A caring, personal farewell for someone you love
We are a caring, professional, independent family-owned funeral director. Day or night, we are here with warm, authentic guidance, clear prices and no pressure.
Someone has died? Call us, day or night
Houghtons offers 24-hour personal care and attention. Call 01925 729998 and we will listen, explain what happens next and look after every detail with you.
Clear, fixed prices
- Direct Cremation (£999): Collection, administration, a simple coffin and the cremation fee.
- Time To Say Goodbye (£1,395): A short, personal chapel visit for up to 20 people at Walton Lea Crematorium.
- Intimate Cremation Service (£1,895): A celebrant-led service for up to 40 people, 30 minutes in the chapel.
- Cremation Funeral Package (From £2,981): Hearse, limousine for six, oak veneered coffin, minister's fee and cremation fee.
Ways to say goodbye
- Traditional and celebration of life funerals
- Memorial services
- A living celebration of life
- Baby loss and children's funerals, with no charge for our services
- Support after sudden and unexpected deaths
- Pre-paid funeral plans and memorial keepsakes
Find your nearest branch
Branches in Great Sankey, Lovely Lane, Stockton Heath and Widnes, with a telephone line for Runcorn.
Our branches
- Great Sankey: Elizabeth House, Station Road, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 1RQ. Telephone 01925 729998
- Lovely Lane: 216 Lovely Lane, Warrington WA5 1QF. Telephone 01925 245555
- Stockton Heath: 53 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6SG. Telephone 01925 264444
- Widnes: 2 Frederick Street, Widnes WA8 6PG. Telephone 0151 345 6726
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Warrington and Halton?
We publish our prices openly. A direct cremation is £999 all inclusive, our Time To Say Goodbye service is £1,395, our Intimate Cremation Service is £1,895, and a full cremation funeral with a hearse, a limousine for six and an oak veneered coffin starts from £2,981. Third-party costs such as ministers, organists and flowers are listed separately so there are no surprises.
What should I do when someone dies?
Call us on 01925 729998 at any hour of the day or night. We will listen, explain what happens next and take care of the paperwork and arrangements with you. If a death is sudden or unexpected, call 999 first. Our guide to the first steps is on our 'What to do when someone dies' page.
Do you charge for children's and baby funerals?
No. For babies under 24 weeks and for children up to the age of 17 we do not charge for our services.
Can we visit our loved one before the funeral?
Yes. We can arrange visits to see the person who has died in any of our chapels of rest, and we prepare everything beforehand so the visit is as peaceful as it can be.
Do you offer pre-paid funeral plans?
Yes. Together with Ecclesiastical Planning Services we offer funeral plans from £1,635. Your payment, apart from Ecclesiastical's administration fee, is ring-fenced to pay for your funeral, and plans are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to its limit.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Warrington and Halton and look after families across Cheshire. We have branches in Great Sankey, Lovely Lane and Stockton Heath in Warrington, and in Widnes, with a telephone line for Runcorn.