Attended funerals in Preston

An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Preston will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.

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H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, Preston

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What an attended funeral costs in Preston

This is what an attended funeral costs at our Preston funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.

Attended funeral

Our 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
Estimated total
£4,127

The final price depends on the choices you make. Your funeral director will talk you through all of them.

Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

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

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

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What families say about us

Rated 5 / 5 based on 55 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Would like to say a big thankyou to Sharon at H.J Whalley & sons, at what is a difficult time she was so welcoming and compassionate, which made such a difficult experience that little bit more comforting, knowing you're loved one is in safe hands is something that is so important to any family who have lost a loved one, so thankyou for making a difficult time that little bit easier ❤️

Amber Mcvann, 22 October 2025

Rated 5/5

Sara was the only person I needed and wanted she does a brilliant job my George couldn't of asked for better I would highly reccomend to anyone to use Whalley and sons ❤️ xx

Terry coconut diamonds, 20 October 2025

Rated 5/5

H.J. Whalley dealt with the preparations for our baby’s funeral. We were looked after by Sarah she was amazing at talking us though every step of the process. She would send pictures and update us regularly. When they arrived at the crematorium they were in a limo and everyone was dressed very smartly this was something we weren’t expecting as the coffin was so tiny. They stayed throughout the service. Their service was very professional and caring and we would highly recommend them to anyone.

Cain and Jo Charlton, 20 October 2025

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Help with funeral costs

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.