D Hollowell & Son

read moreAs funeral directors, our duty is to guide you through a difficult, often emotional time, we are here to advise and inform and marry your wishes together with any requests left by the recently departed, at a time when emotions may cloud your better judgement. Remember, a funeral is of equal importance to the living as it is to the deceased, and you only get one attempt to create a meaningful funeral so all details must be right at the first time of asking. The traditional service is centred around the coffined deceased person, whether in Church, at a Chapel or at the graveside, the service leads up to the final act of committal and disposition of the earthly remains.

read moreAll donations received by us are banked into our special Charities account. A strict account of all donations is kept and a list of donors, with the total that has been donated, is notified to the family. This is because for every 1 donated the charity receives 25p from the Inland Revenue in tax that you have already paid. You can only use 'Gift Aid' if you are a U.K. taxpayer. Use this form below to make a secure online funeral donation with your credit or debit card. Card processing fees will be paid by D Hollowell and Sons so the full amount of your donation will go to the designated charity.

read moreAs most of us do not attend funerals very often and some of us begin to experience funerals for the first time, it is often difficult to know how to conduct ourselves and what is expected on such occasions. Please browse the titles below for some suggestions to help you feel more comfortable through the various stages. Time spent in reflection with a deceased friend or loved one can be a very healing, often rewarding experience and a positive step forward on your personal grief journey. Try not to let a negative past experience affect your decision, rather take an opportunity to overcome this and see how peaceful someone can really look.

read moreWhen called upon to arrange a funeral, it is our policy to assume as much of the responsibility as we can so that we may guide you comfortably through this difficult time. Please take a moment to read through the headings below and better understand what happens next. We appreciate the first call to us can be difficult, people often don't know what to say or even how to start the conversation. Our helpful staff will lead with all the necessary questions, the call need not be more than 5 minutes and an appointment will be made for you to sit with a funeral director so you may talk more openly about your preferred arrangements.

read moreSociety today is more open to honest discussion about pre-planning funerals and recognising the financial and emotional burden they can ease on the family. It makes perfect sense to be a part of your own arrangements and to have a personal say in what happens at your funeral. From burial or cremation, to favourite hymns or music. As independent funeral directors, we currently offer our advanced planning options through Golden Charter's Independent Plans. This well established plan provider represents family funeral homes throughout the country and ensures that the funds you set aside for funeral expenses are held in trust and perform in line with inflation, guaranteeing the funeral directors costs at the time they are needed.

read moreWe have good working relationships with local florists across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde and are pleased to have them represent you with their beautiful and creative tributes. Each year we work closely with four particular florists, local to our funeral homes, to help support local business and make it quick and easy for you to order floral tributes through our website. Please take a look at our selection of more popular floral tributes and simply Contact Us to place your order. Provide your name, address, card details long no.

read moreAs an independent family funeral home we work around the clock to serve our local communities and ease the burden a loss can bring. We recognise that funerals are unique and memorable occasions and we aim to tailor each service to your needs, from a traditional church affair to the more low key yet dignified 'Simple Alternative' option. Whatever your needs, we are here to assist and serve in every way. The Hollowell family, originally from the farms of Northamptonshire moved to Blackpool in 1984 to look after a small hotel in Albert Road.

read moreYOUR DATA IS PROTECTED - Card details entered on this form are handled securely by WorldPay. This website will not store or record ANY Details of the card and or number as part of the transaction detail. Your Name and Address details are held only whilst the Funeral Account is open for each funeral, and will then be permanently deleted.