Rowley & Sons Family Funeral Services

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Family run independent funeral service, serving the City of York and the surrounding areas

Latest Verified Reviews

Marilyn Spicer 5th Jul 2025

Thank you. The service was excellent and just as Derek and Family wanted.

David Plum 4th Jul 2025

We were given quick responses to all our needs at the time. The arrangements went smoothly on the day accommodating the good number of friends who attended.

Mark Hartley 4th Jul 2025

I would recommend rowleys funeral services to anyone very kind and understanding family of funerals i have had my dad's funeral Eric bonarius through rowleys also my brothers funeral Jason bonarius through rowleys. Has a family funeral directors i would highly recommend them you can phone when you want a viewing to say goodbye to your loved ones.they don't rush you for payments which is last thing on there minds.first thing on there minds is making sure the funeral goes as smoothly as possible.thank you martin and Elizabeth and the rest of the family for all you have done .Mark.j.hartley

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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

Dilston House
65 Lawrence Street
Layerthorpe
York
YO10 3BU

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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

Rowley and Sons is a family run independent funeral service, owned and run by Martin and Elizabeth Rowley, based in Lawrence Street, York. They provide a friendly, caring and professional service for bereaved families in the surrounding area.

They can provide a range of different funerals from traditional church services to completely non-religious celebrations of life, and offer cremation, burial, or green burial options. Rowley and Sons are able to advise on all aspects of your loved one’s funeral and make all the necessary arrangements on your behalf, offering a ‘one stop’ service.

Their York funeral home has a chapel of rest which is available at any time, including evenings and weekends (by arrangement). They can arrange a selection of beautifully-made coffins to suit any type of funeral service, from solid oak and veneered options to eco-friendly coffins such as cardboard, wicker, bamboo and banana leaf. Funeral transport is also covered with a range of hearses and limousines.

Rowley and Sons offer clear pricing on their website and also offer funeral finance options if required.

Call Rowley and Sons Family Funeral Services in York now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Marilyn Spicer 5th Jul 2025

    Thank you. The service was excellent and just as Derek and Family wanted.

  • 5 David Plum 4th Jul 2025

    We were given quick responses to all our needs at the time. The arrangements went smoothly on the day accommodating the good number of friends who attended.

  • 5 Mark Hartley 4th Jul 2025

    I would recommend rowleys funeral services to anyone very kind and understanding family of funerals i have had my dad's funeral Eric bonarius through rowleys also my brothers funeral Jason bonarius through rowleys. Has a family funeral directors i would highly recommend them you can phone when you want a viewing to say goodbye to your loved ones.they don't rush you for payments which is last thing on there minds.first thing on there minds is making sure the funeral goes as smoothly as possible.thank you martin and Elizabeth and the rest of the family for all you have done .Mark.j.hartley

  • 5 Jill Skinner 3rd Jul 2025

    The service we received from everyone at Rowley's was excellent. Our wishes were dealt with sensitvely and professionally. Mum's funeral was everything we could have wished for her. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Helen Smith 3rd Jul 2025

    I have used Rowley for my father, my mother and my aunt’s funerals. They handle everything so well. Offering guidance and support in all matters. I would always recommend them and would use them again.

  • 5 Lorraine Chapman 3rd Jul 2025

    From arranging my sisters funeral to the day it came to say goodbye they were with me all the way through, explaining everything. We used our own cars to which they put flags in the window to show other road users that we were following the hearse. Highly recommend as nothing was to much trouble and the support was shown with empathy 

  • 5 Wayne Gray-Clifford 3rd Jul 2025

    Absolutely wonderful,

  • 5 Carol Dealtry 3rd Jul 2025

    Martin, Elizabeth and family, how can we thank you enough for looking after our Dad and being there for us from the day he died until the funeral and beyond. 
    You are amazing 🤩 

  • 5 Jadwiga Balmforth 8th May 2025

    Cannot express how much I appreciate Elizabeth’s care and attention during this difficult time. 

  • 5 Helen Beadnall 8th May 2025

    Lovely family business 
    Caring and professional through out 
    Would highly recommend 
    So grateful for the service they provided for my wonderful father 

  • 5 Kate White 7th May 2025

    Martin, Elizabeth and family showed me warmth and concern and gave my deceased husband, Kieran, loving care.
    For example Elizabeth said one Friday, "I collected Kieran's body today because I didn't want him to spend the weekend at the hospital." How thoughtful.
    They were all available to answer my questions and even emailed after hours.
    They coordinated all parties effortlessly.
    The day itself was perfect - dignified and consummately professional.
    They totally took care of myself and Kieran at a very difficult time for me.
    I highly recommend this family firm.

  • 5 Pauline Marshall 6th May 2025

    We were very satisfied with the service provided.

  • 5 Karen Frodsham 6th May 2025

    Compassionate, kind, efficient, and thoughtful team of people. Highly recommend.

  • 5 Hannah Winship 6th May 2025

    From start to finish Rowley and Sons were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble and they made everything as easy and simple as possible in the most difficult of times.

  • 5 Paul Mottram 20th Apr 2024

    The most thoughtful and caring helpful people could not have been more understanding and compassionate that made this difficult time easier,thank you Elizabeth.

  • 5 Valerie Nimmo 17th Apr 2024

    I was so pleased that we were recommended Rowley and Sons to guide our family through the process of preparing for my late husband's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and we wre always able to contact Elizabeth Rowley if we needed advice or, had to change the date, because of rail strikes. I wanted to thank the family for their
    patience in preparing the Order of Service so we were all happy about it. The funeral itself was conducted with dignity and sensitivity and was just what William would have wished. Many thanks from the whole family.



  • 5 Janet Milner 11th Apr 2024

    Very friendly and efficient service I would definitely recommend. Thank you very much. Janet milner

  • 5 Kevin Duckenfield 11th Apr 2024

    We were very pleased with the kind and professional service offered. Everything went as we had planned and hoped for. 

  • 5 Carl Thomas 11th Apr 2024

    1st class service from all at Rowleys. The care and attention given to my late wife was so comforting for me and all my family which really helped and enabled us to focus on important arrangements we had to make. The funeral was  carried out with military precision where care and consideration was shown to everyone.
    Thank you so much.
    Colin & family 

  • 5 William Holloway 11th Apr 2024

    VERY GOOD IN EVERY WAY, BRILLIANT COMMUNICATION. MANY THANKS
    10********** ALL-THE-WAY. KIND REGARDS BILL AND HEATHER.

  • 5 Caroline Fithian-Franks 10th Apr 2024

    Excellent, sensitive and helpful service.

  • 5 Andrew Fairburn 10th Apr 2024

    Absolutely been a great service provided from Martin & Elizabeth Rowleys.

  • 5 Helen Young 22nd Sep 2023

    The Rowley family couldn't have been anymore understanding or flexibile surrounding the arrangements and viewings on the run up to my dads' funeral.

    On the day, we thought the leading of the hearse on foot when leaving the church and entering the cemetery – and also the flags linking our cars to my dads’, were lovely gestures.

    A service you never want to need again(!), but if and when the time comes, I wouldn't hesitate to get back in touch with Rowley & Sons

  • 5 Richard Warburton 17th Aug 2023

    Very understanding at a difficult time, helpful but in no way pushy, the costs are totally transparent and anything you or the deseased wants is not a problem, they were happy to sort out our unusual flowers and discussed everything we needed to know in plain English. My sister had the opportunity to visit our mum in the chapel of rest 3 times and it was never a problem. When a loved one dies, it's so reassuring to know caring people like this are there to help, yes I know it's a business, but calm, caring helpfulness is what anyone could hope for, and is delivered her in spades.

  • 4 Vicky Rennison 17th Aug 2023

    Highly recommend Rowley and sons
    They were very good and helpful after my Dads death and supported me through the whole process
    Thank you Vicky

Address
Dilston House
65 Lawrence Street
Layerthorpe
York
YO10 3BU

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Marilyn Spicer 5th Jul 2025

Thank you. The service was excellent and just as Derek and Family wanted.

David Plum 4th Jul 2025

We were given quick responses to all our needs at the time. The arrangements went smoothly on the day accommodating the good number of friends who attended.

Mark Hartley 4th Jul 2025

I would recommend rowleys funeral services to anyone very kind and understanding family of funerals i have had my dad's funeral Eric bonarius through rowleys also my brothers funeral Jason bonarius through rowleys. Has a family funeral directors i would highly recommend them you can phone when you want a viewing to say goodbye to your loved ones.they don't rush you for payments which is last thing on there minds.first thing on there minds is making sure the funeral goes as smoothly as possible.thank you martin and Elizabeth and the rest of the family for all you have done .Mark.j.hartley

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