Helen Horne & Daughter Independent Family Funeral Directors Burtonwood

16/10/2025

DIRECT CREMATIONS

What are they,,,,,,,,,?
Where a family take the decision to have an unattended cremation.

Why,,,,,,?
It's an individuals wishes, may be financial reasons, maybe no family, or just purely what is required at that time.

Is it just companies, which advertise on TV which provide a DIRECT CREMATION ,,,,,,?
No,, your local funeral directors will also provide this service.

What does a DIRECT CREMATION entail, provided by you family funeral home,,,,?
Collection of the deceased from the place of death
Taken to the funeral directors premises, to await the chosen date.
A coffin suitable for a cremation.
Transport to the Crematorium
Bearer's
All paperwork and administration

Will there be an Officiant / Ministers/ Celebrant.....?
No as no family attending, NO service will be required, memorial services at a later date may be a thought.
An Officiant, is experienced in the delivering of the service on an attended funeral, not arranging a funeral.

Who is the best person to discuss DIRECT CREMATION with,,,?
Your FUNERAL DIRECTOR who is experienced in directing you, guiding you, helping you with plans, and future proofing your wishes.

If we wanted chapel of rest would it be a possibility,,,,,,,,?
Absolutely 💯 yes if a viewing was able to take place.

Can my loved one be dressed in there own clothes and have items placed with them,,,,,?
Absolutely 💯 yes

For more information please contact Helen Horne Funeral Directors 01925 636460 or 01925 596955 www.helenhornefuneraldirectors.co.uk
24 hours a day 7 days a week

Our fees start from £995.00

14/10/2025

14/10/2025

Our funeral home home office at Burtonwood will be working from Amelia House Longford St Warrington WA2 7PJ till further notice.
All our Burtonwood families will have experienced how welcoming we are, and hope you will support our decision.
With the sad loss of our beautiful colleague, we feel this is the right decision for our team.
We are still available on 01925 636460 or 01925 596955 or 07858789133.
Helen ###

06/10/2025

How gorgeous is our little dog tribute, ready for one of our families to give it a new home 🏡 🐕 from our purchased range 🩷

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

BARBARA Knight

It with great sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara, who sadly passed away on the 22nd September 2025, aged 86 years.
She will be deeply missed by her husband Roy, and all of her devoted family and friends.
A funeral service will take place at Walton Lea Crematorium, on Thursday 16th October 2025 at 1.20pm.
Donations if desired please to The Donkey Sanctury, donations can be made via the Tribute Garden on www.helenhornefuneraldirectors.co.uk
For all enquiries please contact Helen Horne Funeral Directors 01925 636460 Amelia House Longford St Warrington WA2 7PJ
RIP Barbara 🩷

30/09/2025

Vicki Pitts

It's with great sadness, we announce, Vicki passed away, suddenly after a short illness, but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on the 19th September 2025, aged 45 years.
She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband Jon, children Jessica and partner , Thomas and Emily, Mum Tina, Dad Tommy, Brother Marc and Nanna Nancy, and all of her family and friends.
A funeral service will take place at The Birches Crematorium Northwich on Wednesday 22nd October at 11.00am.
Vic's family have requested please, smart attire to be worn, NO Jean's or football tops, but, a splash of colour if desired. FAMILY HAVE REQUESTED PLEASE NO CHILDREN.
Donations can be made if wished, to a charity close to Vics heart The Northwest Air Ambulance Service.
Donations and messages can be made via the Tribute Garden on www.helenhornefuneraldirectors.co.uk
For all enquiries please contact Helen Horne Funeral Directors 01925 636460
Amelia House Longford St Warrington WA2 7PJ
RIP Vicki 💔💔💔💔💔