City of Southampton
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.
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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0.6 miles away
“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.
0.6 miles away
“Alfie is only 21, but honestly, he really knows his stuff. He would call regularly to check in, update me about my mum, and see if there was anything at all he could do to help. He made it happen without hesitation.” — Michelle D.
“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 you and your lovely team of compassionate professionals.” — Clive B.
0.9 miles away
“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.
1.1 miles away
“Genuinely — a wonderful experience at such a difficult time.” — Alex J.
“The care they took of him when he arrived with them was beautiful, respectful and so reassuring for me and our sons.” — Tina S.
1.2 miles away
Meet Gill, Gill, Lisa +3
“Despite the difficulties of coronavirus lockdown, Sarah showed us kindness and understanding whilst remaining professional at all times, and we were given the time we needed to organise our personal requirements.” — Dee S.
“From start to finish nothing was too much trouble for Sam. She was a great help and made such a difficult time just a little bit easier knowing my dad was very well looked after.” — Martin B.
1.3 miles away
“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.
1.5 miles away
“They treated Dad with so much care and respect. Cannot fault the staff who are sensitive, polite, helpful and caring. Third time arranging a funeral through their services. Thoroughly recommend.” — Mark C.
“Kirsty made a difficult time a lot easier for us. She was so sensitive, caring and very helpful. Thankyou so much Kirsty love us both.” — Teresa C.
1.6 miles away
“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.
1.8 miles away
“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.
1.9 miles away
“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.
2.2 miles away
Meet Gill, Gill, Gill +9
“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.
“Gill and Lee were very mindful of our circumstances and everything was swiftly put in place. Because of family circumstances we had just 10 days to organise everything, yet they delivered a wonderful send-off for our 96 year old dad.” — Loraine W.
2.4 miles away
“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.
Free tools
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