After a Death in Lewisham | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Lewisham

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Lewisham 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 Lewisham

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.2 miles away

2.9
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional and respectful service; well organised with appropriate level of support for the family, pallbearers and friends.” — Derek F.

“Joan was helpful, kind and compassionate whilst arranging our father's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Couldn't have asked for a kinder person at such a sad time for all the family.” — Yvonne B.

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2. Steven Mears Funeral Directors

0.3 miles away

4.5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The day was beautiful and I could not have asked for more. Mum would be proud - thank you.” — dyth t.

“Jackie was warm compassionate kind and caring. She was professional, experienced and explained everything in detail. Jackie made the process so much easier for us to deal with.” — Sonya D.

Mears Family Funerals logo

3. Mears Family Funerals

0.5 miles away

4.9
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Gary Hart Gary Hart Gary Hart Gary Hart

Meet Gary, Gary, Gary +17

“From my very first contact with Mr Mears and with Nichola and her colleagues, I received the utmost respect, compassion and endless understanding. Even when I altered the arrangements, nothing was too much trouble. They accommodated my every request and I cannot thank them enough.” — Gwen H.

“Her cheery disposition was especially helpful and she kept me informed regularly with progress, even finding me a Scottish Piper for my brother's funeral. I could not recommend them more.” — Caroline L.

4. N S Wibberley Funeral Directors

0.7 miles away

5
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“So personalised, bespoke, and exceptionally tailored for our needs. The lady in the Catford branch was remarkable, so kind, understanding and professional. Beckenham branch staff cared for mum with the greatest respect. OUTSTANDING!!” — Joan P.

“June in the Catford branch made sure all arrangements were carried out with professionalism and efficiency, contacting all the relevant authorities here and abroad on our behalf and keeping us involved and up to date. They took care of every detail so there was no stress for us.” — Livingstone W.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

5. Co-op Funeralcare

1.0 miles away

3.8
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Laura is very efficient and helpful with challenging people to deal with in my family.” — Bandm D.

“Your attention to detail was amazing, you were so respectful and we are so grateful for the work you do making such a difficult day run smoothly.” — Ainsley L.

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6. Constable & Toop Funeral Directors

1.0 miles away

5
(53 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Kerri Spiers Kerri Spiers Kerri Spiers Nicki Adair

Meet Kerri, Kerri, Kerri +3

“From the moment I walked into the office in Honour Oak, I felt listened to and very supported in all the decisions that needed to be made and was put totally at ease. The whole day was full of love and positive feeling.” — Leisha B.

“Each stage was made less painful due to the comfort in knowing how well my mum was looked after. We cannot thank the team enough and would recommend their services to anyone looking for a caring, personal, heartfelt and respectful service for their loved one.” — Catherine S.

Francis Chappell and Sons logo

7. Francis Chappell and Sons

1.1 miles away

4.8
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Barry and the whole team were a great help. Everything went as planned. Could not have asked for more.” — James O.

“Tracey was so helpful, kind and efficient throughout the whole process which took a lot of the worry and stress off of our family. The staff on the day paid particular attention to my dad to make sure he was comfortable with the proceedings.” — Alison W.

Francis Chappell and Sons logo

8. Francis Chappell and Sons

1.4 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything ran smoothly on the day and we were able to give Mum a dignified goodbye. Many thanks to Annette and her staff at the Welling office.” — John P.

“Every person we came into contact with treated us with the utmost dignity and respect. They made a difficult time all the more bearable. The attention to detail was first class.” — Paul M.

Mears Family Funerals logo

9. Mears Family Funerals

1.5 miles away

4.9
(70 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Gary Hart Gary Hart Lisa McDermott Lisa McDermott

Meet Gary, Gary, Lisa +7

“The pall bearers carried my mother's coffin into the crematorium with such respect and dignity. Being able to view her twice before the send-off was something I'll never forget. The undertakers on the day were amazing — people from all over the world who attended cannot stop talking about how pleased they were.” — Daily R.

“Both Chris and Dianne demonstrated exactly how they are a 5 star family oriented service, allowing us to exercise our culture as much as we could. Being Nigerian, we have a custom way of doing funerals, and they accommodated every part of that.” — Emmanuel A.

Mears Family Funerals logo

10. Mears Family Funerals

1.8 miles away

4.9
(70 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Gary Hart Gary Hart Gary Hart Lisa McDermott

Meet Gary, Gary, Gary +12

“Everything regarding my father's cremation was handled with care and love, and the aftercare services are excellent.” — Baby G.

“My family was treated with great dignity, warmth and thoughtfulness at this challenging time. It was great to feel supported leading up to the day, and on the day, Steph the director and her team were brilliant.” — Celine C.

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11. Steven Mears Funeral Directors

2.0 miles away

4.6
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They went over and above to ensure family members were not rushed, everyone was comfortable. Thank you for making the day perfect.” — Verna ".

“Angela was warm and friendly and made the process so much more manageable. I could phone her at any time and was able to ask any question. Bobby and his team were excellent and very sensitive and respectful.” — Diana R.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Her patience in dealing with Hither Green and Grove Park for the service and burial was first class. Every detail in how the funeral would take place was explained to me.” — Keith L.

“Such a lovely team, really thoughtful — made my family's hard time more at ease with taking care of the arrangements.” — Caron F.

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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