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.

Reading

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Caversham

A B Walker & Son has served Berkshire since 1826 under seven generations. The Caversham branch sits at Westfield Lodge, Gosbrook Road.

SAIF
Henley-on-Thames

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Henley-on-Thames

Five generations of Walkers have led this firm since 1826. Julian Walker now runs it across nine branches, all operating carbon neutral.

SAIF
Maidenhead

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Maidenhead

A B Walker & Son has served Berkshire since 1826, now in its seventh generation. The Maidenhead branch on Bridge Road is one of nine across the firm.

NAFD SAIF
Reading

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Reading (Head Office)

A B Walker & Son has served Berkshire since 1826 under seven generations. The Reading branch at Eldon House serves as the firm's head office.

SAIF
Thatcham

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Thatcham

Thatcham has relied on the Walker family since 1826. Led today by Julian Walker, the firm is working towards net zero by 2026.

SAIF
Reading

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Tilehurst

A B Walker & Son has served Berkshire since 1826 across seven generations. The Tilehurst branch on School Road is one of the firm's nine locations.

SAIF
Wokingham

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Wokingham

A B Walker & Son has served Berkshire since 1826 under seven generations of family ownership. This Wokingham branch sits at Blyth House, London Road.

SAIF
Reading

A B Walker & Son Ltd - Woodley

A B Walker & Son has served Berkshire since 1826. Now run by the seventh generation, the Woodley branch is one of nine across the carbon-neutral firm.

SAIF
Henley on Thames

A B Walker and Son Ltd, Henley-on-Thames

A B Walker is a family-owned funeral director founded in 1826, now in its seventh generation with nine branches across Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

NAFD
Thatcham

A B Walker and Son Ltd, Thatcham

A B Walker's Thatcham branch at Westfield House belongs to a seventh-generation family firm founded in 1826, one of nine Berkshire and Oxfordshire offices.

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.