Rowley & Sons Family Funeral Services

255 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Mary Lewis 7th Feb 2020

From the very first time I contacted Rowley and Sons, Elizabeth, Martin, their family and staff provided extremely caring, sensitive, professional support to my Stepfather, my brothers and me. Elizabeth listened carefully to our wishes for my Mother’s funeral and provided thoughtful suggestions, help and support to ensure it was a highly personal, meaningful occasion for all her family and friends.

Jude Brown 7th Feb 2020

We found all that worked at Rowley's to be respectful, sensitive and above all warm and friendly. They were responsible for the occasion being very smooth and well run. The extra advice on flowers and the celebrant proved to be perfect too. I would highly recommend their services to people going through a sad part of their - can't imagine anybody giving a better service.

David Littlechild 6th Feb 2020

An excellent service from start to finish

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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
Call: 01904 917684

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 Mary Lewis 7th Feb 2020

    From the very first time I contacted Rowley and Sons, Elizabeth, Martin, their family and staff provided extremely caring, sensitive, professional support to my Stepfather, my brothers and me. Elizabeth listened carefully to our wishes for my Mother’s funeral and provided thoughtful suggestions, help and support to ensure it was a highly personal, meaningful occasion for all her family and friends.

  • 5 Jude Brown 7th Feb 2020

    We found all that worked at Rowley's to be respectful, sensitive and above all warm and friendly. They were responsible for the occasion being very smooth and well run. The extra advice on flowers and the celebrant proved to be perfect too. I would highly recommend their services to people going through a sad part of their - can't imagine anybody giving a better service.

  • 5 David Littlechild 6th Feb 2020

    An excellent service from start to finish

  • 5 Suzanne Etherington 6th Feb 2020

    Very good service all involved where kind and compassionate . Highly recommended. Nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Pat Ewbank 5th Feb 2020

    Rowleys warmth and kindness was exceptional a genuine family friendly firm I could not have asked for more and would highly recommend them Although the saddest day of my life I felt very proud to have such a dignified funeral for my precious daughter

  • 5 David Thomas 8th Jan 2020

    Such a caring family. Made sure everything went smoothly. We can not thank them enough for there help and support during the sad time

  • 5 David Crookes 8th Jan 2020

    Martin and Elizabeth were courteous, professional and helpful throughout the organisation of the funeral and during the funeral itself.

    We would recommend them without hesitation.

    Dave Crookes

  • 5 Wendy Render 8th Jan 2020

    Rowley and Sons were exceptional they made a very hard and devastating time that little bit easier to bear care and consideration and attention and understanding was lovely would like to say a very big thank you again for their kindness shown to me and my family on the loss of a munched loved sister aunty and friend xxx

  • 5 Christine Rowarth-Gaunt 8th Jan 2020

    Rowley and Sons were prompt, efficient and offered support in carrying out necessary admin and with emotional issues. A caring and competent service. 
    I shall recommend them to friends. 

  • 5 Barbara Hilton 8th Jan 2020

    They were so caring, helpful with the funeral arrangements. On the actual day everything was perfect and ran so smoothly. We were so pleased with everything that the Rowley family did for us.

  • 5 Lynn Davis 23rd Dec 2019

    Very professional service and were extremely passionate and caring from start till the end and made what was a very upsetting time a lot more easier to deal with. Martin was thoughtful and extremely understanding throughout the whole process as were other family members always available to answer questions and help with any queries. Would definitely recommend them to any one unfortunate enough to be going through a similar situation. 

  • 5 John Foster 20th Dec 2019

    What can I say, so impressed with the service they provided, from start to finish. I could not have picked a better choice. I could not put in to words how thankful I am to them. I would definitely choose them again. Thank you Rowley and sons and a merry Christmas to you all.

  • 5 David Meers 16th Dec 2019

    Excellent personal service professionally carried out. Can highly recommend Rowley and Sons.

  • 5 David Black 16th Dec 2019

    Brilliant 
    Always there when I needed them 
    Could not fault their service before during and after our bereavement 

  • 5 Richard Hughes 29th Nov 2019

    Brilliant service and lovely family run business thank you for making a difficult time a lot easier for my family ..

  • 5 Paul Graham 19th Nov 2019

    Great personal service. They were always easy to contact and helpful in every way. Their professionalism and knowledge was very reassuring. On the day everything went as well as you could hope for.

  • 5 Julie Devine 15th Nov 2019

    Kind, professional, compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble for Martin and Elizabeth. From the bottom of our hearts thank you for making this awful situation easier to deal with. Julie Devine

  • 5 Peter Bradley 14th Nov 2019

    Rowley’s funeral services were excellent, very caring and compassionate. They were very attentive and organised ensuring the day went as smoothly as possible. The whole team were very friendly and approachable. Nothing was too much trouble and we would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Sally Dykes 13th Nov 2019

    Thank you Martin, Elizabeth and all the rest of the family and team.

    At the most difficult time you made it so easy and relaxed and nothing was too much trouble even dealing with things that the vicar should have dealt with and hadn’t!

    Much appreciated and would highly recommend you, especially having had recent involvement with assisting someone else with another funeral directors (part of The Dignity Group) the difference in both the way you dealt with matters and the cost of everything was incredible. So personal from yourselves, and having been in business myself for 20years recognise the importance of that personal service and attention to detail is key to everything and subsequent recommendations that follow which you absolutely deserve and will certainly get from me

    Many thanks
    Sally Dykes

  • 5 Jane Cunningham 13th Nov 2019

    Excellent service and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. Thank you to Martin & Elizabeth and team.

  • 5 Angela Gaughan 13th Nov 2019

    Perfection 
    Rowley funeral directors can not do enough for you
    I would recommend to anyone and have many times

  • 5 Paul Adelburgh 13th Nov 2019

    At a very difficult time Rowley & Son made our family feel supported. Nothing was to much trouble and they were always available to answer any questions.

  • 5 Kathryn Addison 26th Oct 2019

    Martin and his team were a joy to work with at this difficult time. They made the whole process easy and the care and compassion shown to all of us was truly exceptional. It was a privilege to have them care for Dad on his final journey.

  • 5 Tracey Rennison 25th Oct 2019

    Excellent service throughout. Very caring and considerate with all family members. Accommodated changes made without fuss. Very efficient and friendly. Would recommend.

  • 5 Anne Bennison 24th Oct 2019

    it was such a beautiful service you were a credit to my lovely mum and everyone spoke very highly of the service thank you so very much for looking after us all also the kindness wayne Evan's shown our family was lovely xxxxxx

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

Mary Lewis 7th Feb 2020

From the very first time I contacted Rowley and Sons, Elizabeth, Martin, their family and staff provided extremely caring, sensitive, professional support to my Stepfather, my brothers and me. Elizabeth listened carefully to our wishes for my Mother’s funeral and provided thoughtful suggestions, help and support to ensure it was a highly personal, meaningful occasion for all her family and friends.

Jude Brown 7th Feb 2020

We found all that worked at Rowley's to be respectful, sensitive and above all warm and friendly. They were responsible for the occasion being very smooth and well run. The extra advice on flowers and the celebrant proved to be perfect too. I would highly recommend their services to people going through a sad part of their - can't imagine anybody giving a better service.

David Littlechild 6th Feb 2020

An excellent service from start to finish

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