There are dozens of funeral directors in Derby, which serve the population of around 25,000 people. With a good variety of independent, family-run, or national companies, residents of Derby should have a good choice of local funeral directors.
Derby City Council is responsible for managing six cemeteries across the city, with new burial plots available in Nottingham Road Cemetery and Spondon. Burials in reopened graves or the interment of cremated ashes may be accepted at Uttoxeter Old Road, Normanton, Chellaston and Mickleover cemeteries. In addition, Markeaton Crematorium has facilities with two service chapels and a Garden of Remembrance.
According to the most recent data, Derby’s population comprises around 20% ethnic minority communities, including people of Pakistani and Indian heritage. After Christianity and non-religious beliefs, Islam and Hinduism are the most common religions in Derby. You can expect most Derby funeral directors to be experienced in providing funeral services befitting a range of religious beliefs and cultural traditions - every Funeral Guide member will have these services listed on their profile page
