When someone close to you dies, you don’t have to work out what to do alone. We are family-run funeral directors Skipton families can call at any time of day or night. Gallagher Family Funeral Directors has looked after families across Airedale for 34 years. We are based at Airedale House in Utley, Keighley, about 9 miles from Skipton. We care for families in Skipton and across Airedale, and our team is on hand and on call 24/7.
Funeral directors Skipton: 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 Skipton.
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 Skipton
Families in Skipton often hold services at Holy Trinity Church, the town’s parish church, or at one of the local chapels. Cremation can be at Oakworth Crematorium in Keighley, and we deal with the bookings and paperwork for you. Afterwards, we can arrange refreshments at a pub, hotel or hall of your choice in or around the town. For practical guidance on the first steps after a death, see GOV.UK: what to do after a death.
Villages we also serve around Skipton: Bradley.
Churches in Skipton
If you would like a church service, these are the local churches families most often ask about. We will speak to the church for you and arrange the date, minister and music.
- Holy Trinity Church, High Street
- Christ Church, Keighley Road
- Skipton Baptist Church, Otley Street
- St Stephen’s Catholic Church
A service can also be held in the chapel at Airedale House, at the crematorium, or at home with a celebrant.
Crematorium and local team
The closest crematorium to Skipton is Skipton Crematorium. Oakworth Crematorium near Keighley is where we carry out our local direct cremations.
One of our team lives in Skipton, so we know the town and the families here.
Gathering after the funeral
These are venues nearby that are well placed for tea and refreshments after the service.
- Rhubarb Restaurant, Herriots Hotel
- The Skipton Hotel
We are happy to speak to the venue for you.
Questions from Skipton families
Do you cover Skipton? Yes. We look after families in Skipton and the surrounding villages, day or night.
Can the service be held in Skipton? Yes. Services can be held at Holy Trinity Church, at a local chapel, or at the crematorium, and we arrange everything with them.
Can you arrange a funeral further afield? Yes. We have completed funerals all over the country, so if your family would like us to look after a funeral elsewhere, please ask our team.
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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