After a Death in Northumberland | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Northumberland

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Northumberland 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 Northumberland

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Alistair Turner Funeral Directors

5.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Alistair Turner Funeral Directors in Rothbury offers compassionate, professional funeral care with roots dating back to 1922.

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2. Jacob Conroy and Son

10.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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3. John Grenfell and Son

10.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Chris was extremely compassionate, kind, professional and highly organised from the very start. He organised an excellent day for my mother's funeral with involvement of St Aidans Catholic Church, delivering a very personal and uplifting service. Everyone said how much they thought of the day.” — Mary C.

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

10.1 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My mother's last wishes were dealt with sensitively with kindness and patience. Thank you Paula and the team — you were so kind.” — K N.

“Julie was so understanding at our sad time. Hopefully it's a long time before we need to use Morpeth again but it will be our first and only choice.” — Colin S.

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5. J W Peters

10.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

We are a local independent family funeral directors.

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6. Peter Grenfell Funeral Directors

13.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were treated with kindness, genuine compassion and professionalism in what was obviously a very difficult time for the family, especially given the restrictions due to the pandemic. All our needs were seen to without fuss and with understanding.” — Chris

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7. John Grenfell & Son Ltd

14.1 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Dealt with respectfully and with the highest level of professionalism. Thank you for making an awful time in our lives easier to deal with.” — Lesley D.

“My mother was collected in the early hours from her care home. I visited her every day in the chapel of rest. I was always treated politely and with respect by all staff and kept up to date with all planning.” — Michael P.

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8. W S Harrison & Son

14.3 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“W S Harrison provided an absolutely outstanding service for my Mum's funeral. They were so kind, caring and empathetic and so professional and efficient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.” — Sarah T.

“Jerry looked after us when we had to organise our mum's funeral. He was caring and compassionate and made the whole process very easy. Everyone else we spoke to at the office was also very kind and efficient.” — Sarah

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9. Co-op Funeralcare

14.4 miles away

4.3
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely fantastic care, the staff were excellent, couldn't do enough for me. Funeral arrangement 5 stars.” — Sandra M.

“I had absolutely no hesitation in returning to Co-op Funeralcare in Ashington to arrange the funeral of my Mam, as they had done such a fabulous job when my Dad died 11 years ago.” — Neil B.

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10. John Grenfell and Son

14.5 miles away

5
(48 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff were immaculate and treated us and our mother with kindness, dignity and respect. This was a fitting tribute to our late mam. It was nice to get a courtesy call the day after.” — Linda D.

“Director Chris showed great empathy and warmth and his attention to detail throughout the process was faultless. He took care of everything which took the pressure off the family.” — Graeme

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

14.5 miles away

4.9
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very nice calm place. Hollie, the funeral arranger was brilliant.” — Marion R.

“I have the rare privilege of being able to congratulate the Co-op Funeral Department for the excellent way all the staff helped me in every possible way during the arrangement of my wife Maureen's cremation.” — Ray C.

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12. Alistair Turner Funeral Directors

15.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Part of the William Purves group, offering compassionate, professional funeral services in Amble, Northumberland for over five generations.

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Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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

    Steven Glass via Google
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    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
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    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
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    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

    Without a shadow of doubt the ladies at Haines, Polegate, Rhia, Jodie and Vanessa are so professional. That is just the tip because they all in their own way add so much more to …

    Sally Attfield via Google
    5

    The services offered by Wealden Funeral Services were so much more than I expected. Like so many people, I am no stranger to loss, but rarely have I encountered a funeral company …

    Amy St. Onge via Google
    5

    The kindness and compassion of the staff was wonderful whilst both on initial meeting and throughout. The death of someone you have loved for so long is overwhelming but Verna an…

    Sarah via Google
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    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

    A Google User via Google
    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google