Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Daventry
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Daventry will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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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
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What an attended funeral costs in Daventry
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Daventry funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our 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
- Estimated total
- £4,354
What families say about us
Rated 4.95 / 5 based on 63 reviews.
Rated 5/5
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!
Sophie Martin, 28 July 2025
Rated 5/5
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
Yvonne Burke, 4 September 2024
Rated 5/5
Michael Hoare, 10 July 2024
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