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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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 

Philip Walsh 10th Apr 2023

We were so happy with every aspect of dealing with J Lawrence & Sons, throughout the preparations for my father’s funeral as well as on the day itself. They were kind, respectful, sensitive and we felt confident every step of the day that Dad would be given the send off he deserved. 

Roger Kilburn 7th Apr 2023

My sisters and I had a fantastic service from John and his team in a very difficult time for us. John was firstly extremely personal and empathetic to our situation, he was very professional and incredibly helpful in sorting everything out. His very personal attention to the details made the whole process of a dealing with our beloved Father's death from removing the body to the moving Funeral and Cremation services very easy. He did our both our Father and Mother, 10 years earlier, proud. I would not hesitate in recommending J.Lawerence

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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

Iris   Edwards

Iris Edwards

Apr 1920 - Feb 2024

Christopher   Wood

Christopher Wood

Jun 1938 - Mar 2024

Keith   Frampton

Keith Frampton

Aug 1954 - Feb 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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 

  • 5 Philip Walsh 10th Apr 2023

    We were so happy with every aspect of dealing with J Lawrence & Sons, throughout the preparations for my father’s funeral as well as on the day itself. They were kind, respectful, sensitive and we felt confident every step of the day that Dad would be given the send off he deserved. 

  • 5 Roger Kilburn 7th Apr 2023

    My sisters and I had a fantastic service from John and his team in a very difficult time for us. John was firstly extremely personal and empathetic to our situation, he was very professional and incredibly helpful in sorting everything out. His very personal attention to the details made the whole process of a dealing with our beloved Father's death from removing the body to the moving Funeral and Cremation services very easy. He did our both our Father and Mother, 10 years earlier, proud. I would not hesitate in recommending J.Lawerence

  • 5 Bryan Barlow-Simpson 4th Apr 2023

    Well looked after,service first class
    Could not be any better
    Thank you,so much

  • 5 Mark Arrowsmith 4th Apr 2023

    Can't thank you enough for the handling of my wife's funeral with care and a level of help that made the process so much easier
    Many thanks again mark

  • 5 John Gardner 3rd Apr 2023

    All the Staff made the hole procedings stress free and conducted the funeral in a very kind and caring manner. Thank you louies for all your help to me and James.
    John Gardner

  • 5 Owa Wareham 27th Mar 2023

    Amazing service from J Lawrence and sons.  So kind and caring at such a difficult time really made things easy for our family can’t thank them enough 

  • 5 Alan Collins 25th Mar 2023

    We are so grateful for all your kind and considerate  attitude throughout all the preparation for my mother’s funeral. We thank you for all your help with the funeral service programme , the arrangements needed for the burial and for the smooth running of the day itself. 

    The family thank you for your professional approach to the occasion and thoroughly recommend your company.

    Please accept our special thanks.

    Alan andJenny Collins and family

  • 5 Pat Othen 18th Mar 2023

    J  Lawrence and Louise were very helpful understanding and sympathetic and respectfully carried out all my late partners Don Shinn’s wishes in a very professional manner . I would highly recommend them  without hesitation.

  • 5 Michael John Moran 15th Mar 2023

    They were great in every aspects of my mothers death and preparation of the funeral.
    I would highly recommend them to anyone and if and when I need to use a funeral directo in the future I will not hesitate to use them again.

  • 5 Jill Brown 14th Mar 2023

    From our very first visit compassion and understanding was apparant, thank you for all your assistance in making such a difficult time a little less daunting.

  • 5 Pauline Allen 5th Mar 2023

    Nothing was too much trouble for Chris and his team.  Acted with empathy at all times.  The service went smoothly from start to finish.  Many thanks to all involved.

  • 5 Richard Hemingway 28th Feb 2023

    As ever a profession and personal service. 

  • 5 Gill Wedge 20th Feb 2023

    Many thanks to Chris & everyone at J Lawrence & Sons for their care, kindness & excellent organisation of all the funeral details. We were absolutely delighted with the service & would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Michele Way 14th Feb 2023

    We dealt with Chris Lawrence and were very impressed with the service and support we received from him. He thought of every detail and was most helpful with his recommendations for flower suppliers and wake venues. Chris had a very sympathetic manner and nothing was too much trouble. The cars were very smart and comfortable and he explained everything to us and provided an idea of financials etc. We cannot recommend this company highly enough and thank them for everything they've done to ease the worry of organising our relative's funeral.

  • 5 Russell Broad 4th Feb 2023

    Using J Lawrence & Sons was definitely the right decision at a such a difficult time. From our initial meeting to discuss the desired arrangements, to the funeral organisation itself, Louise was kind, reassuring and accommodating, which made the whole process far easier than I had anticipated.

    On the day of the funeral, the hearse and limo arrived exactly at the stated time and the drivers were so professional, courteous and respectful. Everything went very well and so smoothly. My late uncle would have been very pleased with the result and I would not hesitate to recommend this firm. 

  • 5 Susan Dant 14th Jan 2023

    J Lawrence & Sons were excellent from start to finish in what was a very difficult time for our family. John was always available, sensitive and caring. They all did their very best to ensure that the cremation and ceremony was dealt with in a manner befitting the occasion.

  • 5 Laura Savage 10th Jan 2023

    Very professional and friendly company. During the most difficult of times, they made everything run smoothly 

  • 5 Mike Johnston 2nd Jan 2023

    Cannot fault anything.
    Everything that I wanted for my wifes funeral was arranged in the way I wanted it to be. Louise (who I dealt with throughout the arrangements) is a kind and compassionate. This is the 3rd funeral in 4 months that I have been to (directly involved in 2) that J Lawrence have arranged and the highest professional standard has been there throughout.

  • 5 Alyson Hunter 19th Dec 2022

    It was the first time I had arranged a funeral not knowing what to do or what to expect, Chris and John were very helpful went through what to do step by step always asking us if it was what we want and to take our time there was no rush.  It was a beautiful service we all did dad proud and that was thanks to you so thank you for all that you did. 

  • 5 Jane Breese 17th Dec 2022

    Thank you to Chris Lawrence and his Team for the excellent service, advice, compassion, and attention to detail - in caring for our Mum in the Chapel of Rest, and organising a most beautiful Celebration of Mum's Life.

  • 5 Helen Carter 29th Nov 2022

    The whole J. Lawrence & Sons team have been wonderful through this stressful time. A compassionate, professional, thoughtful and experienced family firm whoever you deal with; you will not find anyone better. Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Jim Hunt 25th Nov 2022

    Very professional service, thank you.

  • 5 Paul Kavanagh 24th Nov 2022

    John and the team delivered an occasion of dignity and quiet sensitivity. We are grateful for their caring approach, both on the day of the funeral, and in the preparations.

  • 5 Deborah Parkes 14th Nov 2022

    Well organised, good communication, excellent service.

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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

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 

Philip Walsh 10th Apr 2023

We were so happy with every aspect of dealing with J Lawrence & Sons, throughout the preparations for my father’s funeral as well as on the day itself. They were kind, respectful, sensitive and we felt confident every step of the day that Dad would be given the send off he deserved. 

Roger Kilburn 7th Apr 2023

My sisters and I had a fantastic service from John and his team in a very difficult time for us. John was firstly extremely personal and empathetic to our situation, he was very professional and incredibly helpful in sorting everything out. His very personal attention to the details made the whole process of a dealing with our beloved Father's death from removing the body to the moving Funeral and Cremation services very easy. He did our both our Father and Mother, 10 years earlier, proud. I would not hesitate in recommending J.Lawerence

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