Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Brighouse
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Brighouse will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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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
Call 24 hours a day:
01484 720811
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an attended funeral costs in Brighouse
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Brighouse 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
- £1,039
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Estimated total
- £4,234
What families say about us
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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