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

4.2
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Co-op Funeral care, Harrogate were caring and professional from the planning to the funeral itself. We could not have asked for more.” — Janet K.

“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.

Neil and Sonya Milsted logo

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

Free tools

Work things out at your own pace

No pressure, no sales — just simple tools to help you understand costs and next steps.

Towns and cities in North Yorkshire

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 …

    …
    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…

    …
    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…

    …
    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

    …
    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…

    …
    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…

    …
    Andrew Dickson 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.

    …
    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…

    …
    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…

    …
    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…

    …
    Kelly Mack via Google