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.

Manchester

Leech Funeralcare

Leech Funeralcare serves Manchester and the surrounding area. The team offers prepaid funeral plans and attended and unattended funerals.

NAFD
Aylesbury

Legacy Funeral Services Ltd

Legacy Funeral Services is a family-owned Aylesbury funeral directors led by James Burrett DipFD, operating from modern, purpose-built, NAFD-accredited facilities.

NAFD
Exeter

LeRoy Funeral Service

LeRoy Funeral Service has cared for Exeter families for many years from Alphington Road. The firm publishes a standardised, itemised price list.

NAFD SAIF
Blandford Forum

Lesley Shand Funeral Service, Blandford Forum

Lesley Shand Funeral Service has served Blandford Forum since 1922. Part of Douch Family Funerals, its chapel seats up to 40 for free ceremonies.

NAFD
Wimborne

Lesley Shand Funeral Service, Wimborne

Lesley Shand Funeral Service has cared for Wimborne and Corfe Mullen families since 1988. Part of Douch Family Funerals, its Orchard Room hosts on-site services.

NAFD
Letchworth Garden City

Letchworth Funeralcare

Covering Letchworth Garden City and the wider area, Letchworth Funeralcare is part of Co-op Funeralcare. The branch offers attended and unattended funerals.

NAFD
Camden

Leverton & Sons Ltd

Leverton & Sons Ltd is one of London's oldest independent funeral directors, head office on Eversholt Street, Camden. It leads a five-branch London group.

SAIF
Haringey

Leverton & Sons Ltd - Fortis Green

Leverton & Sons has served North London from Fortis Green since 1789, now in its eighth generation. Branch rated 5.0 across 1,100-plus reviews.

SAIF
Hampstead

Leverton & Sons Ltd - Hampstead

Leverton & Sons' Hampstead branch on Haverstock Hill is one of five London offices of this long-established, independent family funeral director.

SAIF
Barnet

Leverton & Sons Ltd, Golders Green

Leverton & Sons has served North London from Golders Green since 1789, now in its eighth generation. Rated 5.0 across more than 1,130 reviews.

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.