After a Death in Newark and Sherwood District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Newark and Sherwood District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Newark and Sherwood District 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 Newark and Sherwood District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors logo

1. E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors

4.9 miles away

5
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I cannot thank Simon and his entire team enough - what an exceptionally professional team they are. I am just about to sort my own pre-paid funeral with them so that my Son will have the same comfort that I had.” — Jane H.

“Jamie guided us through the whole process and helped us make sure that the funeral went very well and, ironically, would have been one that my mother would have enjoyed had she been able to attend.” — Alison H.

Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services logo

2. Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services

5.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very impressed from start to finish. Jo was very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure.” — Anne H.

“Very impressed from start to finish. I have used them twice. Both times Jo very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure. Plenty of parking” — Anne H.

E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors logo

3. E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors

6.3 miles away

5
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Our funeral director David R. Gill was very helpful and supportive. Very professional service. I will never use any other company.” — Joanna S.

“Jamie was fantastic, he was very respectful and compassionate throughout the whole process of planning my sister's funeral. He guided us to the right choices to ensure we said goodbye in the most perfect way we could.” — Sarah P.

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

7.4 miles away

3.4
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They looked after my mother with dignity and respect. They were attentive in getting the details right for us and subsequently we had a very beautiful service.” — beverley c.

“The team went over and above to make the day flow seamlessly after difficulties with the coroners office. Didn't actually know the funeral would take place until the eleventh hour, but the team worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly.” — MARTIN G.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Ollerton logo

5. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Ollerton

7.4 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“A W Lymn are in the immortal words of Tina Turner 'Simply The Best'. Their care and compassion is immeasurable.” — Mandy E.

“Professional, efficient, caring attention from first contact in the middle of the night to Sam showing me the cemetery position. Couldn't have had better care.” — Paula W.

6. Co-op Funeralcare

8.4 miles away

4.3
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the first time I made contact, Tracy was always there for me. Nothing was too much trouble, she always had the time to answer any questions. I never felt that I was asking silly questions, so professional, yet friendly at the same time.” — Julie

“From our first meeting to the final arrangements we felt totally at ease. We felt listened to, understood and cared for. The service was personal, not stuffy or awkward and we couldn't be more grateful.” — Wendy J.

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7. Woodhead Funerals

8.5 miles away

4.2
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Rainworth logo

8. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Rainworth

8.9 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A special thank you to Becky who was exceptional in helping us at every step and treated us and my father with the respect we deserved. A W Lymn's couldn't do enough.” — Brian D.

“David our funeral director sat down with me and my sister and explained anything we wondered. He helped us plan every detail for the day and wasn't pushing for bigger and better sales.” — Tana

A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service logo

9. A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service

11.6 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service from Dominic who was very helpful and supportive in arranging everything for our fathers funeral. Thank you to him and his team for making the day run smoothly and efficiently.” — Rose S.

“I can not praise Dominic and the team enough for being extremely professional and thoughtful during my mums funeral.” — Shelley T.

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10. Ken Gregory and Sons

11.9 miles away

4.9
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Each interaction with each member of the team demonstrated respect and compassion which gave us full confidence on the day itself, and meant we could celebrate a life lived well.” — Fiona H.

“They are there with you every step of the way and after the funeral. They take care of everything. We will always be grateful to them.” — Diane L.

11. G A Townroe and Son

12.0 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We had constant interaction throughout to make it such a special day. Dad had the send off he deserved, from start to finish.” — June P.

“When the time comes to trust someone with your loved ones, you need the knowledge of a long-standing firm to ensure it all happens the way you want. They are professional, caring and a true 'family firm'. Nothing is too much trouble.” — harry f.

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12. Arnold and District Funerals

12.2 miles away

4.9
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They listened to our requests and questions. They did exactly as we asked and kept in touch during the organisation and afterwards.” — Flash432 V.

“Chess was tremendously helpful in every aspect that was dealt with.” — Ken E.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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

    Steven Glass via Google
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    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
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    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
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    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

    Without a shadow of doubt the ladies at Haines, Polegate, Rhia, Jodie and Vanessa are so professional. That is just the tip because they all in their own way add so much more to …

    Sally Attfield via Google
    5

    The services offered by Wealden Funeral Services were so much more than I expected. Like so many people, I am no stranger to loss, but rarely have I encountered a funeral company …

    Amy St. Onge via Google
    5

    The kindness and compassion of the staff was wonderful whilst both on initial meeting and throughout. The death of someone you have loved for so long is overwhelming but Verna an…

    Sarah via Google
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    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google