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.

Herne Bay

Beltinge & District Funeral Service

Beltinge & District Funeral Service serves Herne Bay, Whitstable and Canterbury. Led by John Wells, it is a SAIF and BIFD member and Green Funeral Director.

SAIF
Cheadle

Ben Lloyd (Funeral Directors) Ltd

Serving Cheadle since 2010, Ben Lloyd (Funeral Directors) Ltd is part of Co-op Funeralcare. Offering 24-hour support and prepaid funeral plans to local families.

NAFD
Henlow

Benedict Funeral Directors Limited

Benedict Funeral Directors is family-run from 1 Bedford Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, a SAIF member serving over 20 towns, with a second office in Houghton Regis.

SAIF
Leeds

Bennett of Morley Funeral Directors

Bennett of Morley was founded in 1891 and is now run by the fifth generation. The Leeds firm offers FCA-compliant pre-paid plans and 24/7 assistance.

SAIF
Brentwood

Bennetts Funeral Directors - Brentwood

Bennetts Funeral Directors has served Essex families since 1881, three generations of family ownership from its Brentwood office on the High Street.

SAIF
Billericay

Bennetts Funeral Directors Limited - Billericay

Bennetts Funeral Directors has been a family business since 1891, serving Essex for over 130 years. The firm offers classic hearses and limousines.

SAIF
Leeds

Bensons Funeral Service

Founded in 2005 by Adrian and Julie, this family-run firm personally manages arrangements for families across Beeston, Morley and wider Leeds.

NAFD
B
Bury

Bernadette Gibson Funeral Director

Bernadette Gibson Funeral Director operates from Fairfield House Funeral Home in Bury. The firm serves local families throughout the surrounding area.

NAFD
Buxton

Bernard Kenney & Daughter Funeral Service, Buxton

Bernard Kenney & Daughter has served the High Peak for over five decades and three generations from Thornheyes, Buxton. Daughter Dianne manages day to day.

NAFD
Thirsk

Bernard Nicholson Funeral Directors, Thirsk

Bernard Nicholson Funeral Directors, Thirsk is part of Co-op Funeralcare, serving local families. The team offers attended and unattended funerals.

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.