After a Death in Croydon | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Croydon

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Croydon 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 Croydon

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.6 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lucy coordinated with a local florist and arranged all the music we wanted to be played directly with the Crematorium... Co-Op go the extra mile and give a 5 star service.” — Rob P.

“Lucy, the person I was dealing with, was extremely helpful, kind and understanding during this sad and difficult time.” — Edwina N.

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2. J B Shakespeare Funeral Directors

0.9 miles away

4.8
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2110 Cremation from £1211
Peter Bryant

Meet Peter

“They sensitively guided us through the whole process and practicalities, helping make this difficult time as easy and smooth as it could be, and showed compassion, caring and respect to the whole family.” — Katharine O.

“No hiccups, no hassle and it helped to make our sad day a little less painful. Peter and his team were all extremely respectful and provided exactly what was needed - not too much, nor too little.” — Kent S.

3. D A Lindsay and Sons Ltd

1.1 miles away

5
(104 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“David provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process, assisting us in preparing my grandfather for his funeral with compassion and respect. David, along with his son and Grace, were consistently kind, professional, and supportive, making a difficult time more bearable.” — Nish S.

“Evan Lindsay is not only a great asset to D.A.Lindsay & Sons but a great asset to the Funeral Industry as a whole. From the Order of Service to being a calming knowledgeable presence on the day — we were so well looked after by this team, we couldn't have asked for more.” — Val J.

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I would like to thank Jan in the office for her kindness and understanding on the loss of my mother. She was very supportive and guided us through the funeral process.” — Susan B.

“The funeral staff at the Croydon and Thornton Heath branches were especially so patient, supportive and caring. The minister and funeral director and staff were so friendly, helpful and professional, right up to the day of funeral.” — Julie R.

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5. A and J Morriss and Sons Ltd

1.5 miles away

4.8
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2975 Cremation from £900
Georgia Clinton Georgia Clinton John Rule John Rule

Meet Georgia, Georgia, John +3

“Our experience with A&J Morriss was great - professional, compassionate and efficient. Pippa specifically was a great help. Thank you!” — Sam J.

“I cant complement A & Js enough. Gave both my father and my brother a beautiful farewell. Was kind and very compassionate. Honestly could not recommend enough.” — Andrea H.

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6. A & J Morriss and Sons

1.5 miles away

4.8
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1665 Cremation from £965
Georgia Clinton Georgia Clinton John Rule John Rule

Meet Georgia, Georgia, John +3

“Professional, compassionate and efficient. Pippa specifically was a great help.” — Sam J.

“Gave both my father and my brother a beautiful farewell. Was kind and very compassionate. Honestly could not recommend enough.” — Andrea H.

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7. Selsdon and District Funeral Service

1.7 miles away

5
(50 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Michael has guided my family through every step of the process with patience and compassion, ensuring that every detail was handled beautifully.” — Kavitha P.

“Michael was always on hand if we needed to speak to him or update him on arrangements. We really appreciated such a good service in such a difficult time & his support on the day.” — Megan H.

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8. Co-op Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

4.4
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I cannot thank Josephine enough for the care and attention she had put into this process. I found her to be very caring, diligent, friendly and extremely knowledgeable.” — Michelle S.

“Nothing is ever too much trouble for Jo, and she works hard to make sure your farewell is both meaningful and personal.” — karen d.

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9. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

2.0 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Joe Rowland Joe Rowland Steve Rowland Steve Rowland

Meet Joe, Joe, Steve +3

“Howe and the Rowland brothers have been a great support throughout the funeral planning process. They communicated with us throughout the process, and the professionalism on the day ensured everything went smoothly” — Jessey C.

“Grace was an excellent celebrant and she put together a lovely tribute for my aunt. The order of service was one of the best I've seen and the flowers on the coffin were really beautiful” — Dave B.

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10. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

2.1 miles away

4.8
(156 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Joe Rowland Joe Rowland Joe Rowland Steve Rowland

Meet Joe, Joe, Joe +6

“The staff at Rowland Brothers treated my Dad with the utmost respect, care and dignity right from when he passed away, through to the funeral planning to the actual burial — in particular Chelsey and Carly who were so patient, understanding, knowledgeable and very supportive.” — Victoria A.

“From the moment I made the call to the office then had my first meeting with Sarah I just knew I was in the right place and knew my Mum would be treated with respect and dignity and her send off would be a special one — and it was.” — Denise T.

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11. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

2.1 miles away

5
(48 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Joe Rowland Joe Rowland Steve Rowland Steve Rowland

Meet Joe, Joe, Steve +3

“I wanted a bespoke floral coffin spray, and Simon arranged this beautifully with their florists. On the day itself, Jan led the proceedings with exceptional dignity and professionalism.” — A B.

“This was my first experience with arranging a funeral and I found the staff very supportive and helpful in what was an extremely challenging situation. I was guided through the process and all the options.” — Peter B.

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12. J B Shakespeare Funeral Directors

2.2 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2110 Cremation from £1211
Tim Hussein Tim Hussein

Meet Tim, Tim

“Thank you to the funeral directors for their care, thoughtfulness and respect to the attending mourners on a sweltering hot day.” — June R.

“Thanks to Tricia for being very helpful in the planning stages, and to Pete for being great on the day. Excellent Funeral Directors — can highly recommend.” — Leona G.

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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