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.

Cannock

A J Sellman Ltd, Cannock

AJ Sellman has served Staffordshire families since 1870. Now run by the sixth generation, led by MD George Poole, it is a SAIF member in Cannock.

SAIF
Stafford

A J Sellman Ltd, Stafford

AJ Sellman has cared for Staffordshire families since 1870. This sixth-generation branch at St Michael's Square, Penkridge, serves Stafford locally.

SAIF
Halesowen

A J Timmins & Son / Central England Co-operative, Halesowen

A J Timmins & Son / Central England Co-operative, Halesowen serves the surrounding area. The branch offers attended and unattended funerals.

NAFD
A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Bridport (East Street, Head Office)
Bridport

A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Bridport (East Street, Head Office)

A J Wakely & Sons is headquartered on East Street in Bridport, the founding branch of a firm serving Dorset and Somerset since 1897, led by four Wakely generations.

NAFD SAIF
A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Bridport (Foundry Lane)
Bridport

A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Bridport (Foundry Lane)

A J Wakely & Sons has served Bridport and West Dorset since 1897, with four generations of the Wakely family. This branch is at The Priory on Foundry Lane.

SAIF
A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Chard
Chard

A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Chard

A J Wakely & Sons has been an independent funeral director since 1897, serving Dorset and Somerset for over 125 years. The Chard branch is on Holyrood Street.

NAFD SAIF
A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Crewkerne
Crewkerne

A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Crewkerne

A J Wakely & Sons has operated as an independent funeral director since 1897, with four generations of the Wakely family. The Crewkerne branch is on Abbey Street.

NAFD SAIF
A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis

A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Lyme Regis

A J Wakely & Sons has been an independent funeral director since 1897, with four generations of the Wakely family. The Lyme Regis branch is on Silver Street.

NAFD SAIF
A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Sherborne
Sherborne

A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Sherborne

A J Wakely & Sons has been a family-run funeral director since 1897, with four generations of the Wakely family. The Sherborne branch is on Newland.

NAFD SAIF
A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Wincanton
Wincanton

A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Wincanton

Two brothers began making coffins in 1897 by hand. Four generations later, Richard Wakely runs the Wincanton branch from the old Police Station.

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.