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.

Purley

Rowland Brothers, Purley

Rowland Brothers' Purley branch on High Street is part of a family-run group serving South London since 1873 across seven linked offices.

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Warlingham

Rowland Brothers, Warlingham

Rowland Brothers has served South London since 1873, with its Warlingham branch one of eight locations offering eco-friendly and military funerals.

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West Wickham

Rowland Brothers, West Wickham

Rowland Brothers' West Wickham branch on High Street is part of a family-run South London group with roots in Croydon dating back to 1873.

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Petersfield

Rowland's Funeral Services (Petersfield) Ltd

Rowland's Funeral Services is an independent funeral director on St Peters Road in Petersfield, unconnected to the larger Rowland Brothers group.

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Petersfield

Rowlands Funeral Services Ltd

Rowlands Funeral Services has served Petersfield since 1934 across three family generations. It's the town's only independent funeral director.

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Rowlands Gill

Rowlands Gill Funeralcare

Rowlands Gill Funeralcare serves the surrounding area. Offering prepaid funeral plans and attended and unattended funerals to local families.

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York

Rowley & Sons Family Funeral Services

Rowley & Sons is an independent, family-run funeral director on Lawrence Street in York, owned by Martin and Elizabeth Rowley, offering 24-hour support.

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Mangotsfield

Roy Preddy Funeral Directors

Roy Preddy has worked in Mangotsfield for over 200 years. The team offers attended and unattended funerals, a chapel of rest and memorials.

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Bristol

Roy Preddy Funeral Directors

A local presence in Bristol and the surrounding area. Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, part of the Dignity network, offers a chapel of rest and prepaid funeral plans.

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Walsall

Roy Quinton Funeral Directors

Roy Quinton Funeral Directors has served Walsall since 1992. This Funeral Partners branch offers 24-hour support and memorials.

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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.