Arranging a Funeral

We’ll guide you through every decision with kindness and understanding, from selecting the perfect coffin to arranging meaningful tributes from friends and family. We are here to offer expert advice on all aspects of organising a funeral. You can rest assured your loved one will be looked after with the greatest care and respect. Let us ease the burden and honour your loved one’s memory with a heartfelt service. We have a duty of care to you and your loved one, ensuring all arrangements and the day of the funeral will be undertaken with the upmost dignity, compassion and respect.

There are so many ways to make saying goodbye personal, from photography, live music, even our staff wearing a favourite colour personal to your loved one. If you choose to appoint us to take care of the arrangements, we will arrange a mutually convenient time to meet and discuss the arrangements in finer detail. If you wish, we will meet you in the comfort and familiar surroundings of your own home, however if preferred you are always welcome to arrange this meeting at our funeral home.

Services & Useful Information

Type of funeral

We will work with you to determine the type of funeral service that is most fitting for your loved one , whether that be religious, non-religious, traditional or a simple direct cremation.

Funeral services and celebrations of life can take place in various locations including
church, crematoria, cemeteries or perhaps our own Chapel of rest for those who would prefer a more intimate setting with greater flexibility.

Although we are based in Accrington, we often undertake funerals outside of the area and have great experience working in many other crematoriums and cemetery’s local to the North West, such as Pleasington Crematorium, Burnley Crematorium, Charnock Richard Crematorium.

Coffins

We are here to talk you through the different options in as much or as little detail as you wish. There are many different styles, traditional wood vaneer, wicker, cardboard, hand painted, The choice is always yours.

Wood Veneered coffins are a favoured choice for many families, offering a handsome wood finish and greater strength than other popular materials.

Transport

The vast majority of families choose a traditional cortege of a modern hearse and limousine to convey their loved one and immediate mourners to the funeral venue. However should you wish an alternative way to honour your loved one we can provide horse and carriage and other unusual modes of transport including motorcycle, Land Rover and even a truck.

Once you have made your decision, we can then discuss the route you would like to take on the day of the funeral. Passing memorable places special to your loved, a work place, a football ground or simply straight to the Crematorium.

Video and Photography

Unable to say your goodbyes due to illness or location, has become a thing of the past.
Live streaming of the funeral in the crematorium has become the norm for many families ensuring everyone is able to say their goodbyes. If you wish for the funeral to be photographed or video recorded, this can be arranged. Please let the funeral arranger know when organising your loved ones funeral.

Chapel Of Rest

Our private chapel is intimate and inviting, with a custom stained glass window. Jenson’s also has plenty of comfortable and private areas for you to gather your thoughts, consider your planning options, and compose yourself if needed. Small services with up to 10 people can also be arrange at our chapel, for a more personal touch. Ask the team for more information on this.

Our reviews

“I cannot thank John enough, I lost my husband very suddenly, John listened to everything I wanted, and was so supportive, in helping me organise the funeral, nothing was to much trouble, was always at the end of the phone if I needed him but also let me have space without bothering me . Joanne and Jackie, we’re also lovely to deal with. The whole funeral was perfect and just as I wanted things to be. Such a pleasure to deal with made a really awful time bearable. Thanks again for everything.”

Linzi Ashley

“As a family, we want to express just how truly amazing Jensons have been throughout this incredibly difficult time. From our very first contact with them, they showed nothing but kindness, compassion, and unwavering support. They cared for our beloved Nan with the utmost dignity and respect — every detail was handled with such thoughtfulness. No request was ever too much. One particularly special gesture was the cast they made of her hand, which we will treasure forever. Matt, Jon, and Jackie are truly in the right profession. Jackie did a beautiful job with Nan’s hair and makeup — she looked as lovely as ever, and seeing her like that brought us so much comfort. We are deeply grateful for everything they did to make this heartbreaking time just a little bit easier. From making us cups of tea to gently guiding us with thoughtful suggestions we wouldn’t have considered ourselves, to ensuring the funeral ran seamlessly — their care was beyond what we could have hoped for. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We would all highly recommend Jensons to anyone who, sadly, finds themselves in need of such services. ❤️”

Charlotte Volkert

“From start to finish, this was a fantastic service provided, they took care of everything to make sure the pressure was off the family during a difficult time, and the respect and dignity shown throughout was second to none, we could not have been more pleased with them, and sure mum would have as well. Highly recommended, and than you.”

Stephen Mooring

“They treated us like family and gave our mother all the love and care that we would give her ourselves. No question was a problem, no request was too much. We are so grateful for everything the team did. They made a horrific situation manageable.”

Aysha Musa

“What can a say ? Everything still quite raw with losing our dad but the whole team from start to finish was amazing . Listening to me helping me understand the process . It was made so easy . John was so good and all the staff the dignity and respect my father was given was so good . I’d highly recommend helped me with flowers to cards to dressing him and respecting what he would want . Great team and highly recommend . I recommended him to my friend for her husband and she highly rates him also . Not that I want to plan another funeral soon but no doubt I will Have to do this again one day .”

Martin Forshaw

“John, Mathew and Jacky did our mum proud, the little service we had at the funeral directors was so lovely. They kindly picked our mum up from Blackpool where my mum lived and sadly passed at Victoria hospital. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them. They really did serve our mum with the dignity and respect our mum deserved. We couldn’t recommend Jensons enough, it was a comfort to all of us to know they were looking after us and our mum.”

Vicki Cottam

“All the team at Jenson’s are outstanding. John and Matt were very supportive at such a difficult time, nothing was too much trouble. They were very thoughtful, made everything perfect and provided options that I wouldn’t have thought of. A professional and individual service. Friends have said they would want to have a service like Jenson’s provided. Thank you so much.”

Deborah Russell

“What an amazing company both John and Matt were fantastic. They both made such a difficult time easier and catered to our every needs right from the first consultation through to the end. Can’t thank them enough for such a personal and professional service they gave. Would highly recommend them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕”

Tricia Hacking

“An Absolutely outstanding service from a family owned company who are clearly very very passionate about their work. I can not recommend Jon & Matt highly enough. A great comfort during a very emotional time. I can not thank these guys enough for all they did for us, a compassionate service from them both throughout. Nothing was too much trouble , my faith in humanity has been restored after dealing with this company. Very highly recommended”