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

Pendle District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Pendle 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 Pendle District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Helliwells Funeral Service Ltd logo

1. Helliwells Funeral Service Ltd

1.4 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“After losing my mother during lockdown, Helliwells made the funeral at Skipton crematorium so easy for me and my family. All aspects were efficiently covered.” — Sue. E.

“Helliwells make an upsetting time much easier to navigate. Thank you for your patience, kindness and support.” — Plant G.

2. Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd

1.7 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I got a brilliant service when I had these last year” — Wendy

“Big massive thank you to Emma and colleagues you did us proud today. absolutely fabulous service” — Michelle H.

Helliwells Funeral Service Ltd logo

3. Helliwells Funeral Service Ltd

3.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Independent funeral directors serving Barnoldswick since 1924, offering compassionate, professional funeral and cremation services.

Helliwells Funeral Service Ltd logo

4. Helliwells Funeral Service Ltd

3.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Independent funeral directors serving since 1924, offering funerals, cremations, repatriation and pre-paid plans from their Nelson branch.

Windles Funeral Service logo

5. Windles Funeral Service

3.7 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From first contact to the service itself, everything was handled with respect and care.” — Andrew C.

“Jazmin & Graeme were excellent throughout the daunting process of arranging our mum's funeral - very caring, professional and organized.” — Leigh A.

6. Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd

4.6 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A big thank you to Jean and the staff at Fred Hamers for everything they have done for us and for looking after mum. Also a big thank you to Neil who did my mum's celebration of life — it was a wonderful service. You were all fantastic.” — Lynn W.

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7. Hartley Foulds Funeral Service

4.6 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Having someone to talk to and help you make those decisions and guide you is a blessing. They are a wonderful company to deal with and certainly would recommend them to take care of your loved ones needs.” — Anne U.

“From the moment they picked my husband up from home to me collecting the donation box a few days after the funeral we were all treated with respect, compassion and empathy. We felt like they were there for US.” — Marie B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

8. Co-op Funeralcare

5.1 miles away

4.4
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Communication throughout was of a high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending this company.” — Peter Y.

“Very professional from start to finish.” — Gina B.

Towneleyside Funeral Home logo

9. Towneleyside Funeral Home

5.9 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £2055 Cremation from £2274
John Horan John Horan Stephen Alderson Stephen Alderson

Meet John, John, Stephen +1

Family-run Alderson & Horan branch in Burnley, offering personal, caring funeral services with 40+ years of experience.

10. Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd

5.9 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The help and support we received from Louise in organising the funeral was superb, she was a joy to deal with. On the day Jean made sure everything ran smoothly for us and the nearly 100 people attending. We cannot recommend this team highly enough.” — Jackie H.

“I sadly lost my son. The guidance, support & advice & sympathy myself & my family received from the team at Fred Hamers was absolutely wonderful, would recommend them to anyone.” — Claire C.

11. Rosegrove & Lowerhouse Funeral Services

6.5 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

12. Bertwistles Funeral Service

6.7 miles away

4
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A friendly, caring, compassionate and professional service was given by all the team members at Bertwistle Funeral services. Many thanks everyone for your support and assistance at a difficult time.” — Shirley H.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

    Yusa Minto via Google
    5

    In my darkest days when it was too difficult to say the words outloud, that my dad had passed, I was able to WhatsApp Lewis in the first instance for help,support and guidance.Thi…

    Julie B via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Always a lot to choose from and staff always lovely

    Pauline Forfar via Google
    5

    Very much appreciated the way in which Elaine and all at Haven, including the celebrant Robin Sanderson supported me and my family as we dealt with losing and saying goodbye to my…

    Mary Gallagher via Google
    5

    On behalf of my family, I would like to thank Simon and all the staff at Dutton and Hallmark for the outstanding service provided for our two family funerals earlier this year. T…

    Kate Carr via Google