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.

Crediton

A White & Sons (Funeral Services) Ltd, Crediton

A White & Sons was founded in 1921 by Albert White and is now in its fourth generation, serving Crediton as a member of the NAFD and SAIF.

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Lambeth

A Yeatman and Sons Funeral Directors, West Norwood

A Yeatman and Sons Funeral Directors, West Norwood has been serving Lambeth since 1886. The team offers repatriation services and prepaid funeral plans.

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Swindon

A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors, Swindon

Serving Swindon since 1880. A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors, Swindon, part of the Dignity network, offers direct cremation.

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Swindon

A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors, Swindon

Serving Swindon since 1880. A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors, Swindon is part of Dignity, offering multi-faith funerals.

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A. F. Whites Funeral Services
Ashton Under Lyme

A. F. Whites Funeral Services

A.F. Whites brings clarity to funeral costs in Tameside. Prices are fixed and fully inclusive, with no hidden fees to surprise grieving families.

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A. F. Whites Funeral Services - Stanford Square, Ashton Under Lyne
Ashton Under Lyme

A. F. Whites Funeral Services - Stanford Square, Ashton Under Lyne

A.F. Whites Funeral Services operates from Stanford Square in Ashton Under Lyne, with sister branches in Stalybridge and Shaw, Oldham, and funerals from £2,350.

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Bridport

A. G. Down Funeral Directors

A. G. Down is an independent funeral home on South Street in Bridport, run by the Dunford and Hussey families and recommended by the Good Funeral Guide.

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Sutton Coldfield

A. Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors

Sutton Coldfield has relied on A. Hazel & Sons for over 100 years. This Dignity branch offers prepaid funeral plans and a chapel of rest.

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Harrow

A. Spicer & Sons Funeral Directors, Harrow

Harrow has relied on A. Spicer & Sons since 1865. This Dignity branch offers a chapel of rest.

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A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Wollaton
Nottingham

A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Wollaton

A.W. Lymn's Wollaton branch, Deer Park House, is a converted former police station the firm relocated to in July 2014, led by Funeral Director Kirby Cranshaw.

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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.