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Howard Chadwick Funeral Service has been proudly serving the Wallingford area and the surrounding communities of South Oxfordshire and Berkshire since its establishment in 1991. The business was originally founded by Howard Chadwick, his wife Sandra, and their nephew Alistair Cox, all of whom had worked in various areas of the funeral profession before opening their own service. In the early days, funeral arrangements were made by home visits or at Howard and Sandra's home, before the team took over the Wallingford Cemetery Chapel in 1994. In 2008, they moved to purpose-built premises at 33 Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford — formerly the site of the old French Gardens — which was designed by the team themselves.
Over the years, the business has grown to include several family members: Neil (Alistair's father) joined in 2001, Ryan in 2014, Ashley (Alistair's twin brother) in 2017, and Thomas (Alistair's son) in 2024. That same year, Howard Chadwick Funeral Service became part of Funeral Partners Ltd. The team is experienced in arranging funerals for all religions and beliefs, and can make arrangements for the transport of the deceased to and from abroad. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and pride themselves on providing a personal, compassionate, and professional service at what can be a very difficult time.
"Ryan and Tom looked after us before and during the service, collecting us from our house, taking us to the service and then on to the wake. They ensured that every detail ran smoothly with an unhurried and caring approach — we were very impressed and would recommend this firm most highly."
— Susan Twitchett (about Ashley)
"On the day Mum died they went above and beyond to show care and reassurance to us. The planning of the funeral was so much easier than we thought it would be with their guidance — we were dreading it. I can't recommend them highly enough."
— joanna grieve
"All our requests were carefully considered, no matter how small, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged. On the day of the funeral itself, everything ran perfectly and seamlessly, allowing our family to focus entirely on remembering and celebrating our Mother's life."
— Alex Ritz
"Organising the repatriation of our Mum and her funeral in Oxfordshire remotely from Scotland seemed an overwhelming task. However, Chadwick's gently and expertly guided us through the entire process with professionalism and empathy — with exceptional compassion and respectful care of Mum and her family during this most difficult of times."
— Heather Harris (about Alistair)
"Circumstances for our funeral changed at the last minute and we even had a call from Alistair over the weekend to ensure that we were reassured that everything was in place for the funeral on a Monday morning — this was a great relief to us, highlighting their empathy and thoughtfulness."
— Louisa Niland (about Alistair)
"Even when the day became too much, they quietly checked that we were okay, with a hand on my shoulder and a reassuring smile. Eight years ago they supported us when my dad passed away — and one phone call was all it took for Ashley and the team to take over again. Knowing we could completely trust them made everything so much easier."
— Rich Ferriman (about Ashley)
Alistair Cox
Funeral Director / Co-founder
"Circumstances for our funeral changed at the last minute and we even had a call from Alistair over the weekend to ensur…"
Alistair Cox
Funeral Director
"Circumstances for our funeral changed at the last minute and we even had a call from Alistair over the weekend to ensur…"
Alistair Cox
Funeral Director
"We even had a call from Alistair over the weekend to ensure that we were reassured that everything was in place for the…"
Alistair Cox
Funeral Director
"Circumstances for our funeral changed at the last minute and we even had a call from Alistair over the weekend to ensur…"
Ashley
Funeral Director
Alistair's twin brother Ashley joined the team in 2017.
Ashley Cox
Funeral Director
Ashley is Alistair's twin brother and joined the team in 2017. Customers have noted his empathetic and professional man…
Ashley Cox
Funeral Arranger
"Even when the day became too much, they quietly checked that we were okay, with a hand on my shoulder and a reassuring …"
Ashley Cox
Funeral Director
Alistair's twin brother Ashley joined the team in 2017 at Howard Chadwick Funeral Service.
Emily
Funeral Arranger
Emily is mentioned in customer reviews for helping families from the start of the funeral arrangement process.
Emily
Funeral Arranger
Emily has been mentioned by customers for handling their needs with delicacy and professionalism.
Emily
Funeral Arranger
Emily is a member of the team at Howard Chadwick Funeral Service, mentioned in customer reviews for her compassion and …
Howard Chadwick
Founder
Howard founded Howard Chadwick Funeral Service in 1991 along with his wife Sandra and nephew Alistair Cox, having previ…
Neil
Funeral Director
Alistair's father Neil joined the team at Clockhouse Cottage in 2001.
Neil Cox
Team Member
Alistair's father, Neil joined the team in 2001 at Clockhouse Cottage.
Neil Cox
Funeral Director
Neil is Alistair's father and joined the team at Clockhouse Cottage in 2001.
Ryan
Funeral Director
Ryan joined the Howard Chadwick Funeral Service team in 2014.
Ryan
Team Member
Ryan joined the Howard Chadwick Funeral Service team in 2014.
Ryan
Funeral Director
Ryan joined the Howard Chadwick Funeral Service team in 2014.
Sandra Chadwick
Co-founder
Sandra co-founded Howard Chadwick Funeral Service in 1991 alongside her husband Howard, initially making funeral arrang…
Thomas
Funeral Director
Alistair's son Thomas joined the team in 2024, continuing the family tradition.
Thomas
Team Member
Alistair's son Thomas joined the team in 2024, continuing the family tradition at Howard Chadwick Funeral Service.
Thomas
Funeral Director
Alistair's son Thomas joined the team in 2024, continuing the family tradition at Howard Chadwick Funeral Service.
Thomas
Funeral Director
Thomas is Alistair's son and joined the team in 2024, representing the next generation of the family business.
June Pryce
2 weeks ago
We have used Chadwick’s for our family funerals for years and mum wanted us to use them for her funeral too. They are always so respectful, helpful and compassionate and this time was no different. You need people you can trust at a difficult time like this as it makes the practical things so much easier to deal with. Thank you again Chadwick’s for helping us at this difficult time.
Rich Ferriman
3 weeks ago
Eight years ago, the team at Chadwick’s supported our family when my dad passed away. They listened to every wish and made sure everything was carried out exactly as we wanted. On Thursday, sadly, we needed them again for my mum. One phone call and Ashley and the team took over. This is an incredibly difficult time for any family, but knowing we could completely trust the Chadwick’s team made everything so much easier. They listen, they care and they act with complete professionalism. Even when the day became too much, they quietly checked that we were okay, with a hand on my shoulder and a reassuring smile. Thank you to Ashley, Ryan, Emily and the entire team.
joanna grieve
3 weeks ago
Chadwicks were recommended to me by a friend and I’m so glad she did, from start to finish they have been exemplary. The professionalism, support and care they have shown to us as a family since our beloved Mum died has been wonderful. On the day Mum died they went above and beyond to show care and reassurance to us. The planning of the funeral was so much easier than we thought it would be with their guidance ( we were dreading it). On the day of the funeral the staff were professional, supportive and caring, I can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you.
Sue Booys
3 weeks ago
I have known Chadwick's for years so when my Mum died at Benson Care Home they were the people we chose to look after her. From the moment they came to the care home to the moment they left us after the funeral at her home church in Middlesex they were amazing! We may be winning a competition for the number of last minute changes but they took it all in their stride! Thank you all!
Alex Ritz
3 months ago
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Howard Chadwick Funeral Service for the exceptional care and support they provided following the passing of our Mother. During such a difficult time, every member of staff showed genuine kindness, empathy, and professionalism throughout the entire process. From our very first meeting, we felt reassured that everything would be handled with great care and attention. Their knowledgeable guidance helped us navigate every decision with confidence, and they were always patient, compassionate, and respectful of our wishes. All our requests were carefully considered, no matter how small, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged. On the day of the funeral itself, everything ran perfectly and seamlessly, allowing our family to focus entirely on remembering and celebrating our Mother’s life. We are deeply grateful for the outstanding service we received and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone seeking compassionate and professional funeral care. Thank you - you all did real good! 💕🙏
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Question of 3
Did the person who died own a property?
Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.
Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.
Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
This can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A probate specialist can walk you through the next steps — no obligation, no pressure.
That's one less thing to worry about. If anything changes or you'd like a quick confirmation, a specialist can put your mind at rest.
Many families don't have all the information straight away — that's completely normal. A quick chat with a specialist can help you understand what applies to your situation.
What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
A specialist handles all of this for you.
Trusted by thousands of families across the UK
You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
The estate will likely go through probate, which means the funeral costs can be paid from the estate. You need a probate specialist to make this happen.
Sail Probate · Fixed fees, nothing upfront
Probate might not be needed
That means the funeral costs probably can't be covered this way. But every situation is different — a quick chat can confirm.
We need a bit more info
Don't worry — lots of people aren't sure at this stage. A quick chat can work out whether the funeral costs can be covered.
Want to talk it through?
Free, no obligation.
Want to check with a specialist?
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Want to find out for sure?
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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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