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.

Exmouth

Richard W Gegg and Sons Ltd

Richard W Gegg and Sons Ltd is a family-owned funeral director on Rolle Street in Exmouth, Devon, serving the town and wider East Devon area.

NAFD
Wigston

Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

Richard Ward Funeral Services, established 1982, serves Leicester from Enderby and Wigston. Led by a 30-year qualified director, NAFD and BIFD accredited.

NAFD
Leicester

Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

Richard Ward Funeral Services has served Leicestershire since being incorporated in 2006. The firm is recommended by the Good Funeral Guide.

NAFD
Witham

Richards Funeral Directors

Serving Witham since 1842. This Dignity branch offers memorial products and a chapel of rest.

NAFD
Witham

Richards Funeral Directors

Serving Witham since 1842. This Dignity branch offers prepaid funeral plans and a chapel of rest.

NAFD
Richardson's Funeral Directors
Penrith

Richardson's Funeral Directors

Richardson's has arranged funerals in Penrith and Cumbria since 1895. The family-owned firm is a SAIF member offering Golden Charter prepaid funeral plans.

SAIF
Richmond

Richmond Funeralcare

Richmond Funeralcare, part of Co-op Funeralcare, has served the area since 2019. The team offers attended and unattended funerals and prepaid funeral plans.

NAFD
Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth Funeralcare

Part of Co-op Funeralcare, Rickmansworth Funeralcare serves the wider area. The branch offers attended and unattended funerals.

NAFD
Didcot

Ridgeway Funeral Service

Ridgeway Funeral Service was established in 2004 by Michael, who brings over 40 years' experience. The SAIF member is based in Didcot.

SAIF
Ridgeway Funeral Service - Steventon
Steventon

Ridgeway Funeral Service - Steventon

Ridgeway Funeral Service is an independent funeral director near Abingdon led by Michael, who has over 40 years' experience. The firm is a SAIF member.

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.

Funeral Directors in England's Biggest Cities

Looking for a specific city or town? Start with one of our most-browsed locations, or use the search above to find funeral directors near you:

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.