J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors, York

398 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Nancy Gillon 13th May 2022

John Tattersall is very helpful and nothing is to much trouble.

Anita Vaughan 11th May 2022

Fielder and Son recently arranged my dads funeral and they definitely made what has been a very difficult time more manageable. Everything was arranged & organised compassionately and they took amazing care of all of us. I would highly recommend there services. 

Tina Murray 11th May 2022

Excellent service from all the team at JG Fielder & Son from the telephone calls to going in to see them at their premises everything was excalty what we wanted on the day for mum Thank you

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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

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

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

Jean   Mellor

Jean Mellor

Jun 1937 - Dec 2023

Margaret Jane   Chappell nee Casper

Margaret Jane Chappell nee Casper

Apr 1954 - Jan 2024

Nigel   Bailey

Nigel Bailey

Dec 1942 - Jan 2024

Brenda   Keller

Brenda Keller

Mar 1934 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Nancy Gillon 13th May 2022

    John Tattersall is very helpful and nothing is to much trouble.

  • 5 Anita Vaughan 11th May 2022

    Fielder and Son recently arranged my dads funeral and they definitely made what has been a very difficult time more manageable. Everything was arranged & organised compassionately and they took amazing care of all of us. I would highly recommend there services. 

  • 5 Tina Murray 11th May 2022

    Excellent service from all the team at JG Fielder & Son from the telephone calls to going in to see them at their premises everything was excalty what we wanted on the day for mum
    Thank you

  • 5 Hilary Lewis 8th May 2022

    At a time when the family was very distressed, the staff at JG Fielder and Son were so caring and sensitive.
    We were looked after by Lucy who guided us through the difficult days before the funeral and was there on the day to make sure everything went to plan.
    We are very grateful to have received such kindness and also for the excellent support.

  • 5 Jane Russell 3rd May 2022

    Professional but with a human touch.  Really understood what was meant  by a natural funeral.

  • 5 Sally Cooper 29th Apr 2022

    Very professional service and lovely people.

  • 5 Marion Chalmers 12th Apr 2022

    J G Fielder are not only professional but calm, kind and supportive.
    Our family in Hong Kong have enormous travel problems at the moment and had to fly 8 days after Doug’s death. Simon and his team pushed the funeral through before they had to leave. It meant the world to us.  Excellent service. 

  • 5 Bob Bustard 5th Apr 2022

    All the staff at Fielders are caring, considerate and thoroughly professional. They made what was a very incredibly sad period of our lives, a time to reflect and look back on a joyous life lived; thank you to all of those involved.

  • 5 Sue Metcalfe 22nd Mar 2022

    Professional and friendly service

  • 5 Debra Hulme 22nd Mar 2022

    Thank you to all the staff at J. G.Fielder & Son. In particular thanks to Lucy, who guided me through the funeral arrangements, at a very difficult time, and made the whole process very easy. The funeral went exactly to plan, thanks to the professionalism of Fielder's staff.

  • 5 Donna Storey 8th Mar 2022

    Absolutely fantastic service so kind and caring nothing was to much bother !!

  • 5 Pamela Cowling 8th Mar 2022

    I tried my best to give Michael a good send off, and with your help, his and my family & friends thanked me for the way the service at the crematorium and after at the Marcia Inn had been.
    Thank you for all your help with the Funeral, i will be in touch in a few days time to arrange about his ashes and to find out how much was raised for Prostate Cancer uk.

  • 5 Rachel Quartermaine 1st Feb 2022

    Lucy at Fielders made the whole process extremely smooth and easy. She was always on hand to answer questions and was really friendly. I would highly recommend this funeral directors. 

  • 5 Charlotte Tattersall 31st Jan 2022

    Professional, empathetic, respectful, and took care of everything for us during a difficult time. Highly recommended.

  • 4 Winifred Clarke 29th Jan 2022

    Very kind, caring and supportive.

  • 5 Vanessa Allison 18th Jan 2022

    Always received first class service from Fielders. Could not fault them. 

  • 5 Samantha Dunlop 15th Jan 2022

    The service was professional and supportive. All our contact with the company was positive. Jon Kirkman was my main point of call and on the day. I had so many lovely complimentary comments about Jon and his matter. Thank you all for being so kind and helpful at such a difficult time. Sam Dunlop

  • 5 Julie Hammond 11th Jan 2022

    Our family have always used fielders  , they are the best , compassionate, easy to deal with at such sad times 

  • 5 Kirsty Roberts 11th Jan 2022

    I felt very well taken care of and was guided every step of the way. Simon was amazing. His warmth and compassionate nature just shone. Thank you so much. 

  • 5 Sheila Bartlett 4th Jan 2022

    Greatly helped and advised by John Tattersall of Fielders at a very distressing time.
    David's and our wishes carried out to the letter. Very comforting to know such brilliant service exists.

  • 5 Andrew Mair 21st Dec 2021

    Professional and caring from start to finish. Highly recommended 

  • 5 Michael Braham 14th Dec 2021

    Nothing is to much trouble to you under difficult circumstances 
    Very kind and understanding staff with no pressure on the grieving  family 

  • 5 Angela Hume 7th Dec 2021

    Fielder’s have guided me through the arrangements with care and dignity all the way. Providing all the information needed and ensuring the funeral we wanted for our parent’s was what happened on the day. 

  • 5 Madeline Van Duyne 6th Dec 2021

    Fielders made everything so easy and nothing was too much trouble. I have nothing but praise for Simon Aston who went out of his way to help. I highly  recommend JG Fielder. They were very respectful and very efficient. 

  • 5 Christine Wood 30th Nov 2021

    The arrangements went along smoothly and without any problems

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Nancy Gillon 13th May 2022

John Tattersall is very helpful and nothing is to much trouble.

Anita Vaughan 11th May 2022

Fielder and Son recently arranged my dads funeral and they definitely made what has been a very difficult time more manageable. Everything was arranged & organised compassionately and they took amazing care of all of us. I would highly recommend there services. 

Tina Murray 11th May 2022

Excellent service from all the team at JG Fielder & Son from the telephone calls to going in to see them at their premises everything was excalty what we wanted on the day for mum Thank you

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