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

Charnwood District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Charnwood 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 Charnwood District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors

1.7 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble — they handled my wife's funeral in a very professional and sensitive way.” — Alan H.

“Emma and Karen went out of their way to be kind and supportive. They were excellent and went above and beyond.” — lesley l.

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2. The Co-operative Funeralcare

3.6 miles away

3
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lovely caring staff especially Kayleigh, treated my mum and my aunt 7 months later with dignity and respect. Kept me updated and informed every step of the way.” — L T.

“Lovely caring staff especially Kayleigh, treated my mum and my aunt 7 months later with dignity and respect. Kept me updated and informed every step of the way. Thank you 😊” — L T.

3. Co-op Funeralcare

3.6 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone here treated mum respectfully and did everything we asked of them. We couldn't have had a better experience and mum's funeral went off beautifully.” — yvonne l.

“The service given by co-op funeralcare was so beautiful. Everyone was so helpful, the readings at the service was done how we would have done it. Thanks to everyone for your help with everything we asked.” — Malcolm B.

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4. Charnwood Funeral Services Ltd

3.7 miles away

3.7
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very good funeral service.” — Derrek T.

“I started using the service in 1992 for my grandmother, then 1998 for my uncle, and the latest was my mother in 2022. They done a fantastic service, thank you very much for the service provided.” — Ken H.

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5. G E Gamble and Sons

3.7 miles away

5
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“He was very patient as we had no idea what we wanted. He guided us through everything and didn't rush us to make decisions.” — Denise H.

“I cannot thank them enough for their kindness and compassion. They were so professional at a most sensitive time.” — simon o.

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6. Central England Co-operative

3.8 miles away

3
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The lady who assisted me couldn't have been more helpful and patient, as I had lots of questions on the various options. She didn't rush me into a decision, which I really appreciated too.” — Tom P.

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7. Swanns Funeral Services

3.9 miles away

3.8
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you so much, from start to finish your service couldn't have been better.” — steveandvera A.

“Very professional and empathetic throughout. A very good local funeral directors firm. Thank you to Louisa and the team.” — DG L.

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8. The co-operative funeralcare

4.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

The Co-operative Funeralcare in Birstall, Leicester, offers compassionate, professional funeral services as part of the UK's largest funeral provider.

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9. Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors

4.0 miles away

4.8
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Caring and respectful - they treated myself and my late wife very well and everything went smoothly without any complications.” — John H.

“The service itself was seamless and truly beautiful - every detail was taken care of and it all came together perfectly. We are so grateful for the way you guided us through it with such kindness and respect.” — Astin S.

10. M D Lowe and Sons Funeral Services Ltd

4.1 miles away

4.6
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The attention to detail and compassion shown is above and beyond. Couldn't ask for more professional, genuine and kind people. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending.” — Georgie S.

“Mark and Julie were so lovely and made the service truly special. They are very kind and considerate and put on genuinely beautiful funeral services that honour the one whose life you are celebrating.” — Georgia F.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We can only say thank you to Teresa and Santanna at the Ruddungton branch for their kindness, thoughttulness, care, support and advice given to my family during our most sad weeks…

    Mrs and Mr Brooks and Bing via Google
    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