Rated 5/5
I can’t thank Whaley's enough for supporting us to give Lilian the send off she deserved. Nothing was too much trouble
Lee Rosbottom, 2 October 2026
Rated 5/5
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
Serving the Preston area
Our Preston funeral directors are experienced, trusted professionals dedicated to providing dignified, compassionate care for every family we support. We have invested in modern facilities across the area to ensure the highest standards of care for your loved one, backed by reassuring guidance and support whenever you need it. Choose your nearest funeral home and speak to our caring team any time.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Preston or an unattended funeral in Preston, and help you choose memorials in Preston when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Lancashire.
If you are planning a cremation, your local funeral director can arrange a service at any crematorium in line with your wishes. As part of the same business group, we work closely with Charnock Richard Crematorium, located on Preston Road in Charnock Richard, near Chorley, which may be a convenient option for local families.
H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, Preston
Call us or click on the map for directions to our funeral home.
- 2-4 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7XS
Call 24 hours a day:
01772 254936
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- More about this branch
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,127
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
- £1,132
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,127
Total price: £1,645
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,645
- 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
- £1,645
How do funeral costs vary?
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.
Trusted by families in Preston
Rated 5 / 5 based on 63 reviews.
Rated 5/5
We have used their services for several family occasions, and I honestly cannot recommend them highly enough.
Sarah is absolutely amazing at what she does. She was incredibly attentive, compassionate and supportive with my mum during such a difficult time following the loss of my dad. All of the staff we have encountered have shown the same level of care, understanding and professionalism.
They have a wonderful way of making an incredibly difficult time feel a little easier — and, when you need it most, even managing to share a good bloody laugh along the way.
Most importantly, they treat our loved ones with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion, ensuring they are cared for beautifully as they begin their journey into the next life.
Thank you to Sarah and the whole team for everything you do. Your care and support mean more than you probably realise.
Carly Flowers, 14 September 2026
Rated 5/5
If I could have put more stars , I would!
Thank you so much for the wonderful service and funeral you provided for my Brother, Richard Sellers. It was a very hard time for our family and friends but was made easier by your professionalism by your staff. An extra special mention goes to Sharon, who went above and beyond in our time of need.
Kind Regards
Julie and Family.
Julie Danvers, 28 July 2026
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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.
Slide 1 of 0