J.T.Howe Funeral Directors

5 Beverley Burke 24th Oct 2024

Jane’s Howe is excellent at what he does, he’s sincere and helpful. He guided us from the beginning of this very upsetting process right through to the end. He collected my dad from his nursing home and really looked after him. He contacted me each day to explain what the process would be, offered me great advice and was always at the end of the telephone any time of the day or night. I have used James’s services on 3 occasions now and would never consider using anyone else. At such an heartbreaking time I feel you need someone that you trust completely. I would highly recommend James and Emma. They even arranged to have both my parents ashes to be placed in a companion Scatter Pod. Thank you to JT Howe funeral Directors for all your love and compassion 

5 Al Hawley 11th Oct 2024

Professional, personal fantastic from start to finish.
James and Emma were so caring and loving to Caroline.
100 % recommend.
Great service , excellent price
Al

5 Lyn Wareing 11th Oct 2024

We chose J T Howe to for all the funeral arrangements following a recent family bereavement. We couldn't have hoped for a better funeral director. James' compassion, attention to detail, personable nature, honesty and professionalism, made a difficult time, much easier, and the funeral and all arrangements were handled incredibly well and smoothly. We would highly recommend using this funeral company, they were truly amazing. *****

5 Jenny Bee 25th Jul 2024

James and his beautiful, caring family business helped orchestrate the celebration of life in memory of my darling younger brother, Michael. 

I am beyond grateful for their love, care and kindness on a day I am truly sad had to happen. 

From beginning to end - their advice, helpfulness and options were open. They truly are in favour in helping the family give their loved one a beautiful send off. Nothing is too much.
Gone are the days of a standard formatted funeral, James and his team helped assist my dad and our family give my brother a thoughtful family orientated send off.
My dad lead the service, family members had their time and space to speak their tales and thoughts, roses were left and music was played. It was so comforting to realise that you really can have a personalised funeral - your options are there with J.T Howe FD. 
I am forever grateful that my lasting moments with my brother were that of family orientated - something we truly needed and wanted. 
A true credit to the funeral director business. 
Thank you, thank you. 
We all did Michael proud. 

5 Paddy Smith 23rd Jul 2024

James and his team provided a fantastic service to our family at a very difficult time.
His help, advice and attention to detail were second to none, and on the day everything went extremely smoothly.
I would not hesitate to recommend JT Howe funeral directors. 

5 Barbara Thornely 15th Jul 2024

James and his whole team were compassionate and considering to all our emotional and physical needs, both before hand and on the day. We would highly recommend for their professional and methodical approach to what is a difficult day regardless.

5 Dom McGlynn 9th Jul 2024

James and his wife were very kind, supportive and helpful and so we were able, as a family, to plan the funeral we wanted for my husband

5 Colin Banks 12th Jun 2024

My late son 33 years old went to school with James. He offered us the most sensitive and compassionate service. We had specific ideas for the secular funeral and everything went smoothly according to plan. His business deserves a prominent place in the community

5 Shell George 17th Apr 2024

i appricated all the hard work that j.t.howe funeral directors but into my husband funeral. They showed excellent respect in everything. They were always there if we need there help with anything i have up most respect for them and i would recommend them to anyone they are excellent . Thank you for everything u did for me and my family.💫💫💫💫💫

5 Tracey Eastwood 14th Apr 2024

Paul specifically requested that I should ask James to take care him and his funeral when the time came . This was because he had heard how caring, genuine and committed James was. 
James and his assistant were respectful, efficient and  incredibly kind when they came to take Paul in to their care. I felt reassured as I was sure he would be safe in their hands. The whole experience was made much less traumatic because James really listened and arranged everything as I wanted . He was very down to earth and natural and really understood what we wanted and why it mattered. When I went to visit Paul prior to the service I could see that James had cared for him exactly how I would have wanted and I felt peaceful . 
On the day of the funeral James and his wife Emma ensured everything ran smoothly which helped me to cope . Family members all commented on how well everything had gone and what a perfect tribute to Paul it was . James helped everyone to feel at ease . 
The death of a loved one is a terrible time and having professionals you can trust around you can make the difference between memories being painful or beautiful . Paul’s funeral was a beautiful occasion and for that I will be forever grateful . 

5 Angie Oldfield 13th Apr 2024

My family and I cannot fault the professional and friendly service we received from James. He supported and advised us in every aspect and listened to our wishes. 
James was readily available when we had questions or needed reassurance at any time. Everything ran smoothly and he respectfully arranged all as my mum would have wanted. 
I would not hesitate to recommend JT Howe Funeral Directors to anyone and have already done so.  
Thank you once again James. 

5 Jim George 12th Apr 2024

James was an enormous help to me and my mum during the hardest time of our lives he was caring and compassionate and made us feel at ease instantly he was a godsend made my dad look great and gave him an amazing send off his attention to detail is top notch and he is an amazing person death is a horrible thing but James will be with you every step of the way he is a treasure

5 Michelle McAuliffe 12th Apr 2024

James and family went above and beyond with care for my dad and he looked after me and my family, nothing was to much and James be there if you needed him, would highly recommend J t howe funeral directors

5 Liam Mccarthy 12th Apr 2024

The service I received in the planning and organisation of the funeral of Mr John Wilman was thoroughly professional and all of the deceased wishes were carried out to the letter.
I found James to be very approachable, knowledgeable and empathetic.
He explained the role of the coroner who became involved following the death and liaised with the hospital mortuary to allow the body to be released after the legal processes were completed.
James organised the funeral itself which involved the service at the crematorium and the provision of the hearse and pallbearers.
I have no hesitation in recommending J T Howe Funeral Directors who provided an excellent service throughout from my initial conversation following John's death to the conclusion of the funeral service.

5 Alison Smith 12th Apr 2024

Professional, respectful & friendly
Nothing was too much for them

Thank you J T Howe for making what is such an highly emotional journey, that much easier

5 Sheila Griffiths 11th Apr 2024

We did not want the 'commercial' style of funeral where the same format is relied upon for everyone. We wanted a woodland burial, no religious or civil celebrant who was a stranger reading out the facts of my beloved daughter's life. We wanted our personal recollections read at the grave by ourselves, and her favourite music of Pink Floyd and Hendrix which James managed to play in the woodland on speakers from his phone. James was thougthful and considerate from the begining and afterwards and helped to make it a very special farewell. Sheila for Lauren.

5 Nigel Harris 7th Nov 2023

We would like to thank James & Emma for the highly professional, yet compassionate service that they provided following the death of my wife of 39 years. Their advice, attention to detail and respect of family wishes could not be faulted. What we found really comforting was their personal, friendly approach at such a sad time. All in all, an excellent service that comes most highly recommended.

5 Veronica Snowball 6th Nov 2023

As I don’t live in the area my brother’s nursing home recommended J T Howe. Thank goodness they did. From my first confused phone call James was helpful, considerate and calm. He met us out of hours and walked me through my first time arranging a funeral.
James’ manner was perfect and all his recommendations from minister to florist were spot on.

5 Ian Taylor 3rd Nov 2023

I would highly recommend this young man. From the passing of my mum to the service James was wonderful and his knowledge, help, advice and professionalism went above and beyond. It was comforting to know my mum was in safe hands at this difficult time. Honest, reliable and respectful from the outset I cannot thank him enough.

5 Charley Woodstock 4th Oct 2023

When my sisters passed away I had a drive around the local funeral directors to find the rite place for my sister. J.T.Howe was the only place from the outside that actually looked like a funeral directors. As soon as I walked through his door James put me at ease & I new I had made the rite choice. I like the way James didn’t force me into any decisions but how he also guided me when I was lost. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this young man & his beautiful welcoming funeral home.

5 Peter Sharp 3rd Oct 2023

We used the services of J.T.Howe, a local family funeral service, for both my mum`s and dad`s funerals in recent years, and we really cannot speak highly enough of them. We found them to be professional, caring, and helpful in every way. We found them to be very competitively priced, and we would not hesitate to recommend their services. We found Emma and James to be a very approachable and lovely couple.

Linda and Peter Sharp.

5 Lesley Walker 1st Oct 2023

Everything that James did for us when mum died was done with kindness, thoughtfulness and sincerity. He helped us through the saddest of times by taking away the pressure of having to organize everything, and by making sure that mum's wishes were carried out.
Nothing was too much trouble and he was incredibly supportive throughout this terribly sad time. I can't thank him enough.

5 Len Venables 29th Sep 2023

Very efficient, sympathetic and friendly service. Kept us informed of progress, answered aĺl our questions and offered good cost efficient suggestions.

5 Sarah Nadin 29th Sep 2023

James and his team are exactly who you want by your side when you need to make funeral arrangements. He is all the things you expect from a funeral director (compassionate and knowledgeable) but so much more. He lives and works in the High Peak and genuinely cares about the families he works with as well as having that essential local knowledge. He is an independent funeral director and won’t try to sell you a particular package in the way that some of the larger well known funeral directors do. At such a difficult time you need to be able to trust that not only will your loved one be cared for but also that the team working with you want the best for you and your family.

4 Sharon Ardern 15th Sep 2023

James dealt with everything for us, he was very attentive and just what Dad and I needed at the time. We didn’t need to worry about anything as James sorted everything for us which was greatly appreciated at a time when dealing with the grief and devastation of losing my mum was enough to deal with. Thank you James.