Rated 4.5/5

Scales Funeral Directors

68 Darwen Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2BL
01254 265911
Lines open 24 hours a day

About our Blackburn branch

Here for the people of Blackburn, Scales Funeral Directors provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.

At Scales, we know every detail matters. From handling the paperwork to advising on the small touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.

With clear pricing and options to suit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.

If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Blackburn and an unattended funeral in Blackburn. There are more of our funeral directors in Lancashire nearby.

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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

Visiting us

  • 68 Darwen Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2BL
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,044

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,995
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,049
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,044

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

The final price depends on what you choose

Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

Service stationary

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.

Our facilities

At our branch we can offer the following facilities

  • Included:

    A choice of transport

    We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.

  • Included:

    A truly local service

    As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.

Reviews for Scales Funeral Directors

Rated 4.39 / 5 based on 33 reviews.

Rated 5/5

A very professional service from start to finish. We asked a lot from the staff as living overseas created problems for us but everything was taken care of and couldnt have been better in any way. They liased with the crematorium to locate a family grave and expedited the ashes quickly so they could be laid by us before our imminent return home. Would recommend them wholeheartedly. Thankyou to all at scales and Blackburn crematorium.

david massey, 8 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Our family has used the services of Scales Funeral Directors in Blackburn twice recently and I couldn't fault the service at all. Christine and Janine are both amazing at what they do, making a difficult time much more manageable. Both are kind, supportive and professional and I can't thank them enough. Always going the extra mile. I wouldn't use anybody else - thank you!

Lisa S, 13 December 2025

Rated 5/5

During the most difficult

time after losing my

beloved wife Barbara ....I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Scales Funeral service, for the beautiful and personalized service for my wife.

They listened carefully to our family's specific requests.

They went above and beyond to ensure the day was a true reflection of her life. Their staff, especially Christine, were very supportive, attentive, and incredibly respectful throughout. Their caring approach made all the difference, and we felt, well-supported every step of the way.

Thank you x

geoff stephenson, 18 October 2025

Keeping everybody informed

When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

FAQs

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