Deighans Funeral Parlour & Masonary, Jewellery, urns, Horwich Bolton

06/05/2026

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30/04/2026

**Waiting Times – Being There When You Need Us Most**

Over the past few days, we’ve been reminded just how important a prompt and compassionate response can be at the moment of loss. For families, those first hours matter deeply — not just practically, but emotionally too.

Some families are waiting up to 8 hours for an undertaker to attend across the country.

At Deighan’s Funeral Parlour, every call is answered with urgency and care. From the moment you contact us, we begin making arrangements to attend as quickly as possible — unless you ask for a little more time, or if we are already supporting another family. If there is ever a delay, we will always keep you informed and be honest about when we’ll be with you.

Recently, we were asked to step in and help a family in difficult circumstances. It wasn’t about anything other than doing what was right — offering dignity, care, and support when it was needed most. The gentleman was placed into bed from the floor whilst the funeral firm could get there.

We believe that what matters isn’t size or scale, but the level of care, communication, and compassion you receive.

Deighan’s Funeral Parlour is here for you — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — ready to support you whenever you need us.

28/04/2026

Funerals can be stressful and emotional occasions, and with an ageing population, slips, falls and sudden collapses are things that can sadly happen.

As we continue to put families at the heart of everything we do, Stacey and Rebecca will today be attending an advanced first aid training course to further enhance their skills and provide an additional level of care when needed — both at our parlours and while out on ceremonial duties.

The rest of our team will also be attending the same course soon, so that the families in our care can be reassured that we are there to help not only with the funeral itself, but also if emergency care or first aid is ever needed.

26/04/2026

It is with great sadness that the team at Deighan’s Funeral Parlour announce the passing of Shirley’s Dad, Bill.

Bill passed away at Royal Bolton Hospital on Friday 24th April.

At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Bill’s wife, June, Shirley, and all of the wider Deighan family.

Funeral details will be shared as soon as they are available.

20/04/2026

An early start for Rai and Ste this morning as they started the final part of a lady's journey home to Ireland.
With a very smooth sailing, the care of this much loved lady was handed over to the Funeral Director in Ireland to carry her to her final place of rest.
With a couple of hours still to travel, the team are now back in England and heading home.
Always a privilege to help someone get home to their place of rest......

11/04/2026

Recent News & Our Standards

You may have seen recent high-profile news reports highlighting deeply concerning practices within parts of the funeral profession. It’s understandably upsetting, and at times like this, families deserve reassurance about the care their loved ones receive.

While there is currently no legal requirement for funeral providers to be members of a professional trade body, at Deighan’s Funeral Parlour we have always chosen to go further.

We are proud members of both the National Association of Funeral Directors and Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors — organisations that set, inspect, and uphold the highest standards across the profession.

Our parlours are regularly inspected and audited, and we consistently meet and exceed those standards. We also actively engage with guidance from these bodies, always looking at how we can evolve.

Our team regularly attends industry conferences and training events, ensuring we stay at the forefront of best practice, innovation, and care.

Above all, we remain committed to what matters most — providing compassionate, professional, and dignified care to every person entrusted to us, and to every family we support.

From the very first call, to the moment you feel ready to walk forward again, we will be there — with care, with respect, and with unwavering standards.

03/04/2026

We do things a little differently

When it comes to direct cremation, at Deighan’s Funeral Parlour we focus on keeping everything personal, local, and transparent.

Your loved one is brought into our care by our own team and looked after at our facilities in Horwich or Adlington. This means they remain close to home, in familiar surroundings, under the care of people you can meet and speak with directly.

All arrangements are made face to face with our team, ensuring you always have a consistent point of contact and clear guidance throughout.

The cremation itself takes place at a nearby crematorium, allowing everything to remain within the local area.

We believe that every direct cremation deserves the same level of dignity, care and attention as any attended funeral. For families who wish, our purpose-built chapel also offers the opportunity to gather for a small, intimate service beforehand.

Our pricing reflects the level of care and service we provide, while remaining competitive and straightforward, with no hidden extras.

As an independent, family-run funeral director, we choose to invest in our facilities, our team, and the families we serve — keeping everything rooted within the local community.

If you would like to learn more, you are always welcome to come and have a chat with us and explore the options available.

31/03/2026

Easter Opening Times

As Holy Week continues, we thought it would be helpful to share our Parlour opening hours for chapel visits and appointments:

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Good Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
Bank Holiday Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Normal hours resume

Of course, the team at Deighan’s Funeral Parlour remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — ready to support, attend and guide whenever we are needed.

To all those who celebrate Easter, we hope this time brings moments of reflection, peace and renewal.

29/03/2026

SAIF Conference 2026

Ken and Shirley have spent the last few days in Stratford-upon-Avon attending the SAIF Conference, taking the opportunity to connect with fellow funeral professionals from across the country.

Throughout the conference, they have engaged in a range of educational sessions, discussing the latest regulations, evolving practices, and procedures that continue to shape the future of the funeral profession.

At Deighan’s Funeral Parlour, we remain committed to continually developing our knowledge and services, ensuring we provide the highest standards of care along with the most up-to-date innovations for the families we are privileged to support.

22/03/2026

Today, Rai had the privilege of attending the annual remembrance service at Royal Bolton Hospital, alongside the dedicated Bereavement, Midwifery and Neonatal Teams.

It was a truly moving and thoughtful service, led by the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team, with gentle prayers and readings that gave space for reflection, love and remembrance.

One of the most touching moments was as parents and families came forward, one by one, to place a lit candle on the altar as their baby’s name was read aloud — each flame representing a life so deeply loved and never forgotten.

Moments like these remind us just how important it is for families to have the time, the space, and the support to remember their children in their own way.

We are incredibly proud to work alongside Royal Bolton Hospital, offering 24-hour support to families and staff during the most difficult and heartbreaking times.

To all the families who attended today — you continue to be in our thoughts ❤️

20/03/2026