Roland L Whitehead & Daughter Funeral Directors

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Welcome to Roland L Whitehead & Daughter - Three Generations of Family Funeral Directors

We are an independent family business with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained through many years in the funeral profession.

20/03/2026

Spring is here! 🌸
This gorgeous floral tribute, bursting with spring colours, was a beautiful way to celebrate a life and the memories that continue to bloom in our hearts💙

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to our wonderful Mum — the heart of everything we do. Without you, none of this would be possible. ❤️

Today we’re also thinking of all the amazing Mums, Grandmothers, Aunties and the special women who mean so much to us.

Mother’s Day can bring many emotions, so we’re sending love to those celebrating and to anyone who may be finding today a little difficult. You are in our thoughts💐

13/03/2026

We feel so incredibly grateful to have received this beautiful Bettys hamper from one of our lovely clients.

How did you know we love cake so much? 😋 Your thoughtfulness has truly made our day - thank you 💙

10/03/2026

After our post on direct cremations last week, we received several enquiries. So we thought it might be helpful to put together a simple guide explaining what a direct cremation is and how it works.

If this is something you’ve been curious about, we hope this helps answer a few questions 💙

08/03/2026

This weeks Grandparents Day was a blast, literally 💥 We took the minis to a toddler class and the theme was ‘zoom zoom zoom, we’re going to the moon’. Ed particularly loved dressing up as a UFO 👽 However, we were all a bit worn out after so much excitement so we ended the day with a trip to the for a tea cake and a look round the gift shop! 💙✨

05/03/2026

On World Book Day, we’re celebrating stories — the ones we read, the ones we share, and the ones we live.

Every life is its own beautiful story. And when that story comes to an end, families should feel free to choose the farewell that feels right for them.

For some, that may be a traditional funeral. For others, it may be a direct cremation — a simple, dignified option without a formal service.

But “simple” should never mean impersonal.

Choosing a local, family funeral director for a direct cremation means your loved one remains in caring hands throughout. It means familiar faces, personal guidance, and the reassurance that someone in your own community is looking after them with the same dignity and respect they would offer their own family.

Large national providers often operate at a distance. A local family business offers something different — accountability, compassion, and genuine continuity of care.

A direct cremation can give families the space to remember in their own way, in their own time — perhaps by gathering later to share stories, favourite books, treasured memories… the chapters that truly mattered.

Because while the final arrangements may be simple, every life story is unique💙

28/02/2026

Fifteen years without you tomorrow, Dad💙

The 28th of February will always hold both love and loss for us — your birthday, and the anniversary of the day we said goodbye.

This photo feels especially fitting to share. You, in your prime, doing what you loved most. The care, the dignity, the quiet pride you carried in your work — it’s something that has never left us.

So much of what we do today is because of the foundations you built. Your standards, your compassion, your dedication to families… they continue to guide us every single day.

Always in our hearts x

25/02/2026

They might not forgive us for this throwback photo, but when you’re always looking after everyone else, you deserve a day all about you. Happy Birthday Mum and Dad 💙✨

23/02/2026

National Funeral Planning Awareness Week (23 February – 2 March 2026) is a gentle reminder to think about your wishes and have those important conversations with the people you love.

We know it’s not always easy to talk about, but planning ahead can bring real peace of mind — for you and for your family — knowing everything is thoughtfully taken care of.

If you’d like to learn more, we can connect you with our trusted provider Golden Charter for a friendly, no-obligation chat.

And of course, if you have any questions, we’re always here💙

21/02/2026

Grandparents day this week was super exciting as we took the grandchildren to meet Paddington Bear on the South Ribble Stream Train 🐻🚂 We’re all big Paddington fans so I’m not sure who enjoyed it more in all honesty! Arabella particularly enjoyed her packed lunch! 🤣💙

19/02/2026

Your kind words mean the world to our small family team💙

When someone takes the time to leave a review, it reminds us why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us, and for sharing your experience so thoughtfully.

17/02/2026

Today is 💙

In memory of those we hold close in our hearts, we invite you to do one small act of kindness today- a kind word, a helping hand or even making someone a pancake 🥞

Kindness connects us all, and keeps love and memories alive x

Address

The Old Lifeboat House, East Bank Road
Lytham St Annes
FY81ND

Website

http://rlwhiteheadfunerals.co.uk/

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