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

Alan   Slack

Alan Slack

Dec 1968 - Jul 2025

Maureen Violet   Clark

Maureen Violet Clark

Apr 1935 - Jul 2025

Barry   Jackson

Barry Jackson

Sep 1940 - Jul 2025

Lynn   Tate

Lynn Tate

Dec 1952 - Jul 2025

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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 Steve Roe 16th Apr 2018

    We were very happy with the service and the arrangements Fielders provide an excellent service when you need them the most 

  • 5 Elizabeth Ellen Vowles 16th Apr 2018

    Totally satisfied with the service provided. J G Fielder & Son organised everything ensuring all went smoothly for us. Would have no problem recommending their service.

  • 5 Janet Ward 16th Apr 2018

    Fantastic service and advice. Very sympathetic and caring staff. I would recommend them without any hesitation to anybody in similar circumstances.

    Mr & Mrs J Ward

  • 5 Sharon Coventry 16th Apr 2018

    Would highly recommend, they were excellent from start to finish, and couldn't do enough to help us at a very difficult time.  Many thanks to John and his team.

  • 5 Donna Clarkson 11th Mar 2018

    I wish to express .my deepest gratitude to Chris Fielder for his compassion, consideration, understanding & guidance in arranging my sons funeral and respectfully caring for him. I am extremely grateful to everyone at Fielders who undertook all requests with courtesy & utmost respect. Louisa Starr compiled a poignant account of my sons life, even managing a few welcoming giggles at The Hospitium, Museum Gardens was . Bradshaws of York provided a varied, high quality & tasty buffet throughout the day.
    I cannot praise all of you enough for willingly providing a first class service. I would undoubtedly seek your service in the future but hopefully, wont be needing you too soon. THANK YOU

  • 4 Jonathan Wright 6th Mar 2018

    On the whole I was pleased with the service Fielders provided.

  • 5 Sue Douglas 5th Mar 2018

    Very professional  and understanding

  • 5 Colin Wreglesworth 2nd Mar 2018

    Fielders took care of everything, including the wake, and it was all done with upmost care and dignity from start to finish at a very difficult time.

    Excellent communication and we couldn't fault and would strongly recommend.

  • 5 Madeline Dixon 2nd Mar 2018

    A highly professional service. Always very helpful,sympathetic and prompt to answer queries. Sorted my mothers funeral in 8 days. Listened to us, the client, and reassured us that we were in the driving seat and were not expected to follow a fixed or traditional service. They would endeavour to make everything how we wanted.

  • 5 Greg Smith 2nd Mar 2018

    Excellent would highly recommend made a very sad and emotional day pass without any issues.

  • 5 Valerie Barrass 2nd Mar 2018

    The second funeral I have arranged with Fielders and I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Stephen Mackinder 2nd Mar 2018

    Excellent

  • 5 Justin Cole 2nd Mar 2018

    Everything taken care of, very dignified, discrete, supportive and attentive.

  • 5 Peter Dunn 1st Mar 2018

    Simon was at hand to help organise everything and the funeral went perfectly and was the best send off we could give to our late mother.  Many thanks for all the help and advice.

  • 5 Julie Bell 1st Mar 2018

    Chris was our direct contact and was very professional and compassionate at all times. He followed my fathers wishes completely, right down to the last detail. My brother and I can not thank him enough. He helped us through a very difficult time. 

  • 5 Linda Tindall 1st Mar 2018

    The dedication by Chris and the team were excellent. I was consulted about every aspect and given expert advice. Nothing was too much bother.

  • 5 Jo Milnes 1st Mar 2018

    I was very happy with the whole Funeral and the professional manner of those involved.

  • 5 Lesley Kirkup 1st Mar 2018

    Assisted at every level, kind and thoughtful.

  • 5 Dave Taylor 28th Feb 2018

    The personal service and attention to detail we received from John Tattersall was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and he took care to provide all the information requested , and checked that personal items were placed with our aunt as requested. He was sensitive to our feelings and explained how the service would proceed. 
    At a time that is never easy for families , I would definitely recommend this company.

  • 5 David Hopper 28th Feb 2018

    Very efficient and thoughtful.

  • 5 Jane Griffith 28th Feb 2018

    The recent sudden death of my husband was the most traumatic and stressful event I have lived through. From the first phone call in a shocked and dazed state they helped my son and I through a process that no one ever wants to have to go through.
    Chris was kind thoughtful and helpful and we were able to trust him and his team with not only all the formalities but the personal requests worries or concerns that cropped up.
    They enabled us to say our goodbyes and have the service we needed.
    Thank you. Jane

  • 5 Jo Hall 28th Feb 2018

    We could not fault the services of JG Fielder & Son. They were extremely efficient and considerate of our feelings during a difficult period for the family. I would rate them as excellent in all respects.

  • 5 Janet Lawn 28th Feb 2018

    Excellent professional service, keeping regular contact with all parties concerned and ensuring a stress free experience for the family. The whole process from start to finish couldn’t have been handled any better.

  • 5 Carole Cutting 28th Feb 2018

    Extremely happy with the services received from J.G. Fielder and son. They arranged everything for us and the professionalism,dignity and courtesy that the funeral was carried out was to the highest standard.

    Would highly recommend this funeral director. Many thanks for everything.

    Kind regards Carole Cutting.

  • 5 Joan Ross 27th Feb 2018

    Could not fault the advice given, or the service provided. Strongly recommended

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Steve Roe 16th Apr 2018

We were very happy with the service and the arrangements Fielders provide an excellent service when you need them the most 

Elizabeth Ellen Vowles 16th Apr 2018

Totally satisfied with the service provided. J G Fielder & Son organised everything ensuring all went smoothly for us. Would have no problem recommending their service.

Janet Ward 16th Apr 2018

Fantastic service and advice. Very sympathetic and caring staff. I would recommend them without any hesitation to anybody in similar circumstances. Mr & Mrs J Ward

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