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 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Tina leads a great team at your Hessle Road branch. She went through all the options available without pushing anything, allowing us to choose a lovely send off for our mum. Thoughtful, considerate and very professional, we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.
Rick Brooks, 19 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Would definitely recommend shepherd & sons 1000%, they took care of our mum Sharon with dignity & grace , debby was absolutely lovely & amazing, the funeral service was lovely, the flowers was lovely, the respect shown to our mother in her death was outstanding, at an awful time for us as a family shepherd & sons made it that little bit easier
maimooholme :3, 7 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We received exceptional care from Glenn at Shepherds Funeral Services throughout every step of my dad’s farewell. His empathy, compassion and gentle guidance never wavered, he supported us as though he were part of the family. He was especially reassuring to my mum, offering calm, steady kindness at every stage. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and he went above and beyond to make sure Dad was looked after with dignity and respect. We are truly grateful for the care he gave us all.
With love Pam,Shereen & all of the Stabler family x
shereen Morgan, 21 September 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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