J Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd

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150 year old independent family funeral directors in Southampton, providing bereaved families with compassionate funeral arrangements for 4 generations.

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Carole Wood 26th Mar 2024

Everything we discussed was dealt with and the service was as we wanted it.

Quintin Gee 15th Mar 2024

Clear understanding of my requirements, a listening approach, with good communication throughout. A dignified service and correct follow-up. Thank you.

Jane Creed 5th Mar 2024

Attentive family firm, all organised with care and compassion.

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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

17 St. Denys Rd
Portswood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2GN

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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: 023 8000 0643

About Us

Established in 1870, J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd. has been a trusted funeral director in Southampton for over 150 years. Independently owned and family run, J. Lawrence & Sons are one of the oldest independent businesses in Southampton.

The home is currently run by John and Chris Lawrence, who have been working for the family business ever since they left school. Combined they have over 60 years experience, and they are proud to carry on the legacy of service, helping families to honour and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd offer fully tailored funeral arrangements, that range from traditional religious services, of any faith or denomination, to modern celebrations of life led by a qualified celebrant. There is a huge choice of coffins, caskets and urns, ranging from traditional materials to green and eco-friendly options. J. Lawrence have a wide selection of funeral transport vehicles available, with modern Jaguar hearses and limousines as well as a traditional Daimler limousine. Horse-drawn hearses are also available on request.

If you wish to, J. Lawrence & Son can arrange for you to view your loved one in a peaceful chapel of rest that will be set aside for your use, making sure that you can say goodbye in private.

Call J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd. now to find out more about the services they provide across Hampshire and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Paul   Ramskill

Paul Ramskill

Feb 1954 - Mar 2024

Anthony   Trist

Anthony Trist

Jan 1937 - Mar 2024

Christopher   Wood

Christopher Wood

Jun 1938 - Mar 2024

Jeanine   Hunt

Jeanine Hunt

Feb 1923 - Feb 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Carole Wood 26th Mar 2024

    Everything we discussed was dealt with and the service was as we wanted it.

  • 5 Quintin Gee 15th Mar 2024

    Clear understanding of my requirements, a listening approach, with good communication throughout.
    A dignified service and correct follow-up. Thank you.

  • 4 Jane Creed 5th Mar 2024

    Attentive family firm, all organised with care and compassion.

  • 5 Heather Nash 24th Feb 2024

    J Lawrence and sons were excellent in every aspect of the care and professionalism. I was supported very very well. The planning, the service and after the service were talked over with me from beginning to the end.I will be grateful to them always

  • 5 Loraine Castle 14th Feb 2024

    Absolute first class service from start to finish 

  • 5 Jennifer Turner 2nd Feb 2024

    Excellent service.  Guided me through arranging the funeral. Respectful and nothing was too much trouble.  Thank you. 

  • 5 Eileen Thompson 23rd Jan 2024

    J Lawrence & sons are well known respected funeral Undertakers who have served the Community for generations.

    I found them both dignified and sympathetic towards me and my family during the arrangements for my husbands funeral. I personally thought we were in safe hands which has proven the case.

  • 5 Sonya Morton 16th Jan 2024

    Our family have used Lawrence's Funeral Directors for decades, from when our grandparents passed and their parents and so on. Have recently lost our farther and the service we received was excellent, extremely patient and caring, gave us all the time we needed. On the Funeral day everything we asked for was done the way we asked. Thank you Chris and all who supported us at our sad time.

  • 5 Edward Butcher 16th Jan 2024

    John and his team looked after my mum’s cremation. They were amazing from start to finish. Professional, courteous and respectful. A credit to their company. 

  • 5 Gillian Morse 8th Jan 2024

    We are truly thankful for your very personal service, guiding us through such a difficult time and attending to all our wishes with such care and sensitivity.

  • 5 Heather Smith 18th Dec 2023

    All at J Lawrence and sons managed and organised both of my parents funerals in such a kind, professional and compassionate way. I am very grateful to them for making a very hard time less stressful. I would recommend them to everyone.

  • 5 Andrea Sutcliffe 5th Dec 2023

    Professional, kind and very thoughtful. Nothing was too much trouble, thank you.

  • 5 Peter Harding 3rd Dec 2023

    John Lawrence has been most helpful and accomodating throughout the whole process. I cannot praise their service and attention to detail high enough.

  • 5 Jennifer Holloway 26th Nov 2023

    Chris and his company made sure that everything was covered regarding the funeral they organised for my husband, ensuring that the day ran smoothly and without any problems. Chris and his team were just perfect. Thank you. Jennifer

  • 5 Michael Tucker 24th Nov 2023

    Huge thanks to John and the team for the gentle and comprehensive way they guided us through the process of organising a funeral. They showed us great care and compassion in making the arrangements for us where they could and guiding us on the elements we needed to do. We appreciated the regular contact, be it in person, email or phone which ensured we gave my father in law the beautiful funeral he deserved.

  • 5 Katie Kurn 22nd Nov 2023

    John and his team have provided impeccable service to my family and I during such a difficult time. I could not recommend them enough for their attention to detail, kindness and sensitivity. Thank you again, John. 

  • 5 Haydn Moore 20th Nov 2023

    Fantastic people and very professional 

  • 5 Julia Roberts 10th Nov 2023

    I can not speak highly enough of the excellent help, support and guidance we received from Chris and all the staff. Chris was so kind, patient and thoughtful, directing us when we needed it, and dealing with all our requests, nothing was too much trouble. Their overall professionalism and kindness helped make the whole process that much easier to deal with. Thank you for looking after my father, and for ensuring every detail of the funeral went so well. I would recommend their services without hesitation.

  • 5 Sally Moir 10th Nov 2023

    Caring, wonderful service.  The staff did all they could to look after us. 

  • 5 Ian Jones 31st Oct 2023

    I found the whole service supplied by J Lawrence a nd Sons to be excellent. All staff were so helpful and compassionate and i would recommend the firm to anyone.

  • 5 Darren Chipp 28th Oct 2023

    They were amazing dealing with my dad's funeral, their communication was perfect, they kept you updated frequently but not to much, so really allowed me to grieve without putting pressure, obviously you never want to use a funeral directors if it can be helped but I'd definitely recommend to anyone and will use again in the future if I need to, thank you everyone. I appreciate you and your work

  • 5 Caroline Osman 17th Oct 2023

    Chris was professional, kind and sympathetic. They listened to what we wanted and advised us where needed. They helped make the day a special and run smoothly. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5 Brian Dodsworth 13th Oct 2023

    At all times through the process of Dads funeral we found the team at J Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd - in particular John Lawrence - professional, attentive, sensitive and caring. It made a difficult time, that bit easier and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

  • 5 Mark Statton 10th Oct 2023

    Having read many reviews regarding the services of J. Lawrence & Sons, I can only totally concur with all the praise, comments and attributes which Chris, Louise and staff have provided at a very difficult time.

    Emma, our celebrant was great (arranged by Chris).

    I had to arrange everything regarding my brothers passing remotely as none of the family are local. A challenge in itself, but made that much easier with the help, knowledge and professionalism of Chris and his team.

    The cremation went like clockwork to mine and my families satisfaction. My brother would have been happy with his send off.

    Thank you.

  • 5 Kate Southcott 9th Oct 2023

    Can not recommend enough.
    Couldn’t of made a difficult time any more easier for our family. 

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View all our products and services

Address
17 St. Denys Rd
Portswood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2GN

Open map

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

Carole Wood 26th Mar 2024

Everything we discussed was dealt with and the service was as we wanted it.

Quintin Gee 15th Mar 2024

Clear understanding of my requirements, a listening approach, with good communication throughout. A dignified service and correct follow-up. Thank you.

Jane Creed 5th Mar 2024

Attentive family firm, all organised with care and compassion.

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