After a Death in South Gloucestershire | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

South Gloucestershire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. F Woodruff Funeral Services

1.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1500

Historic Coalpit Heath funeral directors, founded 1968, offering compassionate cremation, burial & funeral planning services.

2. F Woodruff

2.0 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1500

“F Woodruff were very professional, reliable and understanding.” — Tanya O.

“Nothing was too much trouble and everything was carried out professionally.” — John C.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

2.2 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Steph was very professional, organised and caring. Both her and Pete were excellent at communicating with us throughout the preparations. We were very happy with how we were able to say goodbye to Mum.” — Huw L.

“Kerry kept me well informed and provided several great ideas. Thanks to the thorough preparation and support from Kerry and Lulu at the Co-op, everything ran perfectly. I would recommend these caring people and certainly not hesitate in using them again.” — Jonathan P.

4. F Woodruff Funeral Services

2.3 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1500

“Took care of everything - even the finer details and gave my father a wonderful send off. Each time I phoned I actually spoke to a person and not an answering service. Am so grateful.” — Y M.

“My Mum had left some very specific instructions, which involved a round trip from Yate lasting 4½ hours. Scott organised everything perfectly and liaised with all concerned. The whole day ran seamlessly.” — Sarah o.

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5. R Davies and Son

3.2 miles away

5
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They helped us make my husband's funeral a beautiful occasion which celebrated his life in a way he would have liked and appreciated. We did not feel rushed or persuaded into our decisions — they were informative, patient and so very caring.” — Mary P.

“We lost our dad Bob in October 2022, having already lost our mum in March 2020 when Covid restrictions meant we could not give her the send-off she deserved. We wanted dad to have a great send-off to make up for this. Shaun was brilliant, very sympathetic, talked us through the whole thing and was there for us throughout.” — J P.

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6. Co-op Funeralcare

3.7 miles away

4.7
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The understanding and empathy shown by Vicci was really appreciated on this sad occasion. The professionalism shown with our somewhat difficult situation was exemplary.” — Anne E.

“An excellent standard of professionalism which is second to none, only outweighed by the care and compassion given to the people who have lost a loved one. These amazing people made no allowances or excuses, they carried on in a truly professional way. They are a true asset to Co-op Funeral Care.” — Pat B.

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7. Jamieson Funeral Directors

3.9 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff and levels of service by Jamieson are outstanding. I cannot thank them enough for their care and willingness to go the extra mile.” — Aidan R.

“Not many funeral homes still invite you in for a chat and coffee. My husband's funeral was perfect in every way right down to the burial.” — Sylvia D.

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8. Roy Preddy Funeral Directors

4.1 miles away

5
(89 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lyn was amazing, so genuinely kind, knowledgeable and proactive, always willing to help, make calls, and keep us informed, which made a difficult time much more manageable. Vicky was so supportive making sure everything ran smoothly on the day. We felt in safe hands throughout. A truly dedicated team.” — Beth H.

“From the 1st phone call I had after my husband had passed to the hug I had at the wake, Ross has been brilliant and kind all the way through. He has been very professional, friendly, and even laughed with us at times when we needed it. They made us feel very comfortable through the whole process.” — donna c.

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9. Graham Palmer & Co Funeral Directors

4.2 miles away

5
(46 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £3395
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“The compassion, care and respect shown to our loved one and our family was second to none. A beautiful service, where Jake recounted all the 'best bits' of our loved one's life. As a former funeral industry professional I would highly recommend them. They are a credit to their profession.” — Heather M.

“Charlie & Kate listened to everything we wanted and delivered. The care and attention they showed my Mum whilst in their care was exceptional, they went above and beyond. You made a sad situation bearable and everyone that attended said it was an exceptional celebration of life with attention to detail.” — Natasha H.

10. H G Harris Funeral Directors

4.4 miles away

4.2
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1500

“Very professional, dignified, went with our wishes exactly and recommended a good venue for the wake.” — Julian K.

“HG Harris were impeccable dealing with our mum's funeral. Would highly recommend them.” — Stephanie R.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

4.4 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jacob has been absolutely brilliant. Explaining everything clearly, helpful, keeping us up to date with everything.” — Hayley B.

“Kate and Sara could not have been more helpful. They made a very stressful time very straightforward for my mother. The funeral home understood and did not try to push mahogany caskets or unwanted extras.” — Paul T.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication, compassion and care by Karen and the team here. Thank you for helping give mum a lovely send off as she would’ve wanted. The staf…

    Abi via Google
    5

    Very respectful and professional team. Great service and experience through difficult times. Would recommend.

    Maria Andrews via Google
    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
    5

    Thank you Maria for your kindness through a difficult time. I would recommend this service to anybody.

    Lionel Richards via Google
    a week ago
    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

    You never think you will have to make funeral arrangements, but life can be cruel and take your loved one suddenly. I was confused, upset, and not sure where to turn. I trusted my…

    Sarah Riley 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

    We cannot thank Bobby and the whole team enough for helping us get through the worst time of our lives. We lost our son at only 34 years old the pain was unbearable. Our first mee…

    clive hollington via Google