A traditional funeral typically includes a formal service at a crematorium or church, with family and friends attending on the day of the cremation. A direct cremation is different – the cremation takes place without a service at the crematorium, and the ashes are returned to you. This gives families complete freedom to mark the occasion in their own way, at a time and place that suits them, with no fixed format to follow.
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Over the past 24 months unfortunately I have had to arrange three close Family Funerals, Mum, Dad and Sister, this I have never had to do before. Mum and Dad did have a “Funeral Plan” which was arranged with Hollowells years ago. Hollowells/Ann as Funeral Director/Amy who stood in for Ann at my Mum’s Funeral/Keith was amazing helping with Music and Songs/Reception with all my extra questions all helped me going that extra distance with everything I found difficult or any problems or doubts about. Hollowells completely honoured the “Funeral Plan” with no extra costs to the Family.
My Sisters was a very complicated Funeral to arrange again Hollowells were completely understanding and there for me and my Family every step of the way!
Hollowells continues with support/information after the Funeral.
My Family and I are very grateful to Hollowells for their help during these very difficult times and I
would not hesitate to recommend them!
Brenda.
May 2022
Met with Tracey just before Christmas to discuss our wants and needs for my mum’s funeral. What a compassionate, empathetic person she is. We discussed so much, my mum, her life, her jobs, sense of humour, my brother and his family, the dog. There was no rush to get everything sorted and out the door. It didn’t end there, several times between initial meeting and the service Tracey checked in on me to see how I was bearing up. Tracey recommended a minister to carry out the service, Trish, she couldn’t have recommended anybody better, and EVERYONE has said she delivered a beautiful service….which she did! On the day Amy called me to introduce herself and let me know she would be looking after us and to just finalise everything for the cars arriving at my house. Everything was perfect, if you can say such a thing about a funeral. I would just like to say that all the staff at Hollowells who looked after us on the day, and looked after mum while she was in their care, are an absolute credit to the business. Oh and thank you to Amy for that hug when you finally delivered us to the wake and ensured we were all okay before you left…. it was very much needed! So from us all……a very big thank you
Nicola
February 2024
Sera & I would like to thank the whole team at Hollowells for ensuring that Grahams funeral was just as we wanted it together with some of Graham wishes. In particular we would like to thank Ann for her all her help from the start and after the funeral. We would also like to thank Keith for his continued patience in ensuring that the service sheet was just how we wanted it .
Thank you once again.
Ann & Sera the wife and daughter of the late Graham Hankin
October 2025
My family have used Hollowells’ funeral services on a number of occasions since 1996 and we have always been impressed with your company’s professionalism and sensitive approach. Sadly my Mother,Constance, passed away on Jan 25th and once again I have been very pleased with the help given by Hollowells both in organising the funeral / interment of the ashes and support during the bereavement. I would particularly like to mention Chloe whose kindness,empathetic approach,,reliability and knowledge helped to lighten the load at this otherwise difficult time.
Derek
March 2021
The family and I would like to pay tribute and thank all the staff at Hollowells, for their excellent service. All the family were dealt with in a kind, compassionate, respectful and sympathetic way, with great attention to special requests and details. The funeral was carried out with dignity, and just as John had requested, and the best it could be. In particular the reception staff, and the viewing in the Chapel of Rest, were carried out in a quiet, comforting way, and John looked so peaceful and well looked after, at this sad time.
I certainly would highly recommend Hollowells Funeral Directors to anyone needing their services in the future.
Mrs Mary Hewlett
August 2021
Thanks too to your staff members, Tracey and Chloe for their help and support making the arrangements for the actual funeral. Also to the kind man who arranged for me to view my Uncle before the funeral and who afterwards, drove me over to Northampton station for my return journey to London, and the kind lady in reception who on the day that I came to view my uncle also made me a welcome cup of coffee afterwards. And thanks also to Peter Wylie for his Celebrant services before and during the funeral.
Gabrielle Merritt
January 2022
Brian, Rachel, and Chris we just wanted to say a very big thank you for the wonderful way you conducted Linda’s funeral service on Tuesday. It was everything we had hoped for and you played a big part working with us to make it a special day we shall never forget.
The wake too was a lovely occasion with over 80 friends and relations chatting and telling stories of the time they spent with Linda, many not appreciating all the things she achieved during her lifetime. They too were very complementary about the service and the way the day was organised.
Brian, Rachel, and Chris
January 2025
I cannot thank Amy enough for making this go smoothly and stress free. She was always on hand and answered all questions and advised me what to do during the service. I cannot fault the service provided. I have since spoken to friends praising you and they have all confirmed they also received the same fantastic service from you.
The family of the late Mr.Keith Archer
April 2021
From the point of making first contact on a Sunday to gather information I was assured by the compassion shown by the out of hours member of staff, just the fact that the call was ended by the representative calling me by my first name was such a pleasant surprise.
Each time I visited the Beech Avenue premises I was warmly greeted, and I cannot stress how uplifting the décor was and not at all what I was expecting – congratulations to all.
Now to specifically mention Janene, who was very calm/caring and supportive and each appointment. Outlining the process, and each time telling me not to worry and she was always available if needed.
This was extremely helpful as I was the only family member mourning my mum’s passing, and it was very much appreciated at the funeral with the Hollowell’s bearers in attendance.
Peter
March 2025
The family would like to thank everyone at Hollowells funerals for the compassionate, professional and caring way they supported us following the loss of our late mum, Gillian (Peggy} and the previous cremation of our father Harold (Harry). From the start through to the days of the funerals, every detail was handled efficiently with dignity and sensitivity a special thanks to Janene for overseeing everything and always available to answer questions, indeed as all the staff were. We would recommend “lay reader “Mr Aaron Day for his for his assistance with the service, especially arranging a meeting prior to the funeral to discuss with us the finer details of the service.
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