Leeds District
If someone has died in the Leeds 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.
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1.2 miles away
“I personally could not thank them enough for all the care they took with my loved ones. They did an amazing job and I believed them to have gone that extra mile in the service they provided.” — leona j.
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1.4 miles away
“I am exceedingly grateful to Mikela for all her help and advice. All my requests and concerns were addressed with diligence and kindness. As a result the whole funeral was just as I wanted it to be.” — Katie G.
“Sinead was totally understanding and helpful at this bad time. My family has used Dodgsons for 3 generations from the 1960s to present and I will use them again in the future - 5 star service as always.” — Paul B.
1.6 miles away
“Exemplary service. Kindness and very sympathetic to my needs. I wholeheartedly recommend them. I value them dearly.” — Antony T.
“The guys at the co-op on york road looked after my grandad as well as us all as a family. They was always there to talk to and made us all feel very welcome from start to finish. Thank you so much for giving my grandad the best send off as that's what he would of wanted.” — Sarah M.
1.8 miles away
“Every interaction was handled with great grace and dignity and any concerns or clarifications were dealt with immediately. On the day of my father's funeral I couldn't have asked for anything better.” — Clive W.
“To lose a member of your family is never going to be easy, and when our Dad passed away in the lockdown period of COVID-19, Louise and Angela were lovely and helped us through this — they were amazing.” — Janice F.
1.9 miles away
“The funeral directors were excellent.” — Benjamin E.
“Superb service and would like to thank everyone concerned - would recommend this funeral directors.” — Gareth S.
2.2 miles away
“Sadly we put to rest my nanna and reunited her with my grandad, but once again Kayes did a fantastic job and gave her a beautiful send off.” — Kellie R.
“Nothing was any trouble and all our wishes and requirements were met. Staff were respectful, professional, caring and polite. We can't praise them enough. Thank you for caring and working to a high standard.” — Jane W.
2.3 miles away
“Excellent service provided under the sad circumstances.” — Graham S.
“They did a fantastic job giving my brother the best send off plus my mam and dad they do a great job and are very caring and friendly” — Louise D.
2.4 miles away
“From the moment we first met with Sinead at the Moortown office to saying goodbye to David after the funeral, every aspect of mum's funeral was handled with compassion, care, empathy and professionalism. I truly cannot rate Dodgsons highly enough.” — Adam H.
“Initially met with David when he collected our precious mum from the Nursing Home and he was caring and loving from the offset. They made a painful process so much easier for us and to know how they looked after our mum bought us so much comfort.” — Hayleyanne M.
2.4 miles away
“We found the experience without stress due to Emma's pleasant approach. Our grateful thanks to her for her kind and helpful assistance in choosing our plans without trying to influence our choices.” — James T.
“Even at the worst possible times, things being made that bit easier by people who understand and care makes such a difference. I received a really professional, caring and compassionate service from Sarah and the wider team.” — Andrea W.
2.5 miles away
“Philip Gallagher was very kind and accommodating through the whole process. It has been a difficult time and Philip and his team made it all a little bit easier.” — Paula J.
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2.7 miles away
Meet Helen, Helen
“Clare and Helen couldn't have been more helpful. They guided us through the whole process from start to finish with sensitivity and understanding which resulted in a service my family, myself and indeed the guests were very happy with.” — Shirley P.
“The level of support, compassion and understanding they give is second to none. My heartfelt thanks in particular to David, Sonia and Mikaela.” — Elizabeth D.
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