After a Death in Stratford-on-Avon District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Stratford-on-Avon District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. A E Bennett and Sons

1.5 miles away

5
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Patient and encouraging as the family has chased every inconsistent capital letter and stray semi-colon off an ex-teacher's Order of Service! They have made it so easy.” — Heather (.

“Always received with a calm & sympathetic manner, nothing too much trouble — making our Mother's final rest so peaceful.” — Julie A.

2. W G Rathbone

1.7 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Mom died very suddenly but had the foresight to pre pay for her funeral, which helped so much! Staff very professional and empathetic to all family.” — Harleigh M.

“Every detail was covered, but without labouring anything so we had complete confidence that the day would go as well as it could, which was exactly how it happened.” — Martyn T.

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3. Hemming and Peace Funeral Services

1.8 miles away

4.9
(47 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It felt like they held our hands and looked after us through the whole process. Nigel and his team are so professional, from the way they look, to the gleaming cars that took my Dad to his final place.” — STEWBIE

“He went above and beyond the service I was expecting, with care and determination to ensure that her long life was captured in his eulogy. I can thoroughly recommend the services of Hemming and Peace.” — Gordon B.

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4. W G Rathbone

7.4 miles away

4.8
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The service from the staff at WG Rathbone Funeral Directors was first class and made arranging my Mother's funeral a lot more easier than we were thinking it would be.” — Colin S.

“My StepFather's sudden death and out-of-hours time made things more complicated, especially in the Covid climate, but right from the first contact everything was made clear and the team was thoroughly helpful. Regular updates and advice made this sad time far easier to organise.” — Peter K.

5. The John Taylor Funeral Service

7.7 miles away

4.8
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Quick and thoughtful administration and arrangements. Everything happened as it was detailed to.” — M B.

“Rose was very professional in dealing with what is obviously a very distressing time for families but showed how you can do this in a caring and empathetic way.” — Jill A.

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6. David Baker Funeral Directors

8.2 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sympathetic, courteous and respectful service that was appreciated during this difficult time. We cannot thank Phillip and all the team enough.” — Martin B.

“Chris did an excellent job of helping us arrange my Father's funeral. This was especially welcome as we live several hours away. He found us a lovely minister to work with and was there to answer any questions. Drew looked after us on the day and we couldn't have asked for a better service.” — Liz D.

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7. Hemming and Peace Funeral Services

8.7 miles away

5
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nigel, Trace and Chris were an absolute delight to deal with, warm and friendly, they could not have been more helpful, thoughtful and cooperative. The performance of Nigel and his team at the funeral service and burial was highly professional and particularly dignified.” — Charles B.

“Wendy on the day was really sensitive and professional but also looked out for one of our party who was taken ill.” — Callum G.

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8. Hemming and Peace Funeral Services

8.8 miles away

4.9
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were first class from start to finish. Caring, thoughtful, understanding and highly professional. I have no hesitation in recommending Hemming and Peace, in particular Jayne who was a pleasure to work with.” — Graham M.

“Nigel and his team are simply amazing and take all the stress of the funeral. Their kindness, respect, courtesy, professionalism and attention to detail is second to none.” — Trassa W.

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9. H J Dawson Funeral Directors

9.0 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the staff were supportive, caring, understanding and thoughtful especially Meygan and Louise, whom throughout the whole funeral service and the aftercare were also exceptionally caring.” — Lynda H.

“Meygan helped me through from start to finish and nothing was too much for her.” — Steve T.

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10. John Taylor Funeral Services

9.0 miles away

3.5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The family have used JT for all family members over the years. This is because they are simply the best!! They can't do enough for you.” — Graham M.

“Thank you for your care and support at such a difficult time. The whole process was handled seamlessly with compassion.” — Joanna H.

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11. Henry Ison and Son Funeral Directors

9.1 miles away

4.8
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“I was incredibly impressed with the way she supported us and took us through the whole process in an incredibly sensitive way.” — John L.

“The Manager, Paul, was so helpful in every way that the process was made much easier than we had imagined. Thanks to Paul we were very pleased at how smoothly everything went, and a sad occasion was made so much better.” — David B.

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12. Heart of England Co-op Funerals

9.3 miles away

5
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2485 Cremation from £1790

“Our funeral director listened to our wishes and made an excellent additional recommendation which was a cherry on top that we hadn't thought of. The day itself was very well organised, exactly as we would have hoped for.” — Mark B.

“They truly care about you and your loved one and I highly recommend them. They provide support and guidance in an incredibly professional way whilst also offering compassion, care and a friendly service that helps you navigate a very difficult time, that bit easier.” — Emily L.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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

    Steven Glass via Google
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    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…

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    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