G Roberts Independent Family Funeral Director
Independent family funeral directors in Scarborough, providing bereaved families in North Yorkshire with compassionate funeral arrangements
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Founded in 1986 by brother and sister team Graham and Christine Roberts, is a proudly family-run funeral service based in Scarborough. Now in its second and third generations, the business is led by George Roberts (2nd), who oversees all funeral arrangements with the support of his mother Amanda, Amelia (3rd) along with the dedicated teams of funeral operatives.
G Roberts acknowledges that every person’s life is unique, and they are dedicated to reflecting that individuality through thoughtful, personalised funeral arrangements. With decades of experience, they have built an excellent reputation for compassion and professionalism in Scarborough and the surrounding areas.
The head office is located at Sherwood House, Scarborough and is designed to provide a modern, welcoming environment, offering comfort and support during one of life’s most difficult times. Just 30 metres away, their chapels of rest remain at the original premises at 6/8 Sherwood Street, offering a peaceful space for families to spend quiet moments in reflection with their loved ones.
As proud members of the Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), the team strictly adhere to their code of practice, ensuring the highest standards of care and integrity. G Roberts are also honoured to be Scarborough’s only multi award-winning funeral directors, with accolades including:
- Funeral Planner of the Year Finalists (2019/2020)
- Scarborough News Business Excellence Awards (2021)
- SME Northern Enterprise Awards (2023/2024)
- Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards (2024)
Call G Roberts Independent Family Funeral Director now to learn more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families describe feeling guided carefully through arrangements by staff who showed genuine compassion during an overwhelming time. Several mention that questions were answered promptly, that nothing seemed too much trouble, and that they felt supported at every stage from the initial phone call through to the funeral day itself.
Families frequently comment on how smoothly the funeral day itself unfolded, with attention paid to details like flowers, orders of service, and the flow of the ceremony. Many note that the service felt personal and dignified, and that staff remained present and attentive throughout.
A number of reviews mention being pleasantly surprised by the reasonable pricing, and several families who have used the funeral director more than once return because they felt confident their loved one would be treated with the same care and respect they had experienced before.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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SAIF Member
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
- Inspects businesses before granting membership
- Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
- Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Christine Bynon 22nd Sep 2026
G Roberts were fantastic and handled my father's farewell perfectly.
Corinne Sykes 21st Sep 2026
My husband had a direct cremation and we chose George Roberts as they were recommended and a good price for what we needed. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were so very compassionate and sensitive to all our needs. Professional and kind. I would absolutely recommend this funeral director as the best in town. Thank you for making our sad experience into a sensitive and gracious farewell. Forever grateful.
Stephen Pearson 27th Aug 2026
We would highly recommend George Roberts. Throughout, the whole team were sensitive to our needs, provided excellent advice and ensured that no detail was overlooked. They were constantly available to field questions and provide guidance. I cannot speak highly enough about their professionalism.