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Helping families in and around Daventry for over 200 years.

30/03/2026

At the request of the family, John Ward & Son announce the sudden passing of
Edward Davidson.

10th August 1944 ~ 17th February 2026

Family and friends are warmly invited to join them in celebrating his life.
A service will be held at Banbury Crematorium on 2nd April 2026 at 2pm for those who wish to attend.

Following this, they would especially love for everyone to come together for the wake at 3:00pm at The Peppermill in Daventry.
( NN11 4TQ), where you can share memories, stories, and celebrate Eddie's life in a more personal way.

All who knew and loved him are very welcome.

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28/03/2026

There are still a few more days remaining to donate to our Easter Egg collection for Daventry Food Bank.
We are incredibly grateful for all the Eggs that have been donated so far. We know how much they will be appreciated as a little extra treat for Daventry Food Bank to pop into their service users shopping bags.
If you feel able to donate an Egg, please pop it into our office at 17 High Street or call the office and either Mags, Kate or Ash are happy to collect from you. Thank you.

26/03/2026

A well-lived life deserves a well planned farewell. With a Dignity Funeral Plan, you can make sure your final wishes are honoured while giving your family peace of mind.
Learn more: www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk or call 01327 300033

There is just one week remaining to secure a Dignity Funeral Plan before our prices increase on the 1st of April.
By arranging your plan prior to this date you will be able to secure todays costs and protect yourself from future price increases.

John Ward & Son is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No. 00041598 .VAT registered No. 486608114.
Registered office: 4 Kibg Edward Court, King Edward Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP
Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by tge Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130

24/03/2026

Finding comfort in Words - A thought from John Ward & Son.

At John Ward & Son, we know that sometimes, a few gentle words can offer great comfort. Today, we 're sharing a short quote that has touched our hearts, and we hope it brings a moment of peace to yours too.

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories"

20/03/2026

Today marks the first day of spring, a season of light, renewal, and gentle reminders of hope. 🌼⚘️

At John Ward & Son we are looking forward to spending this season alonside our local community.

As the days grow brighter, we hope this new season brings comfort, connection and moments of peace to all who need it.

If we can support you in anyway, please feel free to get in touch.
John Ward & Son
01327 300033

The beautiful daffodils welcoming in the spring in the gardens of The Holy Cross Church just a two minute walk from our office.

18/03/2026

We are launching our Easter Campaign today.
If you are able to purchase an additional easter egg and donate it, we would be so grateful.

15/03/2026

For so many, today will be their first Mothers Day without their beautiful mums, the loss amplified and abscence felt with such sadness. For others, it will be one of many as time moves forward and the years pass.
Whether you sit in quiet reflection, light a candle or simply somehow, find a pathway to get through the day, our thoughts are with you. 🩷💜

13/03/2026

My name is Mags. I would like to introduce myself as the new Funeral Director at John Ward & Son in Daventry.

I have an extensive back ground in both corporate and independant funeral homes.
My experience ranges from arranging and conducting funerals, selling funeral plans, masonry and offering bereavement support.

Alongside my collegues, Kate and Ash, I look forward to supporting the local community, and guiding families through the very difficult process of saying farewell to their loved ones.

As a team, we will be actively involved in many of the local community events through out the year.🎩

06/03/2026

Today, Andy from our sister branches, H J Phillips & Son Funeral Directors and Phillips Funeral Service, assisted John Ward & Son Funeral Directors in Daventry, to help a family say goodbye to a loving Father, Grandfather, Son, friend and lifelong Birmingham City Football Club supporter in The Avon Room, Rainsbrook Crematorium, Rugby. Ken, Lloyd and the 2 Alans helped in making everything go smoothly. The Service was beautifully delivered by Celebrant, Tracie Bloor after arranging all the fine details with Funeral Service Specialist, Kate.

13/02/2026

Today, Andy from H J Phillips & Son Funeral Directors and Phillips Funeral Service, assisted Ash, Lloyd and Craig to help a family say goodbye to a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother at Rainsbrook Crematorium, Rugby. The Service was beautifully led by Celebrant Tracie Bloor, after working alongside Funeral Service Specialist, Kate.

09/02/2026

You may have noticed that our Funeral Director will bow their head a number of times whilst escorting loved ones on their final journey but have you ever wondered why?

Bowing, like many of the funeral traditions we still honour today likely stems from the Victorian era and whilst a relatively small and simple gesture it is one of deep meaning.

Our Funeral Director will bow before leaving our funeral home, once they have paged (ceremonial walk), before commencing paging at the house or service location and then again upon arrival at the house or service location.

On each occasion this bow is performed as a mark of respect, a moment where we can, in some small way honour the individual we are escorting on what will be their final journey.

Bowing is also used within service venues such as churches, crematoria etc as a way for us to provide a professional service to families, one where we look disciplined, uniformed and in sync. For example, once we have placed a loved one on to the catafalque (ceremonial raised platform) at a crematorium the bearers will all bow, turn together and move off as one, this signifies that they have fulfilled their duty and have now been dismissed.

04/02/2026

Holy Cross Church, Byfield.

Address

17 High Street
Daventry
NN114BG

Telephone

+441327530995

Website

https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-directors/locations/england/northamptonshire/daventry/17-high-street

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