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.

Alcester

S Thomas & Brothers Ltd - Alcester

Thomas Brothers was founded in 1997 by Simon Thomas and now spans five branches, including Alcester on Birmingham Road.

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Bromsgrove

S Thomas & Brothers Ltd - Bromsgrove

S Thomas & Brothers Ltd, trading as Thomas Brothers, serves South Birmingham from five locations under the motto 'Our family taking care of yours'.

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Birmingham

S Thomas & Brothers Ltd - Wythall

Thomas Brothers' Wythall branch on Alcester Road is part of a five-location family firm led by Simon, Mark, Ben, Ceri and Christine.

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Birmingham

S Thomas & Brothers Ltd, Alvechurch

Thomas Brothers is family-run by siblings Simon, Mark and Ben with mother Christine, serving Alvechurch from one of five Birmingham-area branches.

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Redditch

S Thomas & Brothers Ltd, Redditch

Thomas Brothers, run by siblings Simon, Mark and Ben with mother Christine, serves Redditch from its Evesham Road office, one of five branches.

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Walsall

S Webb & Son Ltd, Darlaston

S Webb & Son's Darlaston branch on Church Street extends the family firm founded by Sidney Webb in 1894 alongside its Wednesbury head office.

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Wednesbury

S Webb & Son Ltd, Wednesbury

S Webb & Son has operated from its original Upper High Street premises since 1894, founded by Sidney Webb and still family-owned after 130 years.

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Oldham

S Wellens and Sons (inc J Dyson), Oldham

S Wellens and Sons (inc J Dyson) is a funeral director based on Washbrook in Chadderton, Oldham. It is NAFD-verified with a 5-star rating from 26 Google reviews.

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Manchester

S Wellens and Sons Ltd, Middleton

S Wellens and Sons Ltd operates from Long Street in Middleton, Manchester, as a NAFD-accredited funeral director. It holds a 4.9-star rating from 51 Google reviews.

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Stockport

S. P. Astley Funeral Directors

S. P. Astley serves Stockport and the surrounding area. This Dignity branch offers memorial products.

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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.