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

City of Portsmouth

Bereavement support & funeral directors

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.

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 Portsmouth

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

The Co-operative Funeralcare - North End logo

1. The Co-operative Funeralcare - North End

0.3 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation from £1240

Located in a parade of shops on London Road, situated midway between Laburnum Grove and Chichester Road.

Simply Funerals logo

2. Simply Funerals

0.4 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1250

“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.

The Searson Family Funeral Service logo

3. The Searson Family Funeral Service

0.4 miles away

4.9
(40 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2345 Cremation from £1495

“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.

A G Stapleford and Sons logo

4. A G Stapleford and Sons

0.5 miles away

4.9
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

The Co-operative Funeralcare - Copnor logo

5. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Copnor

0.9 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation

“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.

The Co-operative Funeralcare - Fratton logo

6. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Fratton

1.2 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation

“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.

Southern Co-op (ELS) logo

7. Southern Co-op (ELS)

1.6 miles away

3.6
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation from £1240

“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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The Co-operative Funeralcare - Cosham logo

8. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Cosham

1.9 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation

“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.

The Searson Family Funeral Service logo

9. The Searson Family Funeral Service

1.9 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2345 Cremation from £1495

“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.

The Co-operative Funeralcare - Eastney logo

10. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Eastney

2.1 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation

“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.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

2.3 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very caring professional service” — Sara H.

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Churcher and Tribbeck logo

12. Churcher and Tribbeck

2.9 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2085 Cremation from £1018

“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.

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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