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 mention the respectful and attentive support shown throughout the funeral arrangements and on the day itself, with staff guiding them through each step with care and compassion at a vulnerable time.
Several describe how the team communicated clearly and kept them informed, remaining available by phone and email, and how nothing felt like too much trouble, from discussing small details to accommodating unusual requests or circumstances.
A number of reviews note the professional and dignified conduct of the funeral service itself, with attention paid to flowers, orders of service, and other touches that made the day flow smoothly and gave their loved one a meaningful send-off.
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
Richard Gledhill 17th Oct 2026
The ceremony was handled with care and respect,George spoke clearly and sensitively, very happy how the day went, thankyou to all the staff and particularly George
Tracy White 11th Oct 2026
George supported our family in an extremely professional but friendly manner- nothing was too much trouble- Thank you
Sharon Green 6th Oct 2026
Excellent service from George and his team.Everything was expertly done from the first visit to the house and then to the funeral arrangements. Many thanks from Pam and all the family ❤️