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

Buckinghamshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. J Brown Funeral Services Ltd

1.9 miles away

5
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The support that you and the whole team gave was wonderful. We couldn't have asked for anything better.” — Catherine P.

“Ana Brown was unbelievably helpful and helped me arrange stonemasons, the church and vicar and transport for the day, making my life trying to arrange the service remotely from London very much easier. She was even present for the brief service to ensure everything went just as it should.” — Edd C.

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2. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Wendover

2.1 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation from £0

“They helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible, always going above and beyond.” — Leanne M.

“The fact that i was so fortunate to be able to look after my dear friend Brian in my own branch gave me so much peace. His care with us and the funeral service for him was spot on for his unique personality.” — Diane R.

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3. Heritage & Sons Funeral Directors

2.2 miles away

5
(48 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Allison Bransby Allison Bransby Ben Blunt Ben Blunt

Meet Allison, Allison, Ben +5

“From the compassionate planning of Mum's send off to the follow up calls regarding the order of service, everything could not have been more perfect. Jan made a very difficult event somehow so much more bearable.” — sylvia s.

“We were reassured at every stage by Jan, who was endlessly kind, empathetic, warm, friendly, and professional. Thank you, Heritage & Sons, thank you Jan, we will always be grateful.” — Al R.

4. K Y Green

2.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

5. Wright Funeral Services Ltd

4.6 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Your support was much appreciated when arranging the interment of our mother's ashes.” — Carol A.

“Everything was taken care of in a professional and caring manner. Tim was kind, patient and personable - something which is much appreciated when planning a loved one's funeral.” — Sarah

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6. Mears Family Funerals

4.9 miles away

4.8
(38 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Gary Hart Gary Hart Lisa McDermott Lisa McDermott

Meet Gary, Gary, Lisa +7

“We felt relieved and very comfortable to have Dad looked after by this team. The support, information, help and guidance were extremely comforting during such a difficult time.” — Jo J.

“Philippa took the time to understand our individual needs and wishes, and they all worked with us to create a funeral that was truly meaningful and respectful of my Mother's life.” — Malcolm C.

7. K Y Green

5.0 miles away

4.9
(80 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Rachel in branch was lovely and very helpful. They made a very difficult time just that little bit easier. A phone call the day before the funeral making sure all was ok - nothing was too much trouble.” — Sue C.

“They were a fabulous mixture of professionalism, efficiency and kindness - nothing was too much trouble to make the funeral perfect.” — Cathy W.

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8. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Aylesbury

5.0 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation

“Wonderful staff. Would recommend highly.” — Vivenne S.

“Everything was handled most professionally, with kindness and sensitivity.” — Dempster

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9. Heritage & Sons Funeral Directors

5.0 miles away

5
(132 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Ben Blunt M Surman

Meet Ben, M

“From the day of mum's passing, mum was taken wonderful care of. You were so wonderfully kind with a lovely personal touch. The day of mum's funeral was wonderful from start to finish.” — Beverley S.

“Sue and Ben made the hardest day of my life a little easier as much as they could. They know their jobs inside and out and did everything possible to make sure I was informed and understood everything that was going to happen.” — Wendy P.

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10. Legacy Funeral Services Ltd

5.1 miles away

5
(97 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1860 Cremation from £990

“Even after my brother's funeral James is still helping me and answering any questions that I have. They did my brother proud and gave him an amazing send off. I cannot thank James and his team enough for the care and support given to me and my family.” — Claire K.

“Nothing was too much trouble and there were numerous caring touches which were unique to our family that they put in, which made it so special and as Dad would have wanted it. We were made to feel like we were the only family they were caring for.” — Rachel S.

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11. Heritage & Sons Funeral Directors

5.5 miles away

5
(72 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Ben Blunt L Surman S Barber

Meet Ben, L, S

“Leila and Sue in particular have been an absolute dream to deal with through the most difficult of times. We cannot sing the praises of the team here high enough.” — Scott S.

“Their professionalism combined with genuine kindness made an incredibly hard experience so much easier, and we are deeply grateful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble — they truly couldn't do enough for us.” — A B.

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12. S A Bates

6.1 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From initial contact to the day of cremation the service provided was exemplary.” — Jeff C.

“You guided us through the whole process with sympathy and great understanding when helping us organise both my mum and dad's funerals.” — Dan W.

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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