After a Death in Stockton-on-Tees | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Stockton-on-Tees

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Crake and Mallon Funeral Service logo

1. Crake and Mallon Funeral Service

1.1 miles away

5
(57 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alison Crake Alison Crake Alison Crake

Meet Alison, Alison, Alison +12

“A lovely touch to proceedings was having Neil walk the funeral cortège out of the street. Everything was organised perfectly with grace and compassion. Mam would have been so grateful to you.” — Graham S.

“Daniel performed the service and all our family members who attended praised him and said what a beautiful service. Our mam would be so moved and proud.” — June

2. Relph Funeral Directors

1.1 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Couldn't fault the whole team for their effort and dedication at a difficult time. Would fully recommend Relph should you need a friendly professional and caring funeral director.” — Mick R.

“They were sympathetic when asking questions, and covered everything on our first visit. The funeral itself ran very smoothly having been so thoroughly organised, and the team were patient in waiting for our signal to move onto the cemetery from the church.” — Natalie S.

The Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. The Co-op Funeralcare

1.2 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sarah asked us the right questions to help us as a family remember our fondest memories… kept in contact to ensure we were all ok… we have had family and friends contacting us to say how wonderful Sarah was.” — John H.

“From the girls in the funeral parlour to the funeral director they were always professional and at the same time I felt that I was getting personal treatment. The service was moving and personal.” — Helen S.

Rose Funerals and Memorials logo

4. Rose Funerals and Memorials

1.9 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
B Thomson D Tinkler Georgia Gracie

Meet B, D, Georgia +11

“Rose Funeral made the process very easy and me and my family couldn't thank everyone at Rose enough. The service at the Stockton Crematorium was lovely and very respectful.” — Jack B.

“A massive thank you. Yous done an outstanding job for my dad. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.” — andrea s.

5. Rose Funerals

1.9 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Rose Funerals made the process very easy and me and my family couldn't thank everyone at Rose enough. The service was lovely and very respectful.” — Jack B.

“Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. Yous done an outstanding job for my dad.” — Andrea S.

Thornaby Funeralcare logo

6. Thornaby Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

3
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Every time Andrea and the team have been brilliant, always keeping me informed and up to date with things. Can't thank them enough for all their help.” — Nigel T.

“They are committed to making funeral arrangements easy in difficult situations. They did an amazing job and the funeral was lovely.” — Dawn G.

7. Colin McGinley Independent Family Funeral Service

2.1 miles away

4
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Independent family-run funeral directors in Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, offering personal, professional and compassionate care.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

8. Co-op Funeralcare

3.0 miles away

4.1
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Friendly and understanding staff offering empathy and dignity at all times.” — Cindy M.

“Extremely efficient, warm, great attention to detail and to what we as a family wanted. The day went well and I was impressed throughout.” — Vickie S.

Relph and Teeside Funeral Service logo

9. Relph and Teeside Funeral Service

3.0 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“James the minister who took the service had Mum down to a T. We as a family would highly recommend Relph to anyone without hesitation.” — Dorothy W.

“Joe Johnson was amazing when my dad died. He was professional yet personable and always had our wishes at the forefront of his mind. He was very helpful in regards to keeping things within our means yet always had our wishes at the forefront of his mind when discussing things.” — michelle p.

David Knowles Funeral Service logo

10. David Knowles Funeral Service

3.1 miles away

5
(51 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2300 Cremation from £1495
David Knowles

Meet David, David, David +2

“He has the ability to make you feel that you are the only people receiving a service from him and his team, though the reality is he is extremely busy dealing with many families. This is a special quality and sets him apart.” — Eric R.

“He made a detour to walk in front of the hearse past the house we grew up in — a day spent reminiscing with all those that cared for him and one that I will cherish forever.” — Rachel B.

11. Colin McGinley Independent Family Funeral Service

3.3 miles away

4.9
(65 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They also made it easy for me to see my mum whenever I wanted, something I'll always be so grateful for. All of the staff showed such professionalism, grace and empathy throughout.” — Megan H.

“Gary was so compassionate, I almost feel as though we're friends at the end of all of this. He was so efficient, respectful and well organised. Gary didn't rush or advise to add on a lot of extras, being authentic and honest in what he thought we may want and need.” — Annie H.

12. Relph Funeral Service

3.4 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I am sorry if at times I relied on your support too much — a reflection of just how much comfort and reassurance the whole team provided during the most difficult of times.” — jimmy c.

“Relphs made a very emotional and challenging time a lot easier and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend their business, not only due to their caring and experienced customer service but also because their pricing was extremely reasonable.” — Jenny S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    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
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    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

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell 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

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google