After a Death in Erewash District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Erewash District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Erewash 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 Erewash District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

The co-operative funeralcare logo

1. The co-operative funeralcare

2.1 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Caring and compassionate service from the Co-operative Funeral Care. Took flowers with ease on the morning of the funeral, lady went out of her way to help me.” — Rhys

“Sally the admin in Coop FuneralCare was very friendly & accommodating with us during our difficult time. Highly recommended.” — Daisy R.

G. T. Edwards (Ilkeston) Ltd logo

2. G. T. Edwards (Ilkeston) Ltd

2.4 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Andy is such a friendly, professional and helpful man. Nothing is too much trouble. He helped us through such a difficult time after losing my lovely dad. Such fabulous service.” — Mary H.

“The kindness Edward showed to me and my family was excellent. The instructions were followed to the letter and the funeral was dignified, personal, music and photo tribute really perfect. I cannot recommend this long standing company highly enough.” — Mandy R.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Ilkeston logo
4.6
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Michelle Ibbet was amazing, she made suggestions and useful ideas and helped us along the process without any drama at a difficult time, making things a little easier.” — Andy L.

“The funeral day was carried out so professionally and with such compassion throughout. A big thank you to Michelle & Team for arranging dads funeral — brilliant service from start to finish.” — GAIL W.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

4. The Co-operative Funeralcare

2.6 miles away

3.7
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the moment we stepped into the office to the day of our mum's funeral they helped us organise and reassured us to the last minute.” — Julie F.

“Fantastic care and attention from Kate whose thoughtfulness, empathy and understanding was hugely appreciated by my family.” — neil h.

5. Gillotts Funeral Directors

2.7 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I live more than 110 miles away and thought that it was going to be a difficult process for me to arrange everything from a distance, but the team at Gillotts made it very easy for me. We changed things along the way but nothing was ever too much trouble for them.” — Glyn D.

“Every detail was addressed and taken care of which made a difficult time for us a little easier. Thank you for the personal service and touches that you gave us as a family as we mourned our dear dad's passing.” — Paula M.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

6. Co-op Funeralcare

2.8 miles away

4.9
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone including the funeral director and the celebrant were so lovely and perfectly encapsulated my wishes. Claire at Stapleford could not have been more helpful, friendly and understanding.” — Julie S.

“Claire was absolutely brilliant in arranging my father's funeral and for her wonderful support, and the team for preparing Dad and laying out so beautifully. I can highly recommend the Co-op and team especially Claire and Anna — 10/10 all the way.” — Gordon T.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Stapleford logo

7. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Stapleford

2.9 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The Team were so professional they really gave my friend Gloria Roebuck a wonderful send off.” — Sharon D.

“The care and compassion that we as a family experienced when my husband passed away was exceptional. So much was provided as part of the Lymns service that we didn't expect. Everything was top quality.” — Gill M.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Spondon logo

8. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Spondon

2.9 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fiona took us through all the details, offered advice throughout, and dealt with all our enquiries and requests professionally and empathetically. All the arrangements went smoothly and we had no anxieties.” — Michael H.

“Their kindness, respect and professionalism made the worst day of our lives turn out to be smooth and reassured. Any bespoke requests were confidently confirmed as do-able and carried out to perfection on the day.” — ju m.

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9. George Simnett Family Funeral Directors

2.9 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“Your professionalism, care and attention to detail made what was a difficult day so much easier.” — Tony R.

“From the moment they collected mum from her home to the funeral, nothing was too much trouble.” — Michelle B.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

10. The Co-operative Funeralcare

2.9 miles away

4.8
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Katie and Sandra sorted everything out perfectly for us. It's been a very sad time and they helped us through it.” — Mark S.

“One member of staff even stayed over so we could visit Dad. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Could not have asked for a better service at what was a very difficult time.” — Gillian C.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Cotmanhay logo

11. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Cotmanhay

3.6 miles away

4.6
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Michelle made suggestions and useful ideas and helped us along the process without any drama — nothing was too much trouble. The funeral director on the day was also very professional and made sure the day went off to plan.” — Andy L.

“The funeral day was carried out so professionally and with such compassion throughout. A big thank you to Michelle and Team for arranging dad's funeral — brilliant service from start to finish.” — Gail W.

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12. Co-op Funeralcare

3.7 miles away

4.8
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Right from the start of our journey with Co-op Funeralcare, we were treated with dignity and respect. On the day the whole team were supportive and helped us through this difficult time.” — Debra C.

“Thank you so much for making such a sad day a very proud one. John was amazing; so professional and was there to support us all the way. Thank you for the personal touches.” — Sharon S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We can only say thank you to Teresa and Santanna at the Ruddungton branch for their kindness, thoughttulness, care, support and advice given to my family during our most sad weeks…

    Mrs and Mr Brooks and Bing via Google
    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