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
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very kind, caring and compassionate funeral directors. Working across two offices they were very professional and sympathetic throughout — no hesitation in recommending them.” — Pip H.

“The attention to detail and customer service by the whole team at Guildford was incredible. At a difficult time they made the process so much easier — nothing was too much trouble.” — Andy B.

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.

Robert Ayling logo

4. Robert Ayling

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.

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5. James and Thomas Funeral Directors

1.5 miles away

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

Meet Julie, Julie

“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.

“By then, it felt as if Julie was part of the family. I would also like to mention David who collected mum's body and ensured he was also there on the day of the funeral to provide continuity. Seeing familiar faces was very touching.” — Frances B.

Gorringes & Finch logo

6. Gorringes & Finch

3.9 miles away

4.9
(63 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Everyone involved was so considerate and sympathetic, that it made an incredibly difficult time, so much easier. Gorringes are a totally professional outfit, but with a human face. Just what I needed.” — Andrea M.

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7. Godalming Funeral Service

4.3 miles away

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

Meet Anghus, Anghus, Anghus +3

“Paul's empathy and professionalism made a world of difference, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and respectfully. From the initial consultation to the final arrangements, Paul was there every step of the way, providing clear information and sensitive advice.” — Natalie M.

“Paul and Angus, thank you for being amazing and a shoulder to lean on. We cannot thank you enough. We really appreciate everything you have done for us.” — Charlotte D.

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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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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.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

5.1 miles away

5
(8 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.

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12. Woking Funeral Service

5.5 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Debby Lougham Della Hamill Della Hamill Della Hamill

Meet Debby, Della, Della +8

“Not knowing about what to do when your mother dies, we were provided fantastic help from Debbie and Rachel who guided us seamlessly through the process. On the day of the funeral Sam stepped up and took charge, delivering dignified support — it was seamless and went without a hitch.” — Mike M.

“Many thanks to Debby at the Horsell office who, in particular, was a constant source of reassurance and was able to handle the minutiae swiftly and effectively. At all times we felt reassured that all matters were in hand.” — Andrew H.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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

    Steven Glass via Google
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    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…

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    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