Find a funeral director in Darwen

Find funeral directors in Darwen

Do you need a funeral director in or near Darwen? With our listings, you can find and compare funeral directors in Darwen, to other towns and cities within Lancashire.

From independent funeral homes like K. C. Funeral Services, to nationwide names like Co-op Funeralcare, use our directory to help organise the right send-off.

Planning a funeral in Darwen

If you’re planning a funeral in Darwen, there’s lots of choice. There is one crematorium within a 30-minute drive of the town, and one cemetery in Darwen itself. If you need a woodland burial, there are 3 sites that are accessible in just over an hour’s drive.

For religious services, you’ll find Church of England, Catholic, Methodist and United Reformed churches. You’ll also find a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and a mosque.

If you need Buddhist Temples or Quaker Meeting Houses you will find them in Burnley and Blackburn. The nearest synagogue is in Manchester.

Your local funeral director will be able to offer more detail, using their local knowledge and expertise in planning funerals in Darwen.

Not sure where to start with planning a funeral? Use our step-by-step guide to arranging a funeral.

Why compare Darwen funeral directors?

Funeral costs in Darwen vary depending on the type of service, when it takes place and the funeral director you choose. In fact, funeral directors’ fees typically make up around one-third of funeral costs – so comparing options could help you to save hundreds of pounds.

For instance, a direct cremation in Darwen will cost a lot less than a large celebration of life. That’s why it’s important to compare prices.

Planning a funeral in Darwen is much simpler when using our directory to compare costs, all in one place, helping you make an informed decision.

Find a crematorium in Darwen

If you’re planning a cremation, there is one crematorium within a 30-minute drive of Darwen:

• Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium, Blackburn

Find a cemetery or burial ground in Darwen

For burials, there’s one cemetery located in Darwen.

• Darwen Cemetery, Darwen (council-run)

If you’re planning an eco-friendly funeral, these burial grounds offer woodland burials and are within a 1 hour drive of Darwen:

• West Pennine Remembrance Park, Bolton
• Dalton Woodland Burial Park, Burton-in-Kendal
• Brocklands Woodland Burial, Settle

Find funeral wake venues in Darwen

You may choose to host the wake at home. Alternatively, for a larger venue, you may wish to use a local pub or community centre. Your funeral director will be able to talk to you about your options.

Click here for more uplifting wake ideas.