Find a funeral director

This page is about planning a funeral using a funeral director. You can arrange a funeral yourself if you wish.

Funeral directors organise burials and cremations.

They have experience organising different types of funerals and can suggest ideas for you to consider. They'll deal with the cemetery or crematorium for you.

Pre-paid funeral plans or bonds

Before contacting a funeral director or making any arrangements, check whether the person had a pre-paid funeral plan or bond.

These funeral documents could be:

• at home
• in a bank
• with lawyers
• with other relatives

If you find a document about a plan or bond, contact the provider. They can tell you which funeral director to contact. 

Search for a funeral director

You can find a funeral director using one of the following organisations.

Calls to these organisations may not be free. Find out about call charges on GOV.UK.

National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD)

You can search for a funeral director accredited by the NAFD.

Call 0121 711 1343 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF)

You can search for a member of the SAIF. 

Call 01279 726 777 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Getting a quote

These organisations have codes of practice – members must give you an estimate of funeral costs if you ask.

This should include a breakdown of the costs for the services you ask for.

You may want to talk to more than one funeral director so you can compare prices. There are also price comparison websites available.

If you're not happy with a funeral director

You can complain to:

• the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD)
• the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF)