Howden
Providing Funeral services in Howden
for over 70 years
Funeral Directors in Howden
J Punton & Son are independent family funeral directors serving Howden and the surrounding villages with compassionate, personal funeral care for over 70 years. As a long-established family business based nearby in Snaith, we are proud to support families throughout Howden, Eastrington, Newport, Laxton, Knedlington, Barmby on the Marsh and the wider East Riding of Yorkshire.
We understand that every life is unique and every family has different wishes. Whether you are arranging a traditional funeral, a cremation service, a celebration of life or a simple farewell, our family is here to provide guidance, support and reassurance at every stage.
Funeral Services in Howden
Families in Howden have a variety of options available when arranging a funeral, from traditional church services to contemporary celebrations of life.
At the heart of the town stands the magnificent Howden Minster, one of East Yorkshire's most impressive historic churches. This beautiful Grade I listed building provides a grand and memorable setting for funeral services, thanksgiving services and acts of remembrance.
For Roman Catholic families, Sacred Heart Church on Buttfield Road offers a welcoming and peaceful environment for funeral Masses and services.
Howden Methodist Church on Hailgate continues a long tradition of serving the local community and provides a warm and familiar setting for Methodist funeral services and celebrations of life.
We are experienced in arranging services for all faiths and beliefs, as well as non-religious celebrations of life tailored to reflect the individual being remembered.
Burial Options in Howden
Howden Cemetery, situated on Knedlington Road, provides a peaceful and attractive setting for local burials and remembrance.
The cemetery offers:
Traditional burial plots
Family graves and reopening of existing graves
Cremated remains plots
Garden of Rest interments
Memorial and remembrance options
We are always happy to discuss burial arrangements and help families understand the options available.
Crematoriums Serving Howden
Several excellent crematoriums are located within easy travelling distance of Howden.
We regularly assist families with services at:
York Crematorium
Haltemprice Crematorium, Hull
East Riding Crematorium, Driffield
Lelley Fields Crematorium, Preston, Hull
Many local families also choose:
Memoria Crematorium, Barnby Dun
Pontefract Crematorium
Each crematorium offers different facilities, chapel sizes and surroundings, and we are always pleased to help families select the setting that best reflects their wishes.
Woodland Remembrance and Ashes Interment
J Punton & Son also offer peaceful woodland remembrance options including ashes interment and remembrance tree planting within our woodland area.
Many families find comfort in having a natural place to visit and remember loved ones, surrounded by trees, wildlife and changing seasons in a peaceful countryside setting.
Gathering After the Funeral
Following the funeral service, many families choose to gather together to share memories and spend time with relatives and friends.
Popular venues in and around Howden include:
Saltmarshe Hall
Wellington Hotel
Howden Methodist Church Hall
Local community halls and church facilities
Saltmarshe Hall, located just outside Howden, offers a particularly beautiful and tranquil setting for funeral receptions and celebrations of life, combining historic surroundings with private dining and stunning views across the Yorkshire countryside.
Whether you are planning a small family gathering or a larger celebration of life, we are always happy to help with recommendations and practical arrangements.
Serving Howden and the Surrounding Villages
In addition to Howden itself, we regularly support families from nearby communities including:
Eastrington
Newport
Laxton
Knedlington
Barmby on the Marsh
Gilberdyke
Blacktoft
Asselby
As local independent funeral directors, we understand the importance of community connections and familiar surroundings, and we are proud to support families throughout the wider Howden area.
Personal and Compassionate Funeral Care
As independent family funeral directors, we believe every funeral should reflect the life, character and wishes of the person being remembered.
We are proud to provide personal funeral care to families throughout Howden and the surrounding communities, combining traditional values with modern facilities and genuine compassion.
If you require immediate assistance or would like advice about arranging a funeral in Howden, please contact J Punton & Son at any time, day or night. We are available 24 hours a day to provide guidance, support and compassionate care whenever you need us.
