Rowland's Funeral Service

282 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Michael Gardiner 26th Jan 2020

My family cannot thank Rowlands enough for the care and thoughtful way in which we were helped through such a difficult time. This was from the very first contact through to the funeral which was wonderfully organised and was just right for my late father in every way.

Rita Stallard 23rd Jan 2020

THE FUNERAL OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND ALLAN WOULD NOT HAVE GONE SO SMOOTHLY WITHOUT THE KIND, HELPFUL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM ALL THE STAFF AT ROWLANDS, EXTRA SPECIAL MENTION FOR CHARLOTTE WHO WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME. IT MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE DURING AN AMAZINGLY DIFFICULT TIME. EVEN THOUGH I KNEW MY HUSBAND WAS GOING TO DIE IT IS STILL A TERRIBLE SHOCK WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENS, CHARLOTTE HELPED ME THROUGH IT ALL SPACE DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO LIST ALL THAT SHE DID OR THE ADVICE OFFERED. THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE CARRYING MY HUSBAND'S COFFIN TO THE CHURCH MEANT THAT ALLAN WENT OUT IN STYLE, JUST THE SAME WAY AS HE LIVED. CLASSY AND WITH GOOD TASTE. THANK YOU ROWLANDS AND THANK YOU CHARLOTTE SO VERY MUCH. Rita Stallard

Ann Clapham 13th Jan 2020

The assistance that Rowland's funeral service provided was very professional and made a difficult task, less traumatic.

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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
Call: 01730 779925

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

Shirley   Elcock

Shirley Elcock

Sep 1932 - Oct 2023

Shirley   Ridge

Shirley Ridge

Feb 1932 - Sep 2023

Rosemary   Powys Maurice

Rosemary Powys Maurice

Oct 1935 - Oct 2023

Tasha   Marriner

Tasha Marriner

Aug 1987 - Sep 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Michael Gardiner 26th Jan 2020

    My family cannot thank Rowlands enough for the care and thoughtful way in which we were helped through such a difficult time. This was from the very first contact through to the funeral which was wonderfully organised and was just right for my late father in every way.

  • 5 Rita Stallard 23rd Jan 2020

    THE FUNERAL OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND ALLAN WOULD NOT HAVE GONE SO SMOOTHLY WITHOUT THE KIND, HELPFUL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM ALL THE STAFF AT ROWLANDS, EXTRA SPECIAL MENTION FOR CHARLOTTE WHO WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME. IT MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE DURING AN AMAZINGLY DIFFICULT TIME.
    EVEN THOUGH I KNEW MY HUSBAND WAS GOING TO DIE IT IS STILL A TERRIBLE SHOCK WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENS, CHARLOTTE HELPED ME THROUGH IT ALL SPACE DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO LIST ALL THAT SHE DID OR THE ADVICE OFFERED.

    THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE CARRYING MY HUSBAND'S COFFIN TO THE CHURCH MEANT THAT ALLAN WENT OUT IN STYLE, JUST THE SAME WAY AS HE LIVED. CLASSY AND WITH GOOD TASTE.

    THANK YOU ROWLANDS AND THANK YOU CHARLOTTE SO VERY MUCH.

    Rita Stallard

  • 5 Ann Clapham 13th Jan 2020

    The assistance that Rowland's funeral service provided was very professional and made a difficult task, less traumatic.

  • 5 John Whitaker 6th Jan 2020

    Exemplary . We could not be more happy with your service. Thank you so much.

    John Whitaker.

  • 5 Phyllis Rayment 3rd Jan 2020

    I was very pleased with the whole service, and I know it is what Micky wanted. Thank you - Phyl (Mrs. Rayment)

  • 5 Joyce Deverill 16th Dec 2019

    Everything conducted with dignity, treated as a friend.
    This so helpful at such an occasion.

  • 5 ALYSON RYAN 10th Dec 2019

    Once again Rowlands and particularly Owen were wonderful arranging my mother's cremation. Thank you.

  • 5 Jennifer Ramsey 7th Dec 2019

    Thoughtful, caring, respectful  support. Could not have been kinder. 

  • 5 Mark Hooker 2nd Dec 2019

    Charlotte and the team at Rowlands gave the most excellent service from when we first made contact and continued that service right the way through..
    Kind , thoughtful and considerate from start to finish.
    They done my dad proud .
    Thank you 

  • 5 Janet Johnson 24th Nov 2019

    From start to finish you could not have asked for a better service, Charlotte the lady who dealt with us was compassionate, professional and efficient. I would highly recommend Rowlands, we used their own Rowland Room and it was perfect. 

  • 5 Judith & John Polley 19th Nov 2019

    Thank you for all your help with my mothers funeral. You are the best people helping us at such a sad time.

    Marsha Vincent replied
    Thank you so much Pollyanna, I am pleased we could help in some small way. Take care and I will be in touch soon. Marsha
  • 5 Colin Murphy 12th Nov 2019

    The whole process was as good as it could possible have been,  thanks Charlotte at Rowlands.

  • 5 Susan Mcdonald 28th Oct 2019

    The funeral was handled in a totally professional way. I had every opportunity to discuss and follow up details during the arrangements and all the details were handled with respect  and understanding,


  • 5 Lesley Bull 15th Oct 2019

    I cannot speak highly enough of the services provided by Rowland's Funeral Service for my late husband William Bull. Marsha in the office was always kind and mindful of our feelings, whilst dealing with everything to do with his funeral really calmly and very competently. Felix Muscat, who organised and led his funeral service at The Oaks Crematorium, helped us celebrate William's passing in exactly the way we wished for him. He enabled us to enjoy all our memories of him and to share them with our relatives and friends.
    Although we were all so sad at William's death, Marsha and Felix ensured that
    his funeral was and always will be a special, treasured memory of him for us all.

  • 5 Lynnette Knight 5th Oct 2019

    Thank you for giving Steve the most amazing send off.  The Oaks Crematorium is a Beautiful setting and the Service lead by Martin was perfect. Thank you so much from Lynnette, Julie, Holly & Zoe

  • 5 Melanie Oxley 1st Oct 2019

    From the start of the process and up to and including my Father's funeral, I have been completely looked after by Rowlands. I could not recommend them more.

  • 5 Zoe Lovelock 20th Sep 2019

    Marsha was excellent. Compassionate, clear and understanding. We are very grateful for the service provided. 

  • 5 Richard Clarke 25th Aug 2019

    Marsha & Charlotte could not have been more helpful in this awkward task. They helped me through all the complications of Death Certificates and even went out of their way to secure me the right paperwork
    For Registration, after Doctors surgery gave me the wrong one!
    All in all - Brilliant
     

  • 5 Gail Brewster 23rd Aug 2019

    Staff are very courteous, they took good care of my sister from the time she died until her funeral. All are very smartly dressed and behave with professionalism at all times. I hope that I don't have to use them anytime soon but will be happy to recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Sheila King 22nd Aug 2019

    Thank you Marsha for your professionalism and compassion in arranging my husband’s funeral.  Everything went very smoothly on the day due to your organisation and expertise. 

  • 5 Virginia Rutter 12th Aug 2019

    All the people were very helpful and understanding and looked after my husband wonderfully, and made the day of the funeral special for all of us. Many thanks to you all

  • 5 Paula Rea 16th Jul 2019

    Thank you for such a lovely service everything that I asked for you adhered to. Very kind and respectful company that takes care of you from start to finish. Once again from myself and John's family..

    Marsha Vincent replied
    Thank you Paula for your kind words. Regards Marsha
  • 5 Clare Cornett 13th Jul 2019

    All needs met, in a difficult time , with a kind , friendly and  professional manner. 

    Thank you so much. 

  • 5 Ian Chaplin 29th Jun 2019

    I had expected the funeral to be traumatising, but Marsha's quiet management of the day made our lives much easier.  Thank you

    Ian Chaplin

    Marsha Vincent replied
    Thank you Ian for your lovely words. Marsha
  • 5 Mandy Fiona Sharon Dyer 4th Jun 2019

     The team at Rowlands were so kind and supportive at a time when I felt so lost and overwhelmed with everything . 
    Nothing was too much trouble and everything was smoothly sorted out .

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

Michael Gardiner 26th Jan 2020

My family cannot thank Rowlands enough for the care and thoughtful way in which we were helped through such a difficult time. This was from the very first contact through to the funeral which was wonderfully organised and was just right for my late father in every way.

Rita Stallard 23rd Jan 2020

THE FUNERAL OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND ALLAN WOULD NOT HAVE GONE SO SMOOTHLY WITHOUT THE KIND, HELPFUL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM ALL THE STAFF AT ROWLANDS, EXTRA SPECIAL MENTION FOR CHARLOTTE WHO WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME. IT MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE DURING AN AMAZINGLY DIFFICULT TIME. EVEN THOUGH I KNEW MY HUSBAND WAS GOING TO DIE IT IS STILL A TERRIBLE SHOCK WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENS, CHARLOTTE HELPED ME THROUGH IT ALL SPACE DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO LIST ALL THAT SHE DID OR THE ADVICE OFFERED. THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE CARRYING MY HUSBAND'S COFFIN TO THE CHURCH MEANT THAT ALLAN WENT OUT IN STYLE, JUST THE SAME WAY AS HE LIVED. CLASSY AND WITH GOOD TASTE. THANK YOU ROWLANDS AND THANK YOU CHARLOTTE SO VERY MUCH. Rita Stallard

Ann Clapham 13th Jan 2020

The assistance that Rowland's funeral service provided was very professional and made a difficult task, less traumatic.

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