Funeral Directors’ Insurance
As a funeral director taking care of families, you need to be backed by a tailor-made, comprehensive insurance policy that you can rely on.

Why choose Howden for Funeral Directors’ Insurance?
As a specialist insurance broker, we pride ourselves on doing the hard work, so you don’t have to. Thanks to the great relationship we have with our insurer, we make the process of placing your insurance with us simple and straightforward. What’s not to like?
We at Howden also recognise that each policy needs to be as individual as its owner, and that’s why we provide a tailored, personalised service, focused on getting to know you and finding out exactly what you want from your insurance cover.
Ultimately, whether you need to make a claim, purchase a new funeral directors’ policy, or renew an existing one, just know that we’re here to help.
Benefits of working with Howden:
- You can trust us – we’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
- We’re driven to save you time, money, and hassle.
- Benefit from a tailored service that comparison sites can’t provide.
- We’re right by your side in the event of a claim.
Funeral Directors’ Insurance with Howden
Our team here at Howden understands the responsibility shouldered by funeral directors. The respect, empathy, and service you provide during the hardest of times underpins how we all say goodbye to loved ones. We’ve been supporting independent funeral professionals for nearly 30 years and we’ve seen first-hand the devotion you pour into your work. We bring that same level of service to your insurance as your local broker.
But if something goes wrong, it can be catastrophic for you and your business. That’s why we offer specialist funeral directors’ insurance that’s crafted to meet your unique needs.
With our deep understanding of the funeral profession, we can deliver tailored cover that answers your needs simply and effectively. If there’s ever a problem, our response is fast and effective. We know the stakes are high, so we aim to keep your claim times low, and our longstanding experience means we have a level of insight that very few brokers can match.
Simply get in touch today and we’ll look into how we can arrange funeral directors’ cover that gives you true peace of mind.
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