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
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Helped and guided through a very difficult time.” — Caroline M.

Central England Co-operative logo

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
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alison Edwards Alison Edwards Amanda Amanda

Meet Alison, Alison, Amanda +7

“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

4.8
(32 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From start to finish we were treated with kindness and compassion and even a smile and bit of humour when appropriate.” — Rebecca W.

“Elaine 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
(72 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Alison Edwards Alison Edwards Alison Edwards Amanda

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“I found Paul Rennison a kind and understanding guide, very clear and very thoughtful, as well as willing to listen to our stories of our loved-one. The service was beautifully handled, and everything was arranged efficiently and with discretion.” — Judith G.

“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.

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6. Fred Stevens Funeral Directors

3.4 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Calm, efficient, friendly and picked up on exactly what needed to be said. A brilliant independent undertakers.” — Jane W.

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

7. Dursley Funeral Service

4.1 miles away

5
(3 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.” — 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
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Grimes & Goscombe made a difficult time in life easier for myself and my family and friends. I was treated with sensitivity and was not rushed at any time throughout the whole experience.” — Richard P.

“Dean the Funeral Director showed Care, Compassion and Great Consideration for the needs of myself and the family.” — David V.

10. Matthews Independent Funeral Directors Limited

8.2 miles away

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

11. Selim Smith and Co (inc David Stockwell)

8.7 miles away

4.9
(14 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.

“They was there every step of the way to make it as easy as it can be for my mum.” — Jason C.

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12. Ernest Cocks and Sons

9.1 miles away

4.8
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Every question we asked was answered and all the staff were very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us the time we needed. Everything on the day was as good as it could be in the circumstances.” — Peter B.

“She organised both my Nan's funeral and my Mum's funeral, and throughout both of the most difficult times in my life she brought me an incredible amount of comfort and support. Her attention to detail is exceptional, she doesn't miss a thing.” — Alexandra S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    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
    in the last week
    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

    Yusa Minto via Google