After a Death in Barking and Dagenham | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Barking and Dagenham

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Barking and Dagenham area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Barking and Dagenham

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

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1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.5 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were very helpful and provided amazing care and service for my friend's service. Many thanks for your help and kindness.” — Joe

“Charlotte and Jack were very understanding and went the extra mile to ensure everything went to plan.” — Elaine H.

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2. B Wallis and Son

1.6 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“B Wallis & Son were brilliant and made the hardest of days that much easier, thoughtful, courteous and reliable in every aspect, wouldn't hesitate to recommend.” — Toni K.

“We can't fault the care and compassion of your service with special thanks to Jade who was most kind and supportive.” — tony s.

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3. T Cribb & Sons

1.6 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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Meet Graham, Jack, Joe +3

“Well established community funeral directors. Offer a great service with sympathy and care at a time of stress for the family.” — Gurdeep B.

“Very sympathetic and understanding. Good company that speaks through everything to help the service be the one you want.” — Dreamer

4. T A Newman

1.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

T. A. Newman & Sons are a caring, family-run funeral directors in Romford offering personalised and sensitive funeral services.

5. T Cribb and Sons (inc. J Cooper and Sons)

2.0 miles away

4.6
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional, respectful and caring throughout the entire process, from planning to the actual funeral. A very comforting memory of a sad time.” — Brian A.

“The team provided our family with excellent attention to detail, with a real warmth. The service went smoothly and without a hitch. Vicky and David were of particular mention.” — Di A.

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6. Gilderson and Sons

2.2 miles away

4.9
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Ken Buddell was very helpful, answered our questions and guided us. The pallbearers were dignified and respectful. I would certainly recommend Gildersons.” — Colin S.

“Ken was extremely helpful on the phone, explained the options and steps we would be going through fully. He found us a wonderful Celebrant in Roger who went out of his way to find some of the unusual music requested. We felt we had been looked after by a sympathetic and professional team, who conducted the proceedings with a great deal of decorum.” — Jo

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7. Co-op Funeralcare

2.9 miles away

2.6
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“This is my 3rd funeral in 8 months and the co op have been very good helping me with my arrangements and have treated me with care and kindness and shown my family respect and i cant say anything bad” — Dionne F.

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8. T Cribb and Sons

3.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It's so kind, caring and very helpful service. I would certainly recommend your company to others.” — Rima M.

“A big thanks to Mrs Kim Taylor for her extremely pleasing service and for her warmth and sincerity. I was very impressed with the funeral service provided for my brother.” — Rima M.

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9. Co-op Funeralcare

3.3 miles away

3.6
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The fact that her burial was to take place in Yorkshire was not a problem and everything was made simple for us.” — Pam M.

“They were compassionate and supportive throughout the process of arranging the funeral and on the day itself. The whole family really appreciated their professionalism and warmth. Thank you Co-op for making a difficult event easier to bear.” — Amanda Q.

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10. T Cribb and Sons

3.3 miles away

4.8
(90 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“Special mention to Marcus who made everything so simple and gave us such amazing support. From the first point of contact to the end of my Mum's funeral today, everyone at T.Cribbs has been truly professional and understanding.” — Susan C.

“Black folks are fussy, but let me tell you, we approve T Cribbs & Sons. T Cribbs & Sons come in, unfazed, same level of service, polite, working with the family, guiding and supporting. We have a big family, so we have dealt with them from London to Kent; the same level of consistency executed every time.” — Natalie F.

11. T Cribb and Sons

3.5 miles away

4.3
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You really are amazing people and I highly recommend you to anyone who will require your services in the future.” — Ian

“Extremely helpful and the boys on the day were very polite, respectful and professional. Thank you to all concerned.” — Linda L.

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12. Co-op Funeralcare

3.5 miles away

2
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare in Barkingside, Ilford offers compassionate burial and cremation services with the trust of a national Co-op network.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We can only say thank you to Teresa and Santanna at the Ruddungton branch for their kindness, thoughttulness, care, support and advice given to my family during our most sad weeks…

    Mrs and Mr Brooks and Bing via Google
    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google