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

Islington

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Islington 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 Islington

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.4 miles away

4.3
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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

“Very welcoming caring and showed alot of support from the first day I walked in till the last day I walked out. Outstanding all way. Thank you so much Maggie you are amazing.” — Lynn S.

A France & Son (Kings Cross) logo

2. A France & Son (Kings Cross)

0.6 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Rachel showed great professionalism in all the arrangements, taking pressure off the family. Great service from start to finish.” — Steve S.

“They took care of everything, including the flowers which were beautiful. This 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.

3. W G Miller Ltd

0.7 miles away

4.9
(79 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were guided through this difficult time with great compassion, respect and kindness. George and the whole team were absolutely incredible from beginning to end whilst arranging my Father's funeral.” — Annie

“You went above and beyond from day 1 to help us make Chrisie's day the most amazing day ever. I would highly recommend you to anybody going through this journey.” — natalie b.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

4.9
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the first we felt looked after and the whole team made a difficult time feel better. The whole experience from start to finish was handled very well.” — Pen b.

“The wonderful lady at Coop funeral care Kentish Town branch did an excellent job, listened to what we wanted and made the process run smoothly.” — Bill M.

5. LDC Funeral Services Ltd

1.5 miles away

5
(109 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“He was respectful of our Indian traditions/rituals, and knew exactly how to work with different/strong personalities in the family to ensure everything went smooth on the day. This feedback was unsolicited - I specifically asked to provide feedback to support this small family business so others can trust their services like I did.” — Shiamalee P.

“We lost our baby before we met her and, without asking for anything, Paul was kind enough to explain everything to us, arrange a cremation and ceremony for her and be a steady hand throughout the process. In every move, he showed his experience, knowing when to provide a kind word, when to step back and let us grieve and when to guide us forward.” — Lap T.

A France and Son logo

6. A France and Son

1.6 miles away

5
(94 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Every detail was handled with the utmost care, professionalism, and respect, which gave us real comfort during such a difficult time. Jason and Tom were incredibly friendly, warm, and welcoming, making us feel supported and understood rather than overwhelmed. My mother's funeral was beautifully arranged and carried out with dignity and grace — it was everything we hoped for and more.” — Gillian H.

“From our very first meeting with Jason, we knew we were in safe and caring hands. The celebrant Faye Cox led a truly moving service that captured her life so thoughtfully and gave our family a great deal of comfort. A France Funeral Directors exceeded all expectations, and I would recommend them without reservation.” — Dax 1.

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7. Hayes and English

1.6 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“He transferred my loved one's ashes into my own urn without any issues, despite me not having used 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.

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8. William Beckett

1.7 miles away

4.8
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Denise was most helpful, supportive and friendly, striking an excellent balance between prompting with advice with the right amount of contact without being intrusive.” — Paul S.

“Denise who arranges the funerals does so with a kind, personal, and thoughtful service in an industry where this is surprisingly rare - always friendly and compassionate and will support you with complete professionalism.” — Philip D.

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9. T Cribb and Sons

1.7 miles away

4.9
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“He read so beautifully about mummy, as if he was a lifelong friend. The attention to detail and beautiful things we have of our mum are all a testament to how they put their hearts into the families that trust them.” — dawn b.

“I felt relieved as soon as I walked into their office. They took care of everything needed and I felt the service I got was 5 star.” — Tien T.

Samuel Gumbs Funeral Directors Ltd logo

10. Samuel Gumbs Funeral Directors Ltd

1.8 miles away

5
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2600 Cremation from £1500

“She gave my father the most amazing sendoff. The service she provided was 100% perfect and the cars and the bearers were so professional and respectful.” — irene b.

“Our mum had the most respectful send off we could have hoped for. Ann made the whole process much easier to manage, guided us through everything clearly and with real compassion, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.” — Tasha L.

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11. Harrison Funeral Home

2.0 miles away

4.8
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You made the hardest day of my life and my brothers life that bit easier to get through. Charlotte was awesome throughout, and Max and his team on the day were just a credit to this family run business.” — Rory

“I speak truly from the heart when I say, my late father and our family were treated with the upmost respect, compassion and empathy, from start to finish and beyond. If Carlsberg did funerals... they would be Harrisons.” — nkd247

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

2.4 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.

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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