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Funeral directors in Blackpool

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Blackpool, Lancashire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 7 funeral directors based in Blackpool, and 28 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium, 2.3 miles away. Deaths in Blackpool are registered with Blackpool register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Blackpool

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Blackpool

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
D Hollowell & Sons1.1 miles£2,540—
Layton Funerals1.2 miles£2,595£1,545
Highfield Road Funeral Home2.2 miles£1,995£1,195
Helen Ashmore4.1 miles£1,945—
Jeffery Horsfield Undertaker4.5 miles£1,995£1,550
J. & A. Porter Funeral Directors5.9 miles£2,395£1,645
Lytham Funeral Service6.7 miles£2,470£1,899
Moons Funeral Service8.0 miles—£1,400
M. Rushton Funeral Directors10.9 miles£2,590£1,680

Always confirm current prices. Funeral director prices across the UK →

Crematoria near Blackpool

Cemeteries in and near Blackpool

Natural & woodland burial near Blackpool

Faith & cultural funerals in Blackpool

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Blackpool — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)
  • St John's · under 0.1 miles — Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BP
  • Beacon Church · 0.4 miles — 42 Read's Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4DE
  • St Thomas · 0.5 miles — 135 Caunce Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NJ
  • St Paul's Worship Centre · 0.7 miles — Egerton Road, Blackpool, FY1 2NP
  • St Peter · 1.1 miles — 190 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6DJ

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (4 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Blackpool: find a church in Blackpool for a funeral service · prayer times in Blackpool for janazah

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Blackpool: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Blackpool register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Blackpool Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Blackpool

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Blackpool?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Blackpool, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 28 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Blackpool?
The nearest crematorium to Blackpool is Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium, about 2.3 miles from the town centre. Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium (5.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Blackpool?
Contact Blackpool register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Blackpool?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Blackpool is £1,945 (funeral director’s charges only) at Helen Ashmore; add the crematorium fee — £1,000 at Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Blackpool are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Blackpool?
Yes — see our local guides to jewish funerals in Blackpool, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Blackpool?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Blackpool offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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