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Funeral directors in Brighouse

Our local funeral directors in Brighouse are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Serving the Brighouse area

Our funeral directors in Brighouse are about a quarter of a mile from the climbing wall. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be treated with the same warmth and care. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and take each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Brighouse and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Brighouse or an unattended funeral in Brighouse, and help you choose memorials in Brighouse when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in West Yorkshire.

Charles Wood Funeral Directors, Brighouse branch

Charles Wood Funeral Directors, Brighouse

We are approximately a quarter of a mile from Brighouse Climbing Wall.

  • St. John's Chapel Of Rest, Bramston Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3AA

    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,234

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
£1,039
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,234

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • 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
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

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.

01484 720811
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Trusted by families in Brighouse

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 48 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

We cannot thank Charles Wood Funeral Services enough for everything they have done for our family during such an incredibly difficult time.

From the very first contact, they were absolutely amazing. They were compassionate, caring and understanding throughout, and made what was an extremely painful and overwhelming time feel that little bit easier.

Every member of the team we dealt with was kind, respectful and professional. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they guided us through every step of the funeral arrangements with such patience and genuine care.

The funeral itself was beautiful and everything was handled with such dignity and respect. They listened to what we wanted and helped us give our loved one the farewell they deserved.

We will always be incredibly grateful to Charles Wood Funeral Services for the care and support they showed our family. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who sadly finds themselves needing funeral services.

Thank you for everything

Alex Young, 30 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Charles wood team is very caring, helpful, approachable and put you at ease. Everything was our choice, personal touches that really matter,no sales pitch, just care, compassion and empathy. They really put you at ease at a time that is difficult, raw, upsetting and challenging. Very professional in all aspects from first meeting to the last and beyond. Thank you just doesn't seem enough!

Sharon Lister, 25 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

From making the devastating phone call to Charles Wood Funeral Services, Alan and his team were amazing, showing genuine compassion, kindness and empathy. This made the whole experience more bearable and such a beautiful service.

Would not hesitate recommending them for their first class service.

Debs Hayward, 14 September 2026

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