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

Brent

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Brent 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 Brent

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

E C Mills Ltd logo

1. E C Mills Ltd

0.4 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Amazing customer service, very helpful and understanding. Highly recommended.” — Dipen P.

“I have used E.C. Mills for many years and will continue to do so as they are caring empathetic and pay great attention to detail.” — Graham B.

2. G P Burch Funeral Service

1.0 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“At the most heartbreaking time of my life, all staff were very helpful, polite, made me feel calm. I am so glad my mum was looked after by G.P. Burch whilst resting.” — Susan C.

“At the must heartbreaking time of my life, all staff were very helpful, polite, made me feel calm. I am so glad my mum was looked after by G.P. Burch whilst resting.....” — susan c.

John Nodes Funeral Service logo

3. John Nodes Funeral Service

1.1 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the team who transported dad to the care facility, to Shane, Sue, Steve and their colleagues — your quiet presence was appreciated; you were wonderful, attentive and caring. A truly professional, approachable and responsive service from start to finish.” — Cheryl A.

“I have never found a lovelier person doing the work that she loves. Tamara is such an intelligent person — she speaks very politely and she has a heart of gold.” — Euphemia C.

4. Wembley Funeral Services

1.1 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You have given us support and advice and I can highly recommend you. Thank you again.” — Dijana P.

“I have found this to be a first class family-run funeral provider. The service was professional and personal. I was picked up from home and dropped off at my home, too, afterwards.” — Lilian Z.

James Crook Ltd logo

5. James Crook Ltd

1.1 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were kind and empathetic and they provided a dignified service for my cousin. Not only were they excellent value for money, I could not have chosen better than James Crook Funeral Directors.” — Eric B.

“Ann-Marie was lovely and very helpful, all the family were very happy with the service that was provided by Ann-Marie and the guys at James Crook Willesden, highly recommend this company if anyone is looking for a stress free funeral to arrange.” — Elaine H.

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6. Co-op Funeralcare

1.1 miles away

2.3
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you Martin for helping to pull it off within a short time frame. We were treated with dignity and respect and mourners commented on the professionalism of delivery of service.” — TrinidadRotiShop L.

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7. Nubian Funeral Directors

1.2 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The morticians did an excellent job, making sure my loved one looked exactly like himself. Ms. Beverly was caring and paid attention to details.” — Sammi G.

“Thank you especially for accommodating his religion requirements. I come to express sincere gratitude for your relentless support, proficiency, active listening skills and excellent Family Centered Service during the passing and the repatriation process of my uncle.” — FELLY C.

James Crook Ltd logo

8. James Crook Ltd

1.3 miles away

4
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional, supportive service.” — Jessica R.

“James Crook was very helpful and I was very pleased with the service. I had everything run smoothly.” — cedric r.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

9. Co-op Funeralcare

1.5 miles away

4
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Assisted my family to arrange our loved one's funeral from abroad. Very helpful and professional — would highly recommend this service.” — olive

“Jacqueline was very helpful in the preparation process and kept me up to date. Shelley the Celebrant did a fantastic job and Catherine and her team made everything personal.” — Gary L.

John Nodes Funeral Service logo

10. John Nodes Funeral Service

1.7 miles away

4.7
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1695

“You took away a lot of my stress and anxiety, and all of our requests were carried out seamlessly. Thank you for your patience while we planned the service and the expertise of your team handling, preparing and transporting his body with care and respect.” — Andrea G.

“Michaela was patient and kind and went above and beyond both before the funeral and on the day itself. Shane was also brilliant. Nothing was too much for either of them.” — Caroline T.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

1.8 miles away

3.8
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very well organised and everything went as planned and to time. My Mum got the send off we wanted for her. Thank you all.” — anthony l.

“Wonderful service, kind, compassionate staff. Zoe, Steve and the whole team helped make a difficult time that much more bearable, can't thank them enough.” — Carole R.

John Nodes Funeral Service logo

12. John Nodes Funeral Service

2.0 miles away

4.8
(51 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1695

“Nothing was too much trouble, Bernadette was very courteous, compassionate and very professional and we will be forever grateful for her help. My brother wanted to be totally involved with everything and all the team respected that.” — Maria S.

“They are thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable and takes the burden of the arrangements off your shoulders. You will not be disappointed if you entrust your beloved family in their more than capable hands.” — anne d.

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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