99 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RH
Preston Ireland Bowker
Preston Ireland Bowker is a funeral director at 20b Queen Street, Lancaster LA1 1NP. The nearest crematorium is Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium, 1.6 miles away.
Contact & location
| Address | 20b Queen Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NP |
|---|---|
| Phone | 01524 884672 |
| Website | dignityfunerals.co.uk |
| Local council | Lancaster |
| Area | Lancaster, Lancashire |
Prices
| Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) | £2,795 |
|---|---|
| Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee) | £1,545 |
Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £4,070 — £2,795 funeral director’s charges plus £1,275 at Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.
From Preston Ireland Bowker’s published standardised price list, checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.
Questions to ask Preston Ireland Bowker
- Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
- What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
- Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
- Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
- Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
- Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.
Nearest crematoria
- Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium · 1.6 miles
- Beetham Hall Crematorium · 11.2 miles
- Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium · 16.3 miles
- Thorncliffe Crematorium · 18.2 miles
Nearby cemeteries
- Moorside Burial Ground · 0.7 miles
- Lancaster Cemetery · 1.1 miles
- Scotforth Cemetery · 1.2 miles
- Skerton Cemetery · 1.4 miles
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact Preston Ireland Bowker?
Call 01524 884672. Visit dignityfunerals.co.uk. The address is 20b Queen Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NP. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.
How much does Preston Ireland Bowker charge?
According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), Preston Ireland Bowker charges £2,795 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £1,545 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.
Which crematorium is nearest to Preston Ireland Bowker?
Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium is 1.6 miles away, and Beetham Hall Crematorium is 11.2 miles away.
Compare with other funeral directors nearby
It’s worth comparing at least two or three price lists before you decide.
The Co-operative Funeralcare
0.2 miles5 George Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XQ
Co-op Funeralcare Step-free
J Mason & Son
0.4 miles17-19 Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QD
Step-free
The Co-operative Funeralcare
2.4 milesGlentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZ
Co-op Funeralcare
Bare & Torrisholme
2.7 milesBare Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6DE
£2,148 attended funeral from their price list
Ascension & Cliff Small
3.4 miles33 Claremont Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HL