R Banks & Son

R. Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd based in Ormskirk Road, Pemberton was founded in 1921 by Richard Banks. Until then Richard had been a taxi driver, but helped by his son Herbert he now combined the role of taxi driver with that of undertaker. The earlier career of taxi services rather than undertaking was not in itself unusual - though to modern eyes its continuation as evidenced by the Banks' headed notepaper of the 1940's - 'R.

Here is some brief information on what to do when someone dies, it is not an exhaustive list and we would advise the use of the links provided for further information relating to your own area. Feel free to print it off, it contains a condensed version of the information here and has a useful checklist section that you can use to help you get things sorted.

On the event of a death, it must be registered in the area where it occurred, although it is possible to register the death in another area. The process of registering a death involves a short interview with a Registrar in a Registrars Office. Consultations with registrars are by appointment only and you must produce the relevant information and documents to register a death.

The dedicated teams at R Banks & Son Funerals independent funeral directors Wigan provide a sympathetic and personal service 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. We cover the whole of the North West and beyond, and have helped many families through their most difficult times. We know that when someone dies it comes as a great shock - even when death is expected, but nothing prepares you for losing someone close.

R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd have a bespoke legal service to provide trusted advice in relation to estate administration after the loss of your loved one. We have brought on board a private legal practice McHale Baker who specialise in Estate Administration, Will Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Long Term Care Advice and Court of Protection applications.