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

Rossendale District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Rossendale 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 Rossendale District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd (inc E and B Shufflebotham) logo

1. Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd (inc E and B Shufflebotham)

1.0 miles away

3.5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My mum's funeral was so lovely. Dawn at Hamers was wonderful, kind, understanding.” — Sandra M.

“We felt very much at ease in the most difficult of situations.” — Wendy G.

2. E and B Shufflebotham Funeral Directors

1.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

3. Knight and Boys Funeral Service

1.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alderson and Horan Funeral Services logo

4. Alderson and Horan Funeral Services

2.3 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2055 Cremation from £2055
John Horan John Horan John Horan Stephen Alderson

Meet John, John, John +3

“Lovely lady who runs this area. Thank you for your help.” — Stuarth638

“Brilliant service going very nice people at alderson & horan funeral service.” — Catherine G.

5. Johnson Durning and Woods Funeral Service

2.6 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The person who enquired about a funeral yesterday its not at this funeral home” — John T.

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6. Woods Funeral Services

2.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

7. Booth and Wolstenholme

4.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

8. Co-op Funeralcare

5.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Rhiannon took care of my grandad perfectly! Thank you for your care, empathy and professionalism.” — Abbie

“What a beautiful and respectful service we received from Heather and Marc at Holcombe Brook. A massive thank you to all the team involved in my mother in law's funeral. We would not hesitate in recommending you to any of our family and friends.” — Mark H.

Hillside Funeral Directors logo

9. Hillside Funeral Directors

5.7 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.

10. Wolstenholme Funeral Service

5.8 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Laura and Jeanine (and all the staff) take great pride in their work and ALWAYS do their utmost for their families. When a family come to me via Wolstenholme Funeral Directors, I know that they are in professional and caring hands.” — Jill

“Sarah was very understanding and put little touches in where appropriate. Mum's funeral was conducted with dignity & respect. I would recommend Wolstenholmes to anyone who is unsure about which directors to use — these are the best!” — denise a.

Alderson and Horan Funeral Services logo

11. Alderson and Horan Funeral Services

5.9 miles away

4.9
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2055 Cremation from £2274
John Horan John Horan John Horan John Horan

Meet John, John, John +5

“They treat you like family and know exactly what they're doing. Five stars isn't high enough.” — Luckie-Rae P.

“In the darkest of times there was a light. Every one of our wishes were carried out with the gentlest of thoughts at all times.” — Julie M.

12. Hyndburn Funeral and Monumental Services

5.9 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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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