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

Alistair Turner Funeral Directors logo

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

Established Morpeth funeral directors with over 40 years of experience, now part of the William Purves family group.

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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, Ashington delivered 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
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Organised and handled with the utmost respect and care, always available to speak to when needed and very supportive. Beautiful service on the day. Would highly recommend to anyone.” — Amanda L.

“My mother's last wishes were dealt with sensitively with kindness and patience. Thank you Paula and the team at Co-operative Funeralcare in Morpeth, you were so kind.” — K N.

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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

“John Grenfell and Sons for delivering a quality service at a very sad time. All problems and arrangements were managed well.” — Michael P.

“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.

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8. W S Harrison & Son

14.3 miles away

5
(11 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.

“Louise listened very carefully as I explained exactly what I wanted. At times, she prompted me to consider things I hadn't thought of and she made helpful suggestions based on her extensive experience. But every detail was determined by me.” — Julian B.

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9. Co-op Funeralcare

14.4 miles away

4.2
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Claire at Co-op Funeral, Ashington was always there whenever you needed help. The whole funeral planning went smoothly from start to finish.” — SUE M.

“Dignified, respectful, empathetic and considerate. Also very warm and with an excellent eye for detail. I cannot recommend them highly enough.” — Jean G.

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10. John Grenfell and Son

14.5 miles away

5
(55 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They took the burden off our shoulders and guided us smoothly through every single decision. They gave my dad the dignified, beautiful send-off he truly deserved. We are forever grateful.” — Brian C.

“Beyond his professional expertise, he was incredibly caring and supportive, making a difficult day much easier for our family and friends. His unique blend of precision and compassion is something I highly recommend.” — Margaret P.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

14.5 miles away

4.9
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“All the people we dealt with were sympathetic, helpful and friendly. Nothing was left to chance, and on the day all went very smoothly. I felt supported throughout the process at what was a very difficult and sad time.” — Helen P.

Alistair Turner Funeral Directors logo

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

    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