After a Death in Rochdale District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Rochdale District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Rochdale District 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 Rochdale District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Rochdale Funeralcare

0.1 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The Co-op Funeral Care should be proud to have such professional and caring people on their team. Honestly can not thank you both enough.” — Daniel C.

“Their support and the way they dealt with our requests were faultless. Every staff member that we have spoken to have been excellent.” — Anne H.

2. A E Dixon and Co Ltd

0.3 miles away

5
(58 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My family were all happy how my grandad was treated with so much respect from the chapel of rest to his last journey. We are very grateful.” — Jaime D.

“Krista was amazingly helpful and kind and guided us through this resulting in a great heartfelt service.” — Ray Y.

Robert Nuttall Funeral Service (incorporating Joseph Greene and Son) logo
4.9
(32 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From day one Michelle has been an absolute Superstar. Thank you Michelle; your help, guidance and support are truly appreciated...sending you all of our love and thanks.” — Helen D.

“Nothing was ever too much trouble for me whether it was a phone call or text message to ask a question. Rachel is lovely and so helpful, she's always there on the end of the phone for you. He had a beautiful send off.” — D C.

4. Spotland Bridge Funeral Service

0.8 miles away

4.9
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Even a last minute hitch when a stand we were bringing was forgotten they found one for us. They made the process easy to deal with.” — Teen B.

“Despite the restrictions due to COVID-19 my husband's funeral was lovely, everything went smoothly thanks to the professionalism and devotion to duty from the staff.” — Jan L.

Cutgate Funeralcare (inc Owen Devaney and Son) logo

5. Cutgate Funeralcare (inc Owen Devaney and Son)

1.4 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made a very stressful and upsetting time of my life run smoothly and hassle-free, whilst still being friendly and caring.” — Karen B.

“We didn't know the area and stumbled across Cutgate Funeral Care. We really got lucky. Amber was fantastic from start to finish and made a very difficult time much, much easier. Nothing was too much trouble.” — Laura M.

6. Leach and Clegg Funeral Service

2.2 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They did so in a dignified, courteous, respectful way with genuine compassion for all involved.” — John A.

“Margaret and the whole team went above and beyond for my family and me showing dignity and respect and kindness throughout. Couldn't have asked for better people to entrust my loved ones with.” — Beverley Q.

Robert Nuttall Funeral Service logo

7. Robert Nuttall Funeral Service

2.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700

Established in 1979, Robert Nuttall Funeral Service offers compassionate, personalised funerals in Rochdale, available 24/7.

8. Mitchell Funeral Services Ltd

2.4 miles away

4.9
(78 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We don't know what we would have done without Gavin on the funeral day. Little things like giving us a heads up for what was coming next and checking in with us and our preferences was very much appreciated — we will be forever grateful for you all.” — Sarah C.

“We left the home knowing that our beautiful daughter was going to be in caring hands. To sum up, the entire team perfectly and professionally carried out their respective roles to ease our pain and allowed us to say the perfect goodbye to our beloved Kerry.” — David S.

Kilpatricks Funeralcare logo

9. Kilpatricks Funeralcare

2.6 miles away

4.6
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Organising a funeral is bewildering but Becca guided me through the choices available to make the right ones for the family.” — Patricia B.

“A very sad day made bearable and manageable. All in all a very smooth operation with good contact throughout. Nothing was too much trouble.” — janice g.

10. Heywood Funeral Service

2.6 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She went above and beyond and took a lot of stress off our family just to make the day go smoothly for us all. Paula could not do enough and was very professional in every way.” — john H.

“I had to organize the funeral from Spain by phone and Alan was brilliant, he took all the stress from me and without him I could not have given my brother the beautiful send off he had.” — Brad B.

Kavanagh and Coates Funeral Services logo

11. Kavanagh and Coates Funeral Services

2.6 miles away

5
(88 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1250

“They handled every detail with compassion and dignity. Special thanks to Gina, Dave and Steph for helping us through this very sad time.” — Karen

“Clare was thoughtful, empathetic and genuinely cared about my brother and our family. We never felt rushed or like a bother.” — Nic K.

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12. Royton Funeralcare

3.3 miles away

4.8
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Again Buckleys have provided a high level of compassionate service. Thank you Julia.” — Gar W.

“Tracey has been extremely helpful while organising my aunt's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and she was approachable and professional at all times.” — lesley l.

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What families are saying

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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    5

    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
    in the last week
    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