After a Death in Redcar and Cleveland | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Redcar and Cleveland

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

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1. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

4.7
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent professional service throughout, while still maintaining a personal touch.” — Neil G.

“I cannot thank you enough for all you did for my dad on the 10th November 2020. Thank you from all the Gill family, with a personal thank you to Alistair.” — Patricia G.

2. Marske Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you everyone at Marske COOP, a perfect day.” — John

“The service was excellent and a great sendoff for my mother, much appreciated.” — Darren N.

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3. W Storey Funeral Service

2.2 miles away

5
(94 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Aimee Aimee Brays Aimee Brays Aimee Brays

Meet Aimee, Aimee, Aimee +25

“The funeral was arranged in a very short time to enable us to hold it on a poignant date for the family. The funeral itself gave Margaret a wonderfully dignified and personal send off. Thank you again for making a difficult time more bearable.” — Lynne M.

“Tim, the funeral director, was wonderful at a very difficult time. He was patient, kind and reassuring and I completely trusted him. The service he helped us put together was exactly as we hoped and was a truly fitting tribute to our dad.” — Helen

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

2.6 miles away

4.9
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My wife and I received amazing kindness and support before, during and after my mother-in-law's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was delivered to a very high standard.” — Cliff S.

“Julee and her team at Guisborough are just the nicest, most caring, supportive people you could wish to meet. Just what is required at such a difficult time. There's no pressure at all and they're so welcoming. You can expect open, honest answers to any questions you might have.” — Joel C.

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5. Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service

4.2 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All members of staff were caring, respectful and supportive. Every detail was clearly explained and the offices and Chapel of Rest were so attractive and well maintained.” — Mary C.

“From the first phone call to the follow up calls to ensure we were all ok a few days after the funeral, we would like to thank the whole team for their professional, and very personal, service.” — John H.

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6. Redcar Funeralcare

4.4 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Faye and her team will look after your loved ones like they are part of their own family. Don't ever change, you are great at what you do.” — Andy C.

“They radiate a strong, warm 'family' like feel when being looked after by them. They are gentle and respectful of the deceased in their care.” — Karen M.

7. Harry Thompson Funeral Service

4.9 miles away

4.4
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the staff, from the director to the drivers were professional and respectful to my mother. She would have approved.” — Gary C.

“The respect and dignity given to her and the help given to me as we arranged her funeral was impeccable. I couldn't have wished for better care for our mam when she died.” — Lynn M.

Fawcett and Hetherington Funeral Service Ltd logo

8. Fawcett and Hetherington Funeral Service Ltd

5.3 miles away

5
(38 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alistair Fawcett Alistair Fawcett Alistair Fawcett Andrew Fawcett

Meet Alistair, Alistair, Alistair +12

“In the saddest times of one's life you need someone who you can trust to look after your loved one. Andrew and his team provided a wonderful service — caring, professional and friendly.” — Vaun N.

“Andrew and the full team have gone above and beyond for my mam and all the family, also being so respectful and caring while looking after dad whilst he was in your care.” — mandy m.

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9. Hetherington Funeral Services

5.6 miles away

4.3
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Abi was amazing when Gary died from start to finish. Thank you, keep up your hard work.” — Simone F.

“Abbie and Matthew have been amazing all the way through to me and my family. Have been brilliant from start to finish. Looked after us all and gave my Mam a great send off.” — AJ L.

10. Ayton and District Funeral Service

6.7 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The care you took of my Dad after his passing was greatly appreciated, nothing was too much trouble. Your guidance was superb helping us to give him the best send off possible, you made a hard day more bearable for us all.” — Angela L.

“You brought comfort to us all knowing Mum was so well looked after in your care. You showed such kindness and compassion and nothing was too much trouble. You made a very sad and difficult time more bearable for which we are extremely grateful.” — Barbara B.

11. Relph Funeral Directors

7.6 miles away

4.6
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent, professional service delivery in a caring and considerate manner. Thank you for your help!” — Tony F.

“Relph provided a first class service. They were very supportive at all times.” — Cliff V.

12. Marton Funeralcare

7.6 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Co-op Funeralcare were brilliant from beginning to end, could not fault them at all. Very compassionate and caring.” — jill t.

“I felt they delivered a very personal service, being very caring and respectful of our family wishes.” — Lorraine W.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
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    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google
    5

    There are no words or enough stars to describe how amazing and exceptional Nicholas O Haras services and Team are !! Right from the beginning of arranging a funeral plan with Anth…

    Pauline Kelly via Google
    5

    Right from the start to end of communication parkgrove have been so compassionate and thoughtful , they went out their way to accomodate any help or information we needed at the…

    Lindy Ross via Google
    5

    We have used Chadwick’s for our family funerals for years and mum wanted us to use them for her funeral too. They are always so respectful, helpful and compassionate and this time…

    June Pryce via Google