After a Death in Kirklees District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Kirklees District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Kirklees District 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 Kirklees District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.6 miles away

4.8
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Becky and Charlotte provided constant updates and support which we are extremely grateful for, nothing was too much trouble. It made a very hard day easier for us.” — WENDY S.

“Every small detail was thought of and carried out with dignity, the day was flawless in every way.” — Ann B.

2. Radcliffe Funeral Service Inc F Lindley and Son

1.2 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the funeral directors and staff members are lovely warm welcoming people.” — Matt H.

“I cannot speak highly enough about the support, compassion and organisational skills provided by the team at Radcliffe Funeral Service.” — Shaun F.

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3. McNulty Funeral Services

1.7 miles away

4.3
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you so much to Paul, Grace and staff for their efficient and kind attention looking after my daughter who died suddenly.” — Carol R.

“Paul, his wife and the team are a credit to their profession.” — Dean K.

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4. D J Screen and Sons

1.8 miles away

5
(105 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1800

“Everything was handled with dignity and respect, and nothing was too much trouble. Their kindness and attention to detail truly made a difference, allowing us to focus on remembering him rather than worrying about arrangements.” — Brionagh G.

“What was a difficult situation for me was made easier by the compassion and professionalism shown by Gavin. To say the day of the funeral ran like clockwork is an understatement. It was faultless.” — Peter D.

5. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

4.7
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Particular praise to Sky Burton Smith who planned the service and organised the order of service. I received lots of emails praising the whole funeral from people who attended.” — Howard W.

“What a truly amazing team, everything went smoothly at this difficult time of losing my husband. So calming and comforting at this sad time. From start to finish this experience was outstanding.” — Jacqueline L.

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6. Huddersfield Funeral Home

1.9 miles away

5
(51 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1645

“Jyden was so supportive toward my father when he came to the house. The limo driver was amazing with my father who has his own health issues and communication problems. You made a difficult and emotional time feel like you cared and understood our needs.” — Julie J.

“From the very first meeting with Paul I was confident that the funeral service would be everything I had hoped for. Nothing was too much trouble, the attention to detail and his communication was first class.” — Sarah B.

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7. Highfield Funeral Service

2.0 miles away

4.5
(78 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The compassionate support of Andrew Gledhill helping us organise my dad's funeral this last week was second to none. His advice was great and he made the process simple and efficient and the service itself was beautiful.” — Ruth R.

“We appreciated the availability of Robert Maguire, even on weekends, and found that no challenge was too difficult to resolve. I wholeheartedly recommend Highfield Funeral Directors to anyone seeking compassionate and reliable care for their loved ones!” — V

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8. Austin's Funeral Service

2.4 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Austin's Funeral Service in Harpenden offers compassionate, 24/7 funeral care with 300+ years of Hertfordshire heritage.

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9. Joseph Sheard

2.9 miles away

4.9
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Melanie looked after me throughout the whole process and the day of the funeral went without fault. The team here made my whole experience, in a difficult time, easy and seamless.” — Jamie B.

“Martin and Jude at the Mirfield office were very professional and looked after mum and us with great care. They helped us to go through the process with compassion and empathy.” — H J.

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10. George Brooke Funeral Directors

2.9 miles away

4.6
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1645

“We all felt well supported and informed at all times. Helen and all the staff were amazing — he had a fabulous send off, the perfect day.” — Debbie P.

“Such a caring, friendly and professional service provided, above and beyond — an exceptional service for my mum.” — Jacqueline R.

11. Radcliffe Funeral Service Inc F Lindley and Son

3.4 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The insight and support of how to provide and then deliver the best funeral for him, we couldn't have done it without you and it made such a difference. The team effort did Dad proud.” — Wendy M.

“We were guided through the entire process with care and an extremely personal service, and felt in good hands at all times. The embalmer's expert skills made Mum look more peaceful and comfortable in her final days than we had seen her look in several years.” — Janine A.

12. T W Birks and Son

3.5 miles away

4.8
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They planned the perfect way to say goodbye to my husband.” — Irene F.

“Thank you so much for such kind, calm and considerate support. You made the whole process so much easier and it was reassuring to know that we could contact you whenever we needed to. An exceptional service.” — Helen T.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google