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.

2. East of England Co-op Funeral Service (Meredith Greengrass)

5.3 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My enquiry was dealt with efficiently and quickly, my thanks to Karin.” — Malcolm J.

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

3. Co-op Funeralcare

5.4 miles away

4.3
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All of our interactions throughout were respectful, but also suitably upbeat at times. Their administration was great, always there to answer an email or phone call, and the end result was an excellent funeral that flowed very smoothly indeed.” — Charlie K.

“I couldn't have asked for a better service. 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

4. Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd

6.5 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Cathy Cunningham-Elliott Cathy Cunningham-Elliott Dave Banks Dave Banks

Meet Cathy, Cathy, Dave +33

“Wonderful caring service at a desperate time.” — Tim R.

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

5. East of England Co-op Funeral Service (Meredith Greengrass)

6.7 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“My enquiry was dealt with efficiently and quickly — my thanks to Karin.” — Malcolm J.

Rosedale Funeral Home logo

6. Rosedale Funeral Home

8.6 miles away

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

“Although the weather was terrible, your undertakers battled the rain and wet conditions to give my mum a wonderful send off. At no time did they look bothered by the terrible weather and they remained professional at all times.” — Adrian K.

“From the kindness and gentleness of the staff who took Dad into their care, to Christian's thorough and thoughtful preparation of every detail and Richard's comforting presence on the day - the communication through the whole process was excellent and nothing was too much trouble.” — Daniel P.

Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd logo

7. 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 +17

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

Rackhams Funeral Service logo

8. 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

9. A E Thurlow and Son Funeral Service

10.8 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The support provided during this difficult time was outstanding, from the initial meeting to the day of the service. Our requests were met with professionalism and kindness, nothing was too much trouble.” — Ruth

“It is daunting to face arranging a funeral at a very sad time, but Ros and the team were so kind and helpful that all went smoothly. Thank you for ensuring such a dignified goodbye.” — Lindy R.

Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd logo

10. Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd

11.7 miles away

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

Meet Mandy, Mandy, Mandy +3

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

11. Co-op Funeralcare

12.5 miles away

3.9
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Helped us enormously through a difficult time and showed individual care and attention. Every detail was carefully and sympathetically arranged.” — Lorraine E.

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

12. Michael Smy Funeral Services

12.8 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were professional, sensitive and caring from start to finish. They thought of every detail.” — Alison C.

“Dave is a lovely gentleman who helped my Mum and her Sister whilst organising my Grandmother's funeral with his kind and thoughtful nature. We would not hesitate to recommend Michael Smy.” — Sophie

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    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
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    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

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell 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

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google