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

3.8
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“We couldn't have asked for more and 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 Cremation from £2055
John Horan Stephen Alderson

Meet John, Stephen

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

“They really did make the whole process much easier.” — Brad S.

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
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent from start to finish, service second to none.” — Lee L.

“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 — these are the best!” — denise a.

Alderson and Horan Funeral Services logo

11. Alderson and Horan Funeral Services

5.9 miles away

4.9
(32 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2055 Cremation from £2274
John Horan John Horan Stephen Alderson Stephen Alderson

Meet John, John, Stephen +1

“Having not been involved in planning a funeral before I was a little apprehensive, but Alex took us through everything step by step and arranged a wonderful funeral for Dad with compassion and professionalism throughout.” — Mark N.

“I would like to thank Leighton in particular for his outstanding contribution that added those little extras that made it a funeral to remember. A first class, caring and compassionate family run business that could not do enough for us.” — John E.

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.

“Nothing was too much trouble even at 1.30am just after our father passed away. Always respectful and full of advice when we were unsure.” — Ian S.

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    5

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    5

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    Haylie Overy via Google
    5

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    Wendy Perretta via Google
    5

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    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from Anthony dealing with all aspects of the arrangements for my wife's funeral and cremation services followed by the interment of her ashes in the fam…

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    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

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