When someone close to you dies, you don’t have to work out what to do alone. We are family-run funeral directors Silsden families can call at any time of day or night. Gallagher Family Funeral Directors is based at Airedale House in Utley, Keighley, about 2 miles from Silsden. We care for families in Silsden and across Airedale, and our team is on hand and on call 24/7.
Funeral directors Silsden: how we help families

We look after everything, from the first phone call to the day itself. After you call, we ask a few simple questions and arrange a meeting of about an hour. You can meet us at Airedale House, speak by video call, or we can visit you at home in Silsden.
Funeral choices
Every funeral should reflect the life it celebrates, and we offer a range to suit different wishes and budgets:
- Local direct cremation, a simple and dignified option from £1,595
- Bespoke funerals, where you choose every detail, traditional or alternative, religious or non-religious
- Pre-paid funeral plans, if you would like to plan ahead
Our prices are clear from the start, and you will always receive an itemised estimate before anything is agreed.
Services in and around Silsden
Families in Silsden often hold services at St James Parish Church, with burial at Silsden Cemetery, or cremation at either Skipton Crematorium or Oakworth Crematorium. We deal with the bookings and paperwork for you.
Afterwards, we can arrange refreshments at a venue of your choice, such as Steeton Hall Hotel & Restaurant or Sunny Bank Social Club. For practical guidance on the first steps after a death, see GOV.UK: what to do after a death.

Questions from Silsden families
Do you cover Silsden? Yes. We look after families in Silsden and the surrounding villages, day or night.
Can the service be held in Silsden? Yes. Services can be held at St James Parish Church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church or Silsden Methodist Church, and we arrange everything with them.
What should I do first when someone dies?
Call us on 01535 690 979 at any time. We can guide you through each step, and our page on what to do when someone dies covers the practical things to arrange.
Get in touch
Call us on 01535 690 979 at any time, or send us a message.
You can find us at Airedale House, Skipton Road, Utley, Keighley BD20 6DT.
If your family would like us to look after a funeral further afield, we have completed funerals all over the country, so please ask our team. You can also see all the areas we cover.
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