After a Death in County of Herefordshire | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

County of Herefordshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the County of Herefordshire 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 County of Herefordshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors

2.5 miles away

4.9
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the initial meeting through to the funeral everything was perfect, nothing too much trouble and the utmost care and compassion demonstrated.” — Neil F.

“Jo made it less of an ordeal and more of a celebration.” — Gary P.

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2. Abbotsfield Funeral Directors

2.5 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Jacqui Williams

Meet Jacqui

“Thank you so much you made my life so much easier, amazing staff who are dedicated to your every need. Couldn't ask for more.” — Louise P.

“Abbotsfield dealt with my late husband with such regard and respect, and on the day of his cremation Abbotsfield were attentive, but discrete. I couldn't recommend them more highly.” — C T.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

2.6 miles away

4.8
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very friendly and helpful would recommend this company to anyone.” — Jonathan W.

“Very supportive, professional and helped us throughout.” — Jess C.

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4. Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors

2.6 miles away

4.9
(120 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Charlotte Charlotte Justin Hydes Justin Hydes

Meet Charlotte, Charlotte, Justin +5

“Nothing was too much trouble when it came to helping us arrange the service. Totally professional throughout but extremely caring at the same time. Exactly what we needed at such a difficult time.” — A&T W.

“As an ex-soldier I can say that the team deployed to support Mum's burial did themselves and Mum proud. Their turnout, bearing and dignified demeanour was spot on.” — Iain C.

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5. S A Evans Funeral Directors

2.7 miles away

4.7
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I unexpectedly had to arrange my mother's funeral and I can't praise S A Evans Funeral Directors enough. They were compassionate, thoughtful and understanding. The service was just what the family wanted and everyone who attended commented on how lovely it was.” — Trudie D.

“They went above & beyond and gave dad the send off he truly deserved. We had phone calls checking on us & seeing if we needed any help with anything. Their attention to detail was fantastic.” — Lisa B.

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6. Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors

3.6 miles away

4.9
(54 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Charlotte Charlotte Justin Hydes Justin Hydes

Meet Charlotte, Charlotte, Justin +5

“All our requests were carried out to the letter and we couldn't have asked for a smoother experience at a very difficult and confusing time. Every detail was perfect.” — Jack777

“They were calm and collected. They went above and beyond to help in any way they could. At a difficult time they make things a lot easier.” — Allison B.

7. R W Mann and Son

9.2 miles away

4.7
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A really excellent, caring and efficient service from Rebecca, Paul and all their colleagues. It is of course a difficult time, but the arrangements before and on the day were really excellent. I recommend you without hesitation.” — Peter S.

“Many thanks for the exceptional level of support you provided organising and taking Dad's funeral service. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you too for the dignity and respect shown by those that collected Dad when he had just passed.” — Vanessa M.

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8. Handley and Hawcutt Funeral Directors

9.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Handley and Hawcutt Funeral Directors in Leominster, Herefordshire, providing compassionate funeral services to local families.

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9. Co-op Funeralcare

11.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional from the word go... great team... quick to get things sorted... highly recommended.” — Steven M.

“They showed sensitivity and professionalism at all stages in the planning of my loved ones funeral.” — L R.

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10. Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors

13.3 miles away

4.8
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Charlotte Charlotte Justin Hydes Justin Hydes

Meet Charlotte, Charlotte, Justin +5

“All our wishes were granted and no request went unheard. The service provided was exceptional and we would recommend them for their understanding and empathy.” — Deborah E.

“Mark fully abided by GDPR but went out of his way to track down a contact and to pass on my message. I thank him greatly for this service.” — Sasha T.

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11. Hawcutt Funeral Directors

13.4 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My late Husband's arrangements were carried out to his wishes in a prompt, caring and respectful manner. The little touches suggested made all the difference during this difficult time. I was kept updated on every step of the process.” — Helen D.

“Lynn who dealt with our enquiry was absolutely brilliant. So down to earth and informative. She made the whole process easy to understand and her friendly caring personality shone through.” — Michael U.

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12. Cherished Funerals

13.5 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Kate Kate

Meet Kate, Kate

“Kate gave our family so much time and care that we felt real comfort whenever we visited. The service provided by Cherished Funerals goes way beyond 5-star excellence.” — Mark E.

“Every little anxiety that I had was ironed out by Kate immediately. Her kindness and attention to detail totally blew my mind. My Dad would have been so thrilled to have been in Kate and David's care. I feel so lucky to have made a wonderful friend during such a sad time in my life.” — Lynette Q.

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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