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

City of London

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the City of London 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 London

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Alfred Smith Funeral Directors logo

1. Alfred Smith Funeral Directors

0.9 miles away

4.9
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Jackie Jackie

Meet Jackie, Jackie

“Jackie was particularly helpful. Alfred Smith were excellent.” — Edward J.

“Gill & Katie were stars, they were a great help from start to finish. I would happily recommend Alfred Smith to family & friends.” — Beardy M.

A France and Son logo

2. A France and Son

1.1 miles away

5
(89 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My mother's funeral was beautifully arranged and carried out with dignity and grace. It was everything we hoped for and more, and we are truly grateful for the compassion and dedication shown by everyone involved.” — Gillian H.

“Every detail was handled with professionalism and respect, and they made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and personal. The service itself was absolutely lovely, dignified, beautifully organised, and a true reflection of my grandad's life.” — Molly E.

3. Haji Taslim Funerals

1.3 miles away

4.6
(56 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Special thanks to Nasir for all the help and support he has given us. I can reassure you that you will be looked after well and in safe hands.” — Tufael

“Absolutely smooth and stress free during our heartbreaking grief. The compassion and kindness and organisation is truly appreciated. Words can't express our gratitude.” — Mrs M.

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4. Hayes and English

1.4 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“He asked if it was possible to transfer the ashes into my own urn and he did it for me without any issues despite not using them for the service. He was very kind and helpful and put me at ease with my situation.” — Annie T.

“I was miles away in Jamaica and I was comforted knowing that Hayes and English would do an amazing job taking care of my dear uncle. Thank you for your warmth and professionalism. It was a beautiful journey and day.” — Keniesha B.

F A Albin and Sons Ltd logo

5. F A Albin and Sons Ltd

1.6 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Barry Albin-Dyer Greg Mancini Jon Dyer Shirley O'Callaghan

Meet Barry, Greg, Jon +4

“I wanted to thank Albins especially Shirley for all the compassion and support they showed me during such a difficult time in my life. I have used them on numerous occasions for other family members and would highly recommend them.” — Janet H.

“My family appreciated the kindness and how they've bared with us for my minor changes. Brilliant service!” — MPY ".

6. W G Miller Ltd

1.7 miles away

4.9
(77 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Millers provided an extremely professional and caring service both in advance and on the day of my mother's funeral. I highly recommend them.” — Katie M.

“You would be hard pushed to find a more professional establishment when saying goodbye to a loved one. From start to finish the team are understanding and helpful.” — Marina R.

A France & Son (Kings Cross) logo

7. A France & Son (Kings Cross)

1.7 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They took care of everything, including the flowers which were beautiful — all went very smoothly and on time, with no extra stress, which we were grateful for on an occasion as sad as the day was.” — Janet O.

“We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything Rachael, Jason and all of the team did for my husband's aunt's funeral and for ensuring that everything went smoothly on the day.” — Bruna M.

Francis Chappell and Sons logo

8. Francis Chappell and Sons

1.7 miles away

4.8
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Julie helped me arrange my mother's funeral, gave me advice throughout, and everything ran very smoothly. Julie also went above and beyond in helping my grandparents decide what path to take with their ashes. I can't thank her enough.” — Kim L.

“They were so respectful and Julie was the best — she helped with the arrangements and made everything as smooth as it could be for such a sad time. Thank you Julie for your support and all your help through such a hard time.” — Michelle W.

W English and Son logo

9. W English and Son

1.9 miles away

4.7
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Janet was always accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. W English were professional, understanding and helpful all the way through the process. I have no hesitation in recommending them.” — Steven R.

“A 'Nothing was too much trouble' attitude. The whole process was managed in a considerate and professional manner. Absolutely excellent.” — Keith R.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

10. Co-op Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

4
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“thank you nicola” — adi :.

“Nicola has great attention to detail and Vern was a calming influence at the service as he organising things in a dignified and sensitive manner. I would not hesitate to use the Co-Op again. First Class all round.” — Jonathan F.

F A Albin and Sons Ltd logo

11. F A Albin and Sons Ltd

2.1 miles away

4.9
(105 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Barry Albin-Dyer Barry Albin-Dyer Greg Mancini Greg Mancini

Meet Barry, Barry, Greg +36

“Every detail of the service was handled with respect and dignity, and it was clear how much pride they take in the work they do. The service they provided for my dad was beautiful — a real reflection of the person he was.” — Ashley S.

“Jelena guided us through the entire process with great kindness and understanding, keeping us updated at every stage. Their service was outstanding — professional, compassionate, and perfectly organised from start to finish.” — K. M.

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12. Albin International

2.1 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Barry Albin-Dyer Beatriz Watts Beatriz Watts Cristina Mendoza

Meet Barry, Beatriz, Beatriz +30

“Stephen was very accommodating to our family's situation and was able to make something pretty complicated and stressful into something straightforward and simple despite the circumstances.” — Marco L.

“Sylvia and her team were a huge help from start to finish, were quick to keep us updated and were extremely compassionate. Their professionalism was greatly appreciated during such a difficult time.” — Joe H.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    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…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google