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.

Ilkeston

G. T. Edwards (Ilkeston) Ltd

G. T. Edwards is an independent, family-run funeral director serving Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with access to local crematorium facilities.

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Harrogate

Gallagher Funeral Services, Harrogate

Gallagher Funeral Services serves Harrogate from Cawthorn Avenue. The family-owned firm offers Low Cost, Natural and Traditional packages, plus a Leeds branch.

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Leeds

Gallagher Funeral Services, Leeds

Gallagher Funeral Services serves Leeds from Queenswood Drive. The family-owned firm offers Low Cost, Natural and Traditional packages, plus a Harrogate branch.

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Kingston upon Thames

Garner's Funeral Service Ltd

Garner's Funeral Service was established in 1982 and is now in its third generation, led by Howard and Daniel Garner. The firm has four South West London branches.

NAFD
Tolworth

Garner's Funeral Service Ltd (Tolworth)

Garner's Funeral Service has served Tolworth since 1982. Now third-generation under Howard and Daniel Garner, it spans four Surrey and South West London branches.

NAFD
Chessington

Garners Funeral Service Ltd, Chessington

Garners Funeral Service serves Chessington from its Hook Road branch. Third-generation owners Howard and Daniel Garner run four sites across the region.

NAFD
East Yorkshire

Garton Family Funeral Services

Garton Family Funeral Services has served Hull since 1888. Run by the same family for generations, with offices in Hull, Brough, Hedon and South Cave.

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Gary Franklin and Andy Hawkins Family Funeral Directors
Birmingham

Gary Franklin and Andy Hawkins Family Funeral Directors

Gary Franklin and Andy Hawkins serves Birmingham families of all faiths. The NAFD-listed independent also runs a Coventry branch and publishes a CMA price list.

NAFD
Gascoignes of Coleshill Ltd
Birmingham

Gascoignes of Coleshill Ltd

Gascoignes of Coleshill has served the area since 1900, from its High Street premises since 1928. An NAFD member, it is also BRAMM-accredited.

NAFD
Batley

Gateway Funeral Services Ltd, Batley

Gateway Funeral Services' Batley branch on Bradford Road is part of a family-owned group founded in 2008, covering Wibsey, Batley and Birkenshaw.

SAIF

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.