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.

Wakefield

Arthur Bell (Wakefield) Ltd, Stanley

Arthur Bell (Wakefield) Ltd traces back to before 1920 under founder Harry Vincent Bell, now run by the fourth generation in Stanley, Wakefield.

SAIF
Battle

Arthur C Towner Ltd, Battle

Arthur C Towner Ltd, established in 1875, is sixth-generation family-owned under chairman Edward Towner, with this Battle branch ISO 14001:2015 certified.

SAIF
Bexhill on Sea

Arthur C Towner Ltd, Bexhill-on-Sea

Arthur C Towner Ltd was established in 1875 and is now sixth-generation family-run under chairman Edward Towner, with this Bexhill branch SAIF and NAMM accredited.

SAIF
Hastings

Arthur C Towner Ltd, St Leonards-on-Sea

Arthur C Towner Ltd, established in 1875, has its head office at this St Leonards-on-Sea branch, led by sixth-generation chairman Edward Towner.

SAIF
Brighton

Arthur Denyer Funeral Directors

Arthur Denyer has served Brighton for over 110 years. The team offers attended and unattended funerals, prepaid funeral plans and memorial products.

NAFD
Arthur E Davey & Sons Ltd, Nailsea
Bristol

Arthur E Davey & Sons Ltd, Nailsea

Arthur E. Davey & Sons traces its roots to 1920 and is now in its third generation, serving Nailsea as a member of the NAFD and SAIF.

SAIF
Manchester

Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes

Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes has served Manchester since 1933. The team offers 24-hour support and repatriation services.

NAFD
Altrincham

Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, Altrincham

Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, Altrincham has served the area since 1933. Offering attended and unattended funerals and 24-hour support to local families.

NAFD
Bradford

Arthur Holdsworth Funeral Directors Ltd, Bradford

Part of Co-op Funeralcare, Arthur Holdsworth Funeral Directors Ltd, Bradford serves the wider area. The team offers attended and unattended funerals.

NAFD
Sale

Arthur Kershaw Funeral Services Ltd

Arthur Kershaw Funeral Services has served Sale, Cheshire since 1892, making it one of the longest-established funeral firms in the Manchester area.

NAFD

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.