Scales Funeral Directors, Blackburn
We take the greatest care as we look after the families of Blackburn.
Our location
About our Blackburn funeral home
Here at Scales Funeral Directors, it has been our honour to serve the Blackburn community since 1940. You can find our funeral home on the corner of Darwen and Canterbury Street; two doors down from Hobkirks Sewing Machine shop. We are easily accessible from Hollins Bank, Mill Hill, Ewood, Whinny Heights and Shadsworth.
We understand that no two people are the same and a farewell should be no different. Using our knowledge and expertise, we will work with you to understand your every wish. We will tailor your loved one’s farewell to be unique and special and ensure it is a celebration of their life. We can cater for all your needs, whether you would like a traditional or religious funeral, or a send off that is completely different and distinctive.
We are proud to be part of the heritage of the city; our funeral home, formally the Duke of York, is believed to be the oldest pub in Blackburn, dating back to 1790. Our founder Jim Gibson bought the premises in 1989 and converted it into the professional funeral directors you see here today.
With our decades of experience, our highly trained and compassionate team are on hand 24 hours a day to help you during this difficult time.
We will provide a compassionate funeral that will be carried out with the best standards of care, giving the departed a bespoke and dignified farewell. Get in touch to find out how we can help you.
We understand that no two people are the same and a farewell should be no different. Using our knowledge and expertise, we will work with you to understand your every wish. We will tailor your loved one’s farewell to be unique and special and ensure it is a celebration of their life. We can cater for all your needs, whether you would like a traditional or religious funeral, or a send off that is completely different and distinctive.
We are proud to be part of the heritage of the city; our funeral home, formally the Duke of York, is believed to be the oldest pub in Blackburn, dating back to 1790. Our founder Jim Gibson bought the premises in 1989 and converted it into the professional funeral directors you see here today.
With our decades of experience, our highly trained and compassionate team are on hand 24 hours a day to help you during this difficult time.
We will provide a compassionate funeral that will be carried out with the best standards of care, giving the departed a bespoke and dignified farewell. Get in touch to find out how we can help you.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
99.0%
99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
97.7%
97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.
Our funeral services
With two packages available, we will arrange a funeral for your loved one suited to your requirements. Whether it's a traditional or a more contemporary service, you have unlimited choice with our Full Service Funeral. If a little flexibility with the arrangements is not a problem, a Simple Funeral at a lower cost may be preferable.
Full Service Funeral in Blackburn, from £3,545
Simple Funeral Service in Blackburn, from £1,995
Where to find us
Address
134 Darwen Street
Blackburn BB2 2AJ
GB
Directions and Parking
We are on the corner of Darwen Street and Canterbury Street, just before the bridge.
There is car parking available on surrounding streets.
There is car parking available on surrounding streets.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 01254 265911 if you require our services outside of these hours.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.Find out more
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.Find out more
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.Find out more
Frequently asked questions
- When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.Learn More:
- You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
- Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.Learn More:
- If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.Learn More:
- Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.Learn More:
Reviews for Scales Funeral Directors in Blackburn
Here are what the families who have entrusted us to look after their loved one have said:
based on 2 reviews
September 10, 2019
Rating 5.0
At a very hard time the staff at Scales went above and beyond to make the laying to rest of my father a stress free and dignified process. My father wished for simple private funeral to celebrate his life and Emma and Susan helped us comply with his wishes, as my father had some extra care after his death everyone gave him a empathetic and dignified preperation for his final journey. The provision of the union jack to drape his coffin gave his final journey the sign of his services to his country throughout his life. The celebrant the Scales arranged gave us the perfect celebration and my father the final recognition of his lifes work. I would not hesitate to recommend Scales to anyone they are supportive proffesional and caring at a time when there are a lot of things to arrange and they walk you through every step and help make a difficut time much easier to manage.
Response from Scales Funeral Directors
September 10, 2019
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time and that our team were so kind and caring to your family.
May 10, 2019
Rating 5.0
Excellent service all round.
Thankyou once again
Thankyou once again
Response from Scales Funeral Directors
May 14, 2019
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that our team looked after you so well and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
