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.

Cobham

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Cobham

Lodge Brothers' Cobham branch is part of the 1780-founded, employee-owned group, managed by Dominic Kirby from Hollyhedge Road, serving local families.

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East Molesey

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, East Molesey

Lodge Brothers' East Molesey branch on Walton Road is part of the 1780-founded, employee-owned group, managed by Paul Bye, serving local families.

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Egham

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Egham

Lodge Brothers has served Surrey, Middlesex and Berkshire since 1780. Its Englefield Green branch serves Egham with 24-hour support and a match promise.

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Esher

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Esher

Lodge Brothers' Esher branch, at Waynflete House on the High Street, is part of the 1780-founded group, managed by Paul Bye, serving Surrey families.

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Feltham

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Feltham

Lodge Brothers' Feltham branch on the High Street is part of the 1780-founded, employee-owned group, managed by Nic Bisiker, serving Middlesex families.

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Guildford

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Guildford

Lodge Brothers has served families since 1780, across eight generations. Its Burpham branch near Guildford is run by Dominic Kirby and arranger Karen.

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Hanworth

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Hanworth

Lodge Brothers has served Surrey, Middlesex and Berkshire since 1780. This Hanworth branch, on Market Parade, offers cremation, legal support and bereavement advice.

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Kingston upon Thames

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Kingston upon Thames

Lodge Brothers has served Kingston upon Thames since 1780. Employee-owned with 245 years of trading, plus in-house probate and wills.

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Lightwater

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, Lightwater

Lodge Brothers has served Surrey, Middlesex and Berkshire since 1780. This Lightwater branch, at The Square, offers a price match promise and 24-hour support.

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New Malden

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, New Malden

Lodge Brothers' New Malden branch is part of the 1780-founded, employee-owned group, managed by Paul Bye from Coombe Road, serving the local area.

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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.