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

Guildford District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Guildford 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 Guildford District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Lodge Brothers & Monk logo

1. Lodge Brothers & Monk

0.6 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3800 Cremation from £2150

“Kind, Understanding and Very Helpful through a difficult Time. Arranged Everything - Beautifully.” — Surrey G.

“We cannot thank Zara enough for making this very difficult time, a peaceful one. Their charges are also reasonable and just as promised, no hidden charges.” — Dee L.

2. Guildford Funeralcare

0.6 miles away

4.9
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“At a difficult time they made the process so much easier, nothing was too much trouble.” — Andy B.

“They were always helpful and available when I needed them. I'm very thankful for the loving and caring work that they do.” — silvia q.

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd logo

3. Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd

1.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £3800 Cremation from £2150
Paul Bye Paul Bye Paul Bye

Meet Paul, Paul, Paul

We understand that arranging a funeral can seem like a daunting task. Trust Lodge Brothers to guide and support you through this difficult journey.

Gorringes & Finch logo

4. Gorringes & Finch

1.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Gorringes & Finch in Guildford offers compassionate, professional funeral services as part of the trusted Dignity Funerals network.

James and Thomas Funeral Directors logo

5. James and Thomas Funeral Directors

1.5 miles away

4.9
(145 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Julie Brown Julie Brown

Meet Julie, Julie

“It was so difficult losing my Mum just before Christmas but Julie and the team were so lovely. There was so much warmth and empathy. We were in such good hands. You made a difficult time much easier to cope with.” — Sarah G.

“She displayed a perfect balance of sensitivity and firmness to keep everything running smoothly. We were very grateful to have her as it meant we had peace of mind to focus on our loss and on the people present at the ceremony.” — Dinah M.

Gorringes & Finch logo

6. Gorringes & Finch

3.9 miles away

4.9
(60 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A team that led with light but significant touches. Both Gorringes and our celebrant helped to focus how we wanted to celebrate our loved one. Everything went beautifully.” — Mike S.

“Kelly was professional, kind and approachable — she made everything easy at this very difficult time. We couldn't have wished for a more fitting and personal tribute for my lovely Dad.” — Sally T.

Godalming Funeral Service logo

7. Godalming Funeral Service

4.3 miles away

5
(271 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Anghus Weightman Anghus Weightman Paul Weightman Paul Weightman

Meet Anghus, Anghus, Paul +1

“Paul is so incredibly kind, understanding and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone for all the personal touches, knowledge, service and cost. Thank you for everything you have done for our family which has culminated in the grave I always imagined for my Mum.” — jules n.

“In such a hard time for us, it was wonderful to have Godalming Funeral Service taking care of literally everything for us. Nothing was a problem, and everything was done to utter perfection.” — Rob M.

Mullard Funerals logo

8. Mullard Funerals

4.7 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Faye at Mullards was amazing - gave dad a tremendous send off. Every detail was perfect. He would have loved it. Faye and the team worked tirelessly on every detail. Nothing was too much trouble and they made a difficult time much easier to get through.” — Rachel

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Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd logo

9. Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd

5.0 miles away

4.5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3800 Cremation from £2150
Paul Bye Paul Bye Paul Bye

Meet Paul, Paul, Paul

“Thank you so much for handling my father's funeral. It was handled very compassionately and beautifully. I would like to say a big thank you to Susan for all her support leading up to the day.” — Sharon S.

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Woking Funeral Service logo

10. Woking Funeral Service

5.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Della Hamill Della Hamill Simon Goff Simon Goff

Meet Della, Della, Simon +3

Woking Funeral Service was established in 1880 and we are the longest established funeral directors in Woking and Knaphill.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

5.1 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The service was excellent taking much of the pressure off me. As I was alone in organising the funeral this was a great help.” — Debbie S.

“Joyce dealt with my brother's funeral. She was very professional but had a very personal approach. She was very helpful and gave great advice.” — Carole G.

Woking Funeral Service logo

12. Woking Funeral Service

5.5 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Della Hamill Della Hamill Simon Goff Simon Goff

Meet Della, Della, Simon +3

“Sam was also lovely on the day of the funeral, reassuring my daughter and son in law — thank you so much for getting us through a very difficult time.” — Helen

“At all times we felt reassured that all matters were in hand. On the day itself the family were afforded the utmost respect and everything we had asked for was executed with precision.” — Andrew H.

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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