After a Death in Southwark | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Southwark

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Southwark 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 Southwark

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

W Uden and Sons Ltd logo

1. W Uden and Sons Ltd

0.1 miles away

5
(215 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The personal touches and the precision and coordination of all their staff is second to none. Nothing is too much for any of the Udens family. Thanks Udens for your love and support and excellent service to our family.” — junior v.

“Nothing felt rushed and every detail was handled with the utmost dignity and care. Their experience and attention to detail gave us real peace of mind. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking a funeral director they can trust completely.” — J P.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

0.8 miles away

3.9
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From start to finish, they dealt with everything sympathetically, respectfully, and in a timely manner, which made the process much easier to manage. I truly appreciate the care, professionalism, and support shown by Co-op Funeralcare throughout the entire process.” — Naomi A.

“Co-op staff handled the issue calmly and professionally. They acted quickly to contact the third party and ensured everything was resolved smoothly before the service started. I was very grateful for their efforts and reassurance at such an emotional time.” — Naomi A.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

0.9 miles away

4
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“thank you nicola” — adi :.

“Nicola has great attention to detail and Vern was a calming influence at the service as he organising things in a dignified and sensitive manner. I would not hesitate to use the Co-Op again. First Class all round.” — Jonathan F.

Francis Chappell and Sons logo

4. Francis Chappell and Sons

1.0 miles away

4.8
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Julie helped me arrange my mother's funeral, gave me advice throughout, and everything ran very smoothly. Julie also went above and beyond in helping my grandparents decide what path to take with their ashes. I can't thank her enough.” — Kim L.

“They were so respectful and Julie was the best — she helped with the arrangements and made everything as smooth as it could be for such a sad time. Thank you Julie for your support and all your help through such a hard time.” — Michelle W.

F A Albin and Sons Ltd logo

5. F A Albin and Sons Ltd

1.2 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Barry Albin-Dyer Barry Albin-Dyer Greg Mancini Greg Mancini

Meet Barry, Barry, Greg +9

“My family appreciated the kindness and how they've bared with us for my minor changes. Brilliant service!” — MPY ".

“I had some last minute changes to the service that wasn't too much trouble, also was very particular with certain things I wanted for my mums funeral and again nothing was too much trouble. Very well looked after on the day.” — Amy R.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

6. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

3.8
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very pleasant staff, well looked after when I went in to arrange the funeral. Everything was explained clearly even though I had never experienced arranging a funeral before.” — steve g.

“Delores was most helpful at this difficult time, she went above and beyond to care for our needs. Thank you to Delores, Mike, John and team for the care you all took.” — Jean W.

Ashton Funeral Services logo

7. Ashton Funeral Services

1.5 miles away

4.5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We was also given time to take some of the flowers to place on mum and dad's grave. On behalf of all of Daniel's family we thank all of you.” — John D.

“Joan guided me through the process at ease. My heartfelt thanks to everyone on the team.” — Angela T.

Ashton Funeral Services logo

8. Ashton Funeral Services

1.7 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were very polite, respected our wishes and made the day perfect and peaceful. Will recommend them.” — PAULA G.

“Elaine and Will were beyond helpful and expertly guided us through the process which in turn alleviated an awful lot of stress. Thank God we chose Ashton's Funeral Directors.” — Jackie C.

Edmund & Sons Funeral Directors logo

9. Edmund & Sons Funeral Directors

1.7 miles away

4.9
(68 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Keri Evans Kerri Spiers Maisey Merrin Hunt

Meet Keri, Kerri, Maisey +1

“From the moment I met Keri at the viewing I knew we were in kind, compassionate, caring hands. Thank you all for the excellent attention to every detail surrounding my son's funeral.” — Sandra G.

“Kerrie and Maisie were amazing and couldn't have been any better. Thank you all for your kind words and special hugs.” — Rachel S.

W Uden and Sons Ltd logo

10. W Uden and Sons Ltd

1.8 miles away

5
(53 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nick and the team at Camberwell/Dulwich branch were all very professional, organised and respectful. On the day of the funeral with Jack Uden at the helm, the cars and the team were immaculately turned out.” — Christiane H.

“From our first meeting at Udens we were always treated respectfully and sensitively and every query answered. On the day of the funeral everything went perfectly.” — Diana P.

F A Albin and Sons Ltd logo

11. F A Albin and Sons Ltd

1.8 miles away

4.9
(105 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Barry Albin-Dyer Barry Albin-Dyer Greg Mancini Greg Mancini

Meet Barry, Barry, Greg +36

“Every detail of the service was handled with respect and dignity, and it was clear how much pride they take in the work they do. The service they provided for my dad was beautiful — a real reflection of the person he was.” — Ashley S.

“Jelena guided us through the entire process with great kindness and understanding, keeping us updated at every stage. Their service was outstanding — professional, compassionate, and perfectly organised from start to finish.” — K. M.

Alfred Smith Funeral Directors logo

12. Alfred Smith Funeral Directors

1.9 miles away

4.9
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Jackie Jackie

Meet Jackie, Jackie

“Jackie was particularly helpful. Alfred Smith were excellent.” — Edward J.

“Gill & Katie were stars, they were a great help from start to finish. I would happily recommend Alfred Smith to family & friends.” — Beardy M.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    A big Thank you to Denise and Her team!! They really Helped to organise and support us through the hard times Of a close loved ones funeral plans. They cared Deeply and made sure…

    Hadesri R via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Highly recommend Adkinson. From the moment we enquired we knew they were who we’d choose to do my husband’s funeral. Professional, kind & helpful, from the lady on reception thro…

    Janet Boot via Google
    5

    All of the team at the Widnes / Haydock branches were extremely kind and supportive throughout the process, but I would like to give a special mention to Katie who guided us throu…

    Fat Ned via Google
    5

    Kerry at the Dukinfield office was very good at easing the burden in my time of need and advising myself and my son & daughter in choosing what was required for the funeral. Lisa,…

    John Pitman via Google
    in the last week
    5

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

    Steven Glass via Google
    5

    We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Helen for all her kindness, care and support during such a difficult time for our family. As Ukrainians, we have very different f…

    Kateryna Kurasova via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Superb service - a warm, personable, reassuring and wholly empathetic reception from initial point of contact through to conclusion - cannot be faulted. Most highly recommended.

    Roger Collings via Google
    5

    Absolutely worry free funeral service for my Dad from John Hogg Funeral Directors. I cant thank them enough, especially Stuart, who made sure everything ran smoothly, was always c…

    Roni Taggart 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

    From the moment I walked through the door the staff at Coopers, Lewes, made me feel at ease and supported. At a difficult time, Anastasia, the manager and her colleagues, Angela …

    Maureen Boynton via Google