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

Preston District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Preston 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 Preston District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

William Houghton Funeral Directors logo

1. William Houghton Funeral Directors

0.5 miles away

5
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Gillian White Gillian White Gillian White Nicholas Houghton

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“David and his team helped us get through a difficult time. When the day arrived everything went smoothly and we had the perfect goodbye for my Dad.” — wendy g.

“Without hesitation we asked William Houghton's to make the arrangements again. The whole team supported us in a caring and compassionate manner to ensure a good send-off for my Father in Law.” — Steve

Simply Funerals by William Houghton Funeral Directors logo
5
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1995
Gillian White Gillian White Nicholas Houghton Nicholas Houghton

Meet Gillian, Gillian, Nicholas +3

“Due to their professionalism, this helped family, friends and I manage our grief. I have already recommended to several people and I myself will use again.” — Carole M.

“Kieran was incredibly helpful, explaining every detail to us. He understood our needs perfectly and was excellently organised, keeping us informed every step of the way. Their service – courtesy, understanding, advice, support, and communication – is truly excellent.” — Emilia K.

Brown Funerals logo

3. Brown Funerals

1.5 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My beautiful nanna had an amazing ending and was well and truly looked after in the chapel of rest. Everyone was very understanding and helpful.” — Becky L.

“Took care of my mum with the respect she deserved – she would have been proud of the service she received.” — Elizabeth G.

4. H Whalley and Sons Funeral Directors

1.6 miles away

5
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sara was the only person I needed and wanted — she does a brilliant job. My George couldn't have asked for better.” — Terry d.

“On the day of the funeral Sarah was amazing in all that she did for us, which made myself and my family feel we did Mik proud.” — Pam

Co-op Funeralcare logo

5. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Exceptional service highly recommended” — Marc T.

“This is the 3rd time, in recent years, we have used the coop funeral service and on each occasion the service provided by the staff was excellent.” — James G.

McKenna Funerals logo

6. McKenna Funerals

2.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Exceptional service-thankyou” — Jane L.

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7. Longton, Hutton and Penwortham Funeral Service Ltd

3.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lovely staff- very friendly and respectful” — Shir M.

“Lovely staff- very friendly and respectful” — Shir M.

8. B J Watson Funeral Directors

4.5 miles away

4.6
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The whole team from funeral director to admin team to drivers were exemplary. We were treated with such warmth, humility and kindness.” — Matthew B.

“I cannot express my gratitude enough for the dignified support and caring way they conducted it from start to finish. Everything was flawless — thank you for making my wonderful father's funeral as smooth and respectful as you did.” — Julie

9. Neal Buckley Longton and Hutton Funeral Service

4.8 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Brilliant man, capable firm. Lovely staff, thank you.” — Sue W.

“Excellent.. wouldn't go anywhere else.... thank you to Neil and his staff.” — Danni C.

10. H and G Wilde Funeral Directors Ltd

4.9 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made everyone feel so at ease through the whole difficult process. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they took great care in ensuring that my mother-in-law was fully involved and completely understood the way everything would work.” — Emma T.

“Special thanks to Joan and Sarah for looking after me during this difficult time.” — geoff g.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

4.9 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.

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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