After a Death in St. Helens District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

St. Helens District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the St. Helens 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 St. Helens District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. J S Hedges

1.0 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Can't thank the staff here enough for their help, guidance and kindness.” — Rebecca

“Can’t thank the staff here enough for their help, guidance and kindness.” — Rebecca

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2. Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors

1.0 miles away

5
(46 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700

“Her kindness and support made everything much easier for me and my family. The service was handled beautifully by Chris and with great dignity, and we truly appreciated the attention to detail and respect shown to Mum and all of us.” — Liz M.

“The funeral itself was a beautiful celebration of our loved one's life and this was definitely down to the care, understanding and compassion of all at Frank Dooley, particularly Jayne.” — Joanne S.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

1.1 miles away

4.7
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“As an only child, I did not know where to even begin with organising mum's funeral. I can honestly say that the service I received from the co-op was phenomenal. Amazing service from all the staff and fantastic aftercare.” — Davina K.

“We can't thank Jamie, Charlotte and the rest of the team enough for your service, professionalism and kindness — you made everything so easy for us and looked after our mum impeccably.” — Nikki D.

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4. Fisher and Dixon Funeral Services

1.4 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Rosie was professional throughout and made me feel at ease — it's not a pleasant thing to have to do, so thank you Rosie, the hearse drivers and all the staff for everything.” — Sue T.

“Joanne was there for us leading up to the funeral whilst Dawn looked after us on the day. Excellent service from start to finish which was a difficult time for myself and my family after the sudden passing of my beautiful mum.” — Al

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5. Walkers Funeral Service

2.0 miles away

5
(37 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“What was the worst day of our lives, Richard and staff were absolutely amazing from the start. They were professional, caring and most of all very personable. My mum got a fantastic send off.” — Janet M.

“Richard, at Walkers Funeral Service, made what has been an incredibly hard time for us into a much easier and less stressful experience. He traveled to us to explain how everything would work, even down to the obituary we had not even considered.” — Global A.

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6. Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors

2.3 miles away

4.8
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Kieron, Steve and the rest of the staff are the most understanding, compassionate and go far beyond their duty as undertakers. Everything was planned to perfection - they made such a heartbreaking time for us all the better and did my dad and family proud.” — claire g.

“Fiona did a great job preparing mum. The chapel of rest is very calm and peaceful and Fiona was always available to answer my questions and really made us feel that everything would run smoothly.” — Chris M.

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7. Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors

2.5 miles away

5
(47 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“This was my first bereavement so it was a very difficult time, nothing was too much trouble, made to feel at ease and could contact at any time. Thank you Martin, you are a credit to Dooleys.” — Sarah P.

“The respect, care, and dignity they showed towards my parents was truly touching. You can tell they take real pride in what they do, and it made such a difference to me and my family during such a painful time.” — Vicki M.

8. Alan Jones Funeral Directors Limited

2.9 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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9. Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors

3.3 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £795
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“They made sure everything was done to perfection and without making it overwhelming at all. His little bed and casket were stunning and I didn't even realise there were such beautiful personalised ones for children.” — Cara O.

“Ann returned all my calls and texts instantly, no matter what day or time, while arranging the funeral and answered all my questions and put me at ease throughout the whole process.” — Cara O.

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10. Merrony and Kynaston

3.6 miles away

4.8
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They looked after my loved one and my family so well throughout the entire process. Nothing was too much trouble for them and the day of the funeral was managed brilliantly by the team.” — Natalie C.

“It was more than perfect, helped me every step of the way, as I had never planned a funeral before. Five stars plus.” — Denise P.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

3.7 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made it simple and thought about all the little things that made it special — great service at a difficult time.” — Sharon M.

“Most amazing girl called Leah helped me through this tough time. Could not thank these enough for making this as easy as could be, couldn't wish for better care for my baby.” — Kelsey x.

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12. Co-op Funeralcare

3.7 miles away

4.6
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It couldn't have been done any more perfect and special. We was given the option to see her the week of the funeral a few days before hand. Very caring. Would recommend to anybody.” — M H.

“The lady who I dealt with handled everything for us to take the stress and worry away. We were contacted not too much but only as much as needed, with a couple of calls to check in on us and make sure we were OK.” — Shaun M.

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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
    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
    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

    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
    in the last week
    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…

    A Google User via Google
    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