After a Death in Kingston upon Thames | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Kingston upon Thames

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Frederick W Paine logo

1. Frederick W Paine

0.6 miles away

4.4
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Even when problems arose they took care of them, we were kept informed every step of the way. You made things just perfect, we could not have hoped for a better service.” — Anita A.

“From collecting and taking care of mum, to handling the endless bureaucratic mess of arranging a funeral, to the ceremony itself; they were outstanding.” — Samuel F.

Garner's Funeral Service Ltd (Tolworth) logo

2. Garner's Funeral Service Ltd (Tolworth)

0.8 miles away

5
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Liz Rochester

Meet Liz

“This is the fourth funeral I have arranged with Garners. They are respectful, considerate, endlessly patient. I cannot fault their service and would recommend them unreservedly.” — emma d.

“Liz R. was particularly professional and informative, and we are grateful for her assistance in navigating this sad and overwhelming journey. We truly appreciate the support and understanding she provided during this difficult time.” — Marisol G.

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd logo

3. Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd

1.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3800 Cremation from £2150
Paul Bye Paul Bye Paul Bye Paul Bye

Meet Paul, Paul, Paul +1

“I had always been impressed when attending local funerals directed by Lodge Brothers so when my father died we decided to approach their Surbiton branch.” — Chris C.

“Our contact there, Jane, was brilliant and extremely supportive at a very difficult time for us.” — Chris C.

Frederick W Paine logo

4. Frederick W Paine

1.3 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Rowan gave us excellent advice — this was the first time I had to arrange a funeral. A special mention to the celebrant Jill who put my sister's life into lovely words.” — Mark S.

“Jane was very supportive throughout and Quentin did an excellent job looking after us on the day.” — Catherine

Co-op Funeralcare logo

5. Co-op Funeralcare

1.4 miles away

4.8
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Julie our Funeral arranger was amazing, she showed so much love and care in everything she did for our mum to give her the best funeral we could have. She helped make things seem less stressful and was always there to contact if we needed help or advice.” — Jamie N.

“Although we were sad, your calmness and support was exceptional! Thank you so much Julie and Darren for the care of our beloved late husband, father and brother. We really appreciate your kindness.” — Attawa A.

W A Truelove and Son Ltd logo

6. W A Truelove and Son Ltd

1.4 miles away

5
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
David Truelove, BA. David Truelove, BA. David Truelove, BA. Jenny Tapping, Cert.FAA.

Meet David, David, David +19

“Julie was very kind and understanding and supported me in making the arrangements. The Coffin bearers were also very professional and helpful.” — Rosalind A.

“The minute we walked through the door we were greeted with a friendly face and a warm welcome. Julie looked after us from the start and led us throughout our journey. She was always there to answer any questions.” — Christine S.

Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd logo

7. Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd

1.5 miles away

4
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3800 Cremation from £2150
Paul Bye Paul Bye

Meet Paul, Paul

“Thank you also to Victoria who gave me a smile which was very hard to make that day.” — Laura s.

“He was very patient with all my questions as i must have taken a few hours of his time but he made me feel as if i wasn't a burden in any way.” — Jane N.

Frederick W Paine logo

8. Frederick W Paine

1.5 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A really kind, caring and helpful team of staff which helped me tremendously throughout a very sad process. I would definitely use them again with complete confidence when the need arises.” — Andy C.

“On the day of the funeral, Quentin and his team were wonderful and dignified and he directed us all in his calm and very respectful manner. We are extremely grateful for the amazing service we received arranging my mother's funeral.” — Karin P.

W A Truelove and Son Ltd logo

9. W A Truelove and Son Ltd

1.9 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
David Truelove, BA. David Truelove, BA. Jenny Tapping, Cert.FAA. Joseph Tinnirello, Dip.FD.

Meet David, David, Jenny +9

Independent family funeral directors & monumental masons serving Surrey & South London since 1885.

Garners Funeral Service Ltd logo

10. Garners Funeral Service Ltd

1.9 miles away

5
(53 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2845 Cremation from £1600
David Oatham Howard Garner Victoria Flick

Meet David, Howard, Victoria

“They honestly couldn't have been more helpful, even down to recommending the most beautiful pub on the River for the wake. My family and I are so very grateful for making a difficult send off that much easier.” — Melanie T.

“Liz stayed in regular contact with us, without it becoming overbearing — my family are grateful for her support and kindness in discussing and sorting practical matters.” — Rupert H.

Brunskill Family Funerals logo

11. Brunskill Family Funerals

2.0 miles away

5
(74 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1900 Cremation from £899
Edward Brunskill Edward Brunskill Edward Brunskill

Meet Edward, Edward, Edward +3

“Ed and all at Brunskill are the epitome of grace and care. The help and understanding they provide is second to none. You, and your loved ones, are handled with such respect. Incredibly helpful, and take away any worry.” — Katherine A.

“From the very first conversations through to the day itself, you guided us with such kindness and care. The way you organised everything and supported us made the day run so smoothly, and it really helped us to focus on remembering him properly.” — Gayathiri T.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely amazing staff, went above and beyond for our family to give my mum the best send off possible. Just so caring and helpful.” — Kate H.

“The compassion, professionalism and attention to detail demonstrated were truly world-class ranging from initial planning meeting to tributes planning. The coordination on the day of service went smoothly, allowing us to focus on remembering my Aunty without any concerns. I was so touched with the utmost respect and grace shown to my Aunty.” — Esther

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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