Funeral Director Duffield

Duffield families often tell us they want a funeral director who feels local and personal, not a branch of a national chain. That is exactly who we are. From your first call to the day of the funeral you will deal with the same small family team, and we are happy to visit you at home in Duffield if that is easier than coming to our office.

Services we arrange for Duffield families

• Traditional funerals at St Alkmund’s Church, other local churches, chapels or the crematorium
• Burials in local churchyards and cemeteries
• Simple funerals and direct cremation
• Personalised funerals with your choice of music, readings and celebrant
• Horse-drawn and alternative hearses and floral tributes
• Prepaid funeral plans through Open Prepaid Funerals (FCA regulated)

Crematoria near Duffield

Duffield sits between several crematoria. Markeaton Crematorium in Derby and Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium are both a short drive away, and we also arrange services at Bretby Crematorium. We will help you choose the one that best suits your family, your mourners’ travel and the dates you would like.

A funeral procession through the village

Many Duffield families like the cortège to leave from the family home or pass somewhere meaningful, such as a favourite walk along the River Derwent, a local pub or a sports club. Just tell us and we will plan the route with you.

Registering a death in Duffield

Duffield is within Derbyshire County Council’s area, so deaths are registered through the Derbyshire registration service. Our guide to registering a death explains what you need, and our page on what to do when someone passes away covers the first few days step by step.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have an office in Duffield?

Our office is at Park Farm Shopping Centre in Allestree, around ten minutes from Duffield. We regularly arrange funerals for Duffield families and can visit you at home.

How much does a funeral in Duffield cost?

It depends on the type of funeral you choose. We always provide a written, itemised estimate up front. Our guide to funeral costs in Derby and Derbyshire gives typical figures.

Can you collect my loved one at night?

Yes. We bring loved ones into our care 24 hours a day, from home, hospital, hospice or care home.

Do you cover Belper and Little Eaton too?

Yes. We look after families across the Derwent Valley, including Belper, Little Eaton, Quarndon, Hazelwood and Milford, as well as Allestree and the rest of Derby.

Speak to a Duffield funeral director now on 01332 409182 or get in touch online.