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
(1 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
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2055 Cremation from £2274
John Horan John Horan John Horan Stephen Alderson

Meet John, John, John +3

“They've been our family go-to since before I was even born and we would never use anyone else. Five stars isn't high enough.” — Luckie-Rae P.

“In the darkest of times there was a light. Stephen and all of his colleagues treated us with dignity, sympathy and the utmost care, and 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 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

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google