After a Death in Cannock Chase District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Cannock Chase District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Cannock Chase 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 Cannock Chase District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

George Stacey logo

1. George Stacey

0.9 miles away

4.8
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bob, Christine and Robert Bob, Christine and Robert Christine Poole Christine Poole

Meet Bob,, Bob,, Christine +2

“Your dedication and empathy will never be forgotten.” — Jason P.

“Christine was so kind and considerate throughout, she organised everything perfectly and really took the pressure off us during such a difficult time.” — Barbara R.

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2. Halliwell Funeral Service

1.2 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional couldn't of asked for a better service” — JM D.

“Halliwell funeral service at heath Hayes were overwhelmingly respectful, professional and nothing was too much trouble. I would like to say thankyou for looking after my mom” — Tracey H.

3. Maguire

1.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Central England Co-operative logo

4. Central England Co-operative

2.1 miles away

3
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you all for making a heartbreaking time into a wonderful service to remember with fondness. People are still phoning me up to say what a wonderful service it was.” — Annette J.

“No matter how many times I changed or added things, it was instilled in me that it was not a problem and that things needed to feel right for the service.” — Annette J.

Halliwell Funeral Service logo

5. Halliwell Funeral Service

3.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Outstanding service from Haliwells funeral directors. Special thanks to Dave who led my dad's service and Louise Goode who was our celebrant who did an amazing job.” — Amanda C.

“Kath was simply amazing and helped me so very very much after losing my father. Their attention to detail was also greatly appreciated and I will always be eternally grateful.” — Amanda C.

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6. John Short and Son Limited

3.3 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Kay Cresswell

Meet Catherine, Catherine, Catherine +16

“As a family we felt that my dad was in such good hands and well looked after. Every part of the organisation to the service was dealt with so well — nothing was too much trouble. We have before and would only use John Shorts for our funeral services.” — Lucy H.

“On the day Moira was a guiding hand and alongside her team dignified and professional throughout, for which we will always be grateful. Thoughtful and caring, professional and knowledgeable — John Short & Sons were of great help and comfort during the making of arrangements for my dad's funeral.” — Paul. M.

Middleton and Wood of Burntwood logo

7. Middleton and Wood of Burntwood

3.9 miles away

5
(90 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2450 Cremation from £1500

“Mom would have loved that send off. You can tell Sian has your best interests at heart, will look after you in the build up, and her team will have your back on the day.” — Brad S.

“The gentlemen who came to collect mom from home in the early hours of the morning were compassionate, but also emanated a quiet confidence which made the tough time just that tiny bit more bearable as it had a calmness to it.” — Katie P.

Central England Co-operative logo

8. Central England Co-operative

4.2 miles away

4.8
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I would like to say a Big thanks to the Staff for my Husband's Funeral. They were Brilliant.” — Susan P.

“Very considerate and helpful, staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate the wife's family.” — JA K.

Central England Co-operative logo

9. Central England Co-operative

4.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Central England Co-operative Funeral Directors in Brownhills, Walsall, offering compassionate and professional funeral services.

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10. Halliwell Funeral Service

5.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jan dealt with the paperwork in a very sincere & empathetic way & she made a difficult time so much easier each time we visited.” — Maureen

“Dave Thomas is such a caring man. He couldn't have treated our parents any better if they had been his parents. He was very respectful, empathetic & caring of us all. Nothing was too much trouble.” — Maureen

Central England Co-operative logo

11. Central England Co-operative

5.6 miles away

4.3
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Minimal store and you'll need a membership card for price savings, has post office with parcel drop off and cash point.” — Tony D.

“Fantastic, refreshed Co Op, good range throughout and good prices, all the staff are very pleasant and friendly” — Simon O.

12. Peterson Funeral Directors

5.9 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The dignity and respect that was put into making my husband look so peaceful when I visited him in their chapel of rest was second to none. They are definitely a family that care for your family.” — Helen W.

“At what was a difficult time, I cannot thank Michael and his staff enough. From the first moment I made contact, their compassion, professionalism and attention to detail brought great comfort to me. Michael went above and beyond to make sure that what I wanted was exactly what I got, even down to him suggesting that we could walk through Brownhills High Street in front of the horse and carriage.” — Helen W.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication, compassion and care by Karen and the team here. Thank you for helping give mum a lovely send off as she would’ve wanted. The staf…

    Abi via Google
    5

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
    5

    Thank you Maria for your kindness through a difficult time. I would recommend this service to anybody.

    Lionel Richards via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    You never think you will have to make funeral arrangements, but life can be cruel and take your loved one suddenly. I was confused, upset, and not sure where to turn. I trusted my…

    Sarah Riley via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google