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.

Derby

George Simnett Family Funeral Directors

George Simnett is an independent firm with four branches across Derby. This Chellaston office at Walker House serves families of all cultures and beliefs.

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Ossett

George Steele & Son Funeral Directors

George Steele & Son Funeral Directors has been serving Ossett since 1919. The branch offers memorials and home visits.

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West Bromwich

George Webb Funeral Directors

George Webb Funeral Directors has been serving West Bromwich since 1838. The branch offers 24-hour support and multi-faith funerals.

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Bolton

Gibson House Funeral Home

Gibson House is a Bolton branch of the Fred Hamer family firm. The business has supported bereaved families for over 100 years, now run by four generations.

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Bishop Auckland

Gibson's Funeral Services - Bishop Auckland

Gibson's Funeral Services - Bishop Auckland has been serving local families since 1860. The team offers attended and unattended funerals and home visits.

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Crook

Gibson's Funeral Services - Crook

Gibson's Funeral Services - Crook has been serving local families since 1860. Offering 24-hour support and home visits to local families.

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Shildon

Gibson's Funeral Services - Shildon

Gibson's Funeral Services - Shildon, part of Funeral Partners, has served the area since 1860. The team offers home visits and attended and unattended funerals.

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Ilford

Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors

Gilderson & Sons has served Ilford since 1920. This Dignity branch offers a chapel of rest.

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Ilford

Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors

This Dignity branch serves Ilford and the local area. Facilities include a chapel of rest and multi-faith funeral arrangements.

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Buckfastleigh

Gill & Eales Funeralcare

Gill & Eales Funeralcare is part of Co-op Funeralcare, serving Buckfastleigh. 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.