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Funeral directors in Stafford

Our local funeral directors in Stafford are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Serving the Stafford area

Our funeral directors in Stafford are opposite Stafford Manor High School on Rising Brook. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be looked after with the same warmth and care. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and go through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Call our funeral home in Stafford and tell us what you have in mind.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Stafford or an unattended funeral in Stafford, and help you choose memorials in Stafford when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Staffordshire.

Robert Nicholls Funeral Directors, Stafford branch

Robert Nicholls Funeral Directors, Stafford

We are opposite Stafford Manor High School on Rising Brook.

  • Bank House, 87 Rising Brook, Stafford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DH
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,774

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,079
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,774

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01785 253683
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Stafford

Rated 5 / 5 based on 78 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

From first contact they were very helpful and professional, guiding me through the process with good suggestions and no fuss. Would highly recommend. I thought they helped make a painful day one that I would remember for all the right reasons.

Alison Tunnicliffe, 6 November 2026

Rated 5 / 5

From the minute we walked into the funeral directors, myself and my daughter felt welcomed, and at ease to talk about what my husband had requested for his final journey. Leanne was caring and understanding, listened and made it easier than we had thought it would be to arrange a funeral. They looked after my husband with the upmost respect, and were always at the end of the phone/email when we had questions, even when we double checked things. The care on the day of the funeral to make sure all went smoothly was amazing.

Rebecca is passionate about her role on the day, she had spoke to me prevously about what the day would look like so I was at ease.

All the team looked so smart and they even wore coloured ties instead of black as we hadn't wanted black at the funeral.

Nicola the celebrant from the 1st day we met it was like talking to a friend, it felt comfortable talking to her about stories and songs my husband wanted on the day. The service was exactly how he would of wanted it to be, a few laughs and smiles to remember all the good times.

We can't thank them enough for all there support to make one of the hardest days that little bit easier.

Paula, Family and Friends

Paula Lloyd, 6 November 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Robert Nicholls handled my late husbands funeral in a very professional manner, and our family are very greatful for their help and support at such a sad time

Heather White, 12 October 2026

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