Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Preston
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Preston takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, Preston
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- 2-4 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7XS
Call 24 hours a day:
01772 254936
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Preston
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Preston funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Preston
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 66 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
We wish to express our appreciation to HJWhalley and son funeral directors for carrying out arrangements for our dear friends funeral.
It was conducted with professionalism and Empathy.
A special thank you to Sharon and Sarah who looked after us giving support and guidance every step of the way.
To Jimmy ( Celebrant)...thank you for leading the service and making it a fitting send off for our lovely friend.
We highly recommend HJ Whalley and son for their professionalism , communication and caring attitude throughout.
Thank you all so much.
Sarah, Joyce and Lesley.
Sarah Scott, 22 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Where do I begin?
A massive thank you to Sharon, Lesley, Sarah and the rest of the team for making an extremely upsetting time of my life into a time of reflection, reality, and a little bit of humour.
From the moment my dad was taken into their care, they handled everything with the utmost dignity.
Everything was done in the way i think my dad would have wished for, and that brought me and my family immense comfort.
We will never forget your kindness.
Keith Barnes, 20 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We would Highly Recommend H.J Whalley & Sons.
For their professionalism, friendliness & personalism & support. And trusting them to take care of you're loved one with dignity.
Both mum & I had the pleasure of working along side Sarah & Sharon who helped us feel at ease during the sad time of making the funeral arrangements for my step dad's funeral.
They maintained a high level of professionalism whilst also being down to earth friendly. They checked up on us all regularly to see if we needed anything or were in need of extra care or support.
I chose to see my step dad in the chapel & was so pleased to see how rested he appeared. This gave us a lot of comfort knowing he was in the best hands all Thanks to Sharon who had worked her magic.
The day of the Funeral, Sarah was an absolute Rock! The support she gave to my mum , myself & our family was amazing. She made sure everything ran smoothly & on time. We honestly cannot thank Sarah & Sharon enough for the way they went above and beyond for us.
We managed to give my step dad the best send off we could, thanks to them.
Debbie & Janet
D Durrant, 20 October 2026
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
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.
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.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
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.
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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.