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

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

4.7
(14 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
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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
(99 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“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

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

2.6 miles away

4.9
(18 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.

Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service logo

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
(25 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.

“From the initial meeting with Becky and making all the arrangements to the laying to rest of my Mum today by Harry.. every thing was perfect, just the way Mum would of liked it.” — Paul G.

Fawcett and Hetherington Funeral Service Ltd logo

8. Fawcett and Hetherington Funeral Service Ltd

5.3 miles away

5
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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Meet Alistair, Alistair, Alistair +17

“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 for my Dad, 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

4.4
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Nothing feels rushed or generic; they genuinely go the extra mile to help create personal, meaningful services that reflect the individual life being remembered. Welcoming, organised and attentive to even the smallest details, they are a compassionate and highly professional team whom families can trust at a very difficult time.” — Nichola R.

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
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent, professional service delivery in a caring and considerate manner.” — 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

    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