Rowley & Sons Family Funeral Services

248 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Karina Coxhead 24th Sep 2019

Very friendly and easy to talk to which made a difficult time easier. They were happy to answer my questions anytime of the day and were able to accommodate everything we wanted. My husband requested balloons instead of flowers and they were happy to help me.

Marilyn Evans 24th Sep 2019

They were amazing my family were so impressed family values were very much appriciated could not fault them. Thank u from the bottom of my heart god bless u all . Marilyn evans

Shane Austin 24th Sep 2019

Absolutely excellent service and would highly recommend to anybody.

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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 Karina Coxhead 24th Sep 2019

    Very friendly and easy to talk to which made a difficult time easier.
    They were happy to answer my questions anytime of the day and were able to accommodate everything we wanted.
    My husband requested balloons instead of flowers and they were happy to help me.

  • 5 Marilyn Evans 24th Sep 2019

    They were amazing my family were so impressed family values were very much appriciated could not fault them. Thank u from the bottom of my heart god bless u all . Marilyn evans

  • 5 Shane Austin 24th Sep 2019

    Absolutely excellent service and would highly recommend to anybody.

  • 5 Jennifer Squires 12th Sep 2019

    I simply cannot fault the quality of service that Rowley and Sons gave us in the arrangement of my Mum's funeral.  Their care and attention at such a difficult time made the world of difference to my family.  I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in similar circumstances, they were truly fantastic.

  • 5 Julie Groom 12th Sep 2019

    What an amazing company. Having never organised a funeral before every member of staff was so helpful and understanding of our wishes (no matter how strange) it was very straight forward to arrange and the guidance and advice was always on hand when needed. They listened, made you feel at ease and that nothing was any trouble. Any queries they dealt with immediately and our dear friend had the send off he wanted and it was perfect. The fees were not ridiculous either which is always a worry. I would highly recommend Rowley & Sons to everyone as they are a wonderful, professional and caring company.

  • 5 Jane Dunn 2nd Sep 2019

    Rowley and sons we knew were very good because my husband had been recommended to use them for his fathers funeral . I find the family run business very professional , compassionate, and lovely people , and my fathers funeral went very well. They made a difficult day made a bit easier with the way they handled everything from start to finish , thank you very much.

  • 5 Eileen Ripley 30th Aug 2019

    The service and attention to detail were second to none.Myself and my family were treated with such care by all the Rowley family.They took away all the anxiety from us and ensured that we were well looked after.My grateful thanks to Martyn and his lovely family. Eileen Ripley.

  • 5 Philip Littlechild 29th Aug 2019

    Simply in my opinion the most caring funeral directors we as a family have ever used this is the second funeral they have done for us and once again can’t fault anything they do so much compassion in sad times thank you so much to all staff x

  • 5 Mark Brough 21st Aug 2019

    Thank you to Martin and all the family for supporting us at this sad time nothing was too much trouble they made us feel at ease and treated our departed brother with dignity and respect at all times we would highly recommend this family funeral directors thank you once again rowleys

  • 5 Leslie Brigham 19th Aug 2019

    Highly recommended Rowley and sons very caring and professional family had to use them twice in the space of a month. very impressed with the flags too that all the cars following the hearse get (priority through traffic )never seen this before. Anything we requested and asked for was hassle free It was lovely to of used such a nice caring family run business too.Would highly recommend thank you for you excellent services.
    Mr L. N. E. Brigham and family

  • 5 Diane Gomersall 19th Aug 2019

    I can't tell you just how thankful for and grateful to Elizabeth and Martin Rowley and all of their team for arranging and conducting Robin's funeral, and how supportive they've been to me before, during and after the funeral itself. Rowley and Sons thoroughly deserve an excellent rating.

  • 5 Christine Parker 19th Aug 2019

    Fantastic service caring and friendly family.

  • 5 Steve Ackroyd 17th Jul 2019

    Cannot thank Martin, Elizabeth and family enough for the help,care and understanding they showed to us at a very difficult time. They ensured that our son's funeral was as painless as it possibly could be. Everything that we asked of them was done without the slightest hesitation and in a very professional manner. We hope that we have no call to use an undertaker in the near future but if we did require one we would not hesitate to use Rowley's again.

  • 5 Eileen Tutil 15th Jul 2019

    All arrangements were 5star and executed very professionally Thankyou

  • 5 Toni Feetenby 15th Jul 2019

    I could not thank them enough! At such a difficult time they offered great support and comfort. My Dad’s funeral was just perfect. 

  • 5 Debbie Scaife 15th Jul 2019

    Martin Rowley, and all his team are marvellous, they have done 3 funerals for me in the last 3 years and I can’t thank them enough for there care and compassion , nothing is too much trouble for them ( did say I didn’t want to see them for a long time now ) all taken in good faith I would certainly recommend Rowley and sons excellent.

  • 5 Caroline Gilbert 10th Jul 2019

    They were just brilliant in every aspect of Terry’s funeral... we thank them very much as it was a beautiful send off. 

  • 5 Emma Field 28th Jun 2019

    Such a kind, caring and professional company. This truly is a family firm and throughout the process of arranging a funeral you are treated as part of that family.

  • 5 Paul Shipley 22nd Jun 2019

    Martin and his team are fantastic and are caring, considerate especially when you have lost a loved one. Nothing is too much trouble and Martin is very helpful  organising everything for me and my family. Would highly recommend Martin Rowley to anyone requiring a professional funeral director 

  • 5 Kim Rekik 22nd Jun 2019

    I will be forever grateful to Martin, Elizabeth and the team for their support and services in recent weeks.

    They ensured that at every step if the process my Mum and I were treated with care, compassion and respect. The funeral was so respectful.

    The most precious thing to us was the high level of communication in the period before the funeral. The team made everything so easy and worked with us to give my mum the perfect day.

  • 5 Frank Holden 21st Jun 2019

    Exemplary and considerate service from start to finish
    Professional people to deal with at a very sad and trying time
    Costs fully explained.No hidden charges
    Would recommend this business

  • 5 Marie Myers 21st Jun 2019

    I can say about Rowley's made a horrible time much easier they are so caring cannot thank them enough for everything they did for me

  • 5 Sara Woodall 17th Jun 2019

    Thank you to everyone, you were all so helpful, caring and understanding after the loss of our mum. You helped us through a difficult time and we highly recommend you. 

  • 5 Shirely Yarnold 16th Jun 2019

    Rowley & sons were perfect in everyway. Very supportive and understanding throughout the process making everything go as planned without a hitch. Many thanks.

  • 5 Lisa Whittaker 12th Jun 2019

    I have found them to be very friendly, will do anything to make the funeral go well , could ‘nt do a enough for us . Very pleased 😀 

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Karina Coxhead 24th Sep 2019

Very friendly and easy to talk to which made a difficult time easier. They were happy to answer my questions anytime of the day and were able to accommodate everything we wanted. My husband requested balloons instead of flowers and they were happy to help me.

Marilyn Evans 24th Sep 2019

They were amazing my family were so impressed family values were very much appriciated could not fault them. Thank u from the bottom of my heart god bless u all . Marilyn evans

Shane Austin 24th Sep 2019

Absolutely excellent service and would highly recommend to anybody.

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