J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors, York

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Fifth generation, independent funeral directors in York providing around-the-clock services during your time of need

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

48-50 Clarence Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO31 7EW

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • 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

About Us

J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors are York’s most experienced independent funeral directors, having served the community for over 130 years, and offer a caring and sympathetic service. Their compassionate team of professionals are available round the clock with help and advice, whether the family wants a religious or non-religious funeral.

Victor and Chris Fielder and their team offer a range of services, whether it be a traditional burial, simple cremation service or a green funeral. They are happy to support families organise a personalised funeral service that reflect their loved one’s wishes.

They offer the flexibility of home visits, office appointments or video and phone arrangements so that families may discuss funeral arrangements in the most comfortable and suitable way for them.

A typical funeral with J G Fielder & Son will include the collection and care of the person who has died, liaising with third parties, a Mercedes hearse and a handmade coffin. Other funeral transport options include horse-drawn carriage, motorcycle sidecar hearse, matching Mercedes limousines or a vintage VW Camper.

The York-based funeral directors have 2 Chapels of Rest which can be used by the family or friends to grieve and reflect on the memory of their loved one. Other services include an in-house embalming service, bereavement counselling and repatriation.

The team are available 24/7 to guide bereaved families and provide caring support during a difficult time. Call J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors for more information on various options or to arrange a memorable funeral service for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Rosemary   Olwen Watts

Rosemary Olwen Watts

Nov 1941 - Apr 2026

Alan   Victor Filby

Alan Victor Filby

Nov 1940 - Mar 2026

Trevor   Stafford

Trevor Stafford

Jul 1941 - Feb 2026

Aileen   Mary Pfluger

Aileen Mary Pfluger

Sep 1941 - Mar 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasize the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral process, describing how staff made them feel supported, listened to, and treated with genuine understanding during an emotionally difficult time.

Communication and organization feature prominently in what families mention, with many noting that arrangements were explained clearly, queries answered promptly, and they were kept informed at every stage without feeling rushed or pressured.

Families often return to how the funeral day itself was handled, describing smooth and dignified services where staff were attentive to details, nothing was too much trouble, and the final event reflected exactly what they had requested for their loved one.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Carol Raspison 20th Oct 2023

    We found everyone at Fielders very professional and caring.
    Jon in particular was sympathetic and  easy to talk to about our wishes.
    The funeral was exactly how we had planned it and there is nothing we would have wanted to change
    We were very pleased with our choice.
    Many thanks you all.

  • 5 Marjorie Hughes 14th Oct 2023

    Thank you for your compassion and professionalism throughout.

  • 5 Joanne Paylor 10th Oct 2023

    From start to finish your service was so caring and professional. I made a few phone calls to your office to change certain parts of the service and nothing was a problem for you to do it. I will certainly recommend your company to anyone else who needs it. Thankyou for an excellent service you did my dad proud.

  • 5 Victor West 9th Oct 2023

    Very impressed with service and Chris Fielder was particularly helpful throughout. They took control and managed the funeral showing respect and empathy. They are not cheap but you get what you pay for. Highly recommended

  • 5 Chris Metcalfe 20th Sep 2023

    We would like to express our great thanks to Vic and his staff who dealt with the funeral of our Mother in a such a wonderful and dignified manner. They helped and guided me and my family with such dignity through what is always such a difficult time, always being on hand to assist and advise on any concerns we had. It really was, to us, a 5 star service.
    Chris Metcalfe.

  • 5 Liesl king 3rd Sep 2023

    John T and all the support team at Fielders have just been absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. I can't thank them enough. They gave a real human touch to the whole experience, and were compassionate, detailed, patient and kind throughout. We got delayed at the gravesite while waiting for a guest, and they just stayed patient and respectful of the circumstances the whole time! My heart was full. I can't recommend Fielders highly enough. Very best to all of you going forward! LK 3/9/23

  • 5 Frank Paterson 29th Aug 2023

    Very efficient and professional and all delivered with empathy

  • 5 Helen Robinson 29th Aug 2023

    The staff at JG Fielder & Sons were very professional and supportive. The service provided for my mum was beautiful and I can't thank them enough for helping me through such a difficult time in my life. I would highly recommend them to everyone.

  • 5 Andrew Sanderson 13th Aug 2023

    Genuine compassion shown at a very difficult time, and all of the staff gave support and guidance through all the aspects of making arrangements and communicated clearly
    Both John and Helen communicated clearly in a timely manner, creating a trustful experience

  • 5 Yvonne Ryder 7th Aug 2023

    Everything was perfect thankyou so much, the celebrant put everything into words perfectly .funeral personal were so kind and helpful everything fell into place.

  • 5 Jean Toes 26th Jul 2023

    I have always had the very best service from JGFielder&Son, wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 James Forth 22nd Jul 2023

    Second time we have used J G Fielder & Son very professional service with a compassionate and personal approach- thank you again to Jon and the rest of the company 

  • 5 Sara Leathley 19th Jul 2023

    The entire process at this difficult time was made so much easier due to the expertise, friendliness and sympathy shown by Lucy our funeral director. She was amazing

  • 5 Richard Roberts 19th Jul 2023

    Caring, thoughtful and considerate. Never rushed and there to help you through it.

  • 5 Debbie Tate 17th Jul 2023

    Very thoughtful couldn’t fault there assistance with making mums send off just how we wanted it to be.

  • 5 Kathryn Wright 7th Jul 2023

    I have written to Simon personally regarding the excellent way he conducted himself throughout the arrangements for my mums funeral (Ann Brookes)

  • 5 Peter Lowther 4th Jul 2023

    Having had time to collect my thoughts after my Mums sad passing I would just like to write a few lines on the services of J G Fielder and Mr John Tattersall in particular, who went above and way beyond what I’d normally expect.
    At all times John was a consummate professional in whatever he did, but more importantly, to my family & myself, he provided a beautifully kind and compassionate understanding of absolutely everything. He guided me through a dark time and provided a light at the end of the tunnel, he advised me on every step  of my Mums funeral and I am eternally grateful to both John and the team at Fielders for giving my Mum a truly memorable send off. 

  • 5 Frank McShane 3rd Jul 2023

    Very comprehensive and caring service provided by Jon Kirkham, helped us through a potentially difficult time

  • 5 Nigel Donkin 29th Jun 2023

    sadly this is the fourth family funeral we needed to arrange and Fielders do a great service to make these sad times as smooth and easy as possible.
    We are very grateful we can deal with the same people .

  • 5 Charlotte Guest 20th Jun 2023

    A Huge thank you to Simon for all his help and support. He made what was a very difficult time more bearable.

  • 5 Claire Martin 13th Jun 2023

    Professional service. Always answered queries quickly.

  • 5 Christine Edwards 6th Jun 2023

    This is obviously a very upsetting time but J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors made it more bearable by showing kindness, respect and impeccable organisation. I would not hesitate to recommend their services.

  • 5 Patricia Holroyd 4th Jun 2023

    I would just like to say it was just perfect and the flowers was lovely thank you so much and especially to Jon kirkman for doing i can't thank you enough Mrs patricia holroyd

  • 5 Charles Cameron 19th May 2023

    The team at J G Fielder & Son were very professional and understanding. I would certainly recommend them. 

  • 5 Susan Gozzard 15th May 2023

    I felt the whole team especially Lucy treated us with kindness and sympathy.We felt that the whole process of my mothers funeral was handled with dignity and professionalism.My mother received the funeral she would have wanted.

Address
48-50 Clarence Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO31 7EW

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • 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

Carol Raspison 20th Oct 2023

We found everyone at Fielders very professional and caring. Jon in particular was sympathetic and  easy to talk to about our wishes. The funeral was exactly how we had planned it and there is nothing we would have wanted to change We were very pleased with our choice. Many thanks you all.

Marjorie Hughes 14th Oct 2023

Thank you for your compassion and professionalism throughout.

Joanne Paylor 10th Oct 2023

From start to finish your service was so caring and professional. I made a few phone calls to your office to change certain parts of the service and nothing was a problem for you to do it. I will certainly recommend your company to anyone else who needs it. Thankyou for an excellent service you did my dad proud.

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