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

Halton

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Halton 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 Halton

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

S Rigby logo

1. S Rigby

0.8 miles away

4.8
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Joe was more than willing to help you through our time of need. The staff were most polite and helpful, gave great advice and were willing to offer assistance without being pushy.” — Carol P.

“Keeping us informed at every stage really helped. Many thanks to all at S Rigby for all your compassion and help shown to us at this sad time.” — Graeme S.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

0.9 miles away

4.4
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From start to finish the Co-op Runcorn looked after my mum to the highest standard, with total professionalism, all the staff were great communicating all the way.” — Karen L.

“Alison was exceptional in dealing with all my queries and sorted all the necessary in a very professional manner.” — Stephen B.

Mears and Jackson Funeral Directors logo

3. Mears and Jackson Funeral Directors

1.0 miles away

4.9
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1395
Chris Jackson Phil Ratcliffe Sue Roberts

Meet Chris, Phil, Sue

“The way they managed to support us during this period of isolation was without question beyond what we expected. As a family we want to thank Mears and Jackson for all their help and for arranging a beautiful funeral.” — Kev G.

“Lynne the celebrant was so easy to speak to at such a difficult time and I felt very comfortable with her. The service was wonderful and many friends commented on how special it was.” — Phyl W.

Davis McMullan Funeral Directors logo

4. Davis McMullan Funeral Directors

1.1 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lorraine and the rest of the team are amazing, they have attended to all our needs with respect and support throughout. Our family can't thank you enough.” — Tracy D.

“The difficult process, even more so during these unprecedented times, was made so much easier by Lorraine's attentiveness.” — Julie B.

J Duggan Funeral Director and Monumental Consultant logo
4.6
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very thoughtful and helpful. Would recommend.” — stephen h.

“Very understanding, the service was done with great dignity. Lisa gave a lovely service.” — Stan B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

6. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

4.4
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Could not have asked for a kinder, more compassionate service offered by the team at the Widnes Branch. Special thanks to Leah for being so wonderful as well.” — Kit K.

“We immediately took to Claire and felt comfortable as she sensed what we needed and wanted.” — Hydro E.

Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors logo

7. Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors

2.6 miles away

4.8
(82 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was perfect on the day and what a great send off for my wife. Would like to thank the whole team involved for a fantastic service they all provided.” — Kevin E.

“Gill and Alex are an absolute credit to this company and certainly deserve recognition — our mum's funeral was perfect. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough in a way that truly justifies the amount of care, compassion, and professionalism they show.” — Emma C.

J C Clarke and Son logo

8. J C Clarke and Son

3.5 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff were excellent and helped make a difficult day a day with good memories for the family. Some members could not make the journey and viewed online and said it did bring comfort that they felt they had participated.” — Robert C.

“Debbie, Natasha and team were amazing and went the extra mile. From start to finish they were professional and sincere. Would highly recommend them for anyone who is in need.” — Rich M.

Hankinson & Molyneux Funeral Directors logo

9. Hankinson & Molyneux Funeral Directors

3.7 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2100 Cremation from £1350

A locally based independent Funeral Directors, highly qualified and experienced offering value, choice and flexibility with clear transparent pricing.

Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited logo

10. Houghtons Funeral Directors Limited

4.1 miles away

4.6
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They thought of every detail and made an upsetting situation as easy as it could have been. Very professional with every detail to perfection.” — Rob M.

“The staff made life very simple, and the choices we had to make did not need to be rushed, as we were given time to deliberate and consider them. Thank you for providing an amazing service at such a very difficult time.” — Debi D.

Free tools

Work things out at your own pace

No pressure, no sales — just simple tools to help you understand costs and next steps.

Towns and cities in Halton

What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google