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.

Bognor Regis

Reynolds Funeral Service, Bognor Regis

Reynolds Funeral Service's Bognor Regis branch on the High Street belongs to a West Sussex family firm serving since 1867.

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Liverpool

Richard and Shannon Jenkins Funeral Directors Ltd

Richard and Shannon Jenkins carries on a Liverpool funeral tradition spanning over 140 years. Personalised care from Mossley Hill, 24-hour support.

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Newcastle upon Tyne

Richard Bird Funeral Services

Richard Bird Funeral Services is a privately owned, independent funeral director in Gosforth, Newcastle, winner of the 2018 Most Supportive Funeral Award.

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Lewes

Richard Green Funeral Service, Lewes

Richard Green Funeral Service opened its Lewes branch in 2005, six years after founding in 1999. Richard Green brings over 50 years of industry experience.

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Uckfield

Richard Green Funeral Service, Uckfield

Richard Green Funeral Service's Uckfield office at The Old Malt House is the firm's original 1999 location, with a later branch in Lewes.

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Richard Mills Funeral Directors
Cleator Moor

Richard Mills Funeral Directors

Richard Mills Funeral Directors serves Cleator Moor and West Cumbria. A private chapel of rest and colourful coffin choices for personalised send-offs.

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Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd
Cambridge

Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd

Richard Stebbings Funeral Service has served the Cambridge area for over 40 years from Kendal House in Impington, and sponsors the Nottingham Panthers.

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Southampton

Richard Steel & Partners (formerly Nigel Chamberlain and Partners)

Richard Steel & Partners was established in 1860 and is run by four generations of the Steel family, having incorporated Nigel Chamberlain & Partners 30 years ago.

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Alresford

Richard Steel & Partners Ltd

Richard Steel & Partners has served the region since 1860 across four generations of the Steel family. It holds NAFD and SIFH accreditation for its 24-hour service.

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Winchester

Richard Steel and Partners Ltd

Richard Steel & Partners has served Winchester since 1860, now run by the fourth generation of the Steel family. It belongs to the NAFD and SIFH.

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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.