★★★★★
I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Denise for the care, professionalism and compassion you showed while arranging my aunts funeral.
Throughout the entire process, your communication was clear, thoughtful and reassuring. You were always available to answer questions and guide me through each step, which made a very difficult time much easier for our family. We are truly grateful for the respect and attention to detail you gave.
Everything was handled beautifully and we are very happy with the support you provided. Your kindness and dedication meant a great deal to me and my family
★★★★★
Exceptional service from beginning to end for my Nan’s funeral. Denise and the team were incredibly supportive throughout, and even followed up afterwards to make sure we were doing okay, which meant a lot. I would highly recommend them.
★★★★★
The level of service received here was incredible. I had no idea on what to do but Tony was amazing, he came round my house on several occasions as I was really struggling with the loss of my dad. He just got what it was to be lost and not knowing what to do. He was amazing with my mum, sat with her on a weekend despite having his own family to look after. His team on the day were incredibly professional. I'm so thankful to everyone there.
★★★★★
From the start to the finish of the funeral process was perfect, Ceanne maid feel relaxed and welcome and put us at ease the attention to detail was phenomenal she kept in contact all the way through even up until the day before the funeral, and even little touches like wearing green ties to represent Ireland was a nice thing to have done all the staff were very helpful polite and very caring my mum would be proud of how she was sent off and three years prior to that my dad as well I cannot recommend a better Funeral Home then James Hawes and Goodchild, to us, thank you once again to everyone
★☆☆☆☆
I had a very upsetting experience outside James Hawes & Goodchild Funeral Directors. 30/3/2026 at around 13:25
I pulled over to park and, because of the curved curb, didn’t realise I was partially blocking the entrance. When a funeral vehicle pulled up, I waved him to pass, but he shouted aggressively, “You’re blocking my car park, MOVE,” and later called me a “moron.” For parking on the double yellow lines.
I would have moved immediately if approached politely. Being shouted at and insulted over a simple mistake was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Businesses dealing with the publ