Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service in Silsden
Established in 1904, Jacksons Funeral Services is a fourth-generation family-run business dedicated to providing compassionate and professional funeral care across Airedale and Craven. As members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, we combine over a century of experience with a commitment to personal service, ensuring every arrangement meets individual needs. Our team handles all aspects of funeral planning, from practical logistics to emotional support, operating 24/7 to offer guidance during difficult times. We maintain strict confidentiality while managing essential tasks such as paperwork, clergy coordination, and care of the deceased.Our services include traditional and bespoke funerals, natural burials, and partnerships with Golden Charter for pre-paid funeral plans. With four locations and a focus on local community needs, we prioritise transparency in pricing and disbursements charged at cost. Our chapel of rest in Cross Hills and purpose-built premises in Silsden reflect our ongoing investment in accessible, dignified facilities. The business remains family-owned, with fifth-generation involvement ensuring continuity of care and tradition.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Cremation services
Burial services
Funeral plans
Natural burials
Horse-drawn hearses
Digital picture displays
Limousine hire
Flower arrangements
Catering services
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 100 years of local experience in Airedale & Craven
- Our funeral directors are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors
- We offer 24/7 personal service without call centres or outsourced staff
- Transparent pricing with disbursements charged at cost
- Bespoke funeral arrangements tailored to individual wishes and faith requirements
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Funeral Directors
Services
Funeral arrangements
We create personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual wishes and family requirements. Our experienced directors guide clients through every decision, from venue selection to ceremonial details. Services include coordination with clergy, cemetery or crematorium arrangements, and completion of all necessary documentation.
Cremation services
Comprehensive cremation services include arrangement of crematorium bookings, preparation of necessary paperwork, and coordination of memorial services. We offer traditional cremation options alongside eco-friendly alternatives with natural coffins and woodland burial grounds.
Funeral plans
Our pre-paid funeral plans allow individuals to arrange and fund their funeral in advance. Partnering with Golden Charter, we provide flexible options that cover funeral director fees and include allowances for third-party costs like cremation fees and officiant charges.
Natural burials
Specialist natural burial services include woodland interments and biodegradable coffin options. We arrange horse-drawn hearses and wicker caskets while maintaining traditional standards of care within environmentally conscious frameworks.
24/7 support
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our emergency support provides immediate assistance with funeral arrangements. Families receive direct access to our local team without call centres, ensuring prompt, personal service during unexpected bereavements.
People
David J Thornton
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation director qualified in 2012, managing daily operations. Great-grandson of founder Tom Jackson, combining family tradition with modern funeral care standards while engaging with local community issues.
Andrew Jon Bowness
Funeral Director
Qualified director since 2012 with prior experience at Emmott & Bradley. Provides services across Silsden and Cross Hills branches, maintaining family business values through professional funeral care delivery.
Hannah Rothwell
Funeral Director
Fifth-generation family member joining in 2022 with background in elderly care. Brings compassionate approach to client support while continuing family legacy in funeral services provision.
Susan Jayne Arthington
Company Secretary
Great-granddaughter of founder with 30+ years' experience. Oversees financial operations and contributes to strategic decisions, maintaining business continuity through four generations of family management.
Tracy Bowes-Boothman
Administration
Lifelong Silsden resident providing operational support since transitioning from community care work. Assists with client care requirements while managing essential administrative functions for funeral service delivery.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including traditional burials, cremations, natural burials, horse-drawn hearses, and bespoke services tailored to personal wishes.
Do you offer pre-paid funeral plans?
Yes, we partner with Golden Charter to offer flexible pre-paid funeral plans covering director fees and third-party costs like cremation charges.
Are your prices transparent?
We guarantee no unnecessary charges and provide full written estimates detailing all costs, with disbursements charged at cost price.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency service?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and support.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve families across Airedale and Craven from our four locations in Silsden, Ilkley, and Cross Hills.
