033We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.
If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.
If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.
A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.
Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.
We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.
If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.
If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.
A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.
Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.
We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
I would like to sincerely thank John Ward & Sons for the outstanding care and support they provided during the arrangements for my mother’s funeral. Losing her was never going to be easy, but the compassion shown by the team made such a difficult time more bearable.
A very special thank you to Kate, who truly went above and beyond for our family. From the moment we first spoke, she was kind, patient, and incredibly thoughtful. Any request we had—no matter how small—she did her absolute best to accommodate. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she made sure everything was just right.
Kate’s support made the entire process feel less overwhelming. Thanks to her and the team, my mum's funeral was beautiful, respectful, and exactly as we had hoped. We are so grateful for the care shown.
I can’t recommend John Ward & Sons enough. Their warmth, professionalism, and personal touch meant the world to us during such a hard time. thank you so much Kate, you were amazing!
Pre-funeral Michael felt that Tracie was amazing to help pull it all together at a time when he was totally lost and has a heartfelt appreciation and gratitude. Upon arrival, we met Tracie who was warm, smart and professional in apperance. Her meet and greet was informative of room location and timing and brief on process. The environment was extremly calm and tranquil. Facilities of the highest hygienie, clean standard from reception area, toilets, waiting area and blush green views, plants well cared for and it gave a feeling of really caring for people.
Staff greeted us with a warm smile, we travelled a long way from London and it was worth it.
The delivery of the entire service was well-paced and put us at ease. Tracie's voice and tone was even and peaceful, she is the perfect person for this role. She is a leader in her position, her maturity and understandingand professionalism is a credit to your company. Thank You - Yvonne, Michael & Family
Andrew, What can I say, a big thank you from me and my family for the wonderful service, attention, and compassion. I can thoroughly recommend Andrew and his team they could not do enough for us. Well done.
We would like to thank Tracie Bloor ( Celebrant ) for the lovely service that she conducted at my husband's funeral recently. We met Tracie prior the service at John Ward & Son , to discuss the service that she was going to do . It was a lovely service on the day and we can't thank Tracie enough.
4 King Edwards Court,
King Edward Square,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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