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

Rutland

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Rutland 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 Rutland

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Fords Funeral Directors logo

1. Fords Funeral Directors

3.7 miles away

4.4
(50 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Wonderful shop that I have used for many years for all departments will be sadly missed. Children devestated that the toy shop will ni linfer be there.” — Caroline H.

“Worth going to Oakham for this store. Department Store. Great Stock, good quality.” — Rosaria K.

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2. The co-operative funeralcare

3.7 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Richard, Julie, Jason and the team showed a great deal of compassion and patience in helping me arrange a complex funeral recently. I would thoroughly recommend the Co-op and their team in Oakham.” — Christopher S.

“They performed a service for our unborn son who passed away at 15 weeks, they were very respectful, provided us with plenty of information, informed us of what would happen, left us to decide what we wanted. Beautiful day.” — Steven B.

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3. R J Scholes Funeral Services

7.2 miles away

3.8
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic service friendly staff very helpful great after care could not have asked for better highly recommend thanks to everybody at rj scholes for a great service.” — Alan D.

“Excellent service, very kind and helpful. Took the trouble to make sure everything was dignified.” — Liz T.

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4. Phillips Funeral Services

10.2 miles away

4.4
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were able to give Charles the send-off he richly deserved due, in no small part, to the professionalism of Phillip's staff. Victoria and Andrew treated us with a friendly respect at all times.” — Lindsay R.

“They reassured us and nothing was too much trouble. For a horrible distressing time they made it less stressful and more bearable.” — Sophie G.

The co-operative funeralcare logo

5. The co-operative funeralcare

10.9 miles away

4.2
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The service provided was second to none. We especially have to mention the conductor who was superb throughout. We would have no hesitation in recommending your services.” — Alison T.

“Wonderful, caring, thoughtful funeral directors. Each and every service has been dealt with with such care during such difficult times. Amazing caring staff.” — L J.

6. Co-op Funeralcare

11.4 miles away

4.8
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Really helpful, kind and reassuring” — Neil A.

“Faultless service through the whole process of my father's funeral. James the Funeral Director was attentive and ensured everything ran smoothly.” — Trev S.

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7. Richard Barnes Funeral Director

13.0 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The service we received from Richard Barnes when Mum died recently is every bit as good as it was 25 years ago when my father died. A thoroughly professional service; kindness and sensitivity throughout for which we are extremely grateful.” — Barry P.

“They organised everything extremely well and provided a celebrant who seemed like a family member on the occasion.” — Mark N.

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8. The co-operative funeralcare

13.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely blown away at how empathetic, kind, helpful and organised they were for my Nan before and during her funeral. The respect they shown her and our family was amazing. Thank you for helping the day to go so smoothly. She would have been proud.” — amanda w.

“Absolutely blown away at how empathetic, kind, helpful and organised they were for my Nan before and during her funeral. The respect they shown her and our family was amazing. Thank you for helping the day to go so smoothly. She would have been proud.” — amanda w.

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9. Oundle

14.0 miles away

4.6
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2040 Cremation from £1200

“A lovely quirky pub with a great atmosphere. Great place to relax and chill out on a Sunday afternoon.” — Susan G.

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10. Co-op Funeralcare

14.0 miles away

4.5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They duly came that evening and professionally dealt with the matter, assisting me so that my sister would not remain in an empty house.” — Arthur B.

“We were guided through the whole process including support with the Coroner's report and death certificate. The Celebrant was lovely and said very nice things about Mum.” — Jacqueline L.

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11. R J Scholes Funeral Services

14.0 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Dedicated funeral specialists — kind and caring, understanding and helpful.” — henry l.

“Helped give us the funeral our loved one would have been proud of.” — Susan P.

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12. R J Scholes Funeral Services

14.4 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The care and consideration given was very good and attention to detail was appreciated. On the day everything went smoothly and with such respect.” — Dena S.

“The personal service we received, the support we received was perfect.” — John S.

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    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

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    Cherrybomb via Google
    5

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    Haylie Overy via Google
    5

    We sadly lost our dear mum recently and only a year after we lost my lovely sister, we were in complete shock. We entrusted Ballard and Shortall with the funeral arrangements for…

    Wendy Perretta via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from Anthony dealing with all aspects of the arrangements for my wife's funeral and cremation services followed by the interment of her ashes in the fam…

    Don Westerman via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google