Cowburn Funeral Service Westhoughton

10/03/2026

23/02/2026

Our new website is now live.

https://www.cowburnfunerals.co.uk/

Cowburn Funeral Service are Funeral Directors in Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire

18/02/2026

Introducing Our Horse-Drawn Funeral Service

At Cowburn Funeral Service, we're proud to offer a truly timeless and meaningful way to say goodbye to your loved one — with our horse-drawn funeral service.

With beautiful, purpose-built glass-sided hearses are drawn by graceful and meticulously cared-for horses, driven by experienced coachmen who understand the dignity and respect such a moment deserves. Each carriage is carefully inspected and prepared to provide the highest standard of presentation for the final journey.

Whether you choose classic black, elegant white, silver, or something more unique, we can help create a send-off that reflects the life you’re celebrating.

A horse-drawn funeral offers a peaceful, reflective pace — a reminder of the respect and reverence we hold for those we’re honouring.

16/02/2026

Good Morning

For anyone travelling to Howe Bridge Crematorium & Cemetery, please be aware that there are currently road works in the area and a diversion is in place.

We advise anyone planning to visit this week to allow extra time for their journey, particularly during peak travel times, to avoid any delays.

10/02/2026

Cowburn Funeral Services has been serving the people of Westhoughton for generations since its founding in 1905.

31/01/2026

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25808273.westhoughton-based-cowburn-funeral-services-reopens/

Cowburn Funeral Services has been serving the people of Westhoughton for generations since its founding in 1905.

30/01/2026

We’re very proud to share some lovely news with our community

Cowburn Funeral Service has reopened and while the doors may be opening again, what truly matters is that the heart of Cowburns remains exactly the same. The same familiar faces, the same values, and the same commitment to serving families with care, dignity, and respect.

Ian will still be here, continuing to front funerals at families’ request — a reassuring presence that so many know and trust. Alongside him, his daughter Sophie will be working in the office, ensuring everything is done the Cowburn way, with attention, compassion, and a deep understanding of what families need at such important moments.

Family continuity has always been at the core of Cowburn Funeral Service, and it’s something we hold incredibly close. Being able to carry that forward, generation to generation, means so much — not just to us, but to the community we serve. It’s about familiarity, trust, and knowing you’re in caring hands.
We’re committed to keeping Cowburns rooted in the community for many years to come, always putting people first and ensuring that community remains at the very forefront of everything we do.

Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to being here for you, just as we always have been

28/01/2026

What will you leave behind for your loved ones?

With a Golden Charter funeral plan, it won’t be the stress of planning a funeral. Take care of your funeral plan now and you’re taking care of your family later.

Talk to us and find out how to take the next step.

Visit www.cowburnfunerals.co.uk
Call 01942 813105

27/01/2026

Today we pause to remember Holocaust Memorial Day.

We remember the millions of lives lost — men, women, and children whose futures were stolen through hatred, prejudice, and unimaginable cruelty. Each number represents a person, a family, a story that mattered.

At Cowburns, we believe remembrance is not just about looking back, but about carrying forward the lessons of the past. It’s about choosing compassion over indifference, understanding over fear, and standing up against hatred in all its forms.

We honour the victims, listen to the survivors, and commit ourselves to creating a world where dignity, kindness, and humanity always come first.

We remember. We reflect. And we promise never to forget.