Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Northampton Funeral Directors Since 1965
Established in 1965, Richard Finch & Sons is Northampton's largest independent family funeral home. Our dedicated team, led by partners Richard and Adam Finch, provides compassionate and personalized funeral services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We moved to our current premises at Military Road in 1970, where we have continually expanded our facilities to include Northampton's only dedicated remembrance room and book, which records every funeral we have conducted since our inception. Our modern fleet of Jaguar Hearse and Limousines ensures families receive the highest standard of service during their most difficult times. With over 48 years of experience, Richard Finch personally oversees all aspects of funeral arrangements, while Adam Finch maintains direct contact with families throughout the process. The business has now entered its third generation with Adam Finch Jr., who continues the family tradition of providing professional and empathetic support.Our premises feature a spacious reception area, a large private car park, and comprehensive facilities designed to accommodate both traditional and contemporary funeral requirements. We handle every aspect of bereavement, including floral tributes, service sheets, newspaper notices, catering, memorials, and probate assistance. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the numerous testimonials from families who have praised our professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering compassion.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Memorial Planning
Floral Tributes
Probate Assistance
Donations to Charity
Cremated Remains Handling
Funeral Disbursements
24/7 Bereavement Support
Book of Remembrance
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 personalized funeral services with over 48 years of experience
- Our family-run business maintains direct contact with families throughout the process
- Northampton's only dedicated remembrance room and book since 1965
- Modern fleet of Jaguar Hearse and Limousines for dignified transportation
- Third-generation funeral directors continuing traditional values with contemporary care
What people say
Fantastic team
Perfect day
Kind and caring
Professional support
Compassionate guidance
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We provide comprehensive funeral arrangements tailored to individual family needs. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, ensuring all requirements are met with professionalism and compassion. Services include venue coordination, transportation logistics, and personalized ceremony planning.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer dignified options for families choosing this form of final disposition. We handle all arrangements including crematorium bookings, memorial service coordination, and assistance with cremated remains management according to family wishes.
Memorial Planning
We create meaningful memorial services that celebrate the deceased's life. Our team assists with venue selection, service order creation, and coordination of personal tributes to ensure lasting remembrance for family and friends.
Floral Tributes
Our floral tribute service provides expertly crafted funeral flowers that reflect personal preferences. We work closely with families to design appropriate arrangements while considering cultural and religious traditions for both traditional and contemporary services.
Probate Assistance
We offer practical probate assistance to help families navigate legal requirements. Our services include documentation guidance, court application support, and liaison with solicitors to simplify the administrative process during difficult times.
People
Richard Finch
Partner
With over 48 years' experience, Richard Finch personally oversees all funeral arrangements. Educated at Weston Favell, he joined the family business in 1974 and specialises in embalming and ceremonial preparations while maintaining local community connections.
Adam Finch
Partner
Adam Finch has worked in the family business since 1982. He focuses on personal family contact throughout the funeral process and maintains strong relationships with local nursing homes while managing day-to-day operations at Military Road premises.
Adam Finch Jr.
Third Generation Director
Joining the business in 2015, Adam Finch Jr. represents the third generation of funeral directors. He assists with all aspects of funeral arrangements while continuing the family tradition of compassionate bereavement support.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including traditional burials, cremation services, memorial planning, floral tributes, probate assistance, and personalized bereavement support tailored to individual family needs.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency support?
Yes, our funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with immediate bereavement needs and provide continuous support throughout the funeral planning process.
How can I arrange a funeral?
Contact us directly via phone or email to discuss arrangements. We'll guide you through options, handle logistical details, and coordinate all aspects of the funeral service according to your requirements.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northampton and surrounding areas, providing comprehensive funeral services with local knowledge and community connections developed over our 55+ year history.
Can you help with probate matters?
Yes, we offer practical assistance with probate processes including documentation guidance, court application support, and liaison with legal professionals to simplify administrative requirements during difficult times.
Is there parking available at your premises?
Our Military Road funeral home features a large private car park accommodating over 20 vehicles, ensuring convenient access for families and attendees during funeral arrangements and services.
Reviews (3)
Philip Labrum
Jul 11, 2020
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Adam Jr was fantastic from the start, kind and considerate in every interaction. He took care of everything for the family making an awful time a little more bearable. Thank you all so much for everything you did for the family and my late father.
Drain Doctor Oxford Jon Parker
May 13, 2017
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Dear Adam,
Firstly, i would just like to extend my thanks to yourself and your company for the excellent service you provided me and my family during a very traumatic time. You all acted with compassion and were very efficient with your communication and above all you were so professional. I would like to add a special mention to Adam Jnr for the way he conducted himself on the day of the funeral and lead the procession from my house. All the best JP
Firstly, i would just like to extend my thanks to yourself and your company for the excellent service you provided me and my family during a very traumatic time. You all acted with compassion and were very efficient with your communication and above all you were so professional. I would like to add a special mention to Adam Jnr for the way he conducted himself on the day of the funeral and lead the procession from my house. All the best JP
Caroline Meller
Aug 07, 2016
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The family were extremely grateful to Adam Finch and his colleagues for their support during a difficult time. The initial phone conversation provided us with enough detail and reassurance to suggest that they would give the best attention possible to our requirements. During the time between booking their services and the actual funeral there was always someone at the end of the phone to answer any queries. On the day of the funeral and subsequent cremation everything happened on time but with due respect to our relative who had passed away. We would strongly like to recommend their services to
