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.

Sheringham

Blyth and Sons Ltd

Blyth and Sons has traded in Sheringham since the 1940s, tracing its roots to 1895. Fourth-generation family firm known for its two trained therapy dogs.

NAFD
Wigan

Bolton's Funeral Service

Bolton's Funeral Service was founded in 1927 by Jack Bolton, serving Wigan, Bolton and St Helens. Third-generation directors John and Janet now run it.

SAIF
Stoke Ferry

Bonds Funeral & Bereavement Services, Stoke Ferry

Bonds Funeral & Bereavement Services now serves the former Stoke Ferry area from its Downham Market office, after Debbie Stewart relocated the business there.

SAIF
Ramsbottom

Booth and Wolstenholme

Booth and Wolstenholme has served Ramsbottom for 50+ years since founding by Bernard Booth and Robert Wolstenholme. Offers woodland funerals, transparent pricing.

NAFD
Sussex

Bowley & Gallagher

Bowley & Gallagher has served Brighton and Hove from Preston Park for over 24 years. Director Paul Bowley has worked in funerals since 1980.

SAIF
Ashton Under Lyne

Bowley & Sons Funeral Directors

Bowley & Sons Funeral Directors is a family-run firm in Ashton-under-Lyne, with a second branch in Stalybridge. The SAIF member was named in Best Rated 2025.

SAIF
Hassocks

Bowley Funeral Service, Hassocks

Bowley Funeral Service, trading as Sussex Family Funeral Directors, is part of the family-run P & S Gallagher group serving Hassocks and Mid Sussex.

SAIF
Blackpool

Box Bros Funeral Directors

Serving Blackpool since 1915, Box Bros Funeral Directors is part of Funeral Partners. The team offers 24-hour support and memorials.

NAFD
Sherborne

Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors

Serving Sherborne since 1866. This Dignity branch offers a chapel of rest and prepaid funeral plans.

NAFD
Gillingham

Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors

Serving Gillingham since 1866. The team offers attended and unattended funerals, prepaid funeral plans and a chapel of rest.

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.