Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors

297 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Richard Fountain 10th Dec 2023

The team were simply amazing. So very compassionate and understanding. They all work towards making what is an extremely difficult and emotional time a little easier. I would highly recommend this company and would personally like to thank Mark and all the team for everything they did for me & my late Dad. 

Jeeva Beckett 27th Nov 2023

Thank you to Rouse and Co for being wonderful and sensitive funeral directors. They did a stellar job of handling my late mother's funeral. I would not hesitate to reccommend them to anyone who wishes to deal with a professional company who lends a personal, kind and thoughtful touch to the process.

Joanne Simmonds 24th Nov 2023

Excellent service.  Mark and his team went above and beyond expectations to make a very hard time perfect.

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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 Richard Fountain 10th Dec 2023

    The team were simply amazing. So very compassionate and understanding. They all work towards making what is an extremely difficult and emotional time a little easier.

    I would highly recommend this company and would personally like to thank Mark and all the team for everything they did for me & my late Dad. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Richard.
  • 5 Jeeva Beckett 27th Nov 2023

    Thank you to Rouse and Co for being wonderful and sensitive funeral directors. They did a stellar job of handling my late mother's funeral. I would not hesitate to reccommend them to anyone who wishes to deal with a professional company who lends a personal, kind and thoughtful touch to the process.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Jeeva.
  • 5 Joanne Simmonds 24th Nov 2023

    Excellent service.  Mark and his team went above and beyond expectations to make a very hard time perfect.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Joanne.
  • 5 Sarita Ferns 21st Nov 2023

    Rouse & Co were amazing. They did a fantastic job. Their customer services are excellent. They do go that extra mile for you. Would highly recommend their services.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Sarita for your kind words
  • 5 Matthew Childs 13th Nov 2023

    Rouse and Co provided the most beautiful day we could have possibly imagined for Nan. Everything was organised meticulously, from the service to the celebrant and the flowers. They were so supportive throughout - nothing was too much trouble, and had an amazing personal touch which can only be achieved by being a small independent director. Thank you so much!

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Matt, for your kind words
  • 5 Mrs Sue 8th Nov 2023

    I personally found Mark’s comforting voice from the off-set (on our first call) very soothing and reassuring!

    His compassion and the  knowledge he imparted from our first call was priceless given we were in shock, turmoil and disbelief at the sudden passing of our dear brother; it really made a difference!

    And mark didnt disappoint on meeting him as you really get a sense of Mark’s genuine compassion; he really cares and isn’t just about “the job” as every interaction with me thereafter was given with due care and empathy making sure I was comfortable and my needs were met every step of the way!

    Thank you Mark 🙏🏽❤️

    Mark Rouse replied
    Dear Sue, thank you so much for your review.
    Best wishes to you all.
    Mark
  • 5 Jacqui Thorley 3rd Nov 2023

    From Louise taking my brother's initial enquiry, to the excellent planning on the day of the funeral,I cannot fault Rouse and would highly recommend them.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You for your lovely words
  • 5 Lee Dipple 2nd Nov 2023

    my mum's funeral was very recent and due to the circumstances of my mum's death, it wasn't what you call normal. As soon as I walked in and spoke to louise I knew straight away I was in the right funeral directors. The whole team are not only amazing and totally professional but they went above and beyond to help me and husband with our grief. Louise made the process as easy and stress free as she possibly could, i cannot thank her enough.
    I also would like to mention a very big thank you to Katie, she was our celebrant and was  appointed to us by Louise. 
    Thank you Sara & Lee.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much for the lovely words
  • 5 Paul Stark 26th Oct 2023

    Highly recommended. Very professional and provided the service we required at a price well below the established big companies.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You for your kind words
  • 5 Andrew Narouz 23rd Oct 2023

    Mark and his team were very professional, competent, and compassionate during this time for our family. We appreciate them and would definitely recommend them to anyone.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You for your kind words
  • 5 Shannon Turbett 15th Oct 2023

    When losing a loved one, a funeral is a sense of closure and can feel like the hardest thing to plan. Rouse & Co were the most caring, hassle free company to work with. Being recommended we had high expectations and they surpassed. They guided us through the process and gave us time to grieve putting no pressure on us. The funeral was exactly what we had imagined and every idea we had they made possible. Gave us a beautiful send off and cared for us every step of the way. Special mention for Louise & Mark for being there for us more then funeral directors but like family.

    Highly recommend

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You Shannon for your lovely words
  • 5 Victoria Hughes 14th Oct 2023

    I would highly recommend Rouse & Co, Louise and Mark were fantastic! So kind and caring and looked after my dad very well and always on hand to answer any questions we had. For us to come and see dad most days was not an issue with them either. Thank you very much!

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You Victoria for your kind words
  • 5 Mr Carsten Olliver 14th Oct 2023

    I don't think I need to add anything to the email I sent to Rouse & Co after the funeral:

    " I’d like to express both Mum’s and my thanks for the care and attention we’ve received over the last few weeks - from when you collected Dad to the final goodbye yesterday, we couldn’t have asked for more."

    If I need to use a funeral director again I'll use Rouse & Co.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You for your kind words
  • 5 Sue East 2nd Oct 2023

    Rouse and Co were excellent. They were kind and caring and nothing was to much trouble. They guided me through every aspect of my mother's last journey, arranging everything for me.
    I will always be grateful to them for making this time a little easier.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You For your kind words
  • 5 Derek Newton 25th Sep 2023

    I found the services of Rouse & Co to be very professional, respectful, understanding and considerate at a time when that is exactly what is called for. I would certainly highly recommend them.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You for your kind words
  • 5 Sally Newton 21st Sep 2023

    Mark and Louise were wonderfully respectful and handled all the arrangements in the most dignified and charming way. The whole experience was made so much easier and bearable because of this. The whole family would highly recommend Rouse and Co.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you for your kind words
  • 5 Lisa Venter 16th Sep 2023

    Rouse and Co are a friendly, caring and efficient company that look after you from start to finish. We wouldn’t go anywhere else!

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you for your kind words
  • 5 Wendy Whates 4th Sep 2023

    Rouse and Co have been a delight to work with. They have given time and care to address concerns. My whole family have felt mum couldn’t of been handled with better care than mark and Louise and team.
    Thank you all so kindly. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you for your kind words
  • 5 Ruth Ogier 18th Aug 2023

    Louise and Mark were exceptionally caring, considerate and as a family we felt hugely supported by them. They handled all the arrangements with sensitivity and gave us information to help us make decisions without us feeling overwhelmed by the arrangements. We wanted our father's funeral to be in Yorkshire and they arranged all of that for us with care and professionalism at a difficult time.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You Ruth for your kind words
  • 5 Lauren Buzwell 11th Aug 2023



    Rouse and co provided an outstanding service. All staff were approachable and knowledgeable and it was clear that their main aim was to ensure that they supported us to plan a funeral that was truly bespoke without trying to persuade us to make costly choices. Their communication was excellent and they answered all of our questions promptly, either on the phone or via email and gave us ideas and suggestions which made the funeral absolutely beautiful. Each and every one of the staff were so kind and helpful and there was no pressure to make decisions quickly and they ensured they worked at our pace, which is exactly what we needed when planning such an emotionally difficult event. Nothing seemed too much trouble for them and they were flexible when we changed our mind about certain aspects of the funeral. I really couldn’t recommend them enough and we are so grateful we chose them to direct the funeral for our mum, it was simply perfect in every single way.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Lauren for your kind words
  • 5 Jane Millard 30th Jul 2023

    Rouse & Co were totally professional and extremely helpful in their service of my husband’s funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and Mark guided us through from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend them and thank them for their kindness.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Jane.
  • 5 Divya Orbesen 24th Jul 2023

    Rouse & Co are absolutely outstanding and we highly recommend them.
    Mark is an absolute professional as well as at the same time being very caring, compassionate and amazingly helpful. Our beloved Mum was so well looked after with respect, care and consideration. Mark and his team were brilliant on the day, with every detail thought of and taken care of. They were courteous and kind throughout and we couldn't have felt more looked after - enabling us to focus on what was important on the day. Mum's funeral went perfectly and we gave her the best send off -deserving of the wonderful Mum she had been.

    Thank you and Bless you!

    Divya Patel Orbesen and Nilesh Patel

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Divya.
  • 5 Samantha Wells 24th Jul 2023

    I cannot emphasise how much I recommend this company they were so caring from beginning to end and went above and beyond for me would definitely use them again 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Samantha.
  • 5 Greg Pearce 22nd Jul 2023

    Louis made me feel at ease from the very start, something I felt I was not getting from other funeral directors. she showed compassion and was very understanding as I had just lost my wife, who was very young.. Nothing was too much for her and she was more than happy to help me as I was constantly changing my mind at the last minute... The day of the funeral went smoothly and to plan according to my wishes. Rouse & Co took care of all the legal stuff. The loss of my wife was and still is a very stressful time, but dealing with Louis helped take some of that stress away....

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Greg.
  • 5 Jenny Winter 14th Jul 2023

    All the staff were very helpful, kind and nothing was too much trouble. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You Jenny for your kind words

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

Richard Fountain 10th Dec 2023

The team were simply amazing. So very compassionate and understanding. They all work towards making what is an extremely difficult and emotional time a little easier. I would highly recommend this company and would personally like to thank Mark and all the team for everything they did for me & my late Dad. 

Jeeva Beckett 27th Nov 2023

Thank you to Rouse and Co for being wonderful and sensitive funeral directors. They did a stellar job of handling my late mother's funeral. I would not hesitate to reccommend them to anyone who wishes to deal with a professional company who lends a personal, kind and thoughtful touch to the process.

Joanne Simmonds 24th Nov 2023

Excellent service.  Mark and his team went above and beyond expectations to make a very hard time perfect.

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