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

City of Plymouth

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the City of Plymouth 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 Plymouth

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Walter C Parson Ltd logo

1. Walter C Parson Ltd

1.0 miles away

4.6
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing is too much trouble, they explain everything and I did nothing it was all done for me. The initial meeting can be quick or you can take your time, there is no rush, you go at your own pace. I cannot recommend them enough.” — Sue C.

“She kept us fully informed and made sure everything was in place very quickly despite the arrangements having to be made across the New Year break and a 250 mile distance between us. We would highly recommend the company, your loved ones will be in very safe hands.” — John S.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

1.4 miles away

4.7
(46 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the staff we dealt with were compassionate, professional and friendly. They guided us through a really difficult time and on the day of the funeral we felt very supported.” — Lisa C.

“Really made Daisy (the dog) and I most welcome through a difficult time of losing my mother. The whole team were fantastic from start to finish and incredibly supporting too.” — Deiniol C.

Earl of Plymouth logo

3. Earl of Plymouth

1.5 miles away

4.9
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You really went above and beyond and for that I will be forever grateful. I am not from Plymouth and really did not know who to go to — very pleased I came across Earl of Plymouth.” — Gemma P.

“A special thank you to Terri for such professionalism and care and concern. They went above and beyond to meet our family wishes — they made everything so easy.” — Colin S.

Walter C Parson Ltd logo

4. Walter C Parson Ltd

1.7 miles away

4.9
(45 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything that we asked for was perfect, the flowers they arranged were beautiful and the service sheets were lovely. The car drivers were so respectful and nothing was too much for them.” — Stef N.

“You truly helped us through everything to ensure that we had a beautiful service to celebrate the life of a beloved husband, father and Poppo - and we are so deeply grateful to you.” — Ann W.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

5. Co-op Funeralcare

2.1 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional throughout. I would highly recommend.” — Martyn Q.

“Caring, compassionate, very considerate end to end service. Highly recommend.” — EE z.

Walter C Parson Funeral Directors logo

6. Walter C Parson Funeral Directors

2.5 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1950

“We cannot thank Vikki, Sarah and all of the team enough for their continuous support, genuine compassion and total professionalism at such a difficult time.” — Alison J.

“We particularly appreciated all the special touches they planned in to capture my Auntie's unique personality! Throughout the entire process from planning to the day of the funeral, they maintained a compassionate and professional demeanour.” — Laura H.

Clifford's Family Funeral Directors Ltd logo

7. Clifford's Family Funeral Directors Ltd

2.6 miles away

5
(270 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone who saw the service from around the world — NZ, SA, Romania, north and south of Ireland and around the UK — commented that it was the best service they have ever seen, or been to. You could not have done any more to make the whole process as painless as possible.” — David Y.

“I in my heart knew The Clifford family were looking after my mum which gave me great comfort. The respect and care for our mum and us as a family was remarkable. Nothing was too much trouble, their attention to detail and support was comforting, they certainly put the family first.” — Wendy B.

Walter C Parson Ltd logo

8. Walter C Parson Ltd

2.9 miles away

5
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They actually dealt with my father 43 years ago too, so it was so appropriate they dealt with mum.” — jo m.

“Special thanks for your help and support at a very difficult time, with the added stress of the Coroner's office. Everything was carried out with care and efficiency.” — Malcolm T.

St Budeaux Funeralcare logo

9. St Budeaux Funeralcare

3.0 miles away

4.3
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very helpful, considerate and kind.” — Reg H.

“The representative took her time to explain everything. I left thinking everything was well taken care of.” — Steve P.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

10. Co-op Funeralcare

3.4 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“James was brilliant, a man with a good heart and understanding, he guided me and supported me all the way through.” — Martin S.

“Ben and his team showed nothing but compassion and heartfulness. The service was exactly fit for my Dad, so personal and beautiful.” — Helen M.

Walter C Parson Funeral Directors logo

11. Walter C Parson Funeral Directors

3.9 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1950

“You were especially kind and considerate to my aunt and I who are not able to physically move smoothly. All who spoke to me mentioned it was a wonderful, albeit sad, day and my Mum would have been proud. You all made that possible.” — Moira M.

“At a time of overwhelming sadness Martin, Stuart and the team made the whole experience more easy to cope with. They provided a lovely service and showed nothing but compassion and empathy.” — Ben R.

Pengelly Funeral Services logo

12. Pengelly Funeral Services

4.2 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Pengelly did my dad's funeral in 2012 and my mum's funeral yesterday. Fantastic job — my dad and mum are together again. The whole team are very good.” — Ally G.

“You handled all the arrangements with care, kindness and respect. Everything was run with precision and we couldn't have asked for more. What a wonderful team!” — Lisa S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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

    Steven Glass via Google
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    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…

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    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
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    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