John Knowles Funeral Services

John Knowles Funeral Services Welcome to John Knowles Funerals. We are a family run independent funeral directors, with branches in Broughton & Saltney. Chapels of Rest in both branches.

We've been taking care of clients in both wedding & funeral settings for over 20 years.

As Easter approaches, we would like to thank everyone who has already pledged their support to our chocolate and Easter ...
12/03/2026

As Easter approaches, we would like to thank everyone who has already pledged their support to our chocolate and Easter Egg collection for Home-Start Flintshire. There is still time to make a difference!

If you have not yet donated, we warmly encourage you to bring along chocolate or Easter eggs by 25th March. Every contribution, big or small, will help brighten someone’s Easter and foster a spirit of generosity within our community.

Let’s continue to spread kindness together!

Donations can be dropped off at:
Saltney 9am - 4pm
Broughton 9am - 5pm

Philip Adrian SmythePhil of Broughton, passed away on the 15th of February 2026 aged 74 years.He will be dearly missed b...
06/03/2026

Philip Adrian Smythe

Phil of Broughton, passed away on the 15th of February 2026 aged 74 years.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, but none more so than his wife Bethan and daughter, Sheryl.
Phil's funeral service will take place at 1pm on Wednesday the 11th of March at Flintshire Memorial Park & Crematorium, Northop.
Family flowers only please, but donations may be made in memory of Phil to Guide Dogs (formerly Guide Dogs for the Blind).
For all funeral enquiries, please contact Sarah at our Broughton office on 01244 530220.

We are delighted to welcome our additional hearse to join our fleets. Our Jaguar Daimler hearse and three limousines joi...
05/03/2026

We are delighted to welcome our additional hearse to join our fleets. Our Jaguar Daimler hearse and three limousines join our Rolls Royces, Mercedes and Dorchester fleets.
We like to give our families the choice of car for their loved ones final journey.

04/03/2026

Donations Collection – Next Week!

The next monthly collection from ShareShop of all donated items will be next Wednesday!
Now’s a great time to have a sort out of any unwanted clothing you’d like to pass on.

Donations can be dropped at either of our offices in Broughton or Saltney.

Thank you for your continuing support!

Frederick Charles BerridgeFred, of Broughton, passed away on 11th February 2026 at Wepre Villa Care Home.Fred will be de...
03/03/2026

Frederick Charles Berridge

Fred, of Broughton, passed away on 11th February 2026 at Wepre Villa Care Home.

Fred will be deeply missed by his family and by all who knew him. He brought warmth and laughter wherever he went. He will be remembered with love, gratitude, and countless smiling memories.

Fred's funeral service will take place at Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th March 2026 at 1pm.

Donations in memory of Fred may be made to The Welsh Air Ambulance.

For all funeral enquiries, please contact Jan on 01244 530220.

Easter Egg Appeal! We are proud to be assisting Home-Start Flintshire again this year with their collection of chocolate...
02/03/2026

Easter Egg Appeal!
We are proud to be assisting Home-Start Flintshire again this year with their collection of chocolate and Easter Eggs!
Donations will be collected in 3 weeks on Wednesday 25th March 2026.

Massive thank you to the lovely lady in Broughton decorating all our post boxes - Fab one on now outside our office in B...
25/02/2026

Massive thank you to the lovely lady in Broughton decorating all our post boxes - Fab one on now outside our office in Broughton looking ahead to St. David's Day this weekend! Your efforts aren't going unnoticed 🥰

I don’t normally post myself on Facebook but I wanted to acknowledge the wonderful service all my staff who assist us on...
25/02/2026

I don’t normally post myself on Facebook but I wanted to acknowledge the wonderful service all my staff who assist us on looking after our families from start to finish. Our female arrangers who guide and assist with so much care and empathy do an amazing job.

Recently, it was our absolute honour to look after a truly lovely lady from Eccleston on her final journey.

We are so touched by the kindness shown to us all through the thoughtful gifts and the beautifully personalised cards.

These gestures mean more than words can say and are greatly appreciated by myself and my team. Thank you for trusting us.

John

23/02/2026

Elsie May Lamb

Elsie from Queensferry, passed away on the 15th of February 2026 at The Countess of Chester hospital, aged 85 years. She will be so dearly missed by all her family and friends, and our thoughts are with her daughter Patricia as tragically it is only a month since her father, Elsie's beloved husband Arthur, passed away.

Elsie's funeral service will take place on Friday the 13th of March, 11am at St. Mary's Church, Broughton followed by committal at Flintshire Memorial Park & Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations will be gratefully received on the day on behalf of a charity chosen by Elsie's family.

For all funeral enquiries please contact Sarah at our Broughton office on 01244 530220.

Anne StubbsAnne, of Eccleston, passed away peacefully at Prospect House Care Home on 7th February 2026, aged 90 years.Sh...
13/02/2026

Anne Stubbs

Anne, of Eccleston, passed away peacefully at Prospect House Care Home on 7th February 2026, aged 90 years.

She leaves behind a legacy of wit, wisdom, and unwavering vitality. Sharp as ever till her final days, Anne was a beacon of energy and cheer, lighting up every room with her keen intellect and infectious laughter. Her zest for life was matched only by her kindness and generosity, qualities which endeared her to all who had the privilege to know her.

Throughout her many years, Anne touched countless lives, offering sage advice and heartfelt support at every turn. Her sharp mind and boundless curiosity inspired those around her, proving that true spirit knows no age. Highly thought of by her friends and all who crossed her path, Anne’s absence leaves an irreplaceable void their hearts.

She will be greatly missed, fondly remembered, and forever cherished.

The funeral service will take place at Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium on Monday 23rd February 2026 at 2pm.

For all funeral enquiries please contact Jan at our Saltney office on 01244 530220.

Valerie May LytheVal passed away peacefully at the Countess of Chester Hospital on the 25th of January 2026 aged 87 year...
06/02/2026

Valerie May Lythe

Val passed away peacefully at the Countess of Chester Hospital on the 25th of January 2026 aged 87 years. She leaves behind cherished memories and a loving family who will miss her dearly.

Valerie was a happy, lovely lady whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Her joyful spirit and caring nature brought light to the lives of those around her, and she will always be remembered with deep affection. Valerie's family and friends mourn her loss and celebrate the wonderful moments shared with her, holding her close in their hearts forever.

The funeral service will take place at St. Mark’s Church, Saltney on Friday 13th February 2026 at 2pm, followed by the committal service at Blacon Crematorium at 3.20pm.

Family flowers only please but donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of The Modular Ward at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

For all funeral enquiries, please contact Jan at our Saltney office on 01244 530220.

St Mary Without the Walls, Chester Looking after a local family, we took a tour around Handbridge where she lived, prior...
04/02/2026

St Mary Without the Walls, Chester

Looking after a local family, we took a tour around Handbridge where she lived, prior to the service.

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