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

Chesterfield District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Freeman Daynes Funeral Service logo

1. Freeman Daynes Funeral Service

0.5 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Great that a local business can take the time to sit and listen to whatever you need to say. Many thanks to Sally for arranging dad's funeral with the utmost understanding, sympathetic advice and professionalism.” — Diane G.

“They create such a calm, supportive environment and truly go above and beyond for people during incredibly difficult moments. A credit to their profession.” — Kristina C.

2. Wetton Funeral Service (inc J J Needham and Son)

0.7 miles away

4.8
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Their attention to detail, their care and support were first class through what was a difficult time for me and my family. Without doubt, I highly recommend Wetton Funeral Services.” — Richard C.

“Losing a loved one is incredibly hard but Wettons Funeral Directors took the stress out of every detail of the funeral arrangements for us. They were superb from start to finish.” — Carol M.

3. Chas Widdowson Funeral Director

0.9 miles away

4.8
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Had to restrict certain people from seeing my Dad — our instructions were carried out by Chas Widdowsons with the utmost respect. Caring and compassionate. Nothing is too much trouble for these very professional people.” — kevdavid94

“Teela and team at Chas Widdowson's made the whole experience bearable. It was lovely to be guided through everything by such experts and know everything would be done properly with care and compassion. I couldn't have asked for better service from going through the initial planning to the funeral itself.” — RafikiJax

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

4. The Co-operative Funeralcare

1.7 miles away

3.3
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My mother and myself were treated with the most upper respect. They were very kind. I could not fault the funeral — it did my mother proud.” — Sharon M.

“We honestly can't thank Sam and the team enough. Excellent service from the start, calm and peaceful environment for dad to rest.” — Michelle J.

5. Co-op Funeralcare

1.7 miles away

4.5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Great care was taken to ensure that the funeral was exactly as we wanted it to be. Support available in the lead up to the funeral day, staff were empathetic and supportive.” — Carole D.

“From the very beginning we were treated with the utmost respect and our wishes accommodated. On the day itself the service and care was very efficient and dignified. I would recommend them without a second thought.” — Julie M.

B Hattersley and Sons Ltd logo

6. B Hattersley and Sons Ltd

2.1 miles away

5
(117 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All requests, from setting up a live stream to negotiating with the church, were handled efficiently and cheerfully. Lara and Simon were welcoming, courteous, had a lovely sense of humour and made things run very smoothly.” — Helen M.

“Nothing has been too much trouble and you have been fine ambassadors for the industry, really providing us all with comfort, attention and experience to make my Dad's passing as smooth as it could be.” — Mark H.

Spire Funeral Services logo

7. Spire Funeral Services

2.2 miles away

5
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Mark offered the ultimate in professionalism, service, empathy and any other quality that one might require at a similarly sad time. Mark, I cannot thank you enough. You are a gentleman.” — Stephen C.

“Care was shown from fetching John home to taking him to his final resting place and for the personal touches in between. Forever grateful.” — lisa m.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

8. The Co-operative Funeralcare

2.4 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jo have been 1st class from start to finish with dealing with my mums funeral, can't fault them.” — Carol N.

“Although what they do is a business it isn't like that. They genuinely care and want to help you make sure everything is how you want.” — Gemma T.

Spire Funeral Services logo

9. Spire Funeral Services

2.5 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you to Paul Wilson and colleagues of Staveley for their help, guidance and support from beginning to end during our sad loss. Nothing was too much trouble, very friendly, caring and professional service.” — Pat S.

“Even the bearers who carried my mum were lovely, and a credit to their profession. Paul and his team made things as good as they possibly could be and all the family thank him wholeheartedly.” — Kate M.

Birds Funeral Services logo

10. Birds Funeral Services

4.4 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1900 Cremation from £2200
John Birds

Meet John, John, Liz +1

Family funeral directors serving Holymoorside & Chesterfield since 1913, offering personal, caring funeral services.

W N Allcock Funeral Services logo

11. W N Allcock Funeral Services

4.5 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Barry Pritchard

Meet Barry, George, Julie

“Many thanks to George and the staff for a wonderful service — you did my dad proud.” — Lorraine M.

“Julie was amazing — she helped us plan the funeral and guided us through the process in a professional and caring way. The whole family appreciate the assistance and guidance she provided.” — Steve D.

Alfred Dunham and Son Ltd logo

12. Alfred Dunham and Son Ltd

4.5 miles away

4.7
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
David Dunham

Meet David

“Your help with guiding us on what to do and what was needed was excellent, and on the day your team were very caring and it all went very smoothly. I highly recommend Andy and the team of professionals at Dunhams.” — Marica K.

“Never having used a funeral directors before, they spoke me through everything, from explaining next steps when they took him into care right through to organising the whole funeral and arranging placing of the ashes two months after his death.” — Chloe H.

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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