A Shepherd & Sons Funeral Directors
Funeral directors caring for families across Hull, the city and East Riding, for more than 180 years, since 1840.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
A Shepherd & Sons Funeral Directors
62-64 Beck Bank, Cottingham, Hull, Hull, North Humberside, HU16 4LH
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Trusted by families across Hull
Rated 5 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
This has been the second time I've used A Shepherd, Cottingham because the service they provide is beautiful. My daughter and I were treated with the greatest respect and Louise took all the pressure from us from start to finish. The day of the funeral for Joe Hajduk went perfectly with John (the head bearer) leading us through every step of the way so professionally. I cannot thank the team enough and recommend them highly.
Jenny Kopczak, 1 November 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Exceptionally professional.
Thank you John at the Hull and Cottingham locations for your guidance and communication.
Regards The Jones family.
Angela S, 30 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Louise and the team are truly amazing at their jobs. They were so kind, respectful and supportive throughout. From our initial phone call to arrange a meeting to the aftercare was 10/10. Also, they had great with attention to detail to make our Dad's Funeral special and ensuring the day ran smoothly. On a day where emotions were high we didn't have to worry about anything else as they had it all covered. Myself and my familly would definitely recommend A Shepherd and Sons to anyone looking for such a special service with people you can trust. Big thank you to the team
Neil H, 28 October 2026
A Shepherd & Sons
A. Shepherd & Sons Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Hull and the East Riding since 1840, providing care, compassion and expertise when it is needed most. Over the years, we have built a trusted reputation for delivering exceptional service, helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells while offering guidance and reassurance through difficult times.
You can find us across Hull and the surrounding area, with funeral homes serving communities throughout the city and East Riding. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you, whether that's traditional, alternative or something simpler.
We support families of all faiths and cultures and can arrange everything from traditional burials and cremations to woodland burials, green funerals and bespoke celebrations of life.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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