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

Salford District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Salford 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 Salford District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Bridgford and Sons Ltd logo

1. Bridgford and Sons Ltd

0.7 miles away

4.5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We as a family received the very best care, advice, and excellent service for our late dad. Nothing was too much trouble, everything I asked for they did very professionally and with dignity. I personally couldn't have asked for anything or anyone better.” — Christine Q.

“The attention to small detail was second to none. This allowed my friend and her family to celebrate the life of their loved one with peace of mind.” — Lynn H.

J R Barlow Funeralcare logo

2. J R Barlow Funeralcare

1.2 miles away

4.1
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the first phone call all of the staff were compassionate and understanding, allowing me to give my son a perfect send off.” — Mandy S.

“Emma, Clare and the team made the whole process of my Mother's Funeral absolutely stress free, which is exactly what was needed at a very difficult time. I cannot praise highly enough.” — Iain P.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

4.3
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The lady Rose was lovely all the way through, was stress free and very much a simple process, very happy with the service.” — Nicole B.

“Julie was exceptional and was of great help to the family during a very difficult time. This branch has helped with a few of our family funerals over the years and I would not hesitate to use again.” — Kaz F.

Laithwaites Funeral Services logo

4. Laithwaites Funeral Services

2.3 miles away

4.6
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very caring and couldn't have been more helpful. They made sure everything went as smoothly as it possibly could. Couldn't have asked for more.” — Linda H.

“Emma is also a lovely person. Nothing was too much to ask and her manner on the phone was beautiful.” — Julie T.

Unique Funerals logo

5. Unique Funerals

2.6 miles away

5
(28 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I used Unique Funerals in July 2022 to bury my nana & again in July 2023 to cremate my brother. Nothing is too much trouble, even in difficult family circumstances. The care of each of my family members was second to none. We even had a specialised coffin made for my brother. It was outstanding!” — Abby O.

“They have the perfect mix of being professional, caring, understanding, accommodating and providing an extra special personal touch I haven't encountered in a funeral director's before. Unique by name, unique by nature. Thank you so, so much Paul and to all your team, we'll never forget what you did for us.” — Amanda B.

Walkden Funeralcare (Inc Cheethams Funeral Service) logo

6. Walkden Funeralcare (Inc Cheethams Funeral Service)

3.0 miles away

4.7
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone is so kind and caring making it an easier process to make arrangements for a funeral - they take care of every aspect and check that everything is ok with you through the service and afterward.” — Wendy M.

“Bev was especially caring, helpful and efficient. This made a difficult time a lot less stressful for me and my family. Everything with the funeral exceeded my expectations.” — Carla G.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

3.1 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Michelle was lovely and helped us out immediately.” — Peter S.

“Freddie and Michelle were amazing. Helped to give my brother a brilliant send off.” — Gaynor T.

B Littler Funeralcare logo

8. B Littler Funeralcare

3.2 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A lovely company that made everything run perfectly on another sad day.” — Amanda G.

“My father passed away and his funeral was today. This was by far the most professional funeral I've been to, they were excellent, really happy with their service.” — Danny

Bridgewater Funeral Service Ltd logo

9. Bridgewater Funeral Service Ltd

3.2 miles away

4.9
(57 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1849 Cremation from £1399

“The level of professionalism, understanding, compassion, practicality, advice and support provided has been second to none. The chapel of rest was dignified and our loved one treated with care and respect.” — Dave J.

“Abbie and Michael delivered a service that was professional, compassionate, efficient and thorough. Much much better than expected! The final cost of the whole package was actually less than we expected too - with no surprising extras. They did our Mum proud.” — Julie C.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

10. Co-op Funeralcare

3.3 miles away

3.8
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff here are very helpful, clear and concise. The person who arranged our funeral was very sympathetic and couldn't have done more to help.” — Daniel B.

“Jane and everyone at Coop Prestwich has been absolutely fantastic. So kind and compassionate and I felt like they really cared about our loss and our experience. I can not fault them, everything went perfectly and they could not have done more, accommodating some quirky requests with grace and support.” — Loxley V.

C L Birkett and Son Funeral Directors logo

11. C L Birkett and Son Funeral Directors

3.7 miles away

5
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“They have made a truly difficult time so much easier. Mr P Birkett handled the whole funeral process with such professionalism and care.” — Eugene B.

“Supporting our mum with Alzheimers all the way through the service. The little touches of the service we were very impressed with.” — pam p.

Urmston Funeralcare logo

12. Urmston Funeralcare

3.7 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Once all requirements were understood they just took care of it so we didn't have to worry about anything on the day. Making funeral arrangements was a much easier experience than anticipated.” — Vicki D.

“We dealt mainly with Francesca who was amazing but all the staff we spoke to were brilliant.” — Dave S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    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
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    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
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    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

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google