After a Death in Bolton District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Bolton District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Bolton District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Bolton District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd

0.9 miles away

4.5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service above and beyond.” — Angela B.

“Outstanding service, above and beyond.” — Adam S.

2. Birtwistles Funeral Service

1.2 miles away

4.9
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Really helpful at a hard time. Jane was very professional and talked us through the process — having never been through this before, that really meant a lot.” — Russell R.

“From the moment me and my brother stepped through the door until my Father was cremated everything was done in a professional sincere way.” — Darren R.

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3. Relph Funeral Directors

1.2 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sue has been very helpful and understanding in dealing with everything to do with my late husband's death, ringing and emailing to keep me updated with everything. I'm glad I chose Relph's.” — Caroline B.

“Caring and compassion received from Stephen and Pam supported me through this very difficult and painful time. I cannot thank them enough for their kindness.” — Maureen J.

4. Gibson House Funeral Home

1.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“When I lost my dad four years ago and walked into this place I knew I'd picked the right place to be looked after until his final resting place. I came back to Gibsons after just losing my mum and the service was still the same. Amanda and Steve, we could not have asked for better — you have been amazing with us and mum looked beautiful. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.” — Gail L.

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5. Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd

1.8 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The horses were wonderful, the drivers impeccable. Thanks so much for helping us to give my mum such a good send off.” — Charlene H.

“Very compassionate & professional team, made my dad's final journey a much easier process to handle. Fantastic support from start to finish.” — Lesley D.

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6. Co-op Funeralcare

1.8 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Reliable and friendly service with dignity and respect throughout. I would highly recommend Leanne and the team for their expertise and thoughtful handling of my Father's funeral.” — Mrnji2890

“We had to organise a funeral having never even dealt with one before. We couldn't have done it without the staff at the Co-op. Everything was done extremely well and with the greatest empathy.” — Jess H.

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7. Hardmans and McManus

2.5 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The service provided was second to none — couldn't fault any member of staff. A special thanks to Leanne, Michelle and Hayley for all their support through such a difficult period.” — Chris H.

“They took care of everything, all requests were carried out, nothing was too much trouble. All the staff are very kind and respectful. My uncle had the perfect send off thanks to Hardman and McManus — we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.” — Susan F.

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8. Co-op Funeralcare

3.0 miles away

4.5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely faultless. Lots of communication and very dignified service.” — Karren C.

“Dignified, respectful, caring and professional. Everything was done perfectly.” — Strawberry S.

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9. Cowburn Funeral Service

3.6 miles away

4.4
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They handle the delicate matter of a funeral with care and attention whilst maintaining sensitivity. Thank you for everything you have done.” — Graham M.

“My mother's funeral was the third one you have conducted for my family and it has been the same compassionate service each time.” — Pat B.

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10. Walkden Funeralcare (Inc Cheethams Funeral Service)

3.8 miles away

4.7
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Bev was especially caring, helpful and efficient. This made a difficult time a lot less stressful for me and my family. Everything with the funeral exceeded my expectations.” — Carla G.

“Having taken care of 3 of my deceased family I have no hesitation in recommending Walkden Funeralcare. They made the process of making arrangements at the most difficult times of my life as easy and less heart wrenching as they could.” — Karen W.

11. R Banks & Son

4.2 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Gemma and Lisa answered any questions we needed help with and went through everything for the service. We used them before and knew we'd get a great service again.” — Carrie D.

“The staff are always happy to answer any questions night or day. They looked after my grandfather very well and organised such an amazing funeral for him. They are just amazing!” — Nicole J.

12. Abbey Funeralcare

4.2 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My Wife's funeral service was handled by the Atherton branch and was so dignified and well handled, we cannot thank them enough for what they did for her/us. Everyone involved were amazing.” — Andrew K.

“All the staff were very supportive when I spent time visiting my mum in the chapel of rest, as this was understandably upsetting for me.” — Amy

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    A big Thank you to Denise and Her team!! They really Helped to organise and support us through the hard times Of a close loved ones funeral plans. They cared Deeply and made sure…

    Hadesri R via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Highly recommend Adkinson. From the moment we enquired we knew they were who we’d choose to do my husband’s funeral. Professional, kind & helpful, from the lady on reception thro…

    Janet Boot via Google
    5

    All of the team at the Widnes / Haydock branches were extremely kind and supportive throughout the process, but I would like to give a special mention to Katie who guided us throu…

    Fat Ned via Google
    5

    Kerry at the Dukinfield office was very good at easing the burden in my time of need and advising myself and my son & daughter in choosing what was required for the funeral. Lisa,…

    John Pitman via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    5

    We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Helen for all her kindness, care and support during such a difficult time for our family. As Ukrainians, we have very different f…

    Kateryna Kurasova via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Superb service - a warm, personable, reassuring and wholly empathetic reception from initial point of contact through to conclusion - cannot be faulted. Most highly recommended.

    Roger Collings via Google
    5

    Absolutely worry free funeral service for my Dad from John Hogg Funeral Directors. I cant thank them enough, especially Stuart, who made sure everything ran smoothly, was always c…

    Roni Taggart via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    From the moment I walked through the door the staff at Coopers, Lewes, made me feel at ease and supported. At a difficult time, Anastasia, the manager and her colleagues, Angela …

    Maureen Boynton via Google