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Uttlesford District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Dunmow Co-operative Funeral Directors logo

1. Dunmow Co-operative Funeral Directors

5.4 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3176 Cremation from £1375

“First class service from Wendy who dealt with our bereavement. We cannot thank her enough for helping to take the stress out of a difficult time.” — Rick

“Marion was an absolute star in helping me prepare for leading a family funeral and nothing was too much trouble. Jodie was excellent Conducting on the day. Thank you for your kindness, support and professionalism.” — Louise W.

2. Barringtons Funeral Directors

5.9 miles away

5
(130 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1995 Cremation from £995

“Every worry I had along the way was met with kindness and understanding. Even the little details that I wanted in place were managed with care. With Lisa there at Green Acres to support and ensure it all went to plan - and it was deeply heart breaking for us yet a wonderful day in many ways.” — Angelina S.

“Making one of the hardest things we have ever had to do, so much easier due to their care and support. They made us feel like they were with us every step of the way and held our hand at all stages. Would never use anyone else.” — Victoria S.

G W Hardy and Son logo

3. G W Hardy and Son

8.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Matthew Matthew Roy Roy

Meet Leila, Leila, Matthew +3

Family-run funeral directors in Finchingfield since 1882, offering compassionate, professional care across Essex 24 hours a day.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

11.4 miles away

4.9
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The service on the day of the funeral was precise and the family felt like their loved one was treated as an individual, not as part of a process that they do every day.” — sandra o.

“Even after the funeral, checking in on us. The Co Op Funeral company are very lucky to have such team members.” — Suzanne P.

H J Paintin Ltd logo

5. H J Paintin Ltd

12.0 miles away

4.9
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bailey Bailey Bailey Bailey

Meet Bailey, Bailey, Bailey +41

“Paintin organized all the arrangements for returning her to Cambridgeshire and made sure the funeral was exactly as she would have liked it.” — W D.

“Dealt with much empathy and compassion. When we visited him in the chapel of rest they were so kind, caring and explained what we needed to know. If you need compassion, total top class service from day of losing your loved one to day of the funeral, this is the place to go.” — Pam M.

Braintree Co-operative Funeral Directors logo

6. Braintree Co-operative Funeral Directors

12.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £3176 Cremation from £1375

Operating from a converted church close to the town centre, this branch is conveniently placed and available to support you with plenty of parking.

G Collins and Sons logo

7. G Collins and Sons

12.2 miles away

4.6
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Gemma was amazing, so warming, and took lots of the pain away. I'm a very fussy person but can't fault this service and compassion.” — Jennifer P.

“Gill and Amy showed real remorse and were very polite and made sure everything was exactly how I wanted dad's funeral to be. The whole team was very considerate and fantastic.” — Angela M.

8. Co-op Funeralcare

12.3 miles away

3.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Coop Funeralcare Braintree helped turn a dark situation of losing a parent into a stress free experience. The staff are friendly, sympathetic and caring in such a sad time. I cannot thank all the staff enough for their help and organisational skills.” — Stephen G.

“The Coop Team were the only people who really pulled out for me and their service outshone anyone else I was in contact with during that time. I had several poor experiences in the process of my Mum's passing with different organisations but the Coop Team made the difference.” — Rachel D.

Janet C Davies of Braintree logo

9. Janet C Davies of Braintree

12.4 miles away

4.8
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2290 Cremation from £2290

“They went above and beyond and I felt support and understanding from both Cara and Megan. I would highly recommend Janet Davies to take care of their loved ones on their final journey.” — Kirsty S.

“Your professionalism, attentiveness, and deeply caring approach made an incredibly difficult time much easier for us to navigate. Every detail was handled with the utmost dignity and respect.” — Malcolm H.

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10. Austins Funeral Service

12.5 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She was efficient, sympathetic and very understanding, always happy to help and accommodate our visits to mum prior to the service.” — Robert M.

“It was not all doom and gloom, far from it. We were able to chat through and even have a bit of a laugh. Nothing was too much trouble. On the actual day I was not worried about anything, I was in safe hands.” — Alison B.

Paul J King Funeral Directors logo

11. Paul J King Funeral Directors

12.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Paul J King Paul J King

Meet Paul, Paul, Paul

Independent family funeral directors founded in 1990, offering caring, professional services across Essex including Braintree.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

13.1 miles away

4.3
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The care you took in looking after dear mum in the chapel of rest, the excellent communication at this sad time — the love and kindness given was everything. What an amazing funeral home who went above and beyond.” — Donna A.

“Zoe has been second to none — she helped make a very hard process of arranging our mum's funeral so much easier. We were provided with hand prints from my mum, which was a lovely touch. We felt that everything was done with care and attention.” — Joanne R.

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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