After a Death in Ribble Valley District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Ribble Valley District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Ribble Valley 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 Ribble Valley District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Clitheroe Funeral Service

1.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Did a great job with my fathers funeral at a very difficult time, Rosie was particularly helpful.” — Gareth T.

“Michelle was brilliant, looked after the family very well. She brought comfort in such hard times.” — Alex D.

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2. Langshaw Calverley Funeral Service

3.5 miles away

4
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely fabulous staff and service made a difficult time very easy and straightforward.” — Catherine A.

“Fleur made the process easy ensuring we had all we needed at each stage — service sheets, photos, flowers, cars and certificates. The celebrant Jill led the service with the right balance of empathy and celebration.” — lisa p.

3. Birtwistle and Rishton Funeral Service

6.0 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Every member of staff were professional and kind. They made our sad day easier.” — David J.

“Cannot praise enough how all the arrangements were handled with care and compassion.” — Susan T.

4. Great Harwood Funeral Services

6.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

5. Bertwistles Funeral Service

6.8 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.

“Wonderful, professional and incredibly caring, this is the second time lovely Nicola and the team have provided their expert services for our family, they go above and beyond and we can't thank them enough” — Michelle G.

6. Rishton Funeral Service

7.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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7. L Champ Funeral Services Ltd

7.2 miles away

4.8
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Lianna Champ

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“The attention to detail and personal touches were of incredible comfort at such a difficult time. The incredibly caring and compassionate service provided means the Champ team become a positive light on an often dark and difficult path.” — Carena B.

“Lianna, you are truly wonderful. You made this a special occasion and really highlighted my father's life. The send off was better than anyone could have imagined. Not another place I would trust with such an important task.” — Lucian

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8. Pleckgate Funeral Services

7.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service, very compassionate staff offering support and reassurance during difficult circumstances.” — Kerry M.

“Excellent service, very compassionate staff offering support and reassurance during difficult circumstances.” — Kerry M.

9. Talbot Funeral Service

7.7 miles away

4.8
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They was always help when u needed it and someone to talk to.” — Tammy M.

“They had just the right balance of professionalism and friendliness. They talked us through the procedure and listened to what we wanted to honor our dear uncle.” — Lynda B.

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10. William Houghton Funeral Directors

7.9 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1995
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“Nick has made this sad process a lot easier. Nothing was too much for their team. Alison the celebrant was calm, empathetic and helpful. Samantha did a beautiful job of our flowers. We would recommend WHFD to take care of all your funeral needs.” — Emma F.

“No matter what requests we made, our wishes were always carried out to the letter and with no quibbles. At such a difficult time it is comforting and reassuring to know that everything will be taken care of and with such dignity and respect.” — david h.

11. Hyndburn Funeral and Monumental Services

8.1 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you so much for being so wonderful during such a sad time for all our family and friends.” — Elizabeth E.

“I knew I was in good hands from the first phone call. Peter gave a lovely service too creating the best send-off I could have hoped for.” — Lucy A.

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12. Hillside Funeral Directors

8.2 miles away

4.2
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very good service.” — graham c.

“The staff I encountered here could not be more accommodating, a pleasure to deal with, amazing service.” — Nigel I.

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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

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley 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
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson 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

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell 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