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

Chorley District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Chorley 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 Chorley District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. B Livesey Ltd

1.4 miles away

4.7
(36 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Tony, Terri and all the staff at Livesey's guided us through this difficult process which allowed us to focus on celebrating our parents lives. They have continued to help us in the days post funeral.” — Sue W.

“Tony and all the attending staff pulled out all the stops to make sure the day went well. The planning and attention to finer details were second to none.” — Julie O.

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2. Co-op Funeralcare

1.5 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The kindness and caring shown along the way was second to none. They acted on everything we asked for, made it very easy and straightforward for us.” — Susan E.

“With the care from Sara and Janine it was a much easier path to go down with their experience and total care in what they do. I would not hesitate in recommending their services, a sincere thank you to you both.” — Rob S.

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3. David Cowburn Funeral Directors

2.8 miles away

5
(57 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1950 Cremation from £1360
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Meet David, David, David +7

“There was nothing but care and respect given to our beautiful Auntie. I couldn't recommend a more caring and professional place to help you give your loved one the perfect send off.” — Claire F.

“David was very compassionate, caring, professional and made a very difficult time for me comforting. Great communication every step of the way. David, sincere thanks again — c/o my mum Kathleen Parry.” — Mark A.

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4. Bretherton McKenna Funeralcare

3.5 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jane was so helpful from the first contact throughout the whole process. Kind and caring. The funeral was just what Mum would have wanted. Everyone involved showed respect and compassion. Couldn't have asked for more.” — Julie L.

“Jane and Lisa were very supportive and made the whole process so much easier to deal with, they kept in touch to keep me updated with progress and what needed to be done. At a very tough time they took a lot of the pressure off.” — nick s.

5. Deighan's Funeral Parlour

4.0 miles away

4.9
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Deighans took all the pressure away and played a massive part in giving my step dad a great send off. From being talked through the procedure to being kept up to date daily — the personal service was nothing short of perfect.” — Lee E.

“Rebecca remained the main point of contact, via phone and WhatsApp, and was always on hand when needed. All the team was amazing, always asking how we were doing with every point of contact, which showed that they genuinely cared and take pride in the service they provide.” — Rebecca M.

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6. Ian Wilde Independent Funeral Directors Ltd

4.1 miles away

5
(193 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alan Whittaker Gary Gary Ian Wilde

Meet Alan, Gary, Gary +22

“A special mention goes to Lucy and the team, who were supportive and calm throughout what was a very challenging situation. Their professionalism never wavered, and they handled everything with dignity and sensitivity.” — Solattha

“Ian Wildes took over my mum's funeral arrangements after we were let down by another company, and from the moment we first spoke with them we had nothing but support and care. They were kind and efficient, completely professional but with warmth and understanding.” — Sue N.

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7. Co-op Funeralcare

4.3 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare in Bamber Bridge, Preston offers compassionate funeral services including burial and cremation options.

8. H and G Wilde Funeral Directors Ltd

4.3 miles away

5
(37 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sarah went out of her way to restore Dad's dignity. The whole process with H&G Wilde was seamless. They couldn't have done anymore. Our family will be forever grateful for everything you all did. Dad would of loved it.” — Andrea M.

“Sarah really took control of everything and even managed to throw in a little bit of light hearted humor along the way. When visiting 'pops' at the Funeral Home, I was amazed how well and at peace he looked in his own comfortable clothes in such a clean and welcoming environment.” — Anthony M.

9. B J Watson Funeral Directors

4.6 miles away

4.6
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Having never arranged a funeral before, they were receiving hundreds of questions and yet everyone agreed they were always ready to assist at the drop of a hat. Everything they said they would do, they did.” — Jeremy F.

“I can not express my gratitude enough for the dignified support and caring way they conducted it from start to finish. Everything was flawless.” — Julie

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10. T and M E Walsh

5.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

T and M E Walsh in Standish, Wigan offers compassionate funeral services as part of the trusted Dignity Funerals network.

11. R Banks and Son (Funerals) Ltd

5.9 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

12. Deighans Funeral Parlour

6.2 miles away

4.9
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A very special thank you to Katie... she went above and beyond to help me sort something special out for my sister. Outstanding service — although very professional, it was very friendly and personal.” — Andrea C.

“Rebecca remained the main point of contact, via phone and WhatsApp, and was always on hand when needed. All the team was amazing, always asking how we were doing with every point of contact, which showed that they understood and genuinely cared.” — Rebecca M.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google