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T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors, Holmfirth
Our Holmfirth Funeral Directors can provide a meaningful funeral now for your family and an additional memorial or commemorative service later once everyone can be together again.
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01484 683322BASED ON 47 reviews
Rating 5.0
About our Holmfirth funeral home
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors in Holmfirth, Huddersfield, are your local Dignity funeral directors, helping to serve our cherished local community.
Our purpose built funeral home has a warm, welcoming reception area designed to help you feel at ease. We have private arrangement and meeting rooms, as well as a peaceful service and viewing chapel.
The funeral home has full disabled access and toilets.
We were established in 1929 as the first funeral director to serve the Huddersfield community. Since then we have grown, continuing to put emphasis on our exceptional standards of service.
We are available by telephone 24 hours a day, to ensure you can reach us whenever you need our assistance. Call us at a time that suits you on 01484 683322.
Our purpose built funeral home has a warm, welcoming reception area designed to help you feel at ease. We have private arrangement and meeting rooms, as well as a peaceful service and viewing chapel.
The funeral home has full disabled access and toilets.
We were established in 1929 as the first funeral director to serve the Huddersfield community. Since then we have grown, continuing to put emphasis on our exceptional standards of service.
We are available by telephone 24 hours a day, to ensure you can reach us whenever you need our assistance. Call us at a time that suits you on 01484 683322.
What we offer
- The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
- 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.
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99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
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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 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.
Full Service Funeral
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died.Our costs from£2,245Current restrictions might mean that you can’t have a funeral today how you imagined it to be. However, we can still provide a dignified and meaningful funeral now and a memorial or commemorative service later.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.![Full Service Funeral in Huddersfield Image]()
Full Service FuneralOur costs from £2,245
Simple Funeral Service in Huddersfield
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.Our costs from£1,600This 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.![Simple Funeral Service in Huddersfield Image]()
Simple Funeral Service in HuddersfieldOur costs from £1,600
Where to find us
Address
Holme Valley Funeral Home
Woodhead Road
Holmfirth, Huddersfield HD9 2PR
GB
Directions and Parking
We are on the left just after the turn into Victoria Mills cul-de-sac.
There is off road parking available, and there are regular bus links from Holmfirth and Huddersfield.
There is off road parking available, and there are regular bus links from Holmfirth and Huddersfield.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 01484 683322Supporting 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.
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.
Reviews of our services
based on 47 reviews
May 5, 2021
Rating 5.0
Philip Wilson was very helpful and sympathetic when my wife passed away after a very short and aggressive cancer. I particularly appreciated his understanding when the family asked if we could purchase the wicker coffin ourselves and decorate it with greenery as we were arranging a woodland burial. He also liaised with the Rose Hill Natural Burial Ground on our behalf which saved us time and worry in a very difficult time for us all.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
May 6, 2021
It has been an honour to look after you and your Wife and to respond sensitively to your specific needs. Your kind words mean a great deal to Philip and the rest of the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.
April 14, 2021
Rating 5.0
Excellent Service at all times throughout. Highly efficient staff
with a warm and friendly attitude which immediately makes you feel at
ease.
with a warm and friendly attitude which immediately makes you feel at
ease.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
April 15, 2021
These kind words mean a great deal to the whole team. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
January 26, 2021
Rating 5.0
Throughout the whole process of arranging my husbands funeral right up to the day itself I was shown nothing but empathy, sympathy and complete undertaking of what I was feeling. I was kept informed of every step and have nothing but praise for all members of staff I came I contact with. I would highly recommend T W Birks to anyone who found themselves in the unfortunate situation I have recently experienced. All staff are a credit to their profession.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
January 27, 2021
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
November 13, 2020
Rating 5.0
The care and compassion shown by everyone at TW Birks was wonderful. You managed to help plan my lovely Father’s funeral at an even more difficult time under COVID restrictions. Philip was extremely kind, organised and nothing was too much trouble. We would like to sincerely thank Philip and the team for helping us at such a difficult time.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
November 16, 2020
Thank you so much for this lovely review which means all the more at this very challenging time. The team are working very hard to ensure that each family receives outstanding care and I am so glad their dedication has given you the service you needed.
September 27, 2020
Rating 5.0
Thank you T.W.Birks & Son
What a lovely funeral Jo arranged for my husband. Support, kindness and compassion from beginning to end.
Brenda H.
What a lovely funeral Jo arranged for my husband. Support, kindness and compassion from beginning to end.
Brenda H.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
September 28, 2020
It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Husband. We are proud of the whole team.
March 9, 2020
Rating 5.0
We was dealt with by Jo, the service and attention to detail was exceptional, dealt with in a very professional manner, the communication was fantastic
Thank you very much
Thank you very much
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
March 9, 2020
We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest quality of care for our families and I am happy that we provided a professional service to you.
February 21, 2020
Rating 5.0
Martin was excellent in co-ordinating all the arrangements so professionally.
Excellent service throughout
Excellent service throughout
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
February 28, 2020
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families.
February 12, 2020
Rating 5.0
The professional and dignified service provided by TW Birks & Son’s exceeded our expectations. If I could have awarded more than 5 stars, I would have.
Thank you to the whole team x
Thank you to the whole team x
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
February 13, 2020
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
December 13, 2019
Rating 5.0
The service we received was absolutely first class. We thank everyone, especially Fiona, for their kindness, consideration and attention to detail.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
December 13, 2019
Thank you for posting your review online. I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
September 20, 2019
Rating 5.0
Excellent service and support from beginning to end from all the staff at T W Birks, with special thanks to Joy Newton.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
September 23, 2019
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need. Thank you.
September 16, 2019
Rating 5.0
T W Birks gave outstanding service when my mother died, unexpectedly, whilst I was out of the country on holiday. I couldn't have asked for more support and understanding during this difficult time.
From the first phone call from Malta ... to the final farewell I couldn't fault them.
Following my experience and recommendation; several other friends and family have now pre-booked their funeral plans with T W Birks.
From the first phone call from Malta ... to the final farewell I couldn't fault them.
Following my experience and recommendation; several other friends and family have now pre-booked their funeral plans with T W Birks.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
September 17, 2019
Thank you for sharing your views with us on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. It makes a difficult time seem a little easier.
September 12, 2019
Rating 5.0
The staff of T W Birks & Son arranged my wife's funeral with the utmost professionalism and sympathy. They orchestrated the funeral day exactly as we wished, even the last minute changes, to ensure it ran like clockwork. All who attended were highly impressed. I have no hesitation in recommending them to everyone.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
September 13, 2019
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need. I am happy that you confided in us as a team to take care of your loved one.
August 27, 2019
Rating 5.0
The whole experience with TW Birks was second to none from start to finish. The staff were compassionate, caring, understanding and very organised. The funeral was flawless. The whole event was made so easier by the way Birks dealt with everything. Thank you.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
August 28, 2019
I am glad that you chose Holme Valley Funeral Home to take care of your loved one. I am glad that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected.
August 27, 2019
Rating 5.0
A very caring, professional and dignified service... Thank you all!
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
August 28, 2019
I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected. Thank you for posting your review online.
July 25, 2019
Rating 5.0
Fiona was the main person who did all our service, nothIngleton was to much for her.she always rang us to let us know what was happening, also she sent us photos of the brocher to make sure we got what we asked for.her service followed right upto the wake after.I caren't tell you how much we was thankful for all the work and the wonderful service we got from the drivers as well.Thank you all.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
July 26, 2019
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. It makes a difficult time a little easier and I am pleased that the team looked after you so well.
July 24, 2019
Rating 5.0
The whole service was excellent.
Martin carried out the initial interview and took us through the whole process, discussing options and choices. He did not encourage us to choose the most expensive options and allowed us time to chat between ourselves so that the final package suited us well. He took plenty of time and we were not rushed at all.
Fiona chose to be our funeral director for Dad's funeral because she had taken my Mother's funeral 7 years ago. The continuity was a nice touch because she had provided very good service last time around. The whole process was carried out sympathetically, efficiently and calmly.
I was impressed with how the service has continued to improve over 7 year. I liked:
-The Wide range of Stationary choices
-The opportunity to include 5 photographs on the Order of Service
-The Many choices of coffins and flowers
-Opportunity to view the service live and for 28 days afterwards on the Obitus website which meant that brother in Australia could
watch
On the actual day I was impressed by the way Fiona walked in front of the hearse in front of Dad's house and again when we approached the Crematorium, despite pouring rain. She, along with the Bearers and the Celebrant, bowed to the coffin on occasions. Both these actions were very touching and respectful.
During the lead up to the funeral and throughout the funeral day Fiona checked with us that everything was going well and guided us through the process. She also followed up with a phone call after the funeral day. The whole of the proceedings were thoroughly professionally.
Thank you
Hazel Marshall
Martin carried out the initial interview and took us through the whole process, discussing options and choices. He did not encourage us to choose the most expensive options and allowed us time to chat between ourselves so that the final package suited us well. He took plenty of time and we were not rushed at all.
Fiona chose to be our funeral director for Dad's funeral because she had taken my Mother's funeral 7 years ago. The continuity was a nice touch because she had provided very good service last time around. The whole process was carried out sympathetically, efficiently and calmly.
I was impressed with how the service has continued to improve over 7 year. I liked:
-The Wide range of Stationary choices
-The opportunity to include 5 photographs on the Order of Service
-The Many choices of coffins and flowers
-Opportunity to view the service live and for 28 days afterwards on the Obitus website which meant that brother in Australia could
watch
On the actual day I was impressed by the way Fiona walked in front of the hearse in front of Dad's house and again when we approached the Crematorium, despite pouring rain. She, along with the Bearers and the Celebrant, bowed to the coffin on occasions. Both these actions were very touching and respectful.
During the lead up to the funeral and throughout the funeral day Fiona checked with us that everything was going well and guided us through the process. She also followed up with a phone call after the funeral day. The whole of the proceedings were thoroughly professionally.
Thank you
Hazel Marshall
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
July 25, 2019
Thank you for your kind comments on your online review. Your feedback is always valuable to us. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed and we were able to make a difficult time a little easier for you and the family.
July 18, 2019
Rating 5.0
Excellent funeral arrangements. Everything was managed efficiently to cater for our requirements and cannot be faulted.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
July 19, 2019
We appreciate you leaving a review online for T W Birks. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed and that the team looked after you and your family well.
June 24, 2019
Rating 5.0
We chose TW Birks because they had hanndled my Mothers funeral 12 years ago and were local to where my Father lived. Once again they provided an excellent service from our first telephone call right the way through the process until beyond the funeral. They showed great sympathy and empathy and nothing was too much trouble.
We particularly liked the option of being able to choose an Order of Service Cover featuring The Flying Scotsman, which resonated with my Father as his was the engine that pulled the carriages when he and Mum went away on honeymoon.
The funeral directors were avilable to help with any queries no matter how small. They arranged a lovely funeral and gave our father a really good send off.
We particularly liked the option of being able to choose an Order of Service Cover featuring The Flying Scotsman, which resonated with my Father as his was the engine that pulled the carriages when he and Mum went away on honeymoon.
The funeral directors were avilable to help with any queries no matter how small. They arranged a lovely funeral and gave our father a really good send off.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
June 25, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. Your feedback is always valuable to us. I am pleased that the arrangements for your Father were carried out to your satisfaction and that it all went well for you and the family.
June 18, 2019
Rating 5.0
very good excellent. thank you for my mothers funeral. all my family and friends say it went well . she would of been very pleased am sure. thank you from us all
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
June 19, 2019
Thank you for sharing your views 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 were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
June 12, 2019
Rating 5.0
I would like to express my sincere thanks to Joy for managing the funeral of both my mother and my nephew.
She delivered an outstanding level of service to our family at a very difficult time.
Thanks to her helpful suggestions identifying a celebrant, venue, flowers and order of service, she eased much of our families distress by ensuring every detail of the funeral was taken care of with great sensitivity and discretion.
Joy has excellent people skills, a gift for listening carefully and an air of re-assuring clam that made us all feel we were in safe hands.
She delivered an outstanding level of service to our family at a very difficult time.
Thanks to her helpful suggestions identifying a celebrant, venue, flowers and order of service, she eased much of our families distress by ensuring every detail of the funeral was taken care of with great sensitivity and discretion.
Joy has excellent people skills, a gift for listening carefully and an air of re-assuring clam that made us all feel we were in safe hands.
Response from T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
June 13, 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.
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