After a Death in Wiltshire | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Wiltshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. John Stuart Funeral Services

3.1 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service and staff were helpful and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Terry who was in charge on the day was brilliant.” — Andrew T.

“All matters were dealt with professionally and with kindness and courtesy. The celebration undertaken by Sharon Bird was very detailed and touching. Dad would have been proud of his send off.” — Paul O.

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2. C S Winchcombe Funerals Ltd

3.2 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Alex came twice to our house to assist us in putting together the Order of Service and then organised the printing. She also said she wished more people would choose to plan their own service - because it saves so much heartache later for relatives who are not quite sure what their deceased loved one might have chosen.” — Linda

“They guided us sympathetically throughout the process with something we have never had to deal with before. Nothing was too much trouble and even the Order of Service Programmes were printed with such care, assisting us with the layout and photographs.” — Sheelagh H.

3. John Stuart Funeral Directors

8.0 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Karen and Angela you were just so kind in helping arrange my Dad's funeral...nothing was too much trouble.... Chelsea you were just so lovely and professional.” — Jane G.

“Constant communication with Karen at every stage and kindness shown by Kelly, who looked after dad while he was resting.” — Lynne C.

4. Odette Funeral Director

9.1 miles away

4.6
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Due to the wonderful care and attention she provided for my father, I chose her once more for my mother, confident that my wishes would be respected. I cannot recommend Odette highly enough.” — Ict

“Calm, reassuring, giving us enough information at each step without overwhelming us. It made a very sad situation very easy to manage and we are left with beautiful memories of a wonderful funeral for my Dad.” — Briony C.

5. E Wootten and Son

9.2 miles away

4.9
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I have never had such personal service and kindness from the staff at Wootten — always about my husband and how he was treated and cared for. Thank you so much for making my experience memorable.” — Teresa H.

“David your manager at your Calne branch showed us true empathy, he made things very easy for us. On the funeral day he was very professional and we couldn't have got through the day without him. I would like to thank John very much — he was watching out for me all the time as the ground in the churchyard was slippery and he stopped me from falling a couple of times.” — Liz P.

6. C S Bowyer

9.6 miles away

4.7
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We had a very professional, friendly and compassionate service from CS Bowyers Funeral Directors. We would happily recommend them.” — David B.

“Thanks so much for all your help and support over the past couple of weeks - Jack and the other guys on the day were first class.” — Ryan M.

7. Co-op Funeralcare

9.8 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very good experience - helpful, sympathetic, understanding and easy to talk to. Service was excellent throughout and couldn't be faulted.” — david w.

“There was nothing they wouldn't do to support and guide us through, from planning to on the day and beyond.” — vicky J.

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8. F Curtis and Son Funeral Directors

11.1 miles away

5
(70 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“Jodie was a calm and respectful presence guiding us through the funeral event. I really appreciated the care and attention to detail from the team throughout the process of arranging my mother's funeral.” — Bryce S.

“The entire staff team offer a professional, friendly, supportive and efficient service, while exercising the utmost dignity and respect. I cannot praise them enough.” — Carol C.

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9. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Warminster

11.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation

“Very good and helpful” — Samantha

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10. F W Jones and Sons

11.7 miles away

4.6
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Michael Jones and his team made sure that everything was done with the utmost level of care and professionalism. We are very pleased that they were recommended to us and would recommend them to others without hesitation.” — Alan S.

“Every member of staff was kind, considered and thoughtful in their interactions with us at every point of contact. We couldn't have wanted more, or been better cared for.” — Frances T.

11. C S Bowyer

11.9 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“So professional, empathetic, and patient. Helped with choices, and information regarding those things you may not have thought about.” — chris b.

“The family were able to have a worry free day as C S Bowyer conducted themselves and directed the funeral in a dignified way.” — Nigel A.

12. Co-op Funeralcare

11.9 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They took the time to explain everything fully and looked after our mum with great care.” — Liz E.

“My big thanks to Maggie and the team for dealing with my dad's funeral during these trying times of the virus lockdown. You made the whole situation easy and stress-free.” — Nigel S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google