G Roberts Independent Family Funeral Director

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Independent family funeral directors in Scarborough, providing bereaved families in North Yorkshire with compassionate funeral arrangements

Latest Verified Reviews

Denise Howard 13th Mar 2024

Very good kind and understanding very helpful at these sad times thank you

Jane Kedge 9th Mar 2024

Professional, very helpful and kind. Helped every step of the way. Much appreciated and highly recommend their services.

Chris Limb 8th Mar 2024

Thanks to you all at Roberts. Very professional & caring

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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

Sherwood House
119 Victoria Road
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 1SP

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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

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.

Latest Obituaries

Terry   Shelton

Terry Shelton

Apr 1975 - May 2026

David   Tymon

David Tymon

Apr 1947 - May 2026

Judith   Godwin

Judith Godwin

Feb 1935 - May 2026

Kenneth   Proctor

Kenneth Proctor

Mar 1957 - May 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Denise Howard 13th Mar 2024

    Very good kind and understanding very helpful at these sad times thank you

  • 5 Jane Kedge 9th Mar 2024

    Professional, very helpful and kind. Helped every step of the way. Much appreciated and highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Chris Limb 8th Mar 2024

    Thanks to you all at Roberts.
    Very professional & caring

  • 5 Joan Hopkins 8th Mar 2024

    The guidance and care taken to unsure my Dads funeral was everything that we requested.
    We have received excellent after care and recommend them in the future. 

  • 5 Lynda Munro 8th Mar 2024

    I was so impressed by George and his team. Everyone was so kind, patient and understanding. I was especially impressed by the way george listened to my concerns about how best to help my son process his beloved grandad’s death and funeral. George unprompted came up with some really helpful suggestions to enable the day to go as smoothly as it could for everyone. I would highly recommend George Roberts and his team. 

  • 5 Patch Blackwell 4th Mar 2024

    I would just like to thank George and all his team for the care and professionalism that they gave to me and my family at what was a very difficult time.
    I could not recommend them highly enough,excellent service.

  • 5 Sandi Ritchie 19th Feb 2024

    Very professional and caring people made very difficult decisions a little bit easier to deal with.
    Thank you 🙏 

  • 5 Lesley White 5th Feb 2024

    I can't thank them enough. From the first day of discussing the arrangements, they have been so helpful, courteous.
    They respected our wishes in regards to the arrangements. Was helpful with every aspect of the funeral.
    On the day everything was perfect. I was touched how I was looked after.
    We was not rushed on anything
    I can throughly recommend this company.

  • 5 Jan Carroll 17th Jan 2024

    George Roberts Funersl Directors were second to none. From the very first phone call they were caring treating my husband as if he was one of their own family. I can not thank them enough for the care they gave to us all in the days following his death.

  • 5 Rob Mawdsley 16th Jan 2024

    Fantastic service, they go above and beyond to make everything run smoothly and take special care of the customers.

  • 5 Mel Ward 16th Jan 2024

    The Robert’s family are the most considerate,kind people you could meet. Very professional at the same time. 
    They have looked after my mum with such care and thoughtfulness, for her and me and my family. 
    I recommend them to everyone. 

  • 5 Val Harwood 9th Jan 2024

    G. Roberts independent family funeral directors were friendly,courteous & very professional at such a difficult time & I could not praise them highly enough.

  • 5 Christine Virr 23rd Dec 2023

    Wonderful service, very helpful and knowlegable.

  • 5 Neil Daniel 19th Dec 2023

    Thanks to George and the team, for a really professional and friendly service. Highly recommend.

  • 5 Yvonne Stubbs 7th Nov 2023

    From beginning to the day of the funeral,everything was made easy.I always felt that nothing was to much trouble.Sarah was amazing.

  • 5 Carole Fletcher 6th Nov 2023

    George and his Staff went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly - and it did. Perfection 100%

  • 5 Tom Nicholson 1st Nov 2023

    George and his team were superb from start to finish. They had a very personable manner and were available whenever we needed help, but we still felt that we had the space we needed to make decisions in our own time. We would like to thank George and his team for the service provided, and would fully recommend them. Thanks again

  • 5 Julie Ford 25th Sep 2023

    George and team provided an impeccable service. From the support and understanding at an emotional time, through guidance and advice on the small touches such as order of service sheets, and suggestions for funeral tea venues. Their thoughtfulness, discretion and professionalism on the day of the funeral itself was very much appreciated, and I can only thank them on behalf of my family, for their support and service. Thank you. Julie

  • 5 Nicki Bishop 17th Sep 2023

    Wonderful professional service from start to finish, everything went smoothly. Thanks to Sarah and George for their care and help.

  • 5 Sharron Burton 12th Sep 2023

    Excellent Funeral Directors
    We used them five years ago for my mum, every detail was to perfection, so we have just used them again for my dad.

    Nothing is any trouble to George & his lovely staff members they are caring and use sensitivity whilst also being very professional.

    I would recommend G Roberts Independent Family  Funeral Director to everyone.
    Many thanks for making a sad day perfect. 

  • 5 Tim Tubbs 12th Sep 2023

    I've attended too many funerals and been involved in arranging quite a few, so can recommend G Roberts of Scarborough in the very highest terms for the excellent job they did for my mother's funeral. Everything was done kindly, courteously, respectfully, professionally and promptly. It was a huge comfort. This family firm provide a really good funeral service.

  • 5 Stuart Harris 5th Sep 2023

    George was really caring throughout the traumatic experience. I would also like to thank his team for their help and care.

  • 5 Angela Mallory 3rd Sep 2023

    From beginning to end a professional service delivered with dignity and respect. Many thanks for the support and advice whilst delivering a seamless service. 

  • 5 Andy Mann 21st Aug 2023

    The whole team at Roberts looked after us sympathetically and discussed our needs and requirements carefully and thoughtfully.
    The service was led by George Roberts, who provided considerate links in between the parts of the service carried out by family and friends.
    They made a very difficult few weeks as painless as possible.
    We offer them our heartfelt thanks for their caring professionalism.

  • 5 Lloyd Martin 18th Aug 2023

    Very pleased with the overall service from Roberts

Address
Sherwood House
119 Victoria Road
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 1SP

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Denise Howard 13th Mar 2024

Very good kind and understanding very helpful at these sad times thank you

Jane Kedge 9th Mar 2024

Professional, very helpful and kind. Helped every step of the way. Much appreciated and highly recommend their services.

Chris Limb 8th Mar 2024

Thanks to you all at Roberts. Very professional & caring

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