After a Death in City of Derby | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

City of Derby

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the City of Derby 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 City of Derby

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

1. The Co-operative Funeralcare

0.6 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Helpful, thoughtful, dignified without being creepy” — David G.

“Such lovely friendly people who make time for you and have an understanding. Everything is dealt with in a respectful manner” — T B.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Derby logo

2. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Derby

1.0 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Frank Don Greg Martin Kevin Hall Mick Schofield

Meet Frank, Greg, Kevin +3

“Greg at the Derby Office was brilliant, putting us at ease immediately and really understanding what we wanted to achieve for our Dad's final send off, even suggesting a wonderfully irreverent song as we left the Crematorium - Dad would've loved it!” — Nicola S.

“Greg was very professional, compassionate, supportive, attentive and informative and helped us to arrange for Mum to have the most wonderful and loving final journey. It was very comforting to know that Mum was looked after by such a caring company.” — Maureen G.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

3. The Co-operative Funeralcare

1.4 miles away

4.3
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It was done in a professional way all the way from the hearse to laying the flowers. Cannot fault the service one bit.” — Melvyn G.

“Can't thank everyone enough for making my mums funeral go so well. Everything went so smoothly on the day and everyone was very kind on what was a difficult day.” — Sandra C.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

4. The Co-operative Funeralcare

1.6 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were so attentive, supportive, sensitive to our needs and went above and beyond to make the final journey one to be proud of. Can't thank you all enough for everything you did for our family.” — Trish T.

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5. The Co-operative Funeralcare

2.1 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They did all they possibly could to make things as good as could be.” — Jacqueline M.

“From the very start they were caring, compassionate, and warm, making the whole process feel supported.” — Kay K.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

6. The Co-operative Funeralcare

2.5 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic service from start to finish.” — Karen L.

“Very nice, very kind, very thoughtful and very efficient. All our needs taking care of, wonderful service.” — Nicola C.

7. The Co-operative Funeralcare (inc Derby and District Funeral Service)

2.7 miles away

4
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing is too much trouble. Went above and beyond to ensure everything was as normal as possible.” — Christophe A.

“Their customer service during a very difficult time was amazing. Particular thanks goes to Fiona, who was exceptionally helpful, kind and compassionate.” — Dorothy W.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

8. The Co-operative Funeralcare

2.7 miles away

4.8
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They helped us enormously as we were not in the best frame of mind, every detail played out like clockwork and we could feel our stress lifting away as the funeral was perfect.” — Bev R.

“Unfortunately in the last 4 months we have needed their service twice, once for our son and for my dad. Kate Spencer and the team went above and beyond both times. They were compassionate, caring and dedicated. Professional with a personal touch.” — Stu T.

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9. George Simnett Family Funeral Directors

2.8 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bethany Strickland Bethany Strickland Clive Hinkley Clive Hinkley

Meet Bethany, Bethany, Bethany +54

“Your professionalism, care and attention to detail made what was a difficult day so much easier. Thank you so much for helping us to organise what turned out to be a lovely and fitting tribute to our beloved Dad.” — Tony R.

“From the moment they collected mum from her home to the funeral, nothing was too much trouble. What a beautiful send off my mum had.” — Michelle B.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Spondon logo

10. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Spondon

2.8 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Fiona Hall Fiona Hall

Meet Fiona, Fiona

“When we went to finalise details of my mum's funeral, Fiona recognised me from 3 years ago when we arranged my dad's funeral — which I thought was lovely, a real nice touch. She made a very difficult experience much more bearable.” — Susan B.

“Fiona is more like a friend to us and the family. She is so kind and caring and can cheer you up when you are feeling a bit down some days. Fiona will always be our go-to lady to look after us all.” — Malcolm L.

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11. George Simnett Family Funeral Directors

3.0 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bethany Strickland Bethany Strickland Bethany Strickland Clive Hinkley

Meet Bethany, Bethany, Bethany +54

“The challenges Covid placed on the proceedings were handled with such compassion. Thank you again for helping us through such an emotional process.” — Rebecca D.

“Mums funeral was a wonderful day for a wonderful woman. Your attention to detail is amazing and your sensitivity and care during this sad time for my family was second to none.” — Julie C.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

12. The Co-operative Funeralcare

3.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You made a difficult time a little bit easier. Amazing customer service, took a personal interest in the feelings of the family.” — Lisa h.

“Annette is over and above with the service she gives. Sorry to say we have met her three times but each time she was a help at a bad time.” — barry p.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    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
    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

    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

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google