After a Death in Stroud District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Stroud District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Stroud 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 Stroud District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Allen-White

0.6 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent friendly professional service, helped and guided throughout. Would highly recommend.” — David W.

“Personal, made me feel comfortable, and so helpful. Have used for my father and husband and would recommend thoroughly.” — Karen C.

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2. Central England Co-operative

1.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Central England Co-operative Funeral Directors in Stonehouse offers compassionate, professional funeral services to the local Gloucestershire communit

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3. Michael Gamble Funeral Directors

1.6 miles away

4.9
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“Professional, caring and friendly team.” — Jackie D.

“Both Alison and Patsy, you helped make a difficult event in our lives a little easier to deal with.” — chris w.

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4. Philip Ford and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd

3.1 miles away

4.9
(36 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Elaine who handled my late husband's cremation very recently was very professional and so kind and caring and covered every detail with efficiency and precision. I can recommend them to anyone looking for funeral services.” — Jacqueline S.

“We know that funerals are carried out daily by Philip Ford, but we felt genuine empathy during the sad loss of our dear Mother. The handling of our loss was second to none and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — Neil W.

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5. Michael Gamble Funeral Directors

3.3 miles away

4.9
(80 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3350 Cremation from £1700
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“I cannot put into words how beautifully everything was carried out, from the moment they took them into their care right up until the burial/cremation. Compassion and passion in spades from all of the staff.” — Katie M.

“Amanda Catchpole helped guide us and made a very difficult time more bearable, she was always at the other end of the phone when needed. Patsy also showed great compassion and respect as did the whole team.” — Nicola C.

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6. Fred Stevens Funeral Directors

3.4 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We felt completely supported throughout the entire process. We can't speak highly enough of the service and the care they provided.” — Paul C.

“Calm, efficient, friendly and picked up on exactly what needed to be said. I cannot recommend Fred Stevens highly enough. A brilliant independent undertakers.” — Jane W.

7. Dursley Funeral Service

4.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sue at Dursley Funeral Directors was just lovely. She made a difficult time and situation much easier to cope with. Can't thank her enough.” — Sally D.

“Kay was friendly, supportive and understanding. She kept in contact all through the process of arrangements. Dean and his team on the day were excellent, professional and supportive, ensuring all our requests were met and making it as stress free as possible.” — Paul K.

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8. Fred Stevens Funeral Directors

5.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Oldest family-run funeral business in the Stroud district, with a peaceful Bussage branch offering Chapel of Rest and dedicated parking.

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9. Grimes and Goscombe Funeral Services

6.7 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Dean the Funeral Director showed Care, Compassion and Great Consideration for the needs of myself and the family. An excellent choice for our sad occasion.” — David V.

“Dean and his team are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble. They cover every detail plus are very supportive at what is a very difficult time. Faultless.” — Cathryn M.

10. Matthews Independent Funeral Directors Limited

8.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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11. Selim Smith and Co (inc David Stockwell)

8.7 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“This is my third time with Selim Smith in seven years and all I can say is thank you. I know I can call and chat at any time. Lorraine and the team gave me wonderful support and at all times everyone was caring and patient.” — Jacqui C.

“Lorraine was so helpful and kind to us when we were arranging my mum's funeral and so patient with my elderly father. Thank you for helping us through very sad times.” — Lin E.

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12. Ernest Cocks and Sons

9.1 miles away

4.9
(32 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sarah was sensitive, kind, efficient and at times humorous. Nothing was too much trouble and they weren't the most conventional of funerals — every request was dealt with.” — Jackie R.

“My brother, who knew his life was coming to an end, asked that they care for him. Craig supported the family by carrying their uncle into church and to the burial plot. So professional with a caring, friendly, approachable manner.” — The L.

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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
    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

    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