Rated 5 / 5
Thank you so much to Mags and all the team.
You were there every step of the way, gave us everything we wanted. Dad would’ve been very happy.
xxx
sara murphy, 16 October 2026
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Serving the Daventry area
Our funeral directors in Daventry are halfway along the High Street. However you choose to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and take each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Daventry and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Daventry or an unattended funeral in Daventry, and help you choose memorials in Daventry when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Northamptonshire.
John Ward & Son Funeral Directors, Daventry
We are located half way along the High Street.
- 17 High Street, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4BG
Call 24 hours a day:
01327 300033
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- More about this branch
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,354
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £3,195
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £1,159
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,354
Total price: £1,745
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,745
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total estimated cost
- £1,745
How do funeral costs vary?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
Trusted by families in Daventry
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 72 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
We have no hesitation recommending John Ward Daventry for your families funeral or cremation. Everything was handled beautifully, with compassion and respect. 5 stars - thank you Mags and the Daventry Team.
Owen Bishop, 13 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I honestly cannot fault Margaret and the team. From start to finish, they treated my mum and my family with such dignity, compassion and respect. They were extremely helpful, professional and understanding throughout, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
Losing my mum has been the hardest period of my life, but Margaret and the team helped make an incredibly difficult time that little bit more manageable. We will always be grateful for the care and kindness they showed to my mum and my family.
I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who finds themselves needing their services.
Lee.
Lee 007, 14 September 2026
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