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
Rated 5 / 5
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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
We are opposite Stafford Manor High School on Rising Brook.
- Bank House, 87 Rising Brook, Stafford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DH
Call 24 hours a day:
01785 253683
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- More about this branch
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
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
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.
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Rated 5 / 5 based on 76 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Dear Leanne , Jessica and the team ,
I just wanted to thank you for your kind care and support.
The funeral on Thursday 13th August went smoothly because of your hard work and you helped my family through a difficult time.
Jessica was amazing and everything was done just as we wanted.
Leanne made sure that everything was put into place on the day .
The service was so lovely and peaceful, and many thanks for guiding us with great care.
We felt supported by all the staff as you showed great respect to my dad , and thank you for making the tribute so special.
Yours sincerely wendy
( daughter of peter )
Wendy, 25 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Excellent service from start to finish. Explained and discussed all stages to my wife and I. Felt fully in control along with the team providing a truly professional service on the day.
Chris Cowley, 1 July 2026
FAQs
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