Funeral Directors > Lancashire > Preston
H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
At H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, we pride ourselves on helping the local community in their time of need, which is why we will be there for you during this difficult time.You can count on us to be there and treat you, your loved one and your family with the highest standards of care, compassion and respect.Everyone is unique in his or her own way, and a funeral should be no different. We will organise the funeral service to reflect how your loved one lived their life.We will look after every aspect of the day, so you have nothing to worry about. You can count on us to make the service the best that it can be.We have a team on hand to help you 24 hours a day, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call us on 01772 254936.We offer both attended funerals, with a service that you, family and friends, can attend to say goodbye, and an unattended funeral, which is a simpler funeral that has no attendance or service. Call us today, so we can help you choose the funeral that suits your needs. Help and guidance with every decision - A service that is tailored to your every need and want - Expertise of the local area - The committal at a local cemetery or crematorium - Experience in organising funerals for all religions and beliefs - Viewing of your loved one in a chapel of rest - A variety of funeral vehicles for you to choose from - Memorial specialists on hand to help you pick the perfect tribute - Planning for the future with the option for funeral plans
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £652.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £236.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £926.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £250.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £391.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,195.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£1,749.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£872.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.25 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 15/04/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
2-4 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7XS
