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Wm. Alty & Sons are an independent, family owned funeral directors established for five generations based in Blackburn and Higher Walton Preston Lancashire.

25/08/2026

Heather Eccles

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heather Eccles, who died peacefully at Blackburn Royal Hospital on Thursday 20th August, aged 69, following a short battle with cancer.

A beloved wife to Mike, loving mother to Adam and Michael, loving mother-in-law, cherished sister to Andrea and Donna, and a much-loved Aunty and Great Aunty.

The funeral cortege will stop briefly at Lock Mill Service Station, Bolton Road, at 8:25am on Thursday 3rd September, before continuing to Pleasington Crematorium for a private service.

Anyone wishing to pay their respects is very welcome to join the family at Lock Mill.

No flowers, please. If desired, donations in Heather’s memory can be made to St Catherine’s Hospice, c/o The Alty Funeral Service or via https://heather-eccles.muchloved.com

07/08/2026

Woof woof - it’s me again🐾
Otto, reporting for duty at our Higher Walton office.

Dressed to impress today as I take my responsibilities very seriously!
From guarding my humans, to sniffing for biscuits.

06/08/2026

Ian Murray
Peacefully on Thursday 23rd July 2026 at home, with his loving wife at his side, aged 66 years.

The dearly and much loved husband of Vicki, a much loved brother to Andrew and also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Ian will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends.

A service will be held at St Peters Church, Salesbury on Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 1:30pm followed by a private committal which is family only. Normal attire as black is not required.

Family flowers only, or if so desired, donations may be made in memory of Ian to Neuroendocrine Cancer UK: In Memory of Ian Murray... https://ian-murray-1959-2026.muchloved.com/

c/o The Alty Funeral Service. Enq.
The Alty Funeral Service, (Family Owned) Broomfield Place, Blackburn, BB2 1XF Tel: 01254 503240 (24hrs)
Email: [email protected]

04/08/2026

Building for the future 💫

If you've visited our Blackburn funeral home, Broomfield House in Witton, you may have noticed some changes recently...

We're delighted to share the progress on the extension of our Chapel of Rest - helping even more families spend precious moments with their loved ones.

Thank you for your continued support and patience while the work is underway. We look forward to welcoming families into the completed space very soon!

15/07/2026

A House. A Heritage. A History of Care. 🤍

Every building has a story, and Broomfield House has been part of our story since 1911!

We're proud of where we've come from, grateful to those who came before us, and honoured to continue serving our community today.

Take a look through our timeline and discover the story of our Blackburn home, Broomfield House...

08/07/2026

A legacy of care. A commitment that never changes 🤍

Michael, our Director, at Broomfield House, proudly serving families with the same compassion that has defined W.M. Alty & Sons for over 100 years.

Our commitment remains the same today as it has for generations: providing a personal service, where every life is honoured, and every goodbye is truly meaningful.

25/06/2026

Our founder, William Gregson Alty, began his working life on Gregson Farm in Brindle, just a short distance from our Higher Walton office on Cann Bridge Street.

William later became a coal merchant and was well known in the Blackburn area; using his horse-drawn carriage, he would take local residents on countryside day-trips to give them an escape from the bustle of town life at the time.

From these humble beginnings grew a commitment to serving the community. William Alty went on to offer affordable “penny funerals” for residents of the Witton area, using his horse-drawn vehicle to provide dignified funeral services for local families.

As William was exceptionally committed to supporting the local community, he quickly developed a reputation for the funeral service, as the trusted family organisation that you still know today.

Address

Broomfield House, Broomfield Place, Witton
Blackburn
BB21XF

Telephone

+441254503240

Website

http://www.altysfunerals.co.uk/

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