Rowland's Funeral Service

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A family-run Hampshire funeral home that has been supporting the Petersfield community with funeral care for generations.

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen Oliver 27th Apr 2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Phil was compassionate, thoughtful and so supportive through this very difficult time.  The funeral went off perfectly and all our requests were met and carried out exactly as we wanted. Thank you to all your team, we really appreciate everything you did for us and our dear friend. 

James Sneath 25th Apr 2026

Phil and the whole team at Rowlands were fantastic from answering our call in the middle of the night right through to our mother’s burial service . Excellent , thoughtful and kind throughout. 

Deborah McGhie 17th Apr 2026

The care and professionalism we received were exceptional from start to finish. Everything was handled smoothly and with genuine sensitivity, which made a very difficult time much easier for our family. The funeral itself was seamless and beautifully conducted. Phil was wonderful and supportive throughout and so kind on the day, even taking the time to comfort me when I became overwhelmed. We are truly grateful for the dignity, care, and respect shown to my father and to all of us.

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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

St Peter's Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3HX

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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

About Us

At Rowland’s Funeral Services, Marsha Vincent and her caring team are on call to help, when families need the support of a local funeral director.

The experienced funeral directors at this long-established Petersfield funeral home are here to make things as reassuring as possible for bereaved families at a very difficult time.

Providing comfortable facilities for local people to arrange their loved one’s funeral, the Rowland’s team is here to listen, respond and provide as much support and respectful advice as is needed.

This funeral home has two bright and comfortable lounges for families making funeral arrangements and its own facilities on site to look after people and prepare them for their funeral. There are four beautiful private chapels of rest, with a key available to families so they can visit their loved one at any time of day or night, without having to make an appointment.

Rowland’s Funeral Service can help with every element of the funeral according to your wishes, or family tradition – and can arrange for any type of funeral vehicle, from limousines and horse-drawn hearse to a motorcycle-led cortege.

Families seeking a venue for the funeral may consider Rowland’s own funeral chapel, for the service and catered wake. The funeral home has its own private car park and, providing complete services for the bereaved all under one roof, families can view coffins and memorial masonry in its dedicated showrooms.

This caring funeral home is a member of the two leading funeral professional organisations, the NAFD and SAIF and proudly upholds the high standard of service to the bereaved that both institutes maintain.

Run by a family that is there to support yours at a very difficult time, call Rowland’s Funeral Services for respectful and dignified funeral service as soon as it is needed.

Latest Obituaries

David   Lock

David Lock

Jul 1953 - Apr 2026

Eric   Hobbs

Eric Hobbs

May 1935 - Apr 2026

Vivienne   Robson

Vivienne Robson

Sep 1947 - Apr 2026

Graham   Williams

Graham Williams

Dec 1935 - Apr 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Karen Oliver 27th Apr 2026

    We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Phil was compassionate, thoughtful and so supportive through this very difficult time. 

    The funeral went off perfectly and all our requests were met and carried out exactly as we wanted.

    Thank you to all your team, we really appreciate everything you did for us and our dear friend. 

  • 5 James Sneath 25th Apr 2026

    Phil and the whole team at Rowlands were fantastic from answering our call in the middle of the night right through to our mother’s burial service . Excellent , thoughtful and kind throughout. 

  • 5 Deborah McGhie 17th Apr 2026

    The care and professionalism we received were exceptional from start to finish. Everything was handled smoothly and with genuine sensitivity, which made a very difficult time much easier for our family.

    The funeral itself was seamless and beautifully conducted. Phil was wonderful and supportive throughout and so kind on the day, even taking the time to comfort me when I became overwhelmed.

    We are truly grateful for the dignity, care, and respect shown to my father and to all of us.

  • 5 Sue Campbell 13th Apr 2026

    We were very pleased with the whole service we received, especially Marsha who was wonderful.

  • 5 Melanie Spiller 3rd Apr 2026

    Marsha, was kind, compassionate and patient, nothing was too much trouble and she guided us through from start to finish , Thank you you made a very difficult time easier to navigate

  • 5 John Lance 31st Mar 2026

    Excellent service from Phil, very understanding and compassionate.

  • 5 Mary Croft 23rd Mar 2026

    Very helpful and efficient

  • 5 Sara Doody 19th Mar 2026

    Such fantastic heartfelt service.Professional and open so we could taylor everything for my Dad. Thank you for your help Owen,Martin and Elise.

  • 5 Sorrel Wade 15th Mar 2026

    Honestly could not have asked for a better service. Efficient, caring and personal. I would highly recommend Rowland’s to anyone in need of such services. 

  • 5 Gary Docking 8th Mar 2026

    An excellent service throughout 

  • 4 Paul Compton 17th Feb 2026

    Well done Marsha and your brilliant team, you have all made are family at ease talking and helping with the funeral arrangements at the highest quality to which we know you could do for us. Marjorie Compton is now at peace. Special regards from James, Lesley and Paul.

  • 5 Andy Hall 16th Feb 2026

    Very helpful and understanding. From first meeting until the service, Rowland's made everything as straightforward and as pleasant an experience as possible. My mum would have been pleased with the care and respect that she has been shown.

  • 5 Karen Gervais 2nd Feb 2026

    Thank you so much Owen and Elise for all your care, support and guidance. It was a beautiful funeral in honour of my dear Dad and we wouldn’t have changed a thing 🥰

  • 5 Sharon Oksien 13th Jan 2026

    I can't praise Rowlands Funeral Services enough. Everything was explained very clearly and followed up with a call or email. I never felt rushed or alone they were with me every step of the way. I highly recommend them

  • 5 Caroline Powell 26th Dec 2025

    Marsha was professional and caring,  guiding us through the funeral process with no pressure and reassuring us along the way. On the day of the funeral she managed to assure us that she was present and available to answer any concerns and to ensure the smooth running of the service without being intrusive. 
    We were very impressed by the competence of Rowlands. 

  • 5 Debbie Isaac 9th Dec 2025

    I can’t praise Marsha at Rowlands enough. She was perfect in every way, efficient, kind and thoughtful so made our experience as good as it could possibly be. A lot of pressure was taken off us as a family and everything ran so smoothly. A big thank you from us all. 

  • 5 Wendy Butler 5th Dec 2025

    So helpful and kind at all times, I would recommend their services always

  • 5 Kelly Mitchell 1st Dec 2025

    The professionalism shown by all members of the team is completely unmatched. 

    They are kind, patient and knowledgeable at all times. The team will go above and beyond to ensure wishes are carried out. 

    My family has used the services of Rowlands for many years and will continue to do so for many more years to come. 

    The service they offer cannot be beaten and I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. 

  • 5 Allyson Crew 10th Nov 2025

    The whole team at Rowlands have been fantastic - we couldn’t have asked for better care for both us & my dad. Phil was absolutely lovely, keeping in contact at all times & dealing with everything professionally & with sensitivity. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. 

  • 5 Shirley Kail 9th Nov 2025

    All the staff very helpful, and Phil guided us through the  procedure very well

  • 5 Christina O'Carroll 23rd Oct 2025

    When my dad passed away Rowlands were amazing just as they had been when handling my mums funeral five years before. They were so kind and understanding.  Everything was handled beautifully and with such respect. They helped us organise everything we needed to do with gentleness during a very difficult time and I’ll always be grateful for the support and compassion they showed our family.

  • 5 Mike Robinson 14th Oct 2025

    Everything was handled professionally and sensitively. Thank you.

  • 5 Fiona Healey 21st Sep 2025

    Owen, Elise and the team were amazing when organising my father's funeral and they made a difficult time a lot easier. The whole process was smooth from beginning to end and their communication was excellent.

    On the day, the team were professional and respectful, and they helped everything run seamlessly. I have no hesitation in recommending Rowlands to anyone going through something similar.

  • 5 Susan Hines 22nd Aug 2025

    Owen and the team were amazing from start to finish. Owen particularly went out of his way to provide extra help over and above what was necessary. 

  • 5 Lindsay Evans 15th Aug 2025

    Phil and his team were very empathic, respectful and understanding throughout. Very professional at all times.
    I would highly recommend.
    Thank you

Address
St Peter's Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3HX

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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

Karen Oliver 27th Apr 2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Phil was compassionate, thoughtful and so supportive through this very difficult time.  The funeral went off perfectly and all our requests were met and carried out exactly as we wanted. Thank you to all your team, we really appreciate everything you did for us and our dear friend. 

James Sneath 25th Apr 2026

Phil and the whole team at Rowlands were fantastic from answering our call in the middle of the night right through to our mother’s burial service . Excellent , thoughtful and kind throughout. 

Deborah McGhie 17th Apr 2026

The care and professionalism we received were exceptional from start to finish. Everything was handled smoothly and with genuine sensitivity, which made a very difficult time much easier for our family. The funeral itself was seamless and beautifully conducted. Phil was wonderful and supportive throughout and so kind on the day, even taking the time to comfort me when I became overwhelmed. We are truly grateful for the dignity, care, and respect shown to my father and to all of us.

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