After a Death in North Devon District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

North Devon District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the North Devon 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 North Devon District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

3.7 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare in Barnstaple, Devon, provides compassionate funeral services as part of the UK's largest funeral provider.

2. A G Simmonds and Sons

3.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Padfields Funeral Service logo

3. Padfields Funeral Service

4.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £3199

“Met with Jon the funeral director today. Attended to all our needs. Very patient, empathetic, caring, understanding and respectful. Nothing was too much trouble.” — Di T.

“Met with Jon the funeral director today, Attended to all our needs, Very patient, empathetic, caring understanding and respectful, Nothing was too much trouble, Thankyou so much” — Di T.

R P Byrom and Son logo

4. R P Byrom and Son

4.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They share our passion for offering their families with the best standard of care and service.” — Ashes G.

“Above and beyond, graceful, moving, professional, faultless. Thank you Chris.” — Jonathan F.

South Molton Funeralcare inc J Westacott and Son logo

5. South Molton Funeralcare inc J Westacott and Son

7.6 miles away

4.2
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff were very professional and caring at all stages of the sad occasion.” — David C.

“The lady that did all the arranging was amazing and great with my mum who lost her husband.” — Gareth J.

L Clarke and Sons logo

6. L Clarke and Sons

8.5 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I have dealt with Clarke's on both professional and personal levels and have the highest regard for the quality of service they provide.” — David R.

“The lady in the office was absolutely amazing answering all our questions and telling us everything we needed to know. The first time my sister and I have had anything to do with a funeral.” — June P.

William Pearce and Son logo

7. William Pearce and Son

10.5 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the staff were sensitive and made an obviously emotional situation go as smoothly as possible. Thank you for your excellent service.” — Rob R.

“From the 1st phone call to picking up the ashes they have been brilliant. Everyone was kind, caring and professional without being over the top or morose. The funeral was absolutely perfect.” — Carolynne L.

Bideford Funeralcare logo

8. Bideford Funeralcare

11.3 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Took the time and care for me and my family at a painful time.” — Alan B.

“All the employees I met were kind and understanding, and gave us the time we needed. I can't recommend them highly enough.” — Monica W.

Dafforn and Son logo

9. Dafforn and Son

12.1 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Independent funeral directors in Great Torrington, Devon, offering compassionate, personalised funeral services 24/7.

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10. Norman Lock and Son

20.2 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The respect, courtesy and kindness shown was superlative. THANKYOU from the top to the bottom of my heart.” — Dido B.

“You took over, organised and guided us through with dignity, sympathy and understanding. To be able to do this at the worst time in our lives is truly a gift.” — Sue W.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

24.2 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Brilliantly helpful and understanding, thank you to all the staff.” — Jeanette

“The staff were very helpful, patient and understanding with our requests. The actual funerals went like clockwork — everything on time and as desired.” — Thomas B.

Albery & Redstone Funeral Directgors logo

12. Albery & Redstone Funeral Directgors

24.2 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“He is a perfectionist in all he does and goes the extra mile to meet the wishes of his clients. Our family recommends David as a very capable, caring and professional person and funeral director.” — Linda J.

“The whole family are truly grateful for the wonderful care and compassion David and the team showed from the first moment we made contact. You certainly made a very difficult time so much easier!” — Katie T.

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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