William Houghton Funeral Directors

William Houghton Funeral Directors William Houghton funeral directors. A family owned, independent funeral service supporting the communities of Longridge, Fulwood, Ingol and surrounding areas.

As Christmas approaches we have some beautiful and affordable, personalised memorials.Hanging stars and tea light holder...
14/11/2025

As Christmas approaches we have some beautiful and affordable, personalised memorials.

Hanging stars and tea light holders that can be made with or without some of a loved ones ashes. Available with gold, rose gold or silver decoration.

We have also made these for those who have a lost a beloved pet.

If you would like to see any of the memorials or place an order please contact us on 01772 782291 or williamhoughtonfd@hotmail.com

COOKSON (Nee Robinson)IRENE ALICEWho died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital with Ray by her side on 11th November 202...
14/11/2025

COOKSON (Nee Robinson)
IRENE ALICE

Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital with Ray by her side on 11th November 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Ray, loving mother of Carol, Stephen and Andrew and a much loved mother in law, nanna, great nanna, sister and auntie.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 11:15 am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation can be made via this link https://irene-cookson.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. 01772 782291.

HOLDENLAWRENCEWho died peacefully in Longridge Hall and Lodge with his family beside him on 9th November 2025, aged 70 y...
13/11/2025

HOLDEN
LAWRENCE

Who died peacefully in Longridge Hall and Lodge with his family beside him on 9th November 2025, aged 70 years. The much loved husband of Gail, loving dad of Vini, Gareth, Simon and Melissa, and a dear father in law, grandad and brother.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 9:45 am

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Dementia UK.

Donations may be made and GiftAided via this link https://lawrenceholden.muchloved.com/

All enquiries' to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. 01772 782291

OGLEELIZABETHWho died peacefully at Longridge Hall Care Home on Tuesday 28th October, aged 87 years.Dearly beloved wife ...
11/11/2025

OGLE
ELIZABETH
Who died peacefully at Longridge Hall Care Home on Tuesday 28th October, aged 87 years.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Bob and loving mum of Michael and Keith.
The funeral service will take place at St. John’s Church, Broughton on Tuesday 18th November at 12:30pm followed by committal at Preston Crematorium.
Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Alzheimer’s Society.
All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, 259 Garstang Road, Fulwood. Tel: 01772 788020.

JOSEPH GRIDLEY‘JOE’Who passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday 3rd November aged 99 years.Loving husba...
11/11/2025

JOSEPH GRIDLEY

‘JOE’

Who passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday 3rd November aged 99 years.

Loving husband of the late Kathleen, much-loved dad of Andrew & Tim, beloved father-in-law to Sheila & Grace and the proud grandad of Luke & Emily.

Joe’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Wednesday 19th November at 12.45 pm.

Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to North West Air Ambulance via the following link:
https://josephgridley.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

SMITH ERICWho died in Belmont Care Home on Thursday 6th November, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Gwen, lovin...
11/11/2025

SMITH
ERIC

Who died in Belmont Care Home on Thursday 6th November, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Gwen, loving father of Michael, dear father in law of Audrey, a proud grandad and great grandad and the much loved brother of Barbara.

The funeral service and interment will be held at Longridge Parish Church of St. Lawrence on Monday 24th November 2025 at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the Royal British Legion. Donations may be made and gift-aided via this link
https://eric-smith-1933-2025.muchloved.com/

All enquires to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

All of us at William Houghton Funeral Directors will be joining thousands of others, by observing a minute’s silence at ...
11/11/2025

All of us at William Houghton Funeral Directors will be joining thousands of others, by observing a minute’s silence at 11.00 am this morning, in remembrance of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.



At the going down of the sun and in the morning.

We will remember them

COULSTONGWENDOLINE'GWEN'Co-founder of Ribble Farm FareWho died peacefully in her sleep at Belmont care home on Saturday ...
05/11/2025

COULSTON
GWENDOLINE
'GWEN'

Co-founder of Ribble Farm Fare

Who died peacefully in her sleep at Belmont care home on Saturday 1st November, aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of the late David, loving mum of Roger and Richard, dear mother-in-law of Karen and Jean, the wonderful grandma of Jamie, Issy, Maddy, Tom and Lizzy and the proud great grandma of Charlie.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Friday 21st November at 12.45pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Dementia UK.
Donations can be made and gift aided via this link -
https://gwencoulston.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

SWINBURNEMICHAEL WILFREDWho died peacefully on Thursday 30th October, aged 81 years.Dearly loved husband of Jean, loving...
05/11/2025

SWINBURNE
MICHAEL WILFRED

Who died peacefully on Thursday 30th October, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Marc, Russell and Graham, dear father-in-law of Sara and Sarah and the much loved 'Gramps' of James, Ashley, Kerry and Matthew.

The funeral service will take place at Longridge Golf Club, Jeffrey Hill, Longridge , Preston, PR3 3TU on Monday 17th November 2025 at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to North West Air Ambulance. Donations may be made and git-aided via this link -
https://michaelswinburne.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

JEPSONPATRICIA ANN‘PAT’Who died peacefully at Oakfield Nursing Home on Wednesday 22nd October, aged 87 years.Dearly belo...
04/11/2025

JEPSON
PATRICIA ANN
‘PAT’

Who died peacefully at Oakfield Nursing Home on Wednesday 22nd October, aged 87 years.

Dearly beloved wife of Harold and a loving step mum of Claire, Stephen and Dee.

The funeral Mass will take place at St. Mary and St. James’ R.C. Church, Scorton on Monday 10th November at 11am followed by committal at Lancaster Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK and Trinity Hospice Blackpool.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

McLAUGHLINRONALD JOHN'RONNIE'Agnes and family would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours f...
03/11/2025

McLAUGHLIN
RONALD JOHN
'RONNIE'

Agnes and family would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support at this sad time.
Special thanks to Fr. H. Doyle for his ministrations, friends at both Longridge and Preston Golf Clubs, members of the Masonic association for their attendance, Sam Edwards for her beautiful floral displays, Mark and Sarah at Longridge Golf Club for their hospitality and finally to William Houghton funeral directors for their help and arrangements.

HOLTMARGARETWho died peacefully at Hillcroft Nursing Home, Carnforth on Sunday 26th October, aged 93 years.Dearly belove...
30/10/2025

HOLT

MARGARET

Who died peacefully at Hillcroft Nursing Home, Carnforth on Sunday 26th October, aged 93 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Reg, loving mum of Stephen, Pauline and Allan, dear mother in law of Stephanie, David (dec) and Diane, much loved grandma of Lisa, Gary, Alan, Nina, Amy, Paul, Megan, Rebecca, Mark and Ben and a dearly loved great grandma.

The funeral service and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Ribchester on Wednesday 5th November at 12:00pm.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Dementia UK. Online tributes and donations can be found at https://margaret-holt-1932-2025.muchloved.com

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

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