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

Paul 'Sam'   Usher

Paul 'Sam' Usher

Apr 1951 - Jun 2026

Karen   Hoffman

Karen Hoffman

Aug 1967 - Jun 2026

Michael   Heath

Michael Heath

Mar 1940 - May 2026

Anne Colette   Coughlin

Anne Colette Coughlin

Sep 1936 - May 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 James Godfrey 4th Mar 2025

    I am incredibly grateful to all the team at J.G. Fielder & Son for the care and quality of service they provided. At a very difficult time, they did their upmost to make things as easy as possible for us and ensure the funeral went as well as it could. They went above and beyond and I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Kathryn Farrow 24th Feb 2025

    Lucy was caring and professional during the planning of my mums funeral. She always kept me informed and answered any questions promptly. On the day she and her team helped to ensure everything went smoothly and was as stress free as possible.

  • 5 Jonathan Steel 18th Feb 2025

    Everything was exactly as I would have wished for my mum's funeral. Jon was superb, supportive and empathetic in his communication and organisation. I recommend J G Fielder & Son without hesitation.

  • 5 Kathryn Wills 18th Feb 2025

    We were in safe hands with Fielders. Lucy was especially empathetic and helped make a difficult time more bearable.

  • 5 Duncan Lister 11th Feb 2025

    JG Fielders are an excellent funeral directors who myself and my family have used for over twenty years. From initial contact through to the day of the funeral they handle everything thoroughly showing empathy throughout the whole process and always go at the pace the customer wants to go. I couldn’t recommend them enough.

  • 5 Anna Webster 10th Feb 2025

    John and the team were brilliant. Everything went smoothly and was handled with care and compassion. They came highly recommended and it's clear to see why.

  • 5 Jacqueline O'Sullivan 7th Feb 2025

    A big thank you to all at J G Fielder & Son, especially John Tattersall and Andrew Ison. The service, care and compassion we received was amazing, we are truly grateful as a family to have had that support during this very difficult time.

  • 5 Angie White 4th Feb 2025

    I couldn’t have asked for more from everyone at Fielders, they have been truly amazing and so supportive, every last detail was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and their professionalism was outstanding. I will be forever grateful to them. 

  • 5 Richard Mills 31st Jan 2025

    Desma had left instructions for her funeral and David at Fielder & Son helped carry these out. There was superb liaison with the Vicar and Cemetery so the service and committal were just what Desma would have wanted. The Order of Service was perfect. We felt we were ably guided through the entire process and everything went smoothly. The bouquet and willow coffin were superb. We were very pleased with everything.

  • 5 Katharine Shears 31st Jan 2025

    The service we received from Fielders has been excellent from start to finish. We were dealt with sympathetically and professionally and can’t thank them enough for their care. Jon Kirkman and the team have our deepest gratitude.

  • 5 Rachael Baldwin-Gledhill 31st Jan 2025

    Thank you to the team ad to Jon Kirkman for leading me through all the details and requirements, with sympathy and kindness.
    It was a beautiful, well organised funeral.

  • 5 Tim Brogden 27th Jan 2025

    Fielders provided a very professional and sympathetic service and made the process of arranging Dad's funeral understandable and straightforward. Our initial meeting, the organisational communications by phone and email, and the funeral ceremony itself were all conducted exactly as I would wish them to be. We are most grateful.

  • 5 Linda Constable 26th Jan 2025

    John T and the whole team were extremely supportive, caring and organised. They approached everything with kindness and understanding and ensured the day itself went very smoothly. Thank you John

  • 5 Michelle Peaker 20th Jan 2025

    We cannot thank J G Fielder & Son enough for their service to both us, the family, and to my mam. At what has been a very distressing time, Jon has been there to guide us through the funeral process every step of the way. He was polite but friendly and approachable, professional and very respectful and had an enormous amount of patience to deal with the endless questions from me. This is the second time our family have used J G Fielder & Son and the service has been excellent both times. Thank you

  • 5 Clive Hartley 11th Jan 2025

    We cannot praise highly  enough the professional service which we received when organising the funeral of mum. Everything was dealt with with compassion and understanding. On the day of the funeral we felt we were in safe hands every step throughout the day. Thank you all 

  • 4 Paul Cook 6th Jan 2025

    Very efficient and understanding service at what could be a difficult time 

  • 5 Julie Young 3rd Jan 2025

    Fielders are the ultimate professionals and experts in their field. Our mum was looked after with care, compassion and absolute respect. Jon and the other staff were very kind and supportive throughout the entire process and held our hands right the way through to the end of the funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and mum got exactly the funeral she wanted, right down to the last detail. An amazing team offering a very personal service. Thank you.

  • 5 Debbie Gilbody 27th Dec 2024

    Excellent care and consideration, the arrangements ran as smoothly and stress free as possible during this very difficult time 

  • 5 Joan Lawson 23rd Dec 2024

    Excellent service throughout. Simon Aston was the kindest of men and nothing was too much trouble for him and the rest of the team.

  • 5 Charlotte Rose 20th Dec 2024

    Guided us from start to finish through the toughest time. We didn’t even know where to start but G J Fielders guided us with compassion and kindness. The service was done exactly how we wanted, and there was always two way communication, and no question was too much. Thank for the lovely service you put on for Alfred 

  • 5 Laurence Murray 16th Dec 2024

    We were extremely happy with the service provided by Fielders (Jon) when my mum passed away. Friendly, professional, efficient, compassionate and empathetic

  • 5 Andrew Elcock 12th Dec 2024

    GREAT SERVICE! From start to finish everything has been perfect, they looked after my Mum from the moment they collected her. Chris & his staff were amazing, supporting us throughout, keeping us up to date with everything. They have the most amazing team! Thank you

  • 5 Tim Fox 7th Dec 2024

    From the night that my Mother passed to when she was buried we were impressed by the funeral Directors. The one that came to pick my Mum from the Care home that she died in at midnight, he explained everything to me and told me what I should do and was so compassionate. I phoned the York office the next day and I chose Jon to be our funeral Director and he organised everything, getting in touch to see if we were ok throughout the process, telling us what to do throughout the process and such a gentleman and again, so compassionate. We were delighted with everything that Fielders did for us, an absolute pleasure. Thank you to everyone at Fielders, our Mum would have been very impressed.

  • 5 David Warneford 7th Dec 2024

    We were happy with everything - with the care and sensitivity shown - that was done for us and, most especially, for our Dad, Peter.

  • 5 Vivienne Wilson 5th Dec 2024

    What can I say if I could give a million stars I would, excellent from start to finish so caringand looking after my dad.Jon a lovely man so caring and looked after us all perfect

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

James Godfrey 4th Mar 2025

I am incredibly grateful to all the team at J.G. Fielder & Son for the care and quality of service they provided. At a very difficult time, they did their upmost to make things as easy as possible for us and ensure the funeral went as well as it could. They went above and beyond and I would highly recommend them.

Kathryn Farrow 24th Feb 2025

Lucy was caring and professional during the planning of my mums funeral. She always kept me informed and answered any questions promptly. On the day she and her team helped to ensure everything went smoothly and was as stress free as possible.

Jonathan Steel 18th Feb 2025

Everything was exactly as I would have wished for my mum's funeral. Jon was superb, supportive and empathetic in his communication and organisation. I recommend J G Fielder & Son without hesitation.

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