Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
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Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our funeral directors in Accrington are set back on Willows Lane, on the corner of Brown Street. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be cared for with the same warmth. When you're ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and work through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Accrington and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Accrington or an unattended funeral in Accrington, and help you choose memorials in Accrington when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Lancashire.
Wolstenholme can be found set back on Willows Lane, on the corner of Brown Street.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,044
Total price: £1,745
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.
Rated 4.96 / 5 based on 26 reviews.
We were looked after well by Sarah and team, Sarah was very understanding and put little touches in where appropriate
Mums funeral was conducted with dignity & respect.
I would recommend wolstenholmes to anyone who is unsure about which directors to use these are the best!
denise aspin, 13 February 2026
The whole team are so warm and welcoming each time we have been, showing so much care, compassion and support when saying goodbye to our loved ones.
A special thank you to Laura and Jeanine.
lisa morton, 3 October 2025
As an Independent Funeral Celebrant, I work with a number of different Funeral Directors.
When a family come to me via Wolstenholme Funeral Directors, I know that they are in professional and caring hands.
Laura and Jeanine (and all the staff... some of whom you may never actually see) take great pride in their work and ALWAYS do their upmost for their families.
I would highly recommend Wolstenholme Funeral Directors to anyone as they really do offer a 5* service.
Jill, 24 September 2025
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