After a Death in Epping Forest District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Epping Forest District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Epping Forest District 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 Epping Forest District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Stuart Poulton Limited logo

1. Stuart Poulton Limited

0.6 miles away

5
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Stuart Poulton Stuart Poulton

Meet Stuart, Stuart

“He took the pressure off me and my family and made a difficult time a little easier. They are dedicated in looking after your loved one and with dignity. He got the send off he deserved.” — juliey r.

“The men are so respectful and professional, they treated mum like a queen, bless her, she was laid to rest peacefully.” — Marilyn O.

2. D C Poulton and Sons

2.2 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I really felt my husband was treated with the utmost care and respect he deserved.” — Lynda B.

“Laura was warm and compassionate, communicated clearly, and answered all of our many questions. Martin was lovely and friendly and ensured everything happened on time and that our Mum was shown respect during the funeral procession, the service, and the committal, and he also looked after the family during the services.” — HJ D.

F J Pinnock & Son logo

3. F J Pinnock & Son

3.4 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Tina Tina

Meet Tina, Tina

“Nothing was too much trouble for Andrew. He supported and guided us through our time of loss with professionalism and compassion. The Celebration of my husband's life was exactly what we wanted it to be thanks to Andrew's choice of Celebrant and guidance throughout.” — Dan B.

“It was lovely to use a family run business where they cared and we were not just another customer. They helped us every step of the way and nothing was too much trouble.” — Sue M.

4. W B Bonners Funeral Directors

4.0 miles away

3
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lydia was so Caring helping myself and my family, making the difficult day run as easy as possible so Grateful.” — tracy f.

“I didn't have a clue what I was meant to do and I didn't for a moment feel lost for even a moment when it came to the arranging of her funeral. Thank you for your kind support and guidance.” — R H.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

5. Co-op Funeralcare

4.8 miles away

4.8
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Their support was above and beyond our expectations. Their kindness, dignity and humanity will always stay with us.” — Aasaf A.

“Megan was impeccable, attentive and respectful towards everyone. She shows compassion, dignity, guidance and respect at all times and truly cares about her career.” — Gary S.

6. T Cribb and Sons - J Markfield

5.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A dedicated, understanding and thoughtful firm of funeral directors.” — Matt W.

“Everything they do is so about the family — the drivers and carriers are so polite and professional, they made a very tough day for me amazing and my mum would of been proud.” — mick s.

Warriner and Sons logo

7. Warriner and Sons

6.0 miles away

4.8
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Tracy and the team were absolutely marvellous. So professional in helping us to organise my mother in law's funeral. The celebrant, the funeral director, chauffer and bearers were so respectful and the flowers were just beautiful.” — Jill S.

“Lovely, caring people who helped & advised us in a sympathetic, supportive way. Every step of the way, from our initial appointment to make the arrangements to the day itself was taken care of brilliantly.” — Claire C.

8. T Cribb and Sons

6.1 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sarah in the Loughton office could not have been more helpful. The men on the day were great, the driver calming, it could not have gone better.” — Anne H.

“I would especially like to thank Jackie in her excellent way she dealt with all the details, her helpful advice and her patience. She truly is an amazing member of your staff.” — Abilene S.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

9. Co-op Funeralcare

6.3 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A friendly, calm and professional service & can't speak more highly of you all. Thank you Barbara, Paul and the rest of your team once again for all your support in this sad time.” — Colin D.

“Chelsea the lady I dealt with was both kind, sensitive and efficient, which is a hard balance when dealing with people experiencing grief. These were suggestions that made the day what we wanted, a celebration of my mother's life. Absolute 5* service that made a sad situation of loss more bearable due to such a professional and sensitive service.” — Dawn R.

Andrew D Crowley Independent Funeral Director logo

10. Andrew D Crowley Independent Funeral Director

6.9 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2965 Cremation from £2450
Andrew D Crowley Andrew D. Crowley

Meet Andrew, Andrew

“Andrew guided us through the entire process with empathy and we had a beautiful celebration of mum on the day. Thank you Andrew for treating us all with such kindness.” — Judy L.

“You kept in touch all the way through. And the Doves was a lovely gesture we didn't expect that. From the time we first came to your office to arrange our mums funeral right up to the day we had to say goodbye, you gave us a very personal service.” — Bodie

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

6.9 miles away

3.8
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely first class service at a most difficult time. Danielle took away all the stress of organising my mother's funeral and helped us as a family every step of the way.” — Ian M.

“The staff here are amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. They have made such a sad time much easier for us as a family.” — Westie W.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

7.6 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The most wonderful people who help you when you really need it. Thank you for being so kind and patient.” — Charlotte J.

“June made an incredibly painful time easier for our family, and for that we will always be grateful. Nothing was too much trouble, and she handled everything with dignity and respect for my mum.” — Rachel R.

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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