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
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Brian is a kind and caring man whom my Dad would have loved to know. My family found them extremely helpful throughout the planning and the day of my Dad's funeral.” — Gill D.

“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.” — Jacqueline S.

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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

4.9
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My sister and I do not believe the funeral could have been handled better. All staff were courteous, empathetic, respectful and highly professional.” — peter m.

“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

    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