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.

Burnham on Sea

P J Harris Funeral Directors

P J Harris has long served Burnham on Sea families. The team offers attended and unattended funerals and a chapel of rest.

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Burnham on Sea

P J Harris Funeral Directors

P J Harris has long served Burnham on Sea families. This branch provides attended and unattended funerals, a chapel of rest and prepaid funeral plans.

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Warrington

P J Lundy Funeral Directors

P J Lundy is a family-owned funeral service established over 30 years ago in Thelwall, Warrington. Proprietor Paul J Lundy is a SAIF member.

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Bromley

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors Ltd - Bromley

P L Mulligan has served South East London and Kent for generations, with a Bromley branch whose Carriage Masters division arranges bespoke send-offs.

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Eltham

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors Ltd - Eltham

P L Mulligan's Eltham branch on Well Hall Road is run by branch manager Tracie Cordaroy, part of a family-founded group in Bexleyheath.

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Sidcup

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors Ltd - Sidcup

P L Mulligan's Sidcup branch on Blackfen Parade is run by branch manager Suzanne James, part of a family-founded group in Bexleyheath.

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Welling

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors Ltd - Welling

Julie Cross leads P L Mulligan's Welling branch. This family business offers traditional and eco funerals plus horse-drawn options, any time of day.

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Bexleyheath

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors Ltd, Bexleyheath

P L Mulligan is a family-run independent firm headquartered in Bexleyheath, Kent. NAFD and SAIF accredited, offering horse-drawn funerals and more.

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Bexley

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors Ltd, Erith

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors has served Erith, Kent as part of a small family-run chapel group. Accredited with NAFD, SAIF and the London Association.

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Greenwich

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors, Eltham

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors' Eltham branch is one of seven across London and Kent. NAFD, SAIF and LAFD accredited, with horse-drawn carriage options.

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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.