Funeral Directors in England

Trusted Funeral Directors lists 3,346 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors across England, covering everything from independent, family-run firms to Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity branches in every region.

Lydney

Ernest Heal & Sons t/a Gordon Blake Funeral Directors, Lydney

Gordon Blake Funeral Directors in Lydney, now owned by Ernest Heal & Sons, was founded by Gordon Blake in 1982 and serves the Forest of Dean.

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Coleford

Ernest Heal & Sons, Coleford

Ernest Heal & Sons is a family-run funeral director in Broadwell, Coleford, serving the local area since 1929 with 24-hour availability.

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Corby

Eternity Funeral Services

Eternity Funeral Services is a family-owned funeral director in Corby, Northamptonshire, operating 24/7 under the tagline 'Trust our family to care for yours.'

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Tiptree

Eustace King and Birkin Funeral Services Ltd

Eustace King is an independent funeral director in Tiptree, near Colchester. The firm is a SAIF member and also offers repatriation services.

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England Newport

Evans & Tranter - Newport

Evans & Tranter is the Newport, Shropshire branch of the Tranter Funerals group, serving Telford and Newport for five generations.

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East Yorkshire

Evergreen Funeral Services

Evergreen Funeral Services has offered Hull families a small, personal alternative for over 20 years. NAFD member with transparent pricing and 24/7 availability.

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Battersea

Evershed Brothers Limited - Battersea

Evershed Brothers has arranged funerals since 1832, one of London's longest-established independents. The Battersea branch offers simple funerals from £990.

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Earlsfield

Evershed Brothers Limited - Earlsfield

Evershed Brothers has arranged funerals since 1832, one of London's longest-established independents. The Earlsfield branch is at 501 Garratt Lane.

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Wandsworth

Evershed Brothers Limited - Wandsworth

Evershed Brothers has arranged funerals since 1832, one of London's longest-established independents. The Wandsworth branch offers coffins from around £295.

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Ewloe

Ewloe Funeralcare

Ewloe Funeralcare is part of Co-op Funeralcare, serving local families. The branch offers attended and unattended funerals.

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What Does a Funeral Cost in England?

Funeral costs vary a good deal by region, but looking across the funeral directors listed here, a direct cremation averages around £1,650, with most firms charging between £1,330 and £2,000. A fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) averages around £2,760, with most between £2,170 and £3,490. Direct cremation prices are as published by each firm and some include the crematorium fee; for attended funerals, third-party costs such as crematorium or burial fees and a celebrant's or minister's fee are extra, so ask for an itemised breakdown before you book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3,346 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here across England, spanning independent firms, family-run businesses, and branches of the larger Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity groups.

Across England, a direct cremation averages around £1,650, while a fully attended, traditional funeral averages around £2,760 for the funeral director's own fees. Exact pricing depends heavily on location and the funeral director chosen, so it's worth comparing a few quotes.

Funeral directing isn't a licensed profession in England — anyone can set up as a funeral director without needing a qualification or permit. That's what makes NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) membership useful to look for: both require members to follow a code of practice, meet set standards of conduct, and offer a formal complaints route if something goes wrong.

Families on a low income or receiving certain benefits may be able to claim a Funeral Expenses Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions towards the cost of a simple funeral. It's means-tested and usually only covers part of the total cost, so it's worth checking your eligibility on GOV.UK before the funeral is arranged, if possible.

No — there's no legal requirement to use a funeral director anywhere in the UK, and a small number of families choose to arrange a funeral themselves. Most people still use one, though, since a funeral director handles the practical and legal side of things — collecting the person who has died, liaising with the crematorium or cemetery, and managing the paperwork — at a time when that can be a lot to take on alone.