Kirklees District
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.
This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.
Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.
Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.
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.
All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews
0.6 miles away
“Becky and Charlotte provided constant updates and support, nothing was too much trouble. It made a very hard day easier for us.” — WENDY S.
“Mackness funeral care took care of mums funeral with such care and thought that it made a very hard day so much easier and we found ourselves celebrating mums life and smiling. I would like to thank Mackness funeral care with all my heart.” — Angela D.
1.2 miles away
“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.
1.7 miles away
“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.
1.8 miles away
“In these times of large corporate funeral directors it's refreshing to find a family firm that really cares about giving a quality service. What was a difficult situation for me was made easier by the compassion and professionalism shown by Gavin.” — Peter D.
“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.
1.9 miles away
“The whole funeral was carried out in a professional manner with particular praise to Sky Burton Smith who planned the 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.
1.9 miles away
“Helen helped us out all the way from the initial contact right up until Dad left the home on the day of his funeral. Nothing was too much for her. Such a lovely, helpful and friendly lady.” — Val 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.
2.0 miles away
“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
2.4 miles away
Austin's Funeral Service in Harpenden offers compassionate, 24/7 funeral care with 300+ years of Hertfordshire heritage.
2.9 miles away
“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.
“Nothing was too much trouble for Rebecca and she carried out her duties in a sympathetic and professional manner throughout. We are very grateful for the care and consideration shown at the funeral of my cousin.” — John S.
2.9 miles away
“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.
3.4 miles away
“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.
3.5 miles away
“They planned the perfect way to say goodbye to my husband. I would definitely recommend to anyone planning a funeral to use TW Birks.” — 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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