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.

Bradford

Gateway Funeral Services Ltd, Birkenshaw (Bradford)

Gateway Funeral Services' head office in Birkenshaw, Bradford, leads a family-owned group founded in 2008 serving Wibsey, Batley and Birkenshaw.

SAIF
Bradford

Gateway Funeral Services Ltd, Wibsey (Bradford)

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

SAIF
Stourbridge

Gaunt's of Wollaston

With over 125 years of history, Gaunt's of Wollaston was substantially refurbished after its 2018 acquisition, blending traditional and modern design.

SAIF
Kidderminster

Gaunts of Kidderminster

Gaunts of Kidderminster is a branch of the FP Gaunts & Sons group, which has served Black Country and West Midlands families since 1900.

SAIF
Sunderland

Gavin J Reynolds and Son Family Funeral Directors

Gavin J Reynolds and Son was founded to bring a fresh, modern approach to funeral directing in Sunderland. Family-owned, with offices in Fulwell and Grindon.

NAFD
Nantwich

Gavin Palin Funeral Services Ltd, Nantwich

Gavin Palin Funeral Services is a family-run funeral director in Nantwich, Cheshire, founded by Gavin Palin in 2009 and run alongside his wife Paula.

SAIF
Stockport

George Ball & Son (Heaton Norris)

Founded in 1870 as a coffin maker and undertaker, now in its fifth generation under Daniel and Rachel Arnison, offering traditional and green burial options.

SAIF
Stockport

George Ball & Son, Stockport

George Ball & Son is a family-run funeral director in Heaton Moor, Stockport, established in 1870 and operating continuously for over 150 years.

SAIF
Dewsbury

George Brooke Funeral Directors

Serving Dewsbury since 1952, George Brooke Funeral Directors is part of Funeral Partners. Offering repatriation services and memorials to local families.

NAFD
Mirfield

George Brooke Funeral Directors

George Brooke Funeral Directors has been serving Mirfield since 1952. Offering attended and unattended funerals and repatriation services to local families.

NAFD

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.