Preston Ireland Bowker Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Lancaster and Morecambe, caring for families across the local community and surrounding areas.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
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Trusted by families across Lancaster
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Lesley, 29 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
They handled my mum with the best care and I can’t thank them enough
Ian Pearcy, 23 September 2026
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I would never trust Preston Ireland bowker with my loved one they can not be trusted . Be careful which funeral establishment you choose make sure it is a good reputable one so that you can rest assured your loved one will be cared for and respected throughout out the service they provide which you pay good money for
Dave Wall, 20 September 2026
Preston Ireland Bowker
Preston Ireland Bowker Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Lancaster and Morecambe since the nineteenth century. Over generations, we have built a trusted reputation for providing compassionate care, personal service and funeral expertise, helping local families create meaningful farewells while offering support when it is needed most.
You can find us in Lancaster and Morecambe, serving families across the local community and surrounding areas. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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Find your local funeral director
Our funeral directors are at the heart of their communities, in over 800 locations across the UK. Wherever you live, you'll have an experienced professional by your side throughout, caring for you and the person who has died.