After a Death in North Yorkshire | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

North Yorkshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the North Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Bernard Nicholson Funeral Directors logo

1. Bernard Nicholson Funeral Directors

5.1 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service, prompt, professional and carried out with care and compassion.” — Trevor W.

“The whole team at Bernard Nicholson were really sympathetic and helpful. Their service is second to none, everything we asked for was no problem.” — David P.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

5.4 miles away

4.8
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Ian at Harrogate was very responsive and professional on the day. A few small issues were quickly sorted and managed without fuss.” — John S.

“All very good service from Jane and Julie.” — Ian P.

3. Chapman Medd and Sons Funeral Directors

9.0 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Anytime we had a query or needed to drop something off, they were there for us, nothing was too much trouble for them. We rate them very highly, and were grateful for the fact that they were a local company with very high standards.” — Helen

“Claire and the team at Chapman Medd in Easingwold were superb; thoughtful, sensitive and very organised. They helped things go smoothly and thankfully reminded us of things we needed to do in good time.” — John M.

J G Fielder & Son - Easingwold logo

4. J G Fielder & Son - Easingwold

9.0 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Chris Fielder John Tattersall Paul Clark Simon Aston

Meet Chris, Helen, John +9

“We recommend JG Fielder in the strongest possible terms.” — Edward P.

“An exemplary, warm, professional and caring service throughout. I would give 10 stars if I could.” — Linz G.

5. Barthram Funeral Service

11.7 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Extremely professional, compassionate and friendly. Helped and supported my daughter and I through one of the worst times ever. I would not hesitate to recommend Barthram Funeral Service.” — Joy W.

“Sariah took the time to speak to the family on the day and was very calming and understanding of the situation regarding my dad's illness. They were so professional, caring and respectful. They followed our wishes to the letter.” — Marion W.

Wilson Willougby and Wetherills logo

6. Wilson Willougby and Wetherills

12.2 miles away

4.2
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My mother's funeral was arranged with every consideration and with grace and dignity.” — Louise W.

“Heartfelt thanks and eternal gratitude to Lee and Tricia for the utmost care and respect when collecting my loved one's body, and simultaneously gently and sensitively managing my emotions.” — Gill C.

Joseph C Roberts logo

7. Joseph C Roberts

12.2 miles away

5
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3295 Cremation from £2495

“Jonathan's professionalism and experience guided us seamlessly through all the decisions that had to be made in the sad circumstances of my sister's death. We are so grateful for the patience that Jonathan demonstrated, and the responsiveness that he showed to our wishes.” — Roger M.

“Jonathan was everything you would ask for, and more. Kind, considerate, understanding, helpful every step of the way. We wanted a good independent funeral director, not a national, and Jonathan was exactly that.” — Wayne L.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

8. Co-op Funeralcare

12.6 miles away

3.5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The team were friendly, patient and understanding during arranging our Mum's funeral. They couldn't do enough for us. I feel we were really looked after.” — Charlotte B.

“They helped my dad and I to find the perfect send off for my mother and what we chose was very fitting for her. My dad and I can't thank them enough for all they did for us.” — Gail H.

Gallagher Funeral Services logo

9. Gallagher Funeral Services

12.7 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1433 Cremation from £1500

“Excellent service, couldn't be more helpful, thank you” — Rog H.

“Excellent service, couldn't be more helpful, thank you” — Rog H.

Infinity Funeral Care logo

10. Infinity Funeral Care

12.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Harrogate funeral directors offering traditional, eco, simple & direct cremation services with compassionate, personalised care 24/7.

Neil and Sonya Milsted logo

11. Neil and Sonya Milsted

13.0 miles away

4.8
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Darren West George Burton James Smithson Neil & Sonya Milsted

Meet Darren, George, James +2

“Niel and Sonya were so kind and sent me a photo of the headstone to share with the family. Every contact I had with Niel and Sonya was professional and caring.” — L

“Neil and Sonya went that extra mile to smooth out difficulties, including changes of mind from the family. They enabled the family to focus on celebrating the life of our parents, happy in the knowledge that all the details of the funeral were covered.” — Sonya M.

12. Goods of Harrogate

14.1 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Their care and support at a difficult time has been invaluable. Situated at the heart of the community, the office location has meant that I have been able to drop in whenever I have needed to.” — Sheila B.

“Melanie in the Harrogate office provided me with the most amazing service during a difficult time in my life. I would highly recommend Goods Funeral Service.” — Richard B.

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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