After a Death in Malvern Hills District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Malvern Hills District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Malvern Hills 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 Malvern Hills District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

F W Spilsbury Ltd logo

1. F W Spilsbury Ltd

2.6 miles away

4.8
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were very considerate and helped us to negotiate the proceedings in a gentle and unobtrusive manner. Their availability, flexibility, advice and attention to detail were excellent.” — Fiona S.

“The whole team were kind, patient and extremely professional and made the whole difficult process so much easier. My father's funeral was everything we wanted it to be and Kaye was beside us to guide us every step of the way.” — Stephanie G.

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2. Hollands Funeral Service

4.0 miles away

5
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Hollands were so caring and compassionate during this extremely difficult time. The professional guidance and support our family received assisted us in our journey through a tough period.” — Kim M.

“Liz is a professional, experienced, compassionate and caring person. Nothing was too much trouble for her in arranging the funeral of my father. She went out of her way to help us through this sad occasion.” — Les T.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

4.1 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone treated my mum with the utmost dignity. Julie was amazing and guided us through the process of planning of my mum's funeral.” — Amanda J.

“They made a sad situation more bearable and the whole process was a success. They were empathic and listened attentively throughout the whole process and they were great at communicating.” — Lee w.

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4. Bedwardine Funeral Services

4.3 miles away

4.9
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A truly outstanding level of care was provided by Russell and the team. The attention to detail, compassion, guidance and professionalism was so welcome at this sad time.” — Colette M.

“The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, allowing us to focus on honoring my nan's life and memory. Their kindness and empathy were truly remarkable.” — Cerys R.

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5. A V Band

4.3 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Shelly at the St John's branch made things so easy to arrange my late mother's pure cremation. Kind, Caring & Compassionate.” — Daniel R.

“All the team at AV Band were so respectful and caring. They showed me so much kindness during the very difficult time. Chantelle made it all come together.” — Alison S.

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6. A V Band

5.1 miles away

4.7
(92 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I have dealt with AV Band for my Mum's funeral and they also dealt with my Dad's funeral in the past. They have been extremely professional and caring in their approach. Both true professionals in their work. Overall the whole team did a great job. Could not have asked for more.” — Claudio C.

“They were highly professional, kind and respectful. Special thanks to Jackie and Darren.” — Lucy W.

7. Jackson Family Funeral Directors

5.2 miles away

5
(47 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sarah you were amazing, you are definitely in the right role, your passion and caring nature shines through. Thank you for making one of the hardest days feel so much easier - you treated our Mum with such dignity and respect. We will never forget it.” — Helen B.

“Sarah, your compassion and professionalism have truly helped me to get through this incredibly difficult time. You helped to create a truly meaningful event out of sadness and confusion. I cannot recommend Jackson Family Funeral Directors more highly, they have my total trust and gratitude.” — Sue M.

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8. Co-op Funeralcare

5.2 miles away

4.5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“These people cannot do enough for you. The service they give is beyond excellence. They looked after my dear brother with great respect, and showed such care to me as his sister during this very sad time.” — Susan L.

“Such a wonderful caring team. They offered and carried out all aspects in a caring and dignified manner. We were so grateful during this heart breaking time.” — Ian

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9. E J Gumery and Son

5.4 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It's always a sad time when you lose a loved one, you all definitely made the experience easier to cope with.” — Kerrie E.

“Wayne and his colleagues were attentive, respectful and professional in making the arrangements for our mum's funeral. They also recommended Gill to us, who did a brilliant job as celebrant - just so kind and compassionate.” — Heather W.

10. Jackson Family Funeral Directors

6.9 miles away

4.9
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Five stars are not enough. After Amie's can-do attitude on our initial call, we knew we were in good hands. Everything was done so professionally and sensitively, which we really appreciated. I will always be grateful for everything they did during this difficult time.” — Carolina

“They took such great care of every detail and made what was such a traumatic and horrendous time as a family, that little bit brighter. From being a friendly face, easy response at the end of an email or even supporting us on the day of the funeral, we couldn't have asked for anything more.” — Beth G.

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11. Merstow Green Funeral Home

7.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“Nicola steered us through the entire process with clarity and sensitivity, outlining what we needed to do and when. On the day, the team looked very smart, and with gentle and discreet direction played their parts immaculately.” — Matthew H.

“No question ever felt silly and was answered respectfully.” — Matt S.

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12. Co-op Funeralcare

7.6 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional from the word go... highly recommended... great team... quick to get things sorted... many thanks to you all” — Steven M.

“They showed sensitivity and professionalism at all stages in the planning of my loved ones funeral.” — L R.

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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