Funeral Directors in Bedford

There are 6 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here for Bedford, including independent firms alongside the local Co-op Funeralcare branch.

Bedford

A L and G Abbott

A L & G Abbott has served Kempston, Bedford and the surrounding area for over 180 years as a small, independently owned, family-run funeral director.

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Bedford

Co-op Funeralcare, Bedford

Co-op Funeralcare, Bedford serves the surrounding area. The branch offers prepaid funeral plans and attended and unattended funerals.

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Bedford

Neville Funeral Service - Ampthill

Based at a former chapel on Flitwick Road, refurbished to house arrangement rooms and a visiting chapel, this Ampthill branch is led by Shona Hall.

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Neville Funeral Service - Bedford

Formerly Arnolds Funeral Service, this Roff Avenue branch has been part of the Neville Funerals group for over 30 years, led by branch manager Karl Montford.

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Bedford

Serenity Funeral Service Ltd

Serenity Funeral Service is an independent firm serving Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Peterborough, with horse-drawn carriage options.

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Bedford

Shires Funeral Directors, Bedford

Shires Funeral Directors in Bedford is part of CPJ Field, bringing 300 years of family tradition to modern funeral planning on Goldington Road.

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What Does a Funeral Cost in Bedford?

Prices among Bedford's listed funeral directors do vary by provider. Based on the standardised price lists available, a direct cremation costs from around £1,295 up to about £1,595, averaging roughly £1,457. A fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) ranges from about £2,180 to £3,635, with £2,790 a fairly typical figure. Bear in mind direct cremation prices are as published by each firm and some include the crematorium fee, while attended figures don't include third-party costs such as crematorium fees, burial plots, or a celebrant or minister's fee — always ask for a full breakdown before booking.

Funeral Directors Near Bedford

If none of Bedford's listed funeral directors are quite right, nearby options include:

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here for Bedford and the immediate surrounding area.

Yes, some of Bedford's listed funeral directors offer direct cremation, with prices starting from around £1,295, as a lower-cost alternative to a traditional attended funeral.

All 6 funeral directors listed in Bedford are NAFD or SAIF accredited. NAFD and SAIF accreditation isn't mandatory, but both require a code of practice and a formal complaints route — useful reassurance in an unlicensed profession.