After a Death in Calderdale District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Calderdale District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Calderdale District 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 Calderdale District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Joseph Sutcliffe and Son Ltd

1.3 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“David was so nice and helpful. My dad's funeral was so professional. He had a lovely send off. Thank you so much to David and everyone involved.” — Jayne H.

“David was so nice n helpful. My dad’s funeral,was so professional He had a lovely send off . Thank you so much to David and everyone involved x” — Jayne H.

2. B J Melia and Sons

2.7 miles away

5
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely lovely caring people — my mom was with them for 2 weeks, always there for us when we visited. 5 stars from all my family.” — Rebecca D.

“In the most challenging of times, BJ Melia & Sons was on our side. BJ Melia's job was undoubtedly immaculate and I will never forget their support.” — S B.

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3. The Lawrence Funeral Service

2.8 miles away

5
(73 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Shelly and Lawrence Funeral Directors were compassionate, supportive and knowledgeable about our situation. They arranged a beautiful send off, starting in their own chapel of rest, taking us to the cemetery, and ensuring everything was done exactly the way we requested.” — Annie C.

“From start to finish over the last few weeks Sara has been absolutely outstanding. Lawrence Funeral Directors have made a turbulent period much more bearable than we could have imagined. Their care and attention to my family and on the day of my mum's funeral was exemplary.” — Richard C.

4. S and W Riding Funerals Ltd

3.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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5. Hebden Bridge Funeral Service

3.7 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone is so passionate about providing the very best service to everyone and giving everyone the send off they deserve, they listen to you and take everything you have said and make it special for your loved ones.” — Reece H.

“Janes' passing was a huge loss to all our family but you made everything as easy as I could have possibly wished for.” — David B.

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6. Valley Funeral Service

3.8 miles away

4.9
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you to everyone involved for making sure the day went very smoothly. I could not recommend them highly enough.” — Verna K.

“Wonderful, compassionate, efficient and professional service from all at Robertshaw Greenwood in organising my aunt's funeral.” — Karen H.

7. Simpsons Funeral Service

4.6 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The care and professionalism they demonstrated throughout the process of arranging a funeral for my dad was exceptional.” — Julie H.

“Joanne and all the team were so professional and respectful making things so easy at such a difficult time. We would not hesitate in recommending, the whole team should be very proud.” — Mark F.

8. H Bates

5.2 miles away

5
(105 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the first call Sylvia and the team showed genuine compassion throughout the difficult and emotional process of saying goodbye to my brother in a way that reflected his varied passions. At no time did we feel pressured to pay for anything we felt unnecessary.” — Jennifer S.

“Her attention to detail, professionalism and the manner in which she deals with families needing to navigate difficult times is what she does so incredibly well. She is calm and composed, offering excellent advice and guidance because of her extensive experience in funeral planning.” — Lyndsey B.

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9. D J Screen and Sons

5.8 miles away

4.9
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2895 Cremation from £1800

“Having never had to deal with organising a funeral, they made it really easy and were very helpful all the way through. Always happy to talk if you had any problems or concerns.” — Marcus C.

“We drove to the Cemetery in style feeling important taking our Special Lady to her Resting place. My family was advised and we lowered our loved one ourselves. The service was very respectful, I cannot think of anything that could have been done better.” — Ruth B.

10. Golcar Independent Funeral Directors Ltd

6.1 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone who did the funeral were outstanding — they were all so friendly, welcoming and so helpful. They gave my brother a lovely send off he so deserved.” — Suzanne P.

“What was a very difficult and sad time for me was made a little easier with the help of Jennie Coxon. The process of organising something I have never had to do before was handled with the empathy it deserves.” — Maxine S.

11. Charles Wood Funeral Service

6.2 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They treated both our family and our dad with the utmost dignity and respect throughout the entire process, helping to ease the burden during our grief. On the day of the funeral, the staff were amazing — professional, supportive, and incredibly helpful, ensuring everything ran smoothly and allowing us to focus on saying goodbye to our dad.” — Kimberley H.

“Fleur Tanner was always professional, approachable, patient and she exuded an air of calmness at times. Nothing seemed to disrupt her. Several people at the service commented on how well the service went. First Rate.” — Neil S.

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12. J C Warburtons Funeral Service

6.2 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I do not live in England and had to organize proceedings from abroad. Michelle handled my case. I could not have hoped for a more professional, able undertaker.” — Sam C.

“Suzanne and her team were absolutely fantastic, everything was organised perfectly. My dad's funeral was absolutely perfect, he would have thought so too.” — Aimee m.

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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
    in the last week
    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