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

4.6
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Lucy looked after us with patience and kindness and guided us through the whole process.” — Shirley A.

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2. J B Shakespeare Funeral Directors

0.9 miles away

4.8
(21 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
(106 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
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Super caring service. Very approachable and helpful.” — Linda W.

“Every aspect of the process was carried out compassionately and with respect. All the staff were excellent and I cannot praise them enough.” — margot w.

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5. A & J Morriss and Sons

1.5 miles away

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

Meet Georgia, Georgia, Georgia +6

“Our experience with A&J Morriss was great - 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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6. A and J Morriss and Sons Ltd

1.5 miles away

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

Meet Georgia, Georgia, Georgia +6

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

“This was a difficult time for the family but it was helped by the quality service A&J Morriss provided. Pippa, Georgia, John and team — thank you for facilitating the funeral for my precious father.” — Cherisse W.

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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

4.5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jo is a wonderful and caring funeral arranger. She gives so much time to families and provides so much support at the time when it is needed the most.” — Sam G.

“Nothing is ever too much trouble for Jo, and she works hard to make sure your farewell is both meaningful and personal. Moreover, her compassion doesn't end with the completion of the funeral.” — karen d.

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9. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

2.0 miles away

5
(19 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
(163 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Joe Rowland Joe Rowland Joe Rowland Steve Rowland

Meet Joe, Joe, Joe +6

“Every detail was handled with grace and dignity, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our family felt supported and understood. They were patient with our questions, respectful of our wishes, and made a painful process feel a little lighter.” — Elliot D.

“Chelsey and Carly were so patient, understanding, knowledgeable and very supportive. 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.” — Victoria A.

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11. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

2.1 miles away

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

Meet Joe, Joe, Steve +3

“Although obviously a sad day, they helped me make it a special tribute. They were very caring not to overwhelm during the process.” — Caroline D.

“Both Jan and Simon in the Purley office were perfect communicators and handled the whole process perfectly. I could not have wished for a better service for my aunt.” — Noel B.

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12. J B Shakespeare Funeral Directors

2.2 miles away

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

Meet Tim, Tim, Tim

“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.

“The cremation was very professionally organised and also very personal. We felt very supported and the cremation went exactly as we planned.” — Rachel P.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google