Welcome to Mark FH Rae Funeral Directors

Funeral services in Lytham St. Annes

Here when you need us most.
When someone dies it comes as a great shock. Sometimes the death may be expected, but nothing can prepare you for the emotional trauma of bereavement.

As your Funeral Directors, we are here to help & advise in any way we can, knowing that the quality of our service & reputation will help you through this, the most difficult time in your life. We offer a range of tailored burial or cremation funeral services including traditional funerals, horse-drawn funerals, simple, low cost, green & eco-friendly funerals from our modern & comfortable funeral home in St Annes. This Web site reflects our commitment to you & your family giving practical information which we hope will be of help.

Should you have any further questions or require any additional information then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mark Rae Dip FD MBIFD

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Arranging a funeral

Arranging a funeral can be emotionally demanding but it can also be a great comfort to know that you have been involved in organising a personal and special funeral for someone you love.

Mark Rae Funerals have been helping families through the process of creating funerals for their loved ones that they feel are personal and appropriate, whatever that might involve. As well as providing all the traditional services that you would expect from a funeral director, we ensure that you have the time and information available to make quality decisions about the funeral arrangements, at your own pace. We usually meet with families in their own homes - a service for which there is no extra charge.

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There are many ways in which you can make a funeral personal.

For instance, not everyone feels that a traditional religious service is appropriate and, if you wish, we can help you with the design, and implementation, of a non- or semi-religious farewell ceremony.

For some families, the choice of coffin is really important, and you may want to look at some examples of the wide range that we can supply by clicking here.

And then there is the transport that is used for the funeral. Although we can supply the traditional black hearse and limousines, there are also other alternative forms of transport that you might wish to consider.

Either way you can be assured that here at Mark Rae Funerals we are here to help.

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Pre-paid funeral plans

Planning ahead for your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do. Some people never get round to discussing funeral wishes with their loved ones, which can lead to all sorts of worry and anxiety when the time comes.

Taking out a funeral plan is a simple and straightforward way to remove this worry, and it can provide real financial benefits too. Some of the other benefits include:

Pre-arrange the details of your funeral and record any special wishes, such as hymns, music choice and any other personal touches you would like your plan to include
Make financial provision for your funeral
Choose your funeral director in advance
Ensure your family has access to expert help at what can be a difficult time.

Our funeral plan is available to UK residents and there are no complicated medical forms to complete. You can also appoint a nominated representative who we will keep informed about your plan, according to your instructions.

Our plans cover our costs (as specified in the plan paperwork) as long as we carry out the funeral and your requirements don’t change. You can also make a contribution towards third party costs, such as the cremation fees. These costs are outside of our control.

For more information, please download our funeral plans brochure.

How your funds are held

All funeral plan pre-payments are held in an individual whole of life assurance policy for your peace of mind.

Backed by a trusted, national provider

Our funeral plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited, which is part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group.

Flexible payment options

You can choose to pay for your funeral plan by lump sum or in instalments. There is an additional cost for paying over two or more years and eligibility criteria applies. Please refer to the Instalment Q&A and the Terms and Conditions for more information. Your funeral director will be able to provide you with a personalised quote.

Once your funeral plan is in place, you’ll receive a welcome booklet containing the details of your plan and your funeral plan certificate. Your nominated representative will also receive a copy if you request this.

Terms and Conditions apply to funeral plans – please ask us if you have any questions.

We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.