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
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
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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.
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 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
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.