After a Death in Hackney | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Hackney

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Hackney 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 Hackney

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

T Cribb and Sons logo

1. T Cribb and Sons

0.5 miles away

4.9
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“Nothing was too much trouble from the minute we engaged their services to the minute they left the cemetery. I would wholeheartedly recommend T Cribb and Sons to anyone looking for a caring and professional funeral directors.” — Nikki H.

“He sat with my sisters and I on two occasions and we shared beautiful memories of mum with him. On the day of the service he read so beautifully about mummy, as if he was a lifelong friend.” — dawn b.

W English & Sons logo

2. W English & Sons

0.5 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“As I was making the arrangements from the US, Deirdre explained the whole process to me, always willing to answer our questions from start to finish.” — christine c.

“My dad started a funeral plan many years ago and we were so well taken care of after his passing that I myself have now started my own 5 year plan. All the staff were very thoughtful and the funeral director on the day was on top of everything which meant me and my family didn't have to worry about anything at all.” — Kim

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

0.9 miles away

4.3
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Compassionate and professional service. Made the process easy under the circumstances.” — Debbie B.

“Owen and team were extremely helpful and respectful with dealing with the loss of my Brother.” — Jo L.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

0.9 miles away

4.1
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Craig and his team were so obliging and accommodating, nothing was too much for them.” — Debra S.

“Sam kept in touch with us at all times and was helpful, courteous and kind. The funeral itself was conducted thoughtfully and with dignity.” — Audrey N.

James Hawes and Goodchild Funeral Directors logo

5. James Hawes and Goodchild Funeral Directors

1.0 miles away

4.9
(42 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700

“Denise and the team were incredibly supportive throughout, and even followed up afterwards to make sure we were doing okay, which meant a lot.” — Asha J.

“They made special arrangements for us as a family which we truly appreciate. I had been to 2 previous funeral homes before visiting here and they stood out by far. The compassion and care they put into everything is outstanding and at such a high quality.” — Angel K.

Hayes and English logo

6. Hayes and English

1.5 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“He asked if it was possible to transfer the ashes into my own urn and he did it for me without any issues despite not using them for the service. He was very kind and helpful and put me at ease with my situation.” — Annie T.

“I was miles away in Jamaica and I was comforted knowing that Hayes and English would do an amazing job taking care of my dear uncle. Thank you for your warmth and professionalism. It was a beautiful journey and day.” — Keniesha B.

W English and Son logo

7. W English and Son

1.7 miles away

4.7
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Janet was always accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. W English were professional, understanding and helpful all the way through the process. I have no hesitation in recommending them.” — Steven R.

“A 'Nothing was too much trouble' attitude. The whole process was managed in a considerate and professional manner. Absolutely excellent.” — Keith R.

8. W G Miller Ltd

1.7 miles away

4.9
(77 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Millers provided an extremely professional and caring service both in advance and on the day of my mother's funeral. I highly recommend them.” — Katie M.

“You would be hard pushed to find a more professional establishment when saying goodbye to a loved one. From start to finish the team are understanding and helpful.” — Marina R.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

9. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

4.3
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you to Craig and all at Holloway Funeral Care for looking after mum and giving her the perfect send off. Everything went smoothly thanks to Craig and his team.” — Caroline M.

“Maggie was very friendly and gave us time to tailor the funeral to our wishes. She made an unpleasant experience of arranging a funeral as simple as possible. All the staff were exemplary.” — Sharon

10. Haji Taslim Funerals

2.3 miles away

4.6
(56 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Special thanks to Nasir for all the help and support he has given us. I can reassure you that you will be looked after well and in safe hands.” — Tufael

“Absolutely smooth and stress free during our heartbreaking grief. The compassion and kindness and organisation is truly appreciated. Words can't express our gratitude.” — Mrs M.

Alfred English logo

11. Alfred English

2.4 miles away

4.8
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was handled with compassion and attention to detail, which made a very difficult time so much easier for us.” — Sharon C.

“Dawn thanks for the love and care you shown towards us. We are very grateful for the excellent and high level of care given to our late Mother.” — AMA A.

A France & Son (Kings Cross) logo

12. A France & Son (Kings Cross)

2.5 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They took care of everything, including the flowers which were beautiful — all went very smoothly and on time, with no extra stress, which we were grateful for on an occasion as sad as the day was.” — Janet O.

“We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything Rachael, Jason and all of the team did for my husband's aunt's funeral and for ensuring that everything went smoothly on the day.” — Bruna M.

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Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
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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
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    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