City of Portsmouth
If someone has died in the City of Portsmouth area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.
This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.
Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.
Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.
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.
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0.3 miles away
Located in a parade of shops on London Road, situated midway between Laburnum Grove and Chichester Road.
0.4 miles away
“Jean was fantastic with the whole funeral and made things happen for an amazing send off. I couldn't thank the woman enough.” — Bradley M.
“Jean was extremely helpful with arranging my late sister's funeral recently. You made a very difficult time so much easier.” — Shirley A.
0.4 miles away
“Debbie arranged everything for me in a professional and friendly way. Andy conducted the service in a light hearted way just as I wanted. Can't rate this company high enough. Thank you for making such a sad time easy.” — Ann W.
“They have such a personal touch and make you feel like nothing is a problem. Because it's a family based business it has the feel of being amongst friends from the beginning.” — Jayne M.
0.5 miles away
“The service which they offer is professional, compassionate and we had good communication throughout — I and my late uncle were treated with dignity.” — Julie T.
“An amazing team who provide a beautiful balance between dignity, warmth and calm. An excellent experience during difficult times.” — Alan P.
0.9 miles away
“Everything was explained to us so clearly so we understood every step. We as a family cannot recommend and thank them enough. They are a credit to the profession.” — Darren T.
“The day of his funeral couldn't have been more perfect and stress free — at a time of great sorrow they made it so much easier to bear.” — Sue C.
1.2 miles away
“The lady who dealt with our details was very good and very caring, nothing was too much trouble.” — Gordon H.
“This site really helped me out when I needed it most. Very approachable staff. They made a hard time much easier.” — Will D.
1.6 miles away
“Very good plus good staff service they always try to help you and give advice if you need it un a way you can understand if you have any issue to light” — Barry M.
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1.9 miles away
“Very professional and understanding.” — keith p.
“I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised how easy, calm and patient they were with us, specially when making decisions regarding the funeral, giving us plenty of time and options.” — Gary G.
1.9 miles away
“Abby and Debi at the Copnor Office were fantastic throughout the whole process, keeping us updated and approaching everything with compassion and professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble and the whole day was handled with sensitivity.” — Keith B.
“We visited several funeral directors and found them to be cold and impersonal, whereas Searsons were the opposite. Andy and Debbie guided us through the experience with care and sensitivity — there were many personal touches too numerous to mention that eased the pathway through the sadness we were feeling.” — Steve R.
2.1 miles away
“The team had made my loved one look the very best despite the period of time since they passed. The reflection room was so calming, pristine, with such beautiful canvases on the walls.” — Helen I.
“Staff had the perfect balance between respect, care and professionalism. Especially Gemma who I dealt with the most. They were calm, friendly, informative and efficient.” — Philippa P.
2.3 miles away
“Very caring professional service” — Sara H.
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2.9 miles away
“You made the whole process that much easier at this difficult time. Outstanding service, wonderful, caring team.” — Andrew H.
“Jacqui answered all my questions and queries without delay. They made sure everything ran smoothly on the day — even in the case of a funeral with well over 200 people.” — Vivien C.
Free tools
No pressure, no sales — just simple tools to help you understand costs and next steps.
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