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
(45 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Whilst funerals have a reputation for being expensive, our family all felt Grenfells provided excellent value for money. We ended up with a funeral to be proud of, a fitting and personal occasion.” — Marian M.

“For the Chapel of Rest - they did an amazing job with my dad, he looked wonderful. Thank you for making the day the best it could be. This is the 3rd time in 6 years we have used John Grenfell & Son Funeral Directors.” — Gary R.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

14.5 miles away

4.9
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Hollie, the funeral arranger was brilliant.” — Marion R.

“I felt supported throughout the process at what was a very difficult and sad time. Nothing was left to chance, and on the day all went very smoothly.” — Helen P.

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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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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

    Yusa Minto via Google
    5

    In my darkest days when it was too difficult to say the words outloud, that my dad had passed, I was able to WhatsApp Lewis in the first instance for help,support and guidance.Thi…

    Julie B via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Always a lot to choose from and staff always lovely

    Pauline Forfar via Google
    5

    Very much appreciated the way in which Elaine and all at Haven, including the celebrant Robin Sanderson supported me and my family as we dealt with losing and saying goodbye to my…

    Mary Gallagher via Google
    5

    On behalf of my family, I would like to thank Simon and all the staff at Dutton and Hallmark for the outstanding service provided for our two family funerals earlier this year. T…

    Kate Carr via Google