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

Anita Hill 15th Aug 2023

I have very high confidence in George Roberts Funeral Directors, (and I'm a bit of a stickler for detail and accuracy so my praise is not lightly given). I would highly recommend them due to the care and professionalism with which they dealt with every aspect of Dad's funeral arrangements. George goes above and beyond, and has the knack of making you feel you are his only client.

Mike Sims 11th Aug 2023

Both George and Sarah dealt with me with compassion and empathy. I was very impressed with the efficiency of the company.

Paul Craven 5th Aug 2023

From the first phone call to the final meeting with George, the service provided by Roberts was outstanding. Nothing was to much trouble and everything was dealt with sympathetically and professionally. We cannot thank them enough An excellent family run business who we would recommend their services requiring that personal touch. Thank you again Paul , Susan and family

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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

Kevin   Boydon

Kevin Boydon

Oct 1964 - May 2026

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Joan Hyde

Apr 1942 - May 2026

Shelagh   Chamberlain

Shelagh Chamberlain

Mar 1927 - May 2026

Christopher   Plant

Christopher Plant

Apr 1954 - Apr 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Anita Hill 15th Aug 2023

    I have very high confidence in George Roberts Funeral Directors, (and I'm a bit of a stickler for detail and accuracy so my praise is not lightly given).

    I would highly recommend them due to the care and professionalism with which they dealt with every aspect of Dad's funeral arrangements.

    George goes above and beyond, and has the knack of making you feel you are his only client.

  • 5 Mike Sims 11th Aug 2023

    Both George and Sarah dealt with me with compassion and empathy. I was very impressed with the efficiency of the company.

  • 5 Paul Craven 5th Aug 2023

    From the first phone call to the final meeting with George, the service provided by Roberts was outstanding. Nothing was to much trouble and everything was dealt with sympathetically and professionally.
    We cannot thank them enough
    An excellent family run business who we would recommend their services requiring that personal touch.

    Thank you again Paul
    , Susan and family

  • 5 Sue Waddington 23rd Jul 2023

    The service was excellent and always has been . The orders of service and the flowers were beautiful and will always be in my memories. Good choice of Vicar Chris who read the speech in memory of my mum. Could not fault anything . Thankyou Sue

  • 5 Anne Smith 4th Jul 2023

    Everyone I dealt with was so professional and caring. This helped a great deal when I organized my husband's funeral and their empathy and support made a very sad time bearable. I would certainly recommend G Roberts.

  • 5 Pauline Conner 29th Jun 2023

    Excellent I could not have used a more efficient and professional team to do the funeral of my husband.They were both helpful ,kind and understanding.I would recommend them to any one who is in need of help and advice.               
          Paula

  • 5 Pamela Adams 9th Jun 2023

    They have been brilliant both times, I have had to arrange a funeral.
    I would highly recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Patricia Waters 29th May 2023

    The care and support I was given was very much appreciated. They helped to make what is a difficult time more bearable. My husband was treated with dignity and respect throughout the whole process.

  • 5 D Archer 23rd May 2023

    Excellent service ,we were guided through a difficult time with care and compassion, which helped tremendously ,nothing was too much trouble the best send off we could have wished for, our dear departed friend, and brother.highly recommended thank you.

  • 5 Kevin Miller 16th May 2023

    Following the sad loss of our dear mother we once again required the support of undertakers and without any hesitation we contacted the Family Funeral Director George Roberts. This was an easy decision as they have attended dad to our family over a number of decades and the service they have always provided is exemplary and done with such dignity and respect for the family that are grieving but for the deceased also. My mother would have been honoured an d proud of the service that was afforded to all of us during this time of loss. Thank You 

  • 5 Keren Fisher 12th May 2023

    All of the staff at G Roberts we met and had interactions with were extremely thoughtful and respectful towards us from our first meeting to the day of the funeral.
    They helped us through the procedural aspects of a funeral as well as helping us to reflect and celebrate the life of our dear father in an appropriate way.
    We found their experience and professionalism invaluable at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Deborah Fowler 10th May 2023

    To say that ever aspect of my mothers funeral was extremely professional and caring and attention to details was exceptional would highly recommend there services thank you Deborah Fowler 

  • 5 Hamish Harron 6th May 2023

    George and the team were sensitive, calm, helpful and so professional all the way through at such a painful and difficult time. The advice and support was so welcome, we felt we could manage.

    The service itself was flawless and I am so pleased we went for the live streaming for family and friends to join. John the celebrant pitched the service at just the right level.

    Thank you for everything. I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Mary Bainbridge 4th May 2023

    Excellent service,and very helpful.

  • 5 Jane Brooksbank 4th May 2023

    George and his team have been professional from my first contact with them. The twenty four hour support was invaluable.
     Additionally, he was extremely knowledgable, considerate, thoughtful, steadfast and very very kind. I and my family had absolute confidence in him from the start that my much loved husband, father and grandfather would be cared for.  I will always be grateful for his quiet, strong support and kindness. 

  • 5 Neil Kirby 5th Apr 2023

    Thankyou to George and team for helping us through our sad time. The attention and care and support provided was first class
    Thanks again

  • 5 Lisa Grattan 21st Mar 2023

    Lovely service from kind and caring staff. 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Lisa Grattan 20th Mar 2023

    A great service with extremely kind and caring staff. 

  • 5 Bryn Dixon 18th Mar 2023

    The service and care provided by George and his team was excellent. At all stages they were kind, considerate and professional and made a very difficult time that little bit less stressful. Their attention to detail ensured that we got exactly what we wanted and everything ran very smoothly on the day of the funeral itself. I cannot thank the team enough and highly recommend them

  • 5 Irene Ward 5th Mar 2023

    Very personal touch nothing too much trouble.

  • 5 Michael Waller 5th Mar 2023

    Thanks to everyone at G Roberts. You helped us through a difficult time with amazing care and understanding. We are extremely grateful to you.

  • 5 Gillian Roberts 3rd Mar 2023

    We were very pleased with the warm, professional, personal service provided by the G. Roberts team. They were all outstanding and made a difficult day manageable. The coffin was beautiful and the flowers were amazing. The horse and carriage were just as we'd imagined, and I truly couldn't imagine a better send off for my mum. 

  • 5 David Walker 20th Feb 2023

    Professional and caring

  • 5 Pauline Randle 19th Feb 2023

    You did my father proud. Your whole team were amazing. The respect and dignity shown towards us was nothing more than outstanding. I would personally like to thank George especially. He handled everything with such love and professionalism. Thank you. 
    Love
    Jon, Pauline and Simon xx

  • 5 Kyle Wood 6th Feb 2023

    Fantastic service all the way through made everything easy and put us at ease at a difficult time. Big thanks to all the team 

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

Anita Hill 15th Aug 2023

I have very high confidence in George Roberts Funeral Directors, (and I'm a bit of a stickler for detail and accuracy so my praise is not lightly given). I would highly recommend them due to the care and professionalism with which they dealt with every aspect of Dad's funeral arrangements. George goes above and beyond, and has the knack of making you feel you are his only client.

Mike Sims 11th Aug 2023

Both George and Sarah dealt with me with compassion and empathy. I was very impressed with the efficiency of the company.

Paul Craven 5th Aug 2023

From the first phone call to the final meeting with George, the service provided by Roberts was outstanding. Nothing was to much trouble and everything was dealt with sympathetically and professionally. We cannot thank them enough An excellent family run business who we would recommend their services requiring that personal touch. Thank you again Paul , Susan and family

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