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.

Hounslow

A Galla Funeral Directors

A Galla Funeral Directors has served Ealing and Hounslow for many years. Guided by Arthur and Paul, it offers a single point of contact throughout.

SAIF
Acton

A Galla Funeral Directors - Acton

Led by Artur Galla across two West London locations, Acton and South Ealing, this firm has signed the Fair Funerals Pledge for transparent pricing.

SAIF
Chatham

A H Apps Funeral Directors

A H Apps has served Chatham since 1846. The team offers attended and unattended funerals, prepaid funeral plans and a chapel of rest.

NAFD
Chatham

A H Apps Funeral Directors

Serving Chatham since 1846. This Dignity branch offers memorial products.

NAFD
Romsey

A H Cheater Ltd

A. H. Cheater is a family-run funeral director in Romsey with over 100 years of trading history, the last 60-plus years under three generations of the Peace family.

NAFD
Southampton

A H Cheater Ltd, North Baddesley

A H Cheater is a family-run funeral director now in its third generation under the Peace family, serving the area for over 60 years.

NAFD
Eastleigh

A H Freemantle Funeral Directors, Eastleigh

A H Freemantle has served Eastleigh and Hampshire families since tracing its roots to 1856, giving the family-run firm around 170 years of continuous service.

SAIF
Southampton

A H Freemantle Ltd, Botley

A H Freemantle has served Hampshire families since 1856. This Botley branch on the High Street is one of five SAIF-accredited locations countywide.

SAIF
Southampton

A H Freemantle Ltd, Park Gate

A H Freemantle has served Hampshire since 1856. Its Park Gate branch on Middle Road is one of five SAIF-accredited locations in the county.

SAIF
Titchfield

A H Freemantle Ltd, Titchfield

A H Freemantle has served Hampshire since 1856. The Titchfield branch on South Street is one of five SAIF-member locations across the county.

SAIF

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.