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.

Urmston

Hopkins Bray Funeral Directors

Hopkins Bray has long served Urmston families. The team offers attended and unattended funerals and a chapel of rest.

NAFD
Manchester

Hopkins Bray Funeral Directors

This Dignity branch serves Manchester and the local area. The branch provides a chapel of rest.

NAFD
Newcastle upon Tyne

Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt

Tracing its history back to around 1820, this Newcastle-under-Lyme firm took its present name in 1981 and works with the area's two main crematoria.

SAIF
Newcastle

Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt

Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt traces its roots to 1820, serving Newcastle-under-Lyme for two centuries as a family-run, independent firm.

NAFD
Newcastle Under Lyme

Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt has served Newcastle-under-Lyme continuously since it was founded in 1820, and is a member of both NAFD and SAIF.

SAIF
Fylde

Horsfield & Family Funeral Directors

Horsfield & Family Funeral Directors has served Blackpool and the Fylde Coast for five generations. Principal Jeffrey Horsfield brings 45 years' experience.

SAIF
East Yorkshire

Hortons Funeral Directors, Hull

Hortons Funeral Directors' main branch on Springbank West in Hull has over 20 years' experience and has twice been named Funeral Planner of the Year.

SAIF
East Yorkshire

Hortons Funeral Directors, North Cave

Hortons Funeral Directors' North Cave branch is part of a family firm with over 20 years serving Hull and East Yorkshire, twice named Funeral Planner of the Year.

SAIF
Warrington

Houghtons Funeral Directors, Great Sankey, Warrington

Houghtons Funeral Directors is based at Elizabeth House in Great Sankey, Warrington. Owned by D R Houghton, it specialises in baby loss and children's funerals.

SAIF
Warrington

Houghtons Funeral Directors, Lovely Lane, Warrington

Houghtons Funeral Directors' Lovely Lane premises serve Warrington and Halton under owner D R Houghton, also trading as Houghton & Son and A Life Celebrated.

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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.