After a Death in High Peak District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

High Peak District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the High Peak 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 High Peak District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Bernard Kenney & Daughter Funeral Service

5.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1795 Cremation from £1250

“Professional, friendly & caring, would highly recommend.” — Harriet J.

“I took mum to see dad at the chapel of rest and the setting was so beautiful and peaceful. When dad passed away she made everything easier for us as a family.” — Alison B.

2. Brian Sharples and Son

6.2 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She and the team made everything so simple and dealt with everything, taking the stress away at such a difficult time and being an incredibly supportive outlet for myself and the family.” — David W.

“Megan made the whole process so much easier. From start to finish we hardly had to do a thing, which made such a difficult occasion so manageable.” — Courtney A.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

6.5 miles away

4.2
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional and well organised. Helped in anyway they could. Thank You High Lane COOP.” — adrian h.

“Wonderful people. Talk you through every stage and look after and respect your loved one.” — Lucky

4. Ian Mann Funeral Directors Ltd

6.6 miles away

4.8
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My beautiful mum chose to be looked after by Ian Mann for her final journey. Rachel and the team were so very thoughtful and caring. Meeting Rachel and being looked after so well in our grief was so lovely. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart for everything they did.” — Elaine R.

“A truly remarkable service — compassionate and made so personal. Attention to detail, absolutely nothing is too much trouble. My dad had the best send off which without Ian and his team would not have been possible. Hand on heart, if you're looking for a funeral director, look no further.” — Tracey G.

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5. Malcolm Shaw and Son Ltd

6.6 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Family run independent funeral directors, very caring with lots of attention to detail. Very professional service from start to finish.” — Andrew G.

“Our Mums funeral was perfect, easily sorted out and very dignified. Would highly recommend this family business to anyone.” — Barrie S.

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6. The Glossop Carriage Company

6.6 miles away

4.6
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The team have been so supportive and try to pull the stops out for you to have the best service possible. Any issues are resolved without fuss and customer focused.” — Jeanette D.

“Excellent service from Andy, Amy and their colleagues. Many thanks at a very difficult time. I couldn't have wished for better.” — Clive R.

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7. R W Percival

6.8 miles away

5
(43 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“The care, compassion and professionalism shown to me and my 95 year old mum was outstanding. Planning my brother's funeral was incredibly difficult, but they guided us through every step with kindness and understanding.” — Bev H.

“Sadly we lost both our Mum and Dad within the last two years, and Percival's arranged both of their funerals with such dignity and grace. Their kindness, care and compassion during the most difficult of times is truly first rate.” — Philip B.

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8. Brian Sharples and Son Limited

6.8 miles away

5
(28 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“This is a family run business that truly cares. They gave help and support all the way, relieving much of the anxiety that organising a loved one's funeral can cause.” — nettie 0.

“She has taken all the worry, stress and anxiety out of everything. I cannot recommend them enough. We used Sharples two years ago for my mum's funeral and cannot believe how fantastic they are.” — Julie H.

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9. Co-op Funeralcare

8.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I would have no qualms about using them again. Everything was explained to me. The costs were reasonable.” — G B.

“I know that my loved ones were treated with the respect they deserved and I was treated kindly and was able to arrange my loved ones funerals without any problems.” — G B.

10. Brian Sharples and Son Limited

8.3 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service & support.” — Robert I.

“A truly dignified service from an excellent team.” — Annabel

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11. George Hill Funeral Directors

8.8 miles away

5
(61 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2735 Cremation from £1895
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“John Wild provided a most supportive, helpful and thoughtful service. He responded speedily to all my queries, helping from a long distance away. Flowers, an excellent celebrant, music for the service were all dealt with to perfection. A most respectful, dignified and caring experience.” — susan l.

“Having never organised a funeral before we were feeling overwhelmed with the process, however we had nothing to worry about as Matt and his team helped us navigate this sad time with professionalism, kindness and respect. Nothing was too much trouble, no question too silly and all requests were met.” — Paula M.

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12. J and T Rhodes Ltd

8.9 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Couldn't have asked for more. Sensitive and professional. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.” — Drw C.

“J T Rhodes made a sad, upsetting time a more bearable experience. Staff listen to personal preferences and treat with respect and dignity.” — Sue B.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google
    5

    There are no words or enough stars to describe how amazing and exceptional Nicholas O Haras services and Team are !! Right from the beginning of arranging a funeral plan with Anth…

    Pauline Kelly via Google
    5

    Right from the start to end of communication parkgrove have been so compassionate and thoughtful , they went out their way to accomodate any help or information we needed at the…

    Lindy Ross via Google
    5

    We have used Chadwick’s for our family funerals for years and mum wanted us to use them for her funeral too. They are always so respectful, helpful and compassionate and this time…

    June Pryce via Google