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H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors

Preston

About our Preston funeral home

At H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, we pride ourselves on helping the local community in their time of need, which is why we will be there for you during this difficult time.

You can count on us to be there and treat you, your loved one and your family with the highest standards of care, compassion and respect.

Everyone is unique in his or her own way, and a funeral should be no different. We will organise the funeral service to reflect how your loved one lived their life.

We will look after every aspect of the day, so you have nothing to worry about. You can count on us to make the service the best that it can be.

We have a team on hand to help you 24 hours a day, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call us on 01772 254936.

We offer both attended funerals, with a service that you, family and friends, can attend to say goodbye, and an unattended funeral, which is a simpler funeral that has no attendance or service. Call us today, so we can help you choose the funeral that suits your needs.

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

To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01772 254936 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs 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.

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Our services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

Our Attended Funeral includes care of your loved one, a Park Coffin, a service at the place of committal which can be personalised as required for your loved one, followed by a burial or cremation.

  • Attended Funeral £2495
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1167
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£3662
The estimated costs shown are for cremation only. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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The Unattended Funeral

Our Unattended Funeral will best suit your needs if you want to arrange a simple and straightforward cremation without a service or ceremony, allowing you and your loved one's friends and family to commemorate them in your own way.

  • Unattended Funeral £1395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)£-
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1395
The estimated costs shown are for an unattended cremation. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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Memorials

Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01772 254936

Our Address

2-4 Lowndes Street, Preston, PR1 7XS

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

24 hour availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.

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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

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.

Planning a funeral

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.

The day of the funeral

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.

Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.

We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

5.00
based on 49 reviews
Rebecca Fisher
29th Jul 2025

We truly appreciated the kindness and support shown to us by HJ Whalley. From beginning to end, Sarah’s guidance was thoughtful, compassionate, and thorough she ensured everything ran smoothly. The funeral was beautifully led by Sharon with Angela’s heartfelt service making an emotional day easier to manage. Personal touches were added that honoured our Babs. Thank you so much for everything.

Byron Highton
23rd May 2025

The team here is truly exceptional. During one of life’s most difficult moments, their kindness, respect, and professionalism made saying goodbye to a loved one not only bearable but meaningful. Shara went above and beyond in every possible way, and with her support, we were able to give our friend the best farewell imaginable. Absolutely 10/10.

Mark L
28th Apr 2025

Thank you Sharon and Sarah for looking after my Mum when Dad passed, it was made much easier for us all with your kindness and help, everyone appreciated it very much especially my mum.❤️

Karen Holmes
18th Mar 2025

If there was a higher rating we would give it. Mum pre-paid her Dignity Funeral with H J Whalley and the whole experience was caring & considerate from beginning to end. It made the sadness of losing our 95 year old Mum so much easier to cope with! We had laughter, tears & "glad" moments along the way - the ladies - Ruby, Sharon & Sarah - and the whole team were marvellous as was the Celebrant. We cannot thank them enough. From the family of the late Mrs Mary Lord, Fulwood.

Michelle Anderson
7th Mar 2025

We entrusted HJ Whalley & Sons for our fathers Alf Vernon, funeral yesterday 6 MARCH 2025. They did not disapoint us. From the first meeting with Ruby, to Sarah looking after us, calling us daily ensuring everything was perfect for his final farewell. I cannot thank them enough. They really did go above and beyond and would highly recommend them to take care of your loved ones.

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