J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors, York
Fifth generation, independent funeral directors in York providing around-the-clock services during your time of need
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the care and reassurance they received during the planning process, describing how the funeral director walked them through each step, answered questions patiently, and made them feel safe and supported when they felt lost or overwhelmed.
Families repeatedly note that the funeral day itself ran smoothly and without stress, with well-organised staff who communicated clearly about what was happening, attended to small details, and treated their loved one with dignity and respect throughout.
Many mention the consistent communication they received—prompt replies to phone calls and emails, regular updates about arrangements, and willingness to accommodate changes or special requests without complaint, which helped reduce worry during an already difficult time.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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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
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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
Jollyon McCarthy 14th Apr 2025
Really professional service. They supported us fully throughout the process and were calm and beautifully organised on the day. I would recommend them to everyone without reservation.
Antoinette Wilkin 8th Apr 2025
Professional, efficient, Caring. J G Fielders couldn't have done any more to help make the day go smoothly.
Veronica Davison 7th Apr 2025
We cannot speak highly enough of the care given to mum and sensitivity at every stage John was so helpful and good at guiding us through all aspects of the ceremony, nothing we asked of him was to much. Everyone we spoke to at Fielders were kind and helpful Thank you all
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