J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford

79 reviews

J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Hayley Egginton 2nd Oct 2023

Nice and polite and caring.

Ann Faris 25th Sep 2023

I was taken care of from organisation of mum’s funeral and beyond. I cannot fault their dedication enough especially Katie’s personal face to face encounters. Mum looked peaceful in the Chapel of Rest. The service was beautiful helped by Michelle Bull who was the celebrant recommended by Cowley and who ensured everything came together. 

Paul Crofts 18th Sep 2023

The whole team at JS Cowley have been fantastic from beginning to end. Patience, understanding and flexible, they couldn't do enough. A beautiful tribute to my grandad. Thank you.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

71 High Street
Stony Stratford
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK11 1BA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01908 103020

About Us

J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Buckinghamshire. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Milton Keynes funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Milton Keynes, J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford in Buckinghamshire is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Hayley Egginton 2nd Oct 2023

    Nice and polite and caring.

  • 5 Ann Faris 25th Sep 2023

    I was taken care of from organisation of mum’s funeral and beyond. I cannot fault their dedication enough especially Katie’s personal face to face encounters. Mum looked peaceful in the Chapel of Rest. The service was beautiful helped by Michelle Bull who was the celebrant recommended by Cowley and who ensured everything came together. 

  • 5 Paul Crofts 18th Sep 2023

    The whole team at JS Cowley have been fantastic from beginning to end. Patience, understanding and flexible, they couldn't do enough. A beautiful tribute to my grandad. Thank you.

  • 5 Alma Bird 29th Aug 2023

    It was as stress free as it could have been. The day went very smoothly. Thank you so much for your excellent guidance.

  • 5 Tracy Weller 31st Jul 2023

    Such lovely and understanding people... this was the second time we have used your services, last time was over 5 years ago for my mother.
    Thank you all for helping us through this very difficult ordeal.

  • 5 Mandy Walker 24th Jul 2023

    Everyone was so kind, courteous and sympathetic! Everything ran like clockwork and it took all the stress away from us at this difficult time, thank you! 

  • 5 Lydia Jackson 3rd Jul 2023

    The team were caring and professional. We couldn’t have asked for a better funeral director than Natalie whose empathy and respect was so important to us. Their recommendation for the Celebrant again was perfect.

  • 5 Rosie Hatwell 22nd Jun 2023

    Totally in shock by the unexpected death of my Husband 300miles from home I called Cowleys for help. The support & care I got was outstanding. They helped me through the process one step at a time. Always at the end of the phone if I had any questions or concerns. We had a meeting to discuss what type of funeral we wanted & nothing was too much trouble.
    They arranged for his body to be collected & taken to a CO-OP for embalming where he died before arranging for his body to be brought back to our local area. Several of us went to view his body in the chapel of rest  & they had got him spot on. Dressed in his favourite clothes he looked relaxed & asleep. Far better than I could ever have hoped for. The funeral was very busy & the crematorium was packed. Everyone was telling me it was the best funeral they’d ever been to.
    Not only did my Husband get the best care, my whole family did.

    I would certainly recommend Cowleys Funeral Directors in Stony Stratford 100%

  • 5 Martin Smyth 27th Feb 2023

    We have always had excellent service from J.S Cowley and would have no hesitation to recommend them.

  • 5 Mark Day-Thomas 27th Feb 2023

    Every thing was professional, curteous and done with dignity and respect. We could not have asked for anything better.

  • 5 Janet Cocksedge 27th Feb 2023

    Very informative staff, very caring and professional. Thank you.

  • 5 Andrew Brooks 27th Feb 2023

    At a very difficult time Katie made the process of detailing the funeral very easy. At all times keeping us informed of each stage. On the day of the funeral Julie, the funeral director, and her team were very professional and helped the family through the difficult day.

  • 4 Patricia Tapp 20th Feb 2023

    We were very pleased with all the kind caring staff

  • 3 Shane Pearson-Giddings 31st Jan 2023

    The initial service was good as was the service on the actual funeral day but the service we received in the middle left a lot to be desired.

  • 5 Mark Nurse 25th Jan 2023

    What can I say that probably hasn't already been mentioned about Natalie and her team..
    A process that initially seemed so daunting, emotional and stressful made absolutely stress free by the fabulous Natalie and her wonderful colleagues.
    From pickup to drop off of my beautiful father, love and respect all the way through the process of saying our last goodbyes.
    My family and I couldn't thank them enough for all of their help and consideration.
    5 stars from start to finish.
    Thank you so very much. ❤️❤️❤️

  • 5 Jacky Millar 16th Jan 2023

    Natalie, Katie and the team went out of their way to make a difficult situation run without a hitch. From my first meeting with Katie right through to the day of the funeral nothing was too much trouble and everything was done according to my Aunt’s wishes. Natalie and her team were fantastic on the day of the funeral and everyone was so professional and respectful of my Aunt and our family. Thank you from us all, you’ve been amazing x

  • 5 Lucy Matear 16th Jan 2023

    Excellent service, treated my dad with respect and care.

  • 5 Amanda Mcdiarmid 19th Dec 2022

    J.S Cowley's provided an excellent service. We were very happy with the organisation and respect they gave to my sister.
    100% recommend using J.S Cowley and their wonderful staff.

  • 5 Karen Palmer 19th Dec 2022

    Natalie guided us through this process with ease,she looked after our dad until the funeral 

  • 5 Carlos Stewart - Barker 5th Dec 2022

    My wife had left explicit details of the funeral that she wanted, and it was followed to the letter. I found all of the staff totally dedicated and helpful in guiding us in our hour of need. i cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Alan Legge 22nd Nov 2022

    We greatly appreciated the professionalism and support of the Cowley team guiding us through the necessary arrangements at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Kevin Dorrill 22nd Nov 2022

    Good afternoon we were treated with so much love warmth and respect and dignity at all times. We were communicated to at all stages and Natalie went more than the extra mile we were overwhelmed by her attention to detail even the little things.Was a sad time for us but all of the above helped to make it proud day for us all.
    Thankyou Natalie and your team.
    kevin,marlene,stephen and joanne

  • 5 Jackline Maw 22nd Nov 2022

    Very caring, made sure all the little things that were important were done
    On the day couldn't have wished for better.
    Many thanks Katie and Natalie x

  • 5 David Wallace 14th Nov 2022

    NATALIE & THE TEAM ENSURED THE ARRANGING THROUGH TO THE FUNERAL WENT AS THE FAMILY REQUESTED

  • 5 Carole Mckenzie 7th Nov 2022

    The whole team worked hard to give George the send off he wanted . 
    Thank you 

Address
71 High Street
Stony Stratford
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK11 1BA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Hayley Egginton 2nd Oct 2023

Nice and polite and caring.

Ann Faris 25th Sep 2023

I was taken care of from organisation of mum’s funeral and beyond. I cannot fault their dedication enough especially Katie’s personal face to face encounters. Mum looked peaceful in the Chapel of Rest. The service was beautiful helped by Michelle Bull who was the celebrant recommended by Cowley and who ensured everything came together. 

Paul Crofts 18th Sep 2023

The whole team at JS Cowley have been fantastic from beginning to end. Patience, understanding and flexible, they couldn't do enough. A beautiful tribute to my grandad. Thank you.

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