After a Death in Bexley | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Bexley

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Bexley 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 Bexley

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors logo

1. P L Mulligan Funeral Directors

0.1 miles away

4.9
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They showed the utmost respect for our grandad's funeral, ensuring every detail was handled with care. Their support left our family feeling reassured, and they laid him to rest peacefully. They truly went above and beyond.” — Lucy E.

“We noticed the rose. Nothing is too much — to the smallest of things like giving dad a nice haircut. And opening out of hours and on Sundays. Cannot recommend Danny and his family at Mulligan's highly enough.” — Ben S.

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2. Francis Chappell and Sons

0.1 miles away

4.7
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made a difficult event go smoothly with superb professionalism. Would highly recommend their services.” — Paul J.

“Nothing was too much trouble and we were guided through the whole process with discretion and professionalism.” — Fiona

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

0.2 miles away

4.9
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very good service. All staff very helpful, friendly and professional. Fully took care of the funeral.” — Ralph M.

“Well managed sad event by very helpful pleasant people.” — clive t.

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4. W Uden & Sons Ltd

0.3 miles away

5
(219 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jack leading as the Director with his caring team, he was so kind and reassuring and made us feel so special and again nothing was too much trouble. We feel so blessed to have had them look after us all so well.” — Wendy H.

“When going through such a painful time, you need people who will be kind and courteous. I have nothing but gratitude for Adam & Lee who was the funeral director on the day we laid my Dad to rest. Thank you to you all for your care and empathy.” — Sam O.

5. Nash Funerals

1.1 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sandy was very kind and thoughtful when dealing with us and taking us through the process of arranging a funeral. I would highly recommend Nash Funeral Directors.” — Martinette T.

“Annette was very understanding and gave us good advice at the crucial time we needed it. Everything was done very professionally and on the day of the funeral everything went so smoothly.” — Elizabeth M.

Bexley Funeral Service logo

6. Bexley Funeral Service

1.1 miles away

5
(54 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1710
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“Thank you for the excellent service, compassion and making a very difficult time losing my Mum as stress free as possible.” — John R.

“Jenny's professional but kind manner is not lost on us. Thank you so much for helping us through this difficult time — nothing was too much trouble from the very beginning all the way through to the end.” — Robert B.

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors logo

7. P L Mulligan Funeral Directors

1.2 miles away

4.7
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Her knowledge and her professionalism was exceptional — they even managed to arrange a professional recording of the service for friends and family that were unable to attend.” — Alan G.

“Thank you for making Ray's day so special, you went the extra mile for us all. Nothing was too much trouble and you were all very kind and sympathetic to our needs, and although a very sad day, it was also a lovely day to remember.” — P F.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

8. Co-op Funeralcare

1.5 miles away

4.9
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very helpful and everything was first class.” — Derek B.

“Very caring, compassionate and understanding. They made it easier to deal with.” — Chris B.

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors logo

9. P L Mulligan Funeral Directors

1.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I could not have asked for a better company than Mulligans to guide us through the whole business and to help and support us in creating a fitting, meaningful and caring funeral for my dear Mother. I hope it will be a long time before I have to plan another funeral, but when it does happen, Mulligans will be my first port of call.” — Angie P.

“Above and beyond — you couldn't ask for a more professional or better start from the beginning to the unfortunate finish. I thank you for all that you have done for me and my family.” — Vernon E.

P L Mulligan Funeral Directors logo

10. P L Mulligan Funeral Directors

1.6 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Dan really is unbelievable in every great way — 5 star service experience especially from Dan Brunsden, brilliant, can't thank enough.” — Abs R.

“They went above and beyond to help us get through what was a very upsetting time, even managing to arrange a professional recording of the service for friends and family that were unable to attend.” — Alan G.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

1.6 miles away

4.9
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nancy Downing who was the celebrant for the day was caring and excellent at her job, made the day feel so much better, truly amazing at her job.” — Dean G.

“We would like to show our extreme satisfaction to James, Ji, Ben Cooper and everyone for their kindness, help, care and extreme professionalism laying our Dad Albert Plumridge to rest. We'll always be thankful.” — Justin P.

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12. Ashdown Funeral Services

1.6 miles away

5
(55 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Her respect for John in the chapel of rest was outstanding as was her care for us as a family. They organised a perfect route for John's last journey on this earth.” — Lesley F.

“Kelly at Belvedere did everything in her power to make this awful journey bearable. Her compassion, empathy and understanding of how people feel at this time is shown time and time again. She is so in the right job.” — Lesley C.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    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
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google