Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our funeral directors in Bolton look after families in the town and the villages out towards the moors. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be treated with the same warmth and care. When you're ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Bolton and tell us what you'd like.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Bolton or an unattended funeral in Bolton, and help you choose memorials in Bolton when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Greater Manchester.
See our map or get in touch if you need help with directions.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,284
Total price: £1,645
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
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