Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors

297 reviews

An independent funeral directors in Croydon, serving the local community with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Melanie Lyall 16th Jun 2020

Mark and his team were amazing and made everything a lot easier at what was one of the most difficult times in our lives, nothing was too much trouble and offered a true personal service.  We had a last minute change in the music as someone had sent us a recording of a tribute they had sung and this was sorted without any fuss.  I would highly recommend to anyone  Mel (Sophie's Mum)

Neill Jones 6th Jun 2020

All at Rouse & Co were amazing! Very professional and made us all at ease from the very first contact to the end of mum's ceromony. We had changed our minds on the ceremony a number of times due to the current coronavirus situation, the guys were amazing and assisted every step of the way. A very understanding and accommodating outfit, I would highly recommend them to all experiencing such difficult times of arranging a funeral for a loved one. Thanks for all you have done for us. Neill

Maria O'Flaherty 4th Jun 2020

I can’t praise this family company enough, they are so helpful, and do go that extra mile for you. They helped me through some difficult times, nothing was too much trouble for them.  I’ve had to arrange 3 funerals in past 4 years , used a very high end company for the first one , which was very costly , had a recommended for rouse and co when my father died so decided to give them a try , exactly the same if not better service then a very well known company here in Croydon , please use them, they are genuine caring people. Have just them again for my poor uncle .  🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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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

10 Forestdale Shopping Centre, Featherbed Lane
Addington
Croydon
London
CR0 9AS

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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: 020 8051 9537

About Us

Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors in Croydon are available around the clock, ready to help arrange bespoke funerals for the local community.

Carrie-Anne, and Mark Rouse have close to four decades worth of combined experience and together with their caring team they are able to assist in any funeral; whether that be a traditional religious funeral or celebrations of life.

Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors are ready to help arrange everything from bespoke hearses, including horsedrawn, motorcycle and more options, through to professional videography and photography.

They can arrange for memorial jewellery and keepsakes to be crafted. They are also able to provide unique and personal headstones and monuments for your loved one’s grave.

Their funeral home in Croydon has a tranquil chapel of rest as well as private consultation rooms where you can discuss funeral arrangements. They are happy to arrange call outs so you can talk through arrangements in the comfort of your own home.

Call Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors in Croydon today to begin arranging the best funeral possible for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Melanie Lyall 16th Jun 2020

    Mark and his team were amazing and made everything a lot easier at what was one of the most difficult times in our lives, nothing was too much trouble and offered a true personal service.  We had a last minute change in the music as someone had sent us a recording of a tribute they had sung and this was sorted without any fuss.  I would highly recommend to anyone 
    Mel (Sophie's Mum)

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You Melanie
  • 5 Neill Jones 6th Jun 2020

    All at Rouse & Co were amazing! Very professional and made us all at ease from the very first contact to the end of mum's ceromony. We had changed our minds on the ceremony a number of times due to the current coronavirus situation, the guys were amazing and assisted every step of the way.

    A very understanding and accommodating outfit, I would highly recommend them to all experiencing such difficult times of arranging a funeral for a loved one.

    Thanks for all you have done for us.

    Neill

    Mark Rouse replied
    Many thanks Neill
  • 5 Maria O'Flaherty 4th Jun 2020

    I can’t praise this family company enough, they are so helpful, and do go that extra mile for you. They helped me through some difficult times, nothing was too much trouble for them. 
    I’ve had to arrange 3 funerals in past 4 years , used a very high end company for the first one , which was very costly , had a recommended for rouse and co when my father died so decided to give them a try , exactly the same if not better service then a very well known company here in Croydon , please use them, they are genuine caring people. Have just them again for my poor uncle . 
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Maria.
  • 5 Geoffrey Arhin 4th Jun 2020

    Respectful, patience and understanding. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Geoffrey
  • 5 Sue Garner 4th Jun 2020

    Mark was amazing. Kind, friendly, thoughtful and looked after all our family. It felt as though we were going through the grieving process together, he became part of dad’s last journey with us. At a time when you need guidance and are emotionally struggling, he made it easy and intimate and dealt with everything for us. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Sue.
  • 5 Ann Davies 4th Jun 2020

    You have been very kind and helpful all through the ordeal of losing Terry. It has been much appreciated. Ann

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Ann
  • 5 Lisa Field 9th May 2020

    Kind and compassionate in all communications and at the Chapel. What lovely people, thank you for making a hard task a whole lot easier. The Field Family

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you
  • 5 Bridget Ogbogbo 7th May 2020

    Very supportive and considerate. Made a very difficult time seemless & effortless. I felt so blessed for choosing them.. Premium personalized service at  very affordable price. Right from our first  contact  Mark  was very reassuring and proffessional. Took the whole process of planning  including all the necessary paperwork.  Me and my family owns him a web of gratitude. God bless you Mark..

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Bridget
  • 5 kevin Behan 7th May 2020

    When we lost my dad beginning the search for a funeral director just seemed a hard task when we were feeling vulnerable, and wanting to make the right choice. It was the last thing we wanted to be doing. We called a couple but it didnt 'feel' right - so we spoke to our local priest who knew my dad and he recommended Mark.
    From the off Mark was very kind and had a genuine manner. He talked with compassion all the way through the process, and clearly, so we felt looked after. He was in contact with us whenever we needed something, and never felt like he was in a rush to be somewhere else. Thanks Mark for everything, you made what was a terrible time much more bearable.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Kevin
  • 5 Barbara Clarke 2nd May 2020

    I cannot praise Mark Rouse his colleagues and Funeral service enough, for the dedication, care, compassion and untold support that has been given to our family in such difficult times.
    Mark has gone "over and above" to guide, advise and to help make such a painful time more bearable.
    Our family would wholeheartedly recommend Rouse &Co Independent Funeral Directors to everyone at their "time of loss".
    Again heartfelt thanks to Mark and his family.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Barbara
  • 5 Jonathan Keating 27th Apr 2020

    Mark took care of both my mum and dad’s funerals, the latter being in difficult circumstances, with the utmost professionalism and with compassion. Mark and his wife removed any stress from the process of making arrangements, and their personal touch felt particularly genuine and comforting. I would highly recommend using this independent family run firm when the time comes.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Joanthan.
  • 5 Ajay Patel 27th Apr 2020

    Mark Rouse was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. We changed the route to the crematorium the day before the funeral to have stop off at dad's work place and he was more than happy to assist. Answered all my telephone and email queries promptly. On the day he exceeded our expectations. Highly professional and I would definitely recommend. Thanks Mark!

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thanks Ajay.
  • 5 Frank Fernando 20th Apr 2020

    Excellent service from beginning to end showed  great  compassion and  respect with excellent communication.

    I would highly recommend this company.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Frank
  • 5 Joana Gomes 13th Apr 2020

    Mark was very friendly, helpful and attentive. He made me feel at ease from the get go and throughout the process during such a difficult time. Highly recommended. Thank you again Rouse & Co. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Joana
  • 5 Michelle Sussex 11th Apr 2020

    Mark and Steve looked after my Mum when she passed away 3 years ago and they were so caring, kind and professional and took care of her. My father recently passed away and I could not think of anyone better to look after my dad so I contacted Mark and Steve @ Rouse & Co. My fathers funeral was this week during this pandemic and considering the restrictions they still ensured my dad had the send if he deserved. I’ve even told Mark the owner when my turn comes he has to take care of me. I would defiantly recommended Rouse & Co they are a business just like the next funeral parlour but there is a difference, they genuinely care, they listen and most of all show respect and kindness to both the family and the person who has passed away. Michelle from Croydon 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Michelle
  • 5 Emma Langhorne 11th Apr 2020

    Mark was very kind, expenses were clear and whole process explained fully. Can't fault them, especially due to current Corvid situation.

  • 5 Lesley Brown 30th Mar 2020

    The caring service was amazing, every little detail, was thought of nothing was to much trouble .so much personal input was given..it was bad enough loosing my mum,but also what’s happening in the world..Mark was so understanding,he made us feel all one big family..so pleased my mum was with Rouse & Co..

  • 5 Christina Costa Pinto 27th Mar 2020

    Mr & Mrs. Rouse are very professionals, attentive, politely, friendly and extremely caring, as well as the rest of all staff.
    They made us feel assured through out the all process and welcomed 😊 every time we visited the branch or by telephone.
    They have also supporting us and always have a comfortable word.
    I will definitely recommend the Rouse & Co to any friend during unfortunate time would need it.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Christina
  • 5 david Warren 22nd Mar 2020

    I couldn't find  fault  with  Mark .He has a wonderful soothing, understanding ,caring nature and made the funeral process that slightly bit  easier to digest , which when you're grieving isn't an easy task .

    The price was very competitive , which I also found somewhat soothing too . 

    Thanks again for a wonderful service ..................

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you David
  • 5 Lisa Silcock 20th Mar 2020

    Thank you Mark for your professional and very friendly manner in arranging my sister’s funeral. You are very professional as well as caring.  There was no hard sell and you provided exactly what we wanted. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Ian McIver 11th Mar 2020

    I was impressed with the empathic approach that Mark and his team had with regards the funeral arrangement I had to make

    Mark was superb at keeping me informed on matters and communicating literally daily. This happened at the both the arrangement stage and during matters on the day of the funeral

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Ian
  • 5 Aarti Sidar 24th Feb 2020

    At a very very sad time - Mark was amazing. 
    He completely took the edge off what was the most distressing time for us all. 
    His  care and professional manner was second to none. 
    If you are reading this please don’t look no further. His services are outstanding. 

    Sidar Family. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Many thanks for your kind words
  • 5 Leeverner Dumble 20th Feb 2020

    This is our second time of useing rouse & co  and couldn’t wish for a better person than mark who went out of his way to look after my brother at this very sad time his professional  and very compassionate with what he does we was in contact constantly and be went out of his way to stay open so I could see my brother in the chapel of rest I would just like to say thank you very much mark for what you have done and will be useing you again in the near future xx

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Leeverner
  • 5 Carol Day 9th Feb 2020

    Would highly recommend Rouse & Co. Very professional and personal service.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you
  • 5 gary Handyside 8th Feb 2020

    From the first time that my Mother and I met Mark after losing my Dad, Mark was very friendly and helpful, making a difficult time special. He made the process as simple and easy as possible, nothing was to much trouble for him making it a lot less of a stressful time. Highly recommended.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Gary

Address
10 Forestdale Shopping Centre, Featherbed Lane
Addington
Croydon
London
CR0 9AS

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

Melanie Lyall 16th Jun 2020

Mark and his team were amazing and made everything a lot easier at what was one of the most difficult times in our lives, nothing was too much trouble and offered a true personal service.  We had a last minute change in the music as someone had sent us a recording of a tribute they had sung and this was sorted without any fuss.  I would highly recommend to anyone  Mel (Sophie's Mum)

Neill Jones 6th Jun 2020

All at Rouse & Co were amazing! Very professional and made us all at ease from the very first contact to the end of mum's ceromony. We had changed our minds on the ceremony a number of times due to the current coronavirus situation, the guys were amazing and assisted every step of the way. A very understanding and accommodating outfit, I would highly recommend them to all experiencing such difficult times of arranging a funeral for a loved one. Thanks for all you have done for us. Neill

Maria O'Flaherty 4th Jun 2020

I can’t praise this family company enough, they are so helpful, and do go that extra mile for you. They helped me through some difficult times, nothing was too much trouble for them.  I’ve had to arrange 3 funerals in past 4 years , used a very high end company for the first one , which was very costly , had a recommended for rouse and co when my father died so decided to give them a try , exactly the same if not better service then a very well known company here in Croydon , please use them, they are genuine caring people. Have just them again for my poor uncle .  🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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