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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Kate Southcott 9th Oct 2023

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

Alison Pennicott 26th Sep 2023

Absolutely amazing, they guided us through the process with such care. They were wonderful in every way.

Jane Brixton-Wiles 26th Sep 2023

Wonderful service. Very compassionate and professional. Would recommend.

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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

Peter   Tearse

Peter Tearse

Jul 1944 - Apr 2024

Leonard   Reeves

Leonard Reeves

Jun 1935 - Apr 2024

Anthony   Trist

Anthony Trist

Jan 1937 - Mar 2024

Jeanine   Hunt

Jeanine Hunt

Feb 1923 - Feb 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kate Southcott 9th Oct 2023

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

  • 5 Alison Pennicott 26th Sep 2023

    Absolutely amazing, they guided us through the process with such care. They were wonderful in every way.

  • 5 Jane Brixton-Wiles 26th Sep 2023

    Wonderful service. Very compassionate and professional. Would recommend.

  • 5 Susan Vanniekerk 25th Sep 2023

    This is the third time we have needed the services of J Lawrence funeral directors for a family member. Each time they have been kind, compassionate and efficient at a difficult time. All members of the team treated us and our loved ones with respect and dignity. The celebrant they introduced to us, David, was a joy to deal with also.

  • 5 Hazel Carter 22nd Sep 2023

    Extremely kind, caring and very very helpful. Would recommend them to anybody.

  • 5 Derek Shaw 31st Aug 2023

    We were very pleased with everything that J. Lawrence did for us in relation to the funeral of my brother. From the initial meeting to the actual ceremony, they were kind, compassionate and thoughtful, while making sure that everything went smoothly and professionally. Particular thanks go to Louise for helping us to make the arrangements and Chris who kindly suggested the tributes could be taken to my parent's grave rather than discarded.

  • 5 Sandra Telford 30th Aug 2023

    Chris and his colleague s took time and care to ensure everything was how I wanted it. Nothing was too much trouble. Have used them twice before and would recommend to everyone.

  • 5 Deborah Cole 24th Aug 2023

    They provided a very personal and respectful service. Everything was conducted in a calm and polite manner and on time. All arrangements were handled with care and in a very professional manner. Overall they took all the stress out of the situation allowing us to have a memorable funeral for my father, and I cannot thank them enough for their kindness and sincerity.

  • 5 Alison Pennicott 21st Aug 2023

    I cannot thank Chris and staff enough for the professional and caring way they carried out my mother's funeral. So very compassionate. Thank you for making such a hard time an easy and worry-free process.

  • 5 Jeanette Harrison 24th Jul 2023

    All aspects handled professionally and with great care and attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Very helpful explanations of processes were given for the early stages while waiting to be able to make arrangements. Very grateful to them for the they handled all aspects during a very difficult time.

  • 5 Heather Smith 23rd Jul 2023

    Everyone at J Lawrence was helpful ,  kind and professional.
    Mums service was a lovely send off. I would recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Karen Carter 10th Jul 2023

    John and his team are simply incredible. They go above and beyond in making a traumatic time as easy as they can for grieving families.

    They are available day or night and happy to answer any questions you may have, no matter how silly they may seem.

    They are kind, caring, compassionate, helpful and extremely professional.

    I would not entrust anyone else to deal with my loved ones when the time comes.

  • 5 Richard Blackman 30th Jun 2023

    Very professional and true family values they were very caring and comforting. 

  • 5 Colin Ruddock 27th Jun 2023

    This is the second occasion that I have used Laurence and son undertakers in the last decade . This second occasion has confirmed my favorable opinion of their kindly , professional and polite way of working . I highly recommend the company . 

  • 5 Kathleen Bradley 24th Jun 2023

    They were so good. Nothing was too much trouble. They put me in contact with a wonderful celebrant for the service. The day itself was so well done and they were so helpful.

  • 5 David Chillingworth 19th Jun 2023

    Very caring and thoughtful preparation for the funeral. Extra attention to detail and helpful support. Thank you.

  • 5 Sara Payne 18th Jun 2023

    J Lawrence and Sons were professional, respectful and showed compassion during a difficult time. They gave me time and were able to guide without any pressure. I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 David Foreman 11th Jun 2023

    John and his brother Chris and everyone else that works at J Lawrence and sons are great people. They could not have been more helpful, kind, caring and accommodating if they had tried. We wish them all the best and thank them for looking after our family.

  • 5 Peter Allen 7th Jun 2023

    They were very good would recommend there services to anyone thank you 

  • 5 Karen Bampton 7th Jun 2023

    The kindness that was shown our family was second to none, nothing was too much trouble. The service was everything we hoped for. Our mother was a wonderful lady and had enriched our lives with her beauty. The service was given by Emma the celebrant who gave a beautiful insight to how special she was with friends and family. Thank you so much for making a wonderful send off so beautiful .

  • 5 William Ellerington 26th May 2023

    J Lawrence and Sons were uniformly excellent. John provided a personal and very efficient service which ensured the day went very well.

  • 5 Rose Bibbo-Saunders 14th May 2023

    You did our mum proud.
    Thanks so much for everything.

  • 5 Karan Wright 13th May 2023

    Second to None! Every part of the extremely sad situation we found ourselves in was treated with care, dignity and respect. J. Lawrence & Sons helped us three heartbroken sisters to make the most perfect farewell to our beloved brother. Thank you to all involved.

  • 5 Mervyn Skellon 8th May 2023

    The kind and professional manner in which Mum's funeral arrangements were handled has left me in no doubt that J Lawrence & Sons are worthy of a five star rating. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone facing the sad loss of a relative or friend.

  • 5 Jayne Snook 7th May 2023

    JLawrence were Very professional, respectful and personable.
     Chris & Vanessa were so supportive, nothing was too much trouble , everything went as planned and we are very grateful for all that they did . Thankyou so much for guiding & helping us before & all through the day. Would definitely recommend JLawrence 

Online brochure

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

Kate Southcott 9th Oct 2023

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

Alison Pennicott 26th Sep 2023

Absolutely amazing, they guided us through the process with such care. They were wonderful in every way.

Jane Brixton-Wiles 26th Sep 2023

Wonderful service. Very compassionate and professional. Would recommend.

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