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
(230 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“On the day of the burial their pallbearers and their leader Jack were so professional, articulate and caring. Danny and Darrell were so professional, paying attention to every detail. They never seemed to be tired of me with my many emails and questions. I was reassured all throughout. You really looked after us and made us bury our sister with dignity.” — Noele O.

“Adam called me the day before to let me know he is the person allocated to me for the day, he really did ensure all went well, he even gave me a bag to put my trainers in after the burial. Udens have everything at hand and they are a wonderful team. You all did a wonderful job and I would definitely use your company again, it's beautiful in all that you do with respect.” — Maria

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

0.8 miles away

4
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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

4.2
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Nicola in the Walworth branch was amazing. Walked me through all the possibilities. Organized the perfect Celebrant. Explained how one solution would be better than another to achieve what I was looking for. It was an easy and sensitive process. I gave my partner the send off he deserved and everyone commented on how beautiful everything was.” — Nigel C.

Francis Chappell and Sons logo

4. Francis Chappell and Sons

1.0 miles away

4.8
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Julie also went above and beyond in helping me with my Grandparents to decide what path to take with their ashes. I can't thank her enough.” — Kim L.

“I now understand why dad chose and wished to go with them before he died. Everything for my father's funeral went amazingly.” — Sheri-Anne C.

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

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“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
(69 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Keri Evans Keri Evans Kerri Spiers Kerri Spiers

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“Keri, a big thank you for holding my hand through the process. I couldn't have done it without you.” — Yasmine B.

“Kerrie and Maisie were amazing and couldn't have been any better. As a family, we would recommend their services every time. 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
(54 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were caring, thoughtful, and made a very difficult time much easier for our family. Everything was handled with dignity and respect, and we really appreciated all their support.” — Polar B.

“From the time that we made the initial call to the day of the funeral they were in constant contact. Nothing was too small. Everyone we spoke to was very professional and extremely supportive.” — Jean B.

F A Albin and Sons Ltd logo

11. F A Albin and Sons Ltd

1.8 miles away

4.9
(108 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Barry Albin-Dyer Barry Albin-Dyer Barry Albin-Dyer Barry Albin-Dyer

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“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. We are sincerely grateful to Jelena and the whole Albin & Sons team for their care and professionalism at such a difficult time.” — K. M.

“Scot, our main point of contact, was incredibly supportive, understanding, and always available to answer any questions we had. It gave us real comfort knowing that every detail was taken care of so thoughtfully. Their professionalism and genuine care truly made a difference to our family.” — shirley 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 Jackie

Meet Jackie, Jackie, Jackie

“Really could not be more pleased and grateful for the service I received. Gill was so lovely and kind and explained everything clearly to us and didn't pressure us into anything.” — Rebecca F.

“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

    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