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

“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
(4 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.

“The care and attention me and my family received was above and beyond. Rachael saw to all our needs throughout the process, Jason on the day looked after us every step of the way. Derek the celebrant was absolutely amazing and guided us all the way with the tributes, eulogy, and music.” — Tracy D.

3. W G Miller Ltd

0.7 miles away

4.9
(77 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.

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

4.9
(10 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
(106 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. He even provided guidance on preparing for my Dad's eulogy, and was in touch even after the funeral. I specifically asked to provide feedback to support this small family business so others can trust their services like I did.” — Shiamalee P.

“From our first meeting where I felt as though I had known them for ages, to the day of the funeral, which ran with impeccable smoothness, they were compassionate, imaginative, understanding and dedicated to creating a unique farewell. It is entirely due to Paul and Dan that the farewell had both elegance and dignity but also joy. They have made our loss so much easier to bear.” — Oengus M.

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6. A France and Son

1.6 miles away

5
(89 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.

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7. Hayes and English

1.6 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“He asked 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.

“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

“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
(29 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
(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

“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

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

    Yusa Minto via Google
    5

    In my darkest days when it was too difficult to say the words outloud, that my dad had passed, I was able to WhatsApp Lewis in the first instance for help,support and guidance.Thi…

    Julie B via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Always a lot to choose from and staff always lovely

    Pauline Forfar via Google
    5

    Very much appreciated the way in which Elaine and all at Haven, including the celebrant Robin Sanderson supported me and my family as we dealt with losing and saying goodbye to my…

    Mary Gallagher via Google
    5

    On behalf of my family, I would like to thank Simon and all the staff at Dutton and Hallmark for the outstanding service provided for our two family funerals earlier this year. T…

    Kate Carr via Google