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

City of Southampton

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the City of Southampton 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 Southampton

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.6 miles away

4.5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Tracey the funeral director was amazing, professional and caring.” — Joe C.

“Tracey coordinated my dad's funeral and was helpful, responsive and supportive throughout. The day ran very smoothly and the team were professional and empathetic.” — Melissa F.

J Lawrence and Sons (Undertakers) Ltd logo

2. J Lawrence and Sons (Undertakers) Ltd

0.6 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1500 Cremation from £1095

“Everything from our first meeting through to the day itself went smoothly and communications were excellent. Thank you especially to Alfie for organising mum's funeral and giving her a great send off.” — Ian C.

“From the very first meeting until today's funeral you and your team have been exemplary and everything we hoped for from a well established family business. We would have no hesitation in recommending your lovely team of compassionate professionals.” — Clive B.

3. Forbes

0.9 miles away

4.8
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She was patient with my family as we began navigating life without my father. She was understanding when I was running behind with the arrangements and sent helpful and thoughtful prompts. Her attention to detail is second to none.” — N P.

“She guided us through every step with patience, sensitivity, and genuine kindness, making an incredibly emotional process feel far more manageable. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her attention to detail ensured everything was handled beautifully and with complete dignity.” — S C.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.1 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Helpful service with amazing sympathetic and supportive staff.” — Paula P.

“The team were very welcoming and thoughtful in how they conducted the service, ensuring Dad had the send off he deserved.” — Clare M.

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5. B Matthews Funeral Directors

1.2 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1710
Gill Gill Lisa Benton Lisa Benton

Meet Gill, Gill, Lisa +3

“After that very sad day, Sarah called a little while afterwards to express her condolences and ask if there were any other matters she could attend to.” — Alan R.

“Despite the difficulties of coronavirus lockdown, Sarah showed us kindness and understanding whilst remaining professional at all times. The care and dignity of the funeral itself, under the thoughtful organisation of Charlie, was much appreciated by the close family members allowed to attend.” — Dee S.

A H Rogers and Sons Funeral Directors logo

6. A H Rogers and Sons Funeral Directors

1.3 miles away

4.8
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1710

“Jan at the West End branch was very kind and caring and made the whole process so easy. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Mother chose Rogers and we are so pleased she did. Wonderful service.” — Brian M.

“Jan at AH Rogers responded to our various queries and requests with empathy and professional courtesy, giving great confidence and comfort to our family during a difficult time. A first class result with everything coming together smoothly on the day.” — Dave C.

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7. J Beavis Funeral Directors

1.5 miles away

4.8
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Darren and his team were true professionals, they treated Dad with so much care and respect.” — Barb B.

“The team have checked in afterwards as well to make sure everything went smoothly on the day and to check in on our well-being. I cannot recommend the team highly enough.” — Robert O.

8. Beestons Funeral Directors

1.6 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The whole service end to end was handled with respect, support and kindness. I would thoroughly recommend this service.” — Sue B.

“The funeral itself was beautifully done, with great dignity and respect, which really helped us all. Thank you to Julie and her team, you did everything so professionally and caringly, a lovely combination.” — Amanda E.

A H Rogers and Sons Funeral Directors logo

9. A H Rogers and Sons Funeral Directors

1.8 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £4020 Cremation from £1710

“Sarah showed excellent flexibility in face to face interactions and worked hard to keep me informed of each step along the way while I was out of the UK. She provided kind, compassionate and considerate support to my step father while I was out of the UK which was reassuring. We are forever grateful that she did everything she could to make things less difficult for us.” — Jess D.

“Even perfect personal touches such as wearing purple accents as a tribute for my Dad whose favourite colour was purple. Sarah is exceptional, she helped make the traumatic experience of arranging a funeral for your loved one so much easier to bear and her guidance helped us to provide our dearest Dad with a deserving final farewell.” — Chezzie J.

10. R C Payne and Son

1.9 miles away

4.8
(43 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We wanted to reflect Robert's life in the service and all our wishes were fulfilled. Our choice of music and service were just as Robert would have wanted if he could have chosen, being only 47 when he died suddenly. The staff were so understanding especially Matthew.” — Lorraine M.

“Losing a loved one is never easy, but the care and compassion shown by this funeral directors and Emma made an incredibly difficult time feel just a little more manageable. They took the time to listen, to understand our wishes, and to guide us gently through each step of the process with clarity and kindness.” — Donna T.

B Matthews Funeral Directors logo

11. B Matthews Funeral Directors

2.2 miles away

5
(90 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1710
Gill Gill Gill Lisa Benton

Meet Gill, Gill, Gill +6

“The family spoke so warmly of the care and sensitivity shown by the team at B Matthews — it was clear the staff were not only professional but genuinely compassionate at every stage. B Matthews provided a thoughtful and dignified process from start to finish — a comfort in such an emotional time.” — Ashes S.

“My Mum would have loved her Funeral! It was fun and we had pizzas, cake and Bingo! Gill was so very kind, caring and professional — everything went smoothly.” — Anne D.

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12. Mears Family Funerals

2.4 miles away

4.7
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2365 Cremation from £2365

“He was very helpful and did a great job repatriating my dad to his ancestral home in Enugu, Nigeria. An excellent service from Steve at Mears.” — Eb A.

“Steve took time to explain each process and worked with us to find the most affordable option for us. He and his team did everything they could to take as much of the stress out of what was a very difficult time for our family. We really can't thank him enough.” — Leanne B.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google
    5

    There are no words or enough stars to describe how amazing and exceptional Nicholas O Haras services and Team are !! Right from the beginning of arranging a funeral plan with Anth…

    Pauline Kelly via Google
    5

    Right from the start to end of communication parkgrove have been so compassionate and thoughtful , they went out their way to accomodate any help or information we needed at the…

    Lindy Ross via Google
    5

    We have used Chadwick’s for our family funerals for years and mum wanted us to use them for her funeral too. They are always so respectful, helpful and compassionate and this time…

    June Pryce via Google