After a Death in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.3 miles away

4.9
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The team at Coop Funeralcare Winton provided exceptional care during a very difficult time. They handled everything with extreme dignity and professionalism. The support they gave our family was really appreciated.” — Heidi D.

“Big thank you to Sharon & Hannah for all the arrangements and care on and before the day of the funeral. Very friendly and considerate and took care of everything.” — Andy S.

W Smith & Sons logo

2. W Smith & Sons

0.5 miles away

4.7
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the moment we made the first call to the very last email, everything was dealt with professionally and supportively. Could not have wished for a kinder, more understanding and gentle company.” — A B.

“Neil was the perfect person to guide us through. The excellent service you gave us before, during and after Mum's funeral was very professional. An exceptional company to be recommended.” — Sara S.

Alan Rice and Tapper Funeral Service logo

3. Alan Rice and Tapper Funeral Service

0.9 miles away

4.9
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I would just like to pass on my deep gratitude to you and your team for the calm and dignified manner in which my mother's funeral was handled. Everyone present was very touched by the event.” — Andy H.

“Kathleen is an amazing lady. I have nothing but praise for them in helping my brother and I lay our mum to rest.” — Irena B.

George Scott and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd logo

4. George Scott and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd

1.0 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“As you promised you would take care of everything and you did. On the day of the funeral you excelled and for that I will always be grateful.” — Trish H.

“They did not treat us like we were another client.” — Maria B.

George Scott and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd logo

5. George Scott and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd

1.7 miles away

5
(56 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Andrea Scott Kate Neil Scott

Meet Andrea, Judith, Judith +4

“Their care, professionalism and attention to detail is exemplary. The faultless service they give throughout arrangements provides the most reassurance and comfort at the hardest of times.” — Mark L.

“We absolutely could not recommend Eden, Kate and the rest of the staff any higher. They were fantastic during the recent loss of our father — very accommodating throughout with visitation, compassionate and helpful whenever questions arose, and provided a great send off.” — Nathan R.

J J Allen logo

6. J J Allen

1.7 miles away

4.6
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“What a compassionate, professional and friendly team. I know loved ones will be in safe and caring hands.” — Julie S.

“They made everything so seamless from start to finish. All the staff were caring and solicitous at all times. Just so impressive. Thank you for making a difficult time just that bit easier.” — Fiona R.

Head and Wheble Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons logo

7. Head and Wheble Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons

1.7 miles away

5
(44 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bob Bowater Catherine Head James Head Patricia Whalley

Meet Bob, Catherine, James +3

“Simon Head and his team are lovely — kind, caring people who make it all look effortless but clearly work very hard to achieve this level of professionalism. Even with a direct cremation, the result was very dignified and exactly as I'd hoped.” — Debbie W.

“Robert, James and all at H&W went above and beyond to support us. She didn't want a funeral but they supported us to create a small and meaningful celebration of her life before cremation and took care of everything with such care and professionalism.” — Sophie S.

Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors logo

8. Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors

1.7 miles away

4.7
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Anna Anthony Chris Ian

Meet Anna, Anthony, Chris +10

“From the minute Michelle answered my call to the lovely, private and calm service arranged by Jon and Chris, it was all perfect. I cannot thank you enough.” — Hattie B.

“Michelle looked after us — very caring, understanding and made an upsetting time more bearable. Anna made the funeral day more relaxing being guided by her. We also thought how lovely they had prepared John.” — Clare

Yeatmans Funeral Directors logo

9. Yeatmans Funeral Directors

2.4 miles away

5
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Despite atrocious weather and an emergency detour to bypass a road traffic accident, the cortege arrived in good time. We never felt rushed or ushered out at the end. Yeatmans made a sad occasion much more bearable.” — jim w.

“I was met with kindness, understanding and tolerance. On the day itself the team were so smart and respectful. I can only say a huge thank you.” — Lesley H.

Deric Scott Funeral Directors logo

10. Deric Scott Funeral Directors

2.6 miles away

5
(214 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Martyn Bayliss Martyn Bayliss Martyn Bayliss Martyn Bayliss

Meet Martyn, Martyn, Martyn +1

“A funeral is never a 'happy' occasion, but Jackie really made us feel special. She did our dad more than proud. I'll never be able to thank her enough for what she has and continues to do for us.” — Pengers

“The word 'Thank You' doesn't seem enough but know from the bottom of my heart, we are truly truly grateful for all the kindness you showed — and more importantly, the care you showed to both my Mum and my Brother, many years apart.” — mirell

George Scott and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd logo

11. George Scott and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd

2.6 miles away

5
(103 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Andrea Scott Neil Scott

Meet Andrea, Judith, Judith +3

“Neil Scott has helped me and my family in two recent bereavements, and Neil is so calm and reassuring, he feels like part of the family.” — Rosemary P.

“Nothing was too much trouble. Our special thanks to Neil and Hannah — the whole team, including Andy our limousine driver, made us feel as though they were with us every step of the way. It was truly our privilege to witness such dedicated professionalism.” — Nick H.

Ives and Shand Funeral Service logo

12. Ives and Shand Funeral Service

2.9 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2049 Cremation from £1300
Elise Neville Mark Chadderton

Meet Elise, Mark

“At first it's all out of one's comfort zone, but once you make that first call after losing a loved one, Ives & Shand Funeral Directors made me feel so much more at ease. I can highly recommend them.” — Jacqueline B.

“Marcella is the most loveliest person you could meet to help you through all the things you have to do. She had organised everything that we requested to the letter. Fully recommended. 10/10.” — Darren R.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google