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
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We cannot thank Mark and Terri enough for the wonderful service they provided. They were both lovely to deal with and made everything feel so much easier during a difficult time.” — Annette h.

“Clear, simple and caring cremation plan which, when my partner passed away, fulfilled its promise to the letter.” — Edward S.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

5.4 miles away

4.8
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“The ladies at the co-op are brilliant they will go out of there way to help make it as easy as possibly can be.” — Mark W.

3. Chapman Medd and Sons Funeral Directors

9.0 miles away

4.7
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the staff made us feel at ease, and made it special before, and on the day of the funeral.” — Michael S.

“Claire and team made the whole experience bearable, nothing was too much trouble. The day itself was everything we had hoped for down to the minute detail.” — Julie C.

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 Chris Fielder John Tattersall John Tattersall

Meet Chris, Chris, Helen +21

“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 and followed our wishes to the letter.” — Marion W.

Wilson Willougby and Wetherills logo

6. Wilson Willougby and Wetherills

12.2 miles away

4.3
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“After losing my dad very suddenly I felt completely overwhelmed with everything. Paul, Adam, Jo, Summer and the whole team were outstanding — so professional, friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome each time we went in and on the day everything went so smoothly.” — donna t.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

12.6 miles away

4.1
(17 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 — plain and simple as my mother would have wanted. My dad and I can't thank them enough for all they did for us.” — Gail H.

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8. Neil and Sonya Milsted

13.0 miles away

4.9
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Darren West Darren West Darren West George Burton

Meet Darren, Darren, Darren +12

“Neil and Sonya Milsted provided exceptional care and compassion for my friend during his final days, treating him with the utmost respect and supporting his wife through an incredibly difficult time. I continue to be amazed by how they navigate such challenging situations with grace and empathy every single day.” — Alana (.

“Words can not begin to express the gratitude I have for them. My sister and I will never forget their empathy, care and compassion.” — Dave W.

9. Goods of Harrogate

14.1 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Melanie in the Harrogate office provided me with the most amazing service during a difficult time in my life.” — Richard B.

“A first class service with an amazing job done by Maria. Always caring and considerate and extremely respectful. I would thoroughly recommend Goods of Harrogate.” — David W.

10. A Vause & Son Funeral Directors

14.5 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Adam Collier Funeral Directors logo

11. Adam Collier Funeral Directors

15.0 miles away

4.8
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Adam Collier Adam Collier Adam Collier

Meet Adam, Adam, Adam

“Pleasant. Friendly and efficient.” — Jackie G.

“Excellent service provided by Adam Collier Funeral Services. Professional business.” — derek m.

12. Lee and Holmes

15.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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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