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

Halton

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Halton 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 Halton

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

S Rigby logo

1. S Rigby

0.8 miles away

4.7
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Joe was more than willing to help you through our time of need. The staff were most polite and helpful, gave great advice and were willing to offer assistance without being pushy.” — Carol P.

“After looking after my family through the passing of both my parents, the staff at Rigby's are kind, caring, full of empathy and on both occasions looked after my 5 children. I can't praise the staff here enough.” — Deborah D.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

0.9 miles away

4.5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Alison at Runcorn was exceptional in dealing with all my queries and sorted all the necessary in a very professional manner.” — Stephen B.

“Everyone at Co-op helped me from the first visit to the last. It was so nice dealing with real people who took so much care of my mum.” — Tracey F.

Mears and Jackson Funeral Directors logo

3. Mears and Jackson Funeral Directors

1.0 miles away

4.9
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1395
Chris Jackson Phil Ratcliffe Sue Roberts

Meet Chris, Phil, Sue

“The way they managed to support us during this period of isolation was without question beyond what we expected. As a family we want to thank Mears and Jackson for all their help and for arranging a beautiful funeral.” — Kev G.

“Lynne the celebrant was so easy to speak to at such a difficult time and I felt very comfortable with her. The service was wonderful and many friends commented on how special it was.” — Phyl W.

Davis McMullan Funeral Directors logo

4. Davis McMullan Funeral Directors

1.1 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lorraine and the rest of the team are amazing, they have attended to all our needs with respect and support throughout. Our family can't thank you enough.” — Tracy D.

“The difficult process, even more so during these unprecedented times, was made so much easier by Lorraine's attentiveness.” — Julie B.

J Duggan Funeral Director and Monumental Consultant logo
4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very thoughtful and helpful. Would recommend.” — stephen h.

“Very understanding, the service was done with great dignity. Lisa gave a lovely service.” — Stan B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

6. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

4.3
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Could not have asked for a kinder, more compassionate service offered by the team at the Widnes Branch.” — Kit K.

“We immediately took to Claire and felt comfortable as she sensed what we needed and wanted.” — Hydro E.

Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors logo

7. Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors

2.6 miles away

4.8
(81 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was perfect on the day and what a great send off for my wife. Would like to thank the whole team involved for a fantastic service they all provided.” — Kevin E.

“Gill and Alex are an absolute credit to this company and certainly deserve recognition — our mum's funeral was perfect. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough in a way that truly justifies the amount of care, compassion, and professionalism they show.” — Emma C.

J C Clarke and Son logo

8. J C Clarke and Son

3.5 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff were excellent and helped make a difficult day a day with good memories for the family. Some members could not make the journey and viewed online and said it did bring comfort that they felt they had participated.” — Robert C.

“Debbie, Natasha and team were amazing and went the extra mile. From start to finish they were professional and sincere. Would highly recommend them for anyone who is in need.” — Rich M.

Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited logo

9. Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited

4.1 miles away

4.6
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They thought of every detail and made an upsetting situation as easy as it could have been. Very professional with every detail to perfection.” — Rob M.

“The staff made life very simple, and the choices we had to make did not need to be rushed, as we were given time to deliberate and consider them. Thank you for providing an amazing service at such a very difficult time.” — Debi D.

Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited logo

10. Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited

5.4 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Looked after my mum just under two years ago and my dad today - could not have asked for a more professional or attentive service. Exceptional from start to end, there to offer help and support every step of the way.” — joe h.

“We were filled with such a sense of relief from the moment we were greeted by the lovely Trish offering us tea. The care compassion and kindness that we were shown was incomparable. I cannot express the feeling of thanks and gratitude I feel and words are not enough.” — Alison D.

Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors logo

11. Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors

5.6 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £795
Debbie Bennett Debbie Bennett Gemma Bennett Gemma Bennett

Meet Debbie, Debbie, Gemma +1

“They made sure everything was done to perfection and without making it overwhelming at all. His little bed and casket were stunning and I didn't even realise there were such beautiful personalised ones for children.” — Cara O.

“Ann returned all my calls and texts instantly, no matter what day or time, while arranging the funeral and answered all my questions and put me at ease throughout the whole process.” — Cara O.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

5.6 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lovely staff help us a lot at this time a big thank you to all the team” — michael m.

“Thank you to the staff in the parlour also Joe and the drivers in the cortege for their sensitivity and help that made a difficult time a lot easier” — Mike 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