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.

Sussex

J Wagstaff (Broadway) Ltd - Saltdean

J Wagstaff is an independent, family-owned funeral director established in Peacehaven in 1911, with its Saltdean office on Longridge Avenue serving East Sussex.

SAIF
Sussex

J Wagstaff (Broadway) Ltd, College Place

J Wagstaff Funeral Directors has served Brighton and Hove with roots in Peacehaven dating to 1911. The family firm maintains two private chapels of rest.

SAIF
Sussex

J Wagstaff (Broadway) Ltd, Peacehaven

J Wagstaff, established in Peacehaven in 1911, still operates from its original South Coast Road premises, with sister branches in Saltdean and Brighton.

SAIF
Ilkley

J Waite and Son

J Waite & Son has served Menston and Ilkley for more than 70 years. The family firm, run by Kevin and Mary, reports a 99% satisfaction rate.

NAFD
Cranleigh

J Woodford Family Funeral Service

J Woodford Family Funeral Service, run by John and Gail Woodford in Cranleigh, rarely requires advance payment and serves Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex.

NAFD
Hemel Hempstead

J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited

J Worley (Funeral Directors) is based on Lawn Lane in Hemel Hempstead, serving the Dacorum area with a standardised CMA price list for local families.

SAIF
Berkhamsted

J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited - Berkhamsted

J. Worley (Funeral Directors) was founded on 18 January 1984 by John Worley, later joined by his wife Lindsey and son Mark, now marking over 40 years of service.

SAIF
Doncaster

J Young & Son (Funeral Directors Ltd) t/a Doncaster Independent Funeral Services

J Young & Son, trading as Doncaster Independent Funeral Services, operates from the Chapel in Askern, one of several offices across Doncaster and Woodlands.

SAIF
Doncaster

J Young & Son Funeral Directors, Doncaster

J Young & Son Funeral Directors is a family-run firm serving Doncaster, with offices also in Askern. It is an appointed representative of Golden Charter.

SAIF
Fylde

J. & A. Porter Funeral Directors

A local presence in Fylde and the surrounding area. J. & A. Porter Funeral Directors is part of Dignity, offering attended and unattended funerals.

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.