Finding a Funeral Director

How to find a funeral director

After someone dies people often feel they need to call a funeral director immediately, but it is important to find a funeral director can meet your needs and requirements (this may be around the type of service they offer or cost, etc). Try to take a moment to look at local options before you appoint someone. This section provides information and guidance around this.

Recommendations from family or friends

Family, friends, a local GP or religious leader may be able to recommend one. Or if the funeral is being held locally, you may already know someone.

National associations and societies

Alternatively, you can find a funeral director on whiteballoon in the Providers section or using the search facility above. Many, but not all, are members of either the The Society of Allied and Independent Funderal Directors (SAIF) or the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) who both have their own codes of conduct and compliant procedures. The Association of Green Funeral Directors encourages funeral directors to become more ‘green-minded’ and are helping to bring natural funerals in to the main stream.

The quality, style and cost of the services offered vary enormously so it is advisable to speak to more than one. Also, before committing, it is best to meet them to go through their prices and quotation.

Our information about Preparing for Meeting a Funeral Director has useful information and a list of questions you may wish to ask your funeral director or funeral service arranger.