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

Croydon

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Croydon 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 Croydon

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Co-op Funeralcare

2 Brighton Road, CR26AA

0.6 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)

2. J B Shakespeare Funeral Directors

1 Norfolk House, CR01LH

0.9 miles away

4.8
(20 reviews)

3. D A Lindsay and Sons Ltd

111 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR06PU

1.1 miles away

5
(104 reviews)

4. Co-op Funeralcare

154 London Road, CR02TD

1.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)

5. A & J Morriss and Sons

343 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR06RG

1.5 miles away

4.8
(21 reviews)

6. A and J Morriss and Sons Ltd

343 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR06RG

1.5 miles away

4.8
(21 reviews)

7. Selsdon and District Funeral Service

204 Addington Road, CR28LD

1.7 miles away

5
(49 reviews)

8. Co-op Funeralcare

115 Bensham Lane, CR77EU

2.0 miles away

4.4
(13 reviews)

9. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

15 The Broadway, CR04QR

2.0 miles away

5
(16 reviews)

10. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

299 - 303 Whitehorse Road, CR02HR

2.1 miles away

4.8
(154 reviews)

11. Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

44 High Street, CR82AA

2.1 miles away

5
(48 reviews)

12. J B Shakespeare Funeral Directors

175 Selsdon Park Road, CR28JJ

2.2 miles away

5
(9 reviews)

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    The service we received from Gibson Funeral Bishop Auckland, was excellent. Victoria came out to see us and guided us through everything efficiently which was a great help. Clair…

    Ann Glasper via Google
    5

    A good review for F & W Funeral Directors. Mention: sorted everything; comms great; personlised experience; thoughtful for our need etc We would highly recommend F & W Funeral Di…

    B. CG via Google
    5

    We are so grateful to Peter for his care and compassion he showed after my Dad passed away. Peter handled everything with professionalism and kindness, making a very difficult tim…

    Emma Ager via Google
    a week ago
    5

    The service and support received during the organisation of the farewell to my brother was exceptional. Mary was absolutely brilliant. She is so kind, compassionate and sincere. I…

    Anita Riddeough via Google
    5

    It was a very sad occasion for me when my Godmother passed away. Cara from J Edwards showed professionalism and empathy throughout the whole process of organising the funeral maki…

    Theresa Dunn via Google
    5

    A very professional but personal service from Ryan, Alistair & Emma. My family can’t thank them enough for helping us through a very difficult and upsetting time. I have no hesita…

    V L via Google
    5

    My lovely Dad died the end of January and I had no hesitation in going back to The Coop Funeral Services in Wendover as they did my Mum proud previously. Diane is just amazing and…

    Jayne Grant via Google
    5

    Very caring and well organised

    John Gibney via Google
    5

    From our first meeting with Holly to the day of the funeral we were shown so much compassion and respect,and the respect given to our late loved one was lovely to see. Thank you f…

    Amy Clough via Google
    5

    We cannot thank the team enough for the care and compassion shown during such a difficult time. They did an excellent job looking after every detail of my dad’s funeral, making th…

    Helen Kendall via Google