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Funeral directors in Preston

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

There are 10 funeral directors based in Preston, and 36 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Preston Crematorium, 3.2 miles away. Deaths in Preston are registered with Preston register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Preston

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Preston

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
Clifford Ward0.3 miles£2,090£1,200
H. J. Whalley and Sons Funeral Directors0.9 miles£2,795£1,545
NC Funeral Directors2.1 miles£1,995£1,195
H& G Wilde Funeral Directors2.6 miles£2,895£1,645
David Cowburn4.6 miles£1,950£1,360
Neil & Kath Harvey4.8 miles£1,900£1,400
Clifford Ward Funeral Directors8.2 miles£2,090£1,200
Blackburn Funeral Services8.3 miles£3,275£2,845

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Crematoria near Preston

Cemeteries in and near Preston

Natural & woodland burial near Preston

Faith & cultural funerals in Preston

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu 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)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 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 (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

When someone dies in Preston: 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 Preston register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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 Preston

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 Preston?
We list 10 funeral directors based in Preston, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 36 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Preston?
The nearest crematorium to Preston is Preston Crematorium, about 3.2 miles from the city centre. Pleasington Crematorium (6.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Preston?
Contact Preston 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 Preston?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Preston is £1,900 (funeral director’s charges only) at Neil & Kath Harvey. 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 Preston are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Preston?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Preston, catholic funerals in Preston, orthodox christian funerals in Preston, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Preston?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Preston 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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