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

4.4
(11 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

A France & Son (Kings Cross) logo

2. A France & Son (Kings Cross)

0.6 miles away

5
(3 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.

“Derek the celebrant was absolutely amazing and guided us all the way with the tributes, eulogy, and music. Everyone associated with A France was amazing.” — Tracy D.

3. W G Miller Ltd

0.7 miles away

4.9
(73 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

4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Nic looked after us and helped us every step of the way ❤️” — Russell J.

5. LDC Funeral Services Ltd

1.5 miles away

5
(101 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They have made us feel very comfortable and made this whole new experience for us very easy. They do not pressure you into buying anything and they listen to what you want and work around that. Our mum would have loved them. Thank you so much for making this sad experience one we can truly remember and lay mum to rest knowing she was in safe hands.” — Robin H.

“They helped me throughout and made everything so smooth for me and his family back home. Their celebrant Andrew was amazing too — such a brilliant service that we live-streamed and then made sure I had the recorded video afterwards, even though I'd completely forgotten to request that. Paul and Dan, thanks for everything, you made a very difficult time in my life a lot easier for me.” — Daniel P.

A France and Son logo

6. A France and Son

1.6 miles away

5
(84 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My mother's funeral was beautifully arranged and carried out with dignity and grace. It was everything we hoped for and more, and we are truly grateful for the compassion and dedication shown by everyone involved.” — Gillian H.

“Every detail was handled with professionalism and respect, and they made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and personal. The service itself was absolutely lovely, dignified, beautifully organised, and a true reflection of my grandad's life.” — Molly E.

Hayes and English logo

7. Hayes and English

1.6 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I asked Slawek 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.

“The driver of our car went above and beyond for us. I had my uncle in a wheelchair and he helped us supporting him in and out of the vehicle. He also shook everyone's hand at the end. So professional. He is an asset to the company.” — Amanda H.

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8. William Beckett

1.7 miles away

4.8
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The whole process was seamless, their attention and kindness without fault. They made what was a difficult time so much easier.” — Kevin H.

“The service was as though dealing with a friend. Special thanks to Neil who was so patient, answering questions before the day and providing excellent service on the day along with his team.” — Jane L.

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9. T Cribb and Sons

1.7 miles away

4.9
(28 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.

Samuel Gumbs Funeral Directors Ltd logo

10. Samuel Gumbs Funeral Directors Ltd

1.8 miles away

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

“Most importantly, my Grandma looked absolutely beautiful for her final homecoming. Ann and her team treated her with the utmost dignity and respect, and for that our family will always be grateful.” — Michelle P.

“Your warmth and kindness made it so much easier for our family.” — Claire B.

Harrison Funeral Home logo

11. Harrison Funeral Home

2.0 miles away

4.8
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Mary is absolutely fantastic at her job and looks after your every need. You won't find anyone more sympathetic, professional and as understanding as Mary in your time of need.” — Dino T.

“Charlotte supported me immensely and lent an ear to all my troubles through this awful time. She treated my Laurence with dignity and spoke to him as a living person. Charlotte spent hours and hours with me at a time when I was experiencing huge stress and anguish.” — S M.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

2.4 miles away

5
(5 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 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