Charles Wood Funeral Directors, Brighouse
We take the greatest care as we look after the families of Brighouse.
About our Brighouse funeral home
We are Charles Wood Funeral Directors, serving our local community in Brighouse. We arrange and conduct bespoke funeral services with kindness, compassion and respect.
Our funeral home was built by St Johns Ambulance around 100 years ago, and has a large service room for you to use which can hold up to 60 people, should you wish. From our West Yorkshire home, we are able to conduct all kinds of funerals including woodland burials and colourful celebrations, as well as more traditional funeral services.
We are here to support you and your family during this difficult time, we will do everything we can to make things a little bit easier for you. You can rely on us to provide advice, guidance and support, so please get in touch. You can reach us 24 hours a day by telephone.
Our funeral home was built by St Johns Ambulance around 100 years ago, and has a large service room for you to use which can hold up to 60 people, should you wish. From our West Yorkshire home, we are able to conduct all kinds of funerals including woodland burials and colourful celebrations, as well as more traditional funeral services.
We are here to support you and your family during this difficult time, we will do everything we can to make things a little bit easier for you. You can rely on us to provide advice, guidance and support, so please get in touch. You can reach us 24 hours a day by telephone.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's 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.
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.
99.0%
99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
97.7%
97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.
Our funeral services
With two packages available, we will arrange a funeral for your loved one suited to your requirements. Whether it's a traditional or a more contemporary service, you have unlimited choice with our Full Service Funeral. If a little flexibility with the arrangements is not a problem, a Simple Funeral at a lower cost may be preferable.
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Full Service Funeral in Brighouse
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died.
Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.Our costs from£3,545Find out more![Simple Funeral Service in Brighouse Image]()
Simple Funeral Service in Brighouse
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.Our costs from£1,995Find out more
Where to find us
Address
St. John's Chapel Of Rest
Bramston Street
Brighouse HD6 3AA
GB
Directions and Parking
We are approximately a quarter of a mile from Brighouse Climbing Wall.
There is a large car park at the rear of our funeral home.
There is a large car park at the rear of our funeral home.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 01484 720811 if you require our services outside of these hours.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Supporting you along the way
We 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.
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What to do when someone dies
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.Find out more![Planning a funeral]()
Planning a funeral
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.Find out more![The funeral service]()
The day of the funeral
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.Find out more
Frequently asked questions
- 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.Learn More:
- 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.Learn More:
- 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.Learn More:
- 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.Learn More:
Reviews of our services
based on 9 reviews
June 11, 2019
Rating 5.0
Would recommend charles wood, lovely people who genuinely cared!
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
June 12, 2019
Thank you for your online review. I am pleased that our team looked after you so well and that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.
June 4, 2019
Rating 5.0
All services provided were done in a professional courteous manner, we were contacted numerous times to check we were ok and or needed anything. The funeral went without a hitch the cars provided were beautiful the funeral directors immaculately turned out. All in all we felt dad had a good send off.
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
June 4, 2019
Thank you for the comments left as part of your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that the arrangements for your Father were carried out to your satisfaction.
April 19, 2019
Rating 5.0
Charles Wood provided a very friendly, sympathetic and efficient service throughout a difficult time.
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
April 23, 2019
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
March 21, 2019
Rating 5.0
Had both my brother and grandmas funeral here and they made such a difficult time a little easier on me. Really lovely staff also
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
March 21, 2019
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
March 19, 2019
Rating 5.0
Everyone was excellent
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
March 19, 2019
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
March 18, 2019
Rating 5.0
We were very impressed with the high level of service we received, obviously at a very difficult time. From our initial meeting through to the actual service - thank you.
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
March 19, 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
January 24, 2019
Rating 5.0
Thank you for the professional manner in which you dealt with the funeral. The memory box given was a very touching gesture. Your professionalism made sure that everything ran smoothly and without any hitches, and I would highly recommend your services to others.
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
January 25, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
December 19, 2018
Rating 5.0
Professional service and friendly respectful staff.
All our questions were answered and all our requests kindly met.
All our questions were answered and all our requests kindly met.
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
January 2, 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time.
November 27, 2018
Rating 5.0
Simple straight forward easy operation. Everything we asked for was completed and extra questions answered when necessary.
Excellent service throughout
Excellent service throughout
Response from Charles Wood Funeral Directors
November 29, 2018
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
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