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Scales Funeral Directors, Blackburn
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Blackburn Funeral Directors
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.Our Simple funeral is available for £1,995 + third party costs, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Or our Full Service funeral can be tailored just how you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life. Call us today on 01254 265911 to talk through your personal requirements.
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.Our Simple funeral is available for £1,995 + third party costs, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Or our Full Service funeral can be tailored just how you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life. Call us today on 01254 265911 to talk through your personal requirements.
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
Our Services
At Scales Funeral Directors, we understand how special life is with those that you love. For us, every funeral is unique and personal. We have a service to fulfil every wish, with every detail carried out with the same uncompromising quality of care.
From a traditional service, to a colourful woodland burial, your options are limitless with our Full Service Funeral. If you have a little more flexibility when it comes to arrangements, then we can provide a Simple Funeral for a lower cost.
Simple Funeral Services in Blackburn
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
Our costs from
£1,995
Simple Funeral Services in Blackburn, from £1,995
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- The service will be at a mutually agreed time and date dependent upon availability, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- Some additional services such as arranging floral tributes or obituaries are not available
To find out more, you can call us on
01254 26591101254 265911
Full Service Funeral in Blackburn
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
Our costs from
£3,545
Full Service Funeral in Blackburn, from £3,545
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- Have flexibility and choice over the time, day and location of the funeral service
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- We can add services and tailor the funeral to suit your own specific requirements
To find out more, you can call us on
01254 26591101254 265911
Why choose us?
Funeral services with distinction
Providing the highest standards of care
Expert professionals available 24 hours a day
High quality facilities
Where to find us
Address
134 Darwen Street Blackburn BB2 2AJ GBWhere to find Scales Funeral Directors
There is car parking available on surrounding streets.
We are on the corner of Darwen Street and Canterbury Street, just before the bridge.
OPENING HOURS
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 01254 265911 if you require our services outside of these hours.
VISITING HOURS
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
Scales Funeral Directors are here to support you along the way
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.
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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.
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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.
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After the funeral
Once the funeral has taken place, there are still a number of things you may need to take care of. From choosing the perfect memorial to dealing with legal matters, we'll offer all the support you need after the funeral.
Find Out MoreReviews for Scales Funeral Directors in Blackburn
Here are what the families who have entrusted us to look after their loved one have said:
5.0
Rating 5.0
based on 1 Review- Rating 5.010 May 2019Excellent service all round.
Thankyou once again
Response on behalf of Scales Funeral Directors14 May 2019Thank 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.