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.

Christchurch

Miller Bros & F P Butler Ltd

Miller Bros & F.P. Butler Ltd has provided funerals in Christchurch, Dorset since 1910, one of the area's longest-established independent homes.

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Exeter

Mitchell Funeral Service

Mitchell Funeral Service serves Exeter and Devon, part of the Dignity network, covering traditional attended ceremonies and direct cremation.

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Mitchell Funeral Services Ltd
Heywood

Mitchell Funeral Services Ltd

Mitchell Funeral Services operates from York Street in Heywood, Greater Manchester, holding a 4.9-star rating from 68 reviews on the NAFD directory.

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Ormskirk

MLS Independent Funeral Directors

MLS Independent Funeral Directors, run by the Hunter family for three generations, brings over 90 years' combined experience to Ormskirk and Lancashire.

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Southport

Moisters Funeral Directors

Part of Co-op Funeralcare, Moisters Funeral Directors serves Southport and the wider area. The team offers a chapel of rest and attended and unattended funerals.

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Southport

Moisters of Southport

Moisters of Southport is part of Co-op Funeralcare, serving local families. The team offers attended and unattended funerals.

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New Milton

Moodys Funeral Directors

Moodys serves New Milton and the surrounding area. This Dignity branch offers a chapel of rest and prepaid funeral plans.

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Christchurch

Moodys Funeral Directors, Christchurch

Moodys has served Christchurch since the 1930s. The team offers attended and unattended funerals, a chapel of rest and prepaid funeral plans.

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New Milton

Moodys Funeral Directors, New Milton

This Dignity branch serves New Milton and the local area. The branch provides prepaid funeral plans, plus a chapel of rest.

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Preston

Moons Funeral Service

Moons Funeral Service, run by three generations of the Cross family, serves Preston from Great Eccleston and Preesall with SAIF, NAFD and BIFD accreditation.

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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.