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

Fylde District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Fylde 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 Fylde District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Simplicita Cremations logo

1. Simplicita Cremations

3.5 miles away

4.7
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1140

“Your kindness and understanding during our calls was nothing less than respectful and your information on the way things could be done was just as my late husband wanted.” — Christine F.

“It made a huge difference during a heartbreaking time for my family allowing us space to grieve without worry and complications.” — christian m.

Nick Gandon Funeral Services logo

2. Nick Gandon Funeral Services

3.5 miles away

4.7
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1140

“I was so relieved when I discovered Simplicita as my mother had requested a cremation without a funeral. John was very sympathetic, informative and helpful and managed everything smoothly. I cannot recommend this service highly enough!” — George K.

“We cannot recommend Simplicita enough and will always be eternally grateful of the care and respect they gave our Dad, from taking him into their care to personally delivering his ashes safely back home.” — Deborah A.

J and A Porter logo

3. J and A Porter

4.5 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were treated with kindness, respect and understanding throughout all contact with them. Everything was handled perfectly and we cannot recommend them enough.” — Karen J.

“Derek especially went above and beyond answering all my questions. The respect that came with the service was second to none and we couldn't fault the dignity they provided for our loved one.” — Rachel S.

Box Bros Funeral Directors logo

4. Box Bros Funeral Directors

4.8 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1250
Adrian Anderson Adrian Anderson Andy McKnight Andy McKnight

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“Amazing service and very helpful staff — thank you Adrian for all you did.” — Patricia R.

“Olivia was great, and Deborah the celebrant was also extremely proficient. All ran very smoothly with the minimum of fuss and a memorable end result.” — Graham L.

C T Hull Funeral Service logo

5. C T Hull Funeral Service

4.9 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700

“At a time when you need someone to be there you can rely on Claire and her family at Hulls. No fuss, no intrusion, just professional care and respect for you and your loved one. Friendly support — nothing is too much trouble.” — Cath

“Claire was professional, compassionate, respectful and kind. Her attention to detail, support and understanding made a tough time more bearable.” — Julie C.

Moons Funeral Service logo

6. Moons Funeral Service

5.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A truly professional service, I only really delt with Georgina who was an absolute diamond.” — UK B.

“A truly professional service, I only really delt with Georgina who was an absolute diamond.” — UK B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

5.2 miles away

4.9
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From start to finish it was an excellent service, I will use coop for my own funeral.” — Claire B.

“Very kind and understanding, especially when you are having to deal with a loved one's death.” — Timothy H.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

8. Co-op Funeralcare

5.2 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Even though we had chosen a direct cremation it was treated with such respect. I know that my mum was taken care of because of the care bestowed on me.” — Julie O.

“Even ringing the day after my brother's cremation to find out how myself and mother were - this is above and beyond what I expected.” — pauline m.

9. Mark F H Rae Funeral Director

5.2 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Mark was brilliant in a very difficult time. Made everything that little bit easier.” — Damian W.

“They looked after all of the arrangements when my Father passed away, and this week they have handled all the arrangements for the funeral of my Father-in-Law. At all times they have been caring, compassionate and professional.” — Phil H.

D Hollowell and Sons Limited logo

10. D Hollowell and Sons Limited

5.3 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Andrew Beare Andrew Hollowell Anthony Boardman Anthony Boardman

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“A very well run family business, which I'm delighted to hear, have branched out to St Annes.” — L.B B.

“A very well run family business, which I'm delighted to hear, have branched out to St Annes.” — L.B B.

11. Layton Funerals

5.3 miles away

4.7
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Despite all of us living some way from Blackpool, we were guided through every step of the sad process of our Aunt's last journey. I highly recommend Layton Funeral for their kindness and personal professionalism.” — Elizabeth S.

“I used Layton Funerals for my dad's funeral in 2007 and then my mum's funeral years later in 2013. David dealt with both with sensitivity and kindness, explaining everything and helping wherever he could — nothing was too much trouble.” — Tessa H.

D Hollowell and Sons Limited logo

12. D Hollowell and Sons Limited

5.4 miles away

4.9
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Andrew Beare Andrew Hollowell Anthony Boardman Anthony Boardman

Meet Andrew, Andrew, Anthony +14

“They did a great job with beautiful cars and polite helpful staff. Arthur would have loved the cars.” — Paul B.

“It's such a difficult time but made so much easier by their services. Their representatives were professional but caring and supportive.” — Amanda G.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google