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
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Their service is second to none, everything we asked for was no problem.” — David P.

“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
(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

4.8
(20 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

4.1
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“To Lee and Tricia for the upmost care and respect when collecting my loved one's body, and simultaneously gently and sensitively managing my emotions.” — Gill C.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

12.6 miles away

3.9
(14 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.

Gallagher Funeral Services logo

8. 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

9. 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

10. Neil and Sonya Milsted

13.0 miles away

4.8
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Darren West Darren West George Burton George Burton

Meet Darren, Darren, George +7

“Their all-in package takes the additional weight of arranging an event on top of everything else. 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. Neil and Sonya went that extra mile to smooth out difficulties, including changes of mind from the family.” — Sonya M.

“We cannot praise them highly enough for the kindness and compassion they showed us at such a sad time. They ensured it was a celebration of mum's life which was what we hoped for. Thank you for all the support and care you gave our family — it means more than I can say.” — Janice W.

11. 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.

“Excellent care and attention to detail from Maria who helped us through a very sad time in our lives.” — Stephen L.

12. A Vause & Son Funeral Directors

14.5 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google