After a Death in Mid Suffolk District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Mid Suffolk District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Mid Suffolk 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 Mid Suffolk District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Farthing Funeral Service logo

1. Farthing Funeral Service

4.8 miles away

4.7
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Andrea was very helpful and empathetic and helped with useful ideas for my Mother's funeral. I cannot recommend Farthings more highly.” — Juliet J.

“Very professional, empathetic and reliable staff which made the whole experience a very meaningful one. Funeral was exactly as we wanted, always guided by our funeral director Andrea Race.” — angeles l.

Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service logo

2. Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

5.3 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They dealt with My Mum's funeral in a way that she would have wanted, and were also so reasonable on price — over £1000 cheaper than another Funeral Directors in Stowmarket. I cannot recommend them enough.” — Donna H.

“Andrew himself answered on a weekend out of hours. Fantastic service from that first phone call through to mums Service of Thanksgiving and committal.” — Steve M.

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were really pleased with your service and everything you did for us Thank you.” — mike f.

“Excellent service from Karin - our senior funeral arranger.” — Ashley B.

4. Co-op Funeralcare

5.4 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Just when you want to curl up and grieve, you have to put your adult hat on and get stuff sorted. I received first-class service, patience and warmth from the team at Co-op Funeralcare in Stowmarket.” — Charlie K.

“Every single person I encountered was compassionate, supportive and knowledgeable. They made a huge difference at a very difficult time.” — Sharon B.

Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd logo

5. Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd

6.5 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Cathy Cunningham-Elliott Dave Banks Dave Goodey Dennis Frankland

Meet Cathy, Dave, Dave +16

“Treats every funeral individually. Nothing is too much trouble. You made our experience easier to cope with.” — Maxine H.

“They have been both personally caring and totally professional, even down to small touches like having an ample supply of umbrellas ready for a rainy committal.” — Rob H.

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were really pleased with your service and everything you did for us Thank you.” — mike f.

“Excellent service from Karin - our senior funeral arranger.” — Ashley B.

Rosedale Funeral Home logo

7. Rosedale Funeral Home

8.6 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2550 Cremation from £1450
Derrick Leeder

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“Rosedale have a lovely and highly professional team. The communication through the whole process was excellent and nothing was too much trouble.” — Daniel P.

“I have used Rosedale Funeral Home for both of my parents and my husband's funeral and I found the whole team friendly and professional. Nothing was too much trouble, I only had to phone and ask.” — Sandra R.

Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd logo

8. Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd

8.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Cathy Cunningham-Elliott Dave Banks Dave Goodey Dennis Frankland

Meet Cathy, Dave, Dave +16

Independent, family-run funeral directors in Diss, Norfolk. NAFD & SAIF accredited. Available 24 hours. Opened 2024.

Rackhams Funeral Service logo

9. Rackhams Funeral Service

8.7 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Highly recommended they organised an excellent send off for my mother...Thankyou too all who was involved” — Hairy B.

“Wonderful, compassionate team” — Andrea

10. A E Thurlow and Son Funeral Service

10.8 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional, caring and compassionate. Very easy to deal with and nothing was too much trouble and my mum's funeral went very smoothly.” — Janet F.

“One member even took photos of the coffin for me and was also the same person who came to collect my late father in law. They were well presented and extremely respectful.” — Sue Y.

Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd logo

11. Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd

11.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Mandy Porter Mandy Porter Simon Gillings Susan Whymark

Meet Mandy, Mandy, Simon +2

Independent, family-run funeral directors in Framlingham, Suffolk, formerly Moore Bros, offering personal 24hr service.

12. Co-op Funeralcare

12.5 miles away

3.9
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“So warming and understanding, thankyou so much” — jess e.

“So warming and understanding, thankyou so much” — Jessica R.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google