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
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Tracey coordinated my dads 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

“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.

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
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

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5. B Matthews Funeral Directors

1.2 miles away

5
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £4305 Cremation from £1710
Gill Gill Lisa Benton Lisa Benton

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.

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

“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.

8. Beestons Funeral Directors

1.6 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“I was guided through the decisions that were needed, and the funeral itself was beautifully done, with great dignity and respect, which really helped us all.” — Amanda E.

A H Rogers and Sons Funeral Directors logo

9. A H Rogers and Sons Funeral Directors

1.8 miles away

5
(33 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
(47 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Emma checked in with me to make sure everything was ok. They looked after her and made us feel as if nothing was too much trouble for them. The funeral and the whole package was just perfect for my mum.” — Sharon M.

“I had the unfortunate experience of losing my husband while away on a cruise. This added considerably to the complexity of being able to arrange a funeral. However, Kayla and the team were very supportive and managed the complications very well, resulting in an excellent send off for Stephen.” — Karen F.

B Matthews Funeral Directors logo

11. B Matthews Funeral Directors

2.2 miles away

5
(93 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1710
Gill Gill Gill Gill

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“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.

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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

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google