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Honouring Traditions, Supporting Generations

Est. 1847

For nearly two centuries, HL Hawes & Son has provided dedicated care to local communities from our funeral homes in Barkingside and Chingford. We approach every family we support with a deep sense of honour, empathy, and professionalism.

Independent. Family-owned. Rooted in community.

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Honouring Traditions, Supporting Generations

Est. 1847

For nearly two centuries, HL Hawes & Son has provided dedicated care to local communities from our funeral homes in Barkingside and Chingford. We approach every family we support with a deep sense of honour, empathy, and professionalism.

Independent. Family-owned. Rooted in community.

Arrange a Funeral
What to do when somebody dies

What to Do After a Loss

We Are Here to Help
The initial days following a bereavement can feel overwhelming. Our dedicated team is by your side to bring clarity and ease to the path ahead. 

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Planning the Service

A Meaningful Celebration of a Unique Life
A meaningful farewell should capture the true spirit of your loved one. We work closely with you to tailor every component of the day, ensuring the final tribute stands as an authentic reflection of their legacy. 

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Our Local Offices

Expert Care and Support near to you
Our team is firmly rooted in the local community, ensuring expert care is always within easy reach. We welcome families into our peaceful offices located in both Barkingside and Chingford.

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Funeral Pre-Planning

Simplify the Future Today
Arranging the practicalities of your funeral ahead of time is a step that can bring lasting reassurance. With a tailored plan in place, you can rest assured that your future arrangements are securely established and completely taken care of.

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What to Do After a Loss

We Are Here to Help
The initial days following a bereavement can feel overwhelming. Our dedicated team is by your side to bring clarity and ease to the path ahead. 

Learn More >

A Meaningful Celebration of a Unique Life
A meaningful farewell should capture the true spirit of your loved one. We work closely with you to tailor every component of the day, ensuring the final tribute stands as an authentic reflection of their legacy. 

Explore Options >

Expert Care and Support near to you
Our team is firmly rooted in the local community, ensuring expert care is always within easy reach. We welcome families into our peaceful offices located in both Barkingside and Chingford.

Office Finder >

Simplify the Future Today
Arranging the practicalities of your funeral ahead of time is a step that can bring lasting reassurance. With a tailored plan in place, you can rest assured that your future arrangements are securely established and completely taken care of.

Learn More >

Rooted in the Community.
Honouring Traditions Since 1847

H.L. Hawes & Son has spent over 175 years providing compassionate, professional support to our local neighbourhoods, maintaining generations of high standards in everything we do. Our dedicated team ensures every detail of the service is beautifully organised and fully aligned with your wishes.

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How our family team,
can help your family

Direct Cremations

A private and simple unattended funeral

Conducted locally with respect, transparency and the highest of standards.

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Probate

Providing information, guidance, and care

Our Probate support partners provide expert legal and administrative guidance to those managing a loved one’s affairs or settling an estate.

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Coffins & Caskets

Choices for every family requirement.

Browse traditional solid wood designs, environmentally conscious willow options, or uniquely styled contemporary models.

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Vehicles

Elegant transport for a dignified cortege.

Our meticulously maintained fleet of ceremonial hearses and passenger limousines offers a polished, professional final journey.

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Horse-Drawn Carriages

A classic, dignified farewell procession.

Honour old traditions with an elegant horse-drawn hearse turnout, offering poignant tribute on the day.

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Service Sheets

Meticulously prepared order of service book.

Designed to document the ceremony timeline, hymns, and personal eulogies for attending family and friends.

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Extended Services

Adding unique elements to the day.

Meaningful finishing touches available to tailor the arrangements and truly reflect your loved one’s specific lifestyle.

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Live Streaming & Recording

Secure webcasts.

Ensuring family members across the globe can seamlessly join the service.

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Visual Tributes

Beautiful photo montages.

Providing emotional comfort and share a life story visually.

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Keepsakes & Urns

Memorial jewellery and ashes urns.

Our partners offer high-quality, handcrafted memorial jewellery, miniature keepsakes, and beautifully finished interment urns.

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Memorials

Expert stone craftsmanship and custom designs.

From classic burial headstones to commemorative benches, we help facilitate the process and support your family through each decision.

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Repatriation

Clear assistance during a long-distance loss.

If a passing occurs outside the local area or overseas, our specialist team securely coordinates all details.

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Bereavement Support

Extended aftercare for our families.

We remain by your side long after the funeral concludes, offering guidance and support.

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Words from the
Families We’ve Helped

I highly recommend H L Hawes & Son
They were so kind and caring and supportive to my family, though this difficult time. I would personally like to thank all the staff but give a special thanks to Richard for everything he did for us . We wanted Dad to have a lovely send off and that's what he got
The team is lovely
Special thanks to Brett who guided the family during a difficult time and was on hand to deal with all requests & queries. He made the process seamless. We had a traditional Hindu funeral and they accommodated all our needs. Thank you
We would like to take the time to Thank You
Thank You all for the very professional and amazing way looked after the final stages for my cousin’s funeral and memorial service. Your attention was wonderful. From the funeral home to the celebrant and the printer of the Order of Service . Nothing was left out .
Sensitive and professional, also with other traditions/religions (e.g. Sikhism)
We cannot thank Richard, Marc and the team enough. Came highly recommended, would highly recommend.
H L Hawes recently conducted the funeral of my late father.
They were so helpful throughout the whole process, and provided such a professional service before and on the day. I especially want to thank Lorraine, for all her patience, understanding, and support. You were amazing. Thank you all for ensuring my father had such a good send off.
We used H L Hawes to handle my Mum's funeral. The friendly team led by Brett gave us a such a perfect day.
They were so efficient and sympathetic throughout the weeks leading up to the event and that made it so much easier for us. They thought of everything – and it all went off so smoothly without a hitch. It was all just as Mum would have wanted, full of dignity and respect. I have no hesitation in recommending them for outstanding service .
We used H L Hawes & Son for my little sister funeral. They was so professional, polite, understanding and respectful.
Their communication and organisation was so amazing. I cannot thank Brett and team enough and forever grateful for giving my sister an amazing send off.
Thank you to Brett and Richard for helping the family to organise our Mum's funeral.
Obviously this is a very emotional time and they were both on hand, with nothing too much trouble, enabling us to rightly celebrate our Mum's life with dignity but not at all stuffy. Mum would have been proud.

Compassionate Support, Always Within Reach

Immediate steps: What to do when someone passes away >

Planning the service: Guidance on arranging a funeral >

Coping with loss: Bereavement support >

Pricing details: Funeral fees and financial guidance >

Funeral Plan

As an independently owned funeral director, we’ll take the time to understand your wishes and tailor a plan to suit you.

Funeral Plans

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