After a Death in Kensington and Chelsea | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Kensington and Chelsea

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. J H Kenyon Ltd

0.3 miles away

4.3
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Amazing people” — David A.

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2. J H Kenyon Ltd

1.0 miles away

5
(43 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Monica's support, guidance and advice was invaluable throughout. From notifying of my aunt's passing through to her cremation I found the services provided by Kenyons to be sensitive, helpful and professional.” — Dennis O.

“Monica was so supportive from the very start and we will always be grateful for everything. Everyone on the team were absolutely incredible!” — Ashley M.

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3. John Nodes Funeral Service

1.4 miles away

4.9
(50 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1695
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“This is the 3rd funeral I have arranged with them and each one has been perfect. So professional, very caring especially Nina and the young lady who took my son on the day he passed away. All our wishes were carried out. I wouldn't go anywhere else.” — Jayne

“Robin's personal touch from the service to our visits to the funeral home was like they were part of our family. It helped us deal with our mum's death. It made the whole process feel comfortable and caring from this wonderful team.” — Sharon H.

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4. J H Kenyon

1.5 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the moment of first contact with Deborah Whelan we were dealt with in a very caring way. All staff were lovely and very professional. Cannot recommend them too strongly.” — Keith G.

“She is incredibly professional, with nothing but care and empathy in all she does. I would also like to thank Thoshan, who supported us on the day — a true professional who displayed the utmost in organisation and planning ahead to ensure the day was smooth sailing.” — Sarah N.

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5. Barnes and Sons

1.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3800 Cremation from £2150

We understand that arranging a funeral can seem like a daunting task. Trust us to guide and support you through this difficult journey.

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6. E A Langley & Lodge Brothers

1.6 miles away

3.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3800 Cremation from £2150

“Lovely people, really helpful and kind. Quality service as well.” — D B.

“EA Langley were extremely helpful with arranging the funeral of my father in law. They showed care and went above and beyond at such an extremely difficult time.” — Katrina M.

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7. Ronald P Sherry and Son

1.7 miles away

4.8
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Marian provided exceptional service, friendly and down to earth, went out of her way to make sure important requests were carried out. Plus transportation to have brother George's ashes scattered in Kent. Can't thank her enough.” — Brenda S.

“Even though you know this is his job, you were made to feel so unique. Made a tough day so much easier.” — Ray E.

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8. W S Bond Ltd

1.8 miles away

4.8
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Catherine was an outstanding celebrant. Her warmth, compassion, and sincerity made the service truly personal and deeply comforting. She captured our loved one beautifully and guided us with such care throughout.” — Edward W.

“Michael and his team, including Fabio, delivered an outstanding funeral procession which exceeded all expectations. The coffin contained a beautiful crucifix which was an unexpected pleasant surprise — a truly befitting farewell.” — Abdul D.

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9. Co-op Funeralcare

1.8 miles away

4.5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Dealt with effectively and with compassion. Made a very hard and sad day memorable for family and friends.” — wendy h.

“Absolutely perfect. Professional, understanding and kept us informed on everything that was happening. We would highly recommend this company and if we had to we would use them again.” — Linda H.

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10. Co-op Funeralcare

1.8 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I thank David and his team at Hammersmith branch for their utter professionalism and efficiency in arranging our aunt's funeral.” — A B.

“Dave was very understanding and accepting of our grief. He talked through all our options and didn't rush us to make a decision.” — Debbie M.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Organized a simple, but beautiful send off for my mother, just as I asked for.” — Darren B.

“I and the family were given a complete and caring service at a sad time for us all and would recommend the Cooperative Funeralcare to those suffering at such a time.” — Andrew P.

12. Barnes and Hicks Limited

2.1 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble and his team made a very difficult time so much easier for us.” — Cars D.

“Ray, Angela and Kestrel showed kindness and professionalism to us during all the arrangements and we appreciated it so very much.” — Ellie G.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication, compassion and care by Karen and the team here. Thank you for helping give mum a lovely send off as she would’ve wanted. The staf…

    Abi via Google
    5

    Very respectful and professional team. Great service and experience through difficult times. Would recommend.

    Maria Andrews via Google
    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
    5

    Thank you Maria for your kindness through a difficult time. I would recommend this service to anybody.

    Lionel Richards 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

    You never think you will have to make funeral arrangements, but life can be cruel and take your loved one suddenly. I was confused, upset, and not sure where to turn. I trusted my…

    Sarah Riley 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

    We cannot thank Bobby and the whole team enough for helping us get through the worst time of our lives. We lost our son at only 34 years old the pain was unbearable. Our first mee…

    clive hollington via Google