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
(9 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
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very nice and friendly staff who really do go the extra mile to make sure you get what you asked for when losing a loved one. I really can't recommend them enough.” — Maxine F.

“Absolutely amazing in our difficult time cannot thank them enough for their care and compassion.” — Ann C.

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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

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    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

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    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google
    5

    Katie was professional, kind and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. She took the time to listen carefully to my mum's needs and helped us set up a funeral plan that was r…

    Cherrybomb via Google
    5

    We sadly lost our dear mum recently and only a year after we lost my lovely sister, we were in complete shock. We entrusted Ballard and Shortall with the funeral arrangements for…

    Wendy Perretta via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google