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

4.8
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We honestly could not have chosen better people to help us with our mum's final goodbye. We will always be grateful to Ray, Yvonne, and everyone at Rigbys for making such a difficult time a little easier and for giving our mum the send-off she deserved.” — Natalie C.

“Ray looked after us from the first phone call when we lost our mum. He had the perfect balance between providing a professional service and being there for our family, offering a much needed hug after the service.” — Helen D.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

0.9 miles away

4.7
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“It was so nice dealing with real people who took so much care of my mum. If I did need their services again, I wouldn't hesitate — I would definitely use them again.” — Tracey F.

Mears and Jackson Funeral Directors logo

3. Mears and Jackson Funeral Directors

1.0 miles away

4.9
(36 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1395
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“She 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.

“Sue, Phil, you were amazing. Can't thank you all enough — you all went above and beyond helping myself and my family through this sad time, and you took great care of my husband.” — Mo H.

Davis McMullan Funeral Directors logo

4. Davis McMullan Funeral Directors

1.1 miles away

4.6
(10 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. I would always recommend Davis McMullan.” — Tracy D.

“All staff made me and my family feel very comfortable and confident in the services they provided on both occasions, for my dad and also my mum.” — Maxine D.

J Duggan Funeral Director and Monumental Consultant logo

5. J Duggan Funeral Director and Monumental Consultant

1.6 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very understanding, the service was as one would ever hope for, done with great dignity. Lisa gave a lovely service.” — Stan B.

“Georgina in Widnes branch was excellent and very professional. Thank you so very very much for your care and consideration from beginning to end.” — Susan M.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

6. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

4.4
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Could not have asked for a kinder, more compassionate service offered by the team at the Widnes Branch. Special thanks to Leah for being so wonderful as well.” — 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
(84 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They helped guide us through the process smoothly, allowing us to make informed decisions without pressure every step of the way. They made a difficult situation easier to handle and everything went like clockwork.” — Linda

“From start to end so much compassionate care and consideration. Made a hard time a little easier. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them.” — Chloe-Anne W.

J C Clarke and Son logo

8. J C Clarke and Son

3.5 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Natasha and Debbie were excellent in supporting me in my mother's funeral. Would highly recommend!” — Joanne M.

“From our initial contact with Keith who telephoned us the next day to explain what would happen next, we were treated with great empathy and compassion. Debbie knows her job well and carried out her work with complete understanding of what us as a family were going through.” — karen m.

Hankinson & Molyneux Funeral Directors logo

9. Hankinson & Molyneux Funeral Directors

3.7 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2100 Cremation from £1350

“The whole experience for us was smooth and straightforward. Thank you for your excellent and completely professional service in dealing with our dear Mum.” — Steve M.

“No rush no stress, thank you both for your confidence and support throughout. Having someone look after and care for my darling mum like I have was a huge ask. They did not disappoint.” — Chris B.

Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited logo

10. Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited

4.1 miles away

4.7
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1395

“A truly and wholeheartedly recommended personal service from amazing people. It seems strange to leave a review for a funeral director but if this helps one other person who is going through losing a loved one, then it is worthwhile.” — Antony M.

“She made the service so personal and heart-rendering that you would have believed she knew mum personally. She meticulously covered every detail regarding my mum's life that we didn't think of. Without doubt a heart-warming service full of compassion and respect.” — Ann Q.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google