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

Wokingham

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Wokingham 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 Wokingham

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors logo

1. Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors

0.3 miles away

4.9
(99 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Debbie Leach Debbie Leach Debbie Leach Geoff Church

Meet Debbie, Debbie, Debbie +10

“A special thanks to their team who we met at the hospice where our dad had spent his last days — they couldn't have been more sensitive and caring. And thanks to Sally at the Crowthorne office for her kind words and guidance. I couldn't recommend Miles & Daughters more highly.” — Nicky V.

“They are so professional but also friendly and kind — nothing seemed too much trouble and they answered my emails with never ending questions promptly and without making me feel like a nuisance. Everything was seamless from start to finish. They are respectful lovely people.” — Francesca D.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

1.1 miles away

4.9
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We are deeply grateful to Co-op Funeralcare for their care, compassion and professionalism during a very difficult time. Everything was handled with great respect and sensitivity.” — Ka N.

“Thank you Sally at the Earley branch, I'm incredibly grateful for the support I was given.” — L b.

A B Walker logo

3. A B Walker

1.9 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A big thank you to Ken and the AB Walker team who looked after my mother's funeral arrangements with compassion and provided a professional service.” — Phil M.

“Thank you for a sympathetic and supportive service, guiding us through the arrangements for my father's funeral. Everything was calmly and politely organised and the day itself was everything we would have wished to be.” — Teresa G.

Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors (Inc Richard Lloyd Funeral Services) logo
4.9
(64 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Debbie Leach Geoff Church Rob Thompson Sarah White

Meet Debbie, Geoff, Rob +1

“It was such a difficult time and was our first experience of arranging a funeral, and Debbie was kind, thoughtful and sensitive. Nothing was too much trouble. I am sure our lovely Mum would have been proud of the send off she received.” — Amanda M.

“Without Debbie guiding me, I would have struggled to get the funeral together but she is so knowledgeable that she made it super easy. She has the perfect character for this job and all I felt was kindness and help from her. It was the perfect celebration of life.” — Georgia W.

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5. JB Hall Funeral Directors

2.8 miles away

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

“Over the last 3.5 years, I've sadly had to organise funerals for both my parents. JB Hall have been fantastic from beginning to end. Such a lovely manner and gentle guidance at such a difficult time. On the day, things could not have gone better. Perfect throughout!” — Minky D.

“A massive thank you to Anna who collected my father and also conducted the Funeral. She went above and beyond and is a credit to the Company. Her professionalism was outstanding.” — Karen C.

A B Walker and Son Ltd logo

6. A B Walker and Son Ltd

2.9 miles away

4.6
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were caring, professional and well organised and extremely helpful in sorting out issues in making arrangements.” — Pauline J.

“They are attentive, responsive and caring. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They provide excellent advice on the whole process from beginning to end.” — Simon D.

Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors logo

7. Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors

3.1 miles away

5
(174 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Debbie Leach Debbie Leach Geoff Church Geoff Church

Meet Debbie, Debbie, Geoff +5

“The wonderful Lisa at the Caversham branch talked us through every part of the process with such thoughtfulness shown to each and everyone of the family. She went above and beyond to help us, her kindness is something we will never forget. We have used Miles and Daughters on three separate occasions and the care, compassion and expertise was second to none every time.” — Gill A.

“I honestly couldn't have been in better hands. She was caring, patient and clear in her communication, and I always felt listened to and supported. That meant a lot. Lisa was also very professional during the service. She had a calm, reassuring presence and handled everything with dignity and care.” — Monika T.

A B Walker and Son Ltd logo

8. A B Walker and Son Ltd

3.5 miles away

4.5
(58 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Every single member of staff was thoughtful, considerate and kind during every interaction I had - right from the moment they collected mum from the Care Home to managing the service at the Crematorium. Everything just went so smoothly with their assistance.” — Anne M.

“Thank you to A.B. Walker & Son Ltd for their kindness, love and care offered for my Dad's funeral. So sad after the passing of our Dad that our brother passed. Mum, my brothers and I really appreciate the kindness, care and love shown to us during this sad time.” — Trevor Y.

Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors logo

9. Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors

4.1 miles away

4.1
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Gave me and my family and most importantly my father the utmost care and couldn't do enough to help us through an extremely tough time. Hats off to you as a company and the excellent staff.” — Alex W.

“I appreciated the call the day before mum's funeral, introducing the team for the day, running through the order of events and answering any questions. The team were very professional and supportive on the day.” — Cathy S.

Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors logo

10. Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors

4.2 miles away

4.9
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Debbie Leach Debbie Leach Geoff Church Geoff Church

Meet Debbie, Debbie, Geoff +5

“Thank you all for making it all so much easier for me. My lovely mum had a wonderful funeral albeit small.” — mark a.

“From the initial call to Miles & Daughters, all the way through to the service, we as a family felt the compassion and care from the team.” — Casey J.

Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors logo

11. Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors

4.2 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Debbie Leach Geoff Church Rob Thompson Sarah White

Meet Debbie, Geoff, Rob +1

“Despite the current restrictions we were once again helped with all our arrangements by such a friendly, understanding and professional company, providing a compassionate, constant contact and ultimately a stress free build up to a lovely send off.” — Elaine D.

“She knew we had tight deadlines to meet and went out of her way to help us achieve them.” — John C.

A B Walker and Son Ltd logo

12. A B Walker and Son Ltd

4.3 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Melanie and the team at AB Walker in Caversham are amazing. Heartfelt thanks to all for making this awful time a lot easier.” — Nina J.

“Melanie and the whole team were very professional and caring at a difficult time. Everything ran like clockwork.” — Neil H.

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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