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.

Bournemouth

J J Allen Funeral Directors

Part of Co-op Funeralcare, J J Allen Funeral Directors serves Bournemouth and the wider area. Offering prepaid funeral plans and a chapel of rest to local families.

NAFD
J J Burgess & Sons, Codicote
Hitchin

J J Burgess & Sons, Codicote

J J Burgess & Sons has served Hertfordshire families since 1839. The Codicote branch is part of a seven-site network headquartered in Hatfield.

NAFD
Hatfield

J J Burgess & Sons, Hatfield

J J Burgess & Sons has served Hertfordshire since 1839, with its Hatfield head office at Alfred House tracing family roots back to the 1700s.

SAIF
J J Burgess & Sons, Knebworth
Knebworth

J J Burgess & Sons, Knebworth

J J Burgess & Sons has operated since 1839, serving Hertfordshire. Its Knebworth branch at Jacob House joins sites in Hatfield, Codicote and St Albans.

SAIF
London Colney

J J Burgess & Sons, London Colney

J J Burgess & Sons has operated since 1839. The London Colney branch at Colney House is one of six sites across its Hertfordshire network.

SAIF
J J Burgess & Sons, St Albans
St Albans

J J Burgess & Sons, St Albans

J J Burgess & Sons was established in 1839 with roots in Hatfield stretching back some 200 years, now operating six branches across Hertfordshire.

SAIF
J J Burgess & Sons, Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City

J J Burgess & Sons, Welwyn Garden City

J J Burgess & Sons has served Hertfordshire since 1839. The Welwyn Garden City branch at James House is one of several in its family network.

SAIF
Sedbergh

J J Martin Funeral Service

J J Martin Funeral Service serves Sedbergh and the Yorkshire Dales, fronted by Edward Waller with Brian Goad, and offers pre-payment funeral plans.

SAIF
Kirkby Lonsdale

J J Martin Funeral Service

J J Martin Funeral Service covers Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lake District. Directors Edward Waller and Brian Goad lead the firm.

SAIF
Plaistow

J Jeffries, Plaistow

J Jeffries is part of West & Coe Funeral Directors, founded 1903, serving Plaistow and East London. The family firm has supported local families for over 120 years.

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.