John Knowles Funeral Services

26/03/2026

We are currently looking to recruit casual Driver/Bearers to join our team on an ad hoc basis.

This role would suit semi-retired or retired individuals looking for flexible, occasional work. Duties will primarily include driving and assisting on funerals, with the potential (although rare) to assist with the collection of the deceased.

Requirements:
* Aged 30 or over (due to vehicle insurance requirements)
* Professional, respectful, and compassionate manner.
* Full driving licence (All funeral vehicles are automatic)

This is a rewarding role supporting families at an important time, full guidance will be provided.

For more information or to express an interest, please email info@johnknowlesfunerals.co.uk, please mark your email for the attention of Sarah, or call 01244 530220.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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24/03/2026

John Michael Anderton
“Mike”

Mike, of Chester, passed away on 11th March 2026 at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

He will be sorely missed by his wife Pat, children, Robert and Zoe and grandson Harry.
He will be remembered for his kindness, unwavering support for others, and the warmth he brought to everyone who knew him.

Mike's funeral service will take place at Blacon Crematorium on Thursday, 16th April 2026 at 12 noon.

Donations in memory of Mike may be made to The Respiratory Unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

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

23/03/2026

Last-minute appeal 🐣🍫 We’re collecting Easter Egg donations for Home-Start Flintshire to help children who may not otherwise receive one this Easter. If you can donate an unopened Easter Egg, please drop off at our Saltney or Broughton branch.

We’ve been given a few extra days to collect so please share this post!!

19/03/2026

Our Spring/Easter window displays are now up and they’re running alongside our Easter Egg Appeal in support of Home-Start.

If you’re passing by with little ones, we’d love you to stop and take a look. It’s been wonderful to see children enjoying the displays already and we hope it helps make our Funeral Home feel a little less daunting, showing it can be a welcoming place for families too.

We’re also collecting Easter eggs to support Home-Start’s Easter Egg Appeal, helping local families enjoy a treat this Easter. If you can donate, please drop off a new, unopened Easter egg or chocolate at either of our offices.

Thank you for helping us spread a little springtime cheer!
Every donation makes a difference.
Donations accepted until the 25th of March.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 🥰

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