Funerals: Organisations that can help
Association of Green Funeral Directors
An organisation which can help you find a funeral director in your area with eco-friendly funeral options.
0330 221 1018
greenfd.org.uk
The Buddhist Society
The Buddhist tradition is very diverse and there is no single funeral service or ritual common to all Buddhists. The Buddhist Society may be able to advise or suggest local contacts who are able to help with organising Buddhist funeral services.
020 7834 5858
thebuddhistsociety.org
Child Funeral Charity
Financial support for families struggling to meet the cost of a child’s funeral. Applications need to be made before the funeral arrangements are finalised.
01480 276 088
childfuneralcharity.org.uk
Funeral Choice
An organisation which offers advice around organising funerals, including a directory of local funeral directors. The website includes information around planning, attending and paying for funerals.
01983 754387
yourfuneralchoice.com
Funeralcelebrant.org.uk Directory
Search the Directory to find funeral celebrants wherever you live.
Humani (Northern Ireland)
The Humanist Association of Northern Ireland. It can provide a celebrant for a non-religious funeral.
078180364
humanistni.org
Humanist Society Scotland
Find a humanist funeral celebrant in your area if you live in Scotland.
0300 302 0682
humanism.scot
Humanists UK
Humanists UK can help if you want a non-religious funeral ceremony. Find a celebrant in your area.
020 7324 3060
humanism.org.uk
Institute of Civil Funerals
The IoCF can explain what is involved in arranging a civil funeral, how to find a celebrant, the history of this form of ceremony and how funeral professionals can work with IoCF members.
014808 61411
iocf.org.uk
Local Funerals - Find Independent Funeral Directors in your area
Search localfuneral.co.uk to find an independent funeral director in your area. 1600 independents are listed, all members of the industry professional bodies SAIF or NAFD and deal with funerals for people of all faiths. Search by postcode or town and decide which to contact. All the funeral directors listed can be contacted 24/7. You can also call for advice on 0808 164 4214. Go to www.localfuneral.co.uk
Muslim Council of Britain
Contact the Council for advice on Muslim funeral ceremonies and customs.
0845 26 26 786
mcb.org.uk
National Association of Funeral Directors
Find a registered funeral director near you or get some advice about organising a funeral.
0121 711 1343
nafd.org.uk
National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
Find an independent funeral director in the UK.
0345 230 6777
saif.org.uk
Natural Death Centre
If you’re looking for help, support, advice or guidance planning a funeral, either for yourself or for someone close to you, the Natural Death Centre Charity can help. The website includes a list of green burial sites and advice on woodland burials.
01962 712 690
naturaldeath.org.uk
One Spirit Interfaith Foundation
A national organisation that can provide representatives to help plan tailor-made ceremonies, with or without a spiritual element.
interfaithfoundation.org
Quaker Social Action: Down to earth
Supports people to identify and arrange an affordable and meaningful funeral. They can do this over the phone or by email.
020 8983 5055
quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/helping-funerals/down-earth
United Synagogue
Offers advice and support for planning a Jewish funeral ceremony.
020 8343 6283
theus.org.uk/burial
Which?
Consumer rights research and comparison website including pre-paid funeral plans and other financial products.
029 2267 0000
which.co.uk