J. Parkinson & Sons Funeral Directors is an independent, family-owned company renowned for providing the highest standards of service in the Wickersley area.
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 Parkinson & Sons Funeral Directors, Wickersley are a fifth-generation family funeral director in Rotherham. Embedded in the local community of Wickersley, J Parkinson’s long experience in providing funeral arrangement services allows them to offer a tailored service that meets your needs and respects the wishes of your loved one.
The professional and supportive staff can help you to arrange a service that meets the requirements of all religious and cultural beliefs. You can arrange any kind of funeral, from a traditional service to a modern celebration of life.
J Parkinson also offer pre-paid funeral plans, coffin options, woodland burials, use of a private chapel, memorial options, horse-drawn hearse hire, white dove and balloon release ceremonies and more.
As members of the NAFD, BIFD and SAIF, you will receive a level of professionalism and care that few other funeral directors can offer. For more information, or obligation-free advice, contact J Parkinson & Sons Funeral Directors, Wickersley today.
Many families emphasise the care and attentiveness they received throughout the process, describing staff as compassionate, understanding and willing to go beyond what was asked of them. Several mention that the funeral day itself ran smoothly and professionally, with attention to detail and a calm approach that made difficult circumstances more manageable.
A number of families return to the funeral director repeatedly or recommend them without reservation, citing the combination of professional efficiency and personal warmth as the reason they would not look elsewhere.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Paul Morris8th Nov 2021
Very helpful explained all aspects very well without putting you in a position regarding the answer’s any questions were answered and options were supplied without putting you under pressure for a quick answer All staff very courteous and helpful at all times couldn’t ask for a more helpful and friendly service
5Andrew Kelly16th Aug 2021
Warren and all the staff at Parkinsons were so compassionate, caring and professional. We can not thank them enough.
5Richard Morton13th Jul 2021
Warren dealt with most of my Dad's funeral and was very professional and yet approachable from start to finish, everything went as smooth as it could and we were given some very good advice on how to go about things and what to do in order. I can't thank you enough for helping make my Dad's final send off a great one.
5Stephen Hall19th Jun 2021
Very compassionate and understanding, no hard selling just open to any suggestions.
Excellent service and professional throughout.
5Louise Habershon11th Jun 2021
From initial contact to the day of the funeral all of the staff at Parkinson's Wickersley were superb. They were patient, helpful, respectful and understanding and made the whole experience as stress free as possible.
5Allen Ward4th Apr 2021
Warren gave our family first class help and support during the bereavement of our mother. Caring and thoughtful, Thank you so much.
All of the Ward Family
5Jill Morris31st Mar 2021
Cannot thank Warren & his team at Parkinson’s enough, the care & compassion shown to me & my family organising my husband Steve’s funeral especially in these difficult times was first class. From the first phone call to the last, all the calls in between & the funeral day itself, nothing was ever too much trouble. They offer a friendly, professional & more importantly a caring local family run business who do not over charge. I highly recommend them.
5John Hilbourne2nd Feb 2021
J Parkinson where caring, thoughtful and helpful at what is a very horrible time
Thankyou for everything you have done,
Regards John
5Debra Breese9th Nov 2020
Fabulous service from them.
Nothing was too much trouble.
They sorted everything.
Sympathetic, caring and efficient.
We would definitely recommend them
5Gillian Wraith-Carter8th Oct 2020
I would like to thank J Parkinson & Sons for being highly professional and extremely respectful. Their care has been especially appreciated in these difficult times. Our family would like to thank you for carrying our loved one into the crematorium; it meant so much.
4Jayne Collins2nd Jun 2020
Professional and caring
5Sarah Gorman1st Feb 2020
Warren and the team at Parkinsons were phenomenal at every turn. From my first phone call to their offices, to collecting my dad's ashes, our family were treated with respect and good humour throughout our most difficult time. The celebrant arranged by Parkinsons was fabulous and we couldn't have asked for a smoother, more beautiful service. I cannot fully express the level of gratitude our family feel towards the entire team at Parkinsons and we will never forget the kindness we were afforded by them.
5Paul Bullock28th Jan 2020
Very helpful and understanding excellent service could not have asked for more.
5Dawn McCloud27th Jan 2020
A very professional service was provided by Parkinson's. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Thankyou.
5ann kay22nd Dec 2019
I was very pleased with everything about the treatment we received. We were shown great compassion by every one. Many thanks from all my family.
5Lynne Clarke15th Oct 2019
First class, respectful service from start to finish. Warren and his team were very sensitive to our needs and put us at ease at a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble and made an emotional situation bearable. Would definitely recommend Parkinson’s. Many thanks.
5Eileen Wood13th Oct 2019
Committed and professional service from all staff.
5Linda Durham8th Oct 2019
We have had Parkinson’s a few times in our families, really pleased with them
Thank you so much
5Christine Peet7th Aug 2019
We cannot praise Warren and his colleagues enough. So professional but caring. Nothing too much trouble. Perfect in every way.
Christine, Martyn and Caroline
5Valerie Price20th Jul 2018
Fantastic, caring and professional service. Thank you so much.
5Elizabeth Lopez27th Feb 2018
From the moment we approached Parkinsons & Sons everything was professional and easier knowing the care they took.
5Richard Herne18th Jan 2018
Really caring and professional funeral directors. Take control and organise the whole funeral from beginning to end.
This is the 3rd time I have used them and would recommend them to anyone.
Warren has been brilliant
Thank you
Richard
5Kieran Duke15th Nov 2017
Absolutely fabulous bunch of people. Parkinson’s really helped us at such a difficult time and went out of their way to make the day what we wanted it to be and very special to us.
Would highly recommend them to anyone who’s looking for professional, friendly and kind people. Thank you to you all x
5Wendy Machin7th Nov 2017
We couldn't have wished for my mothers funeral to have gone any better than it did, they was so caring and kind I can't thank them anothe
5Tomlinson Marilyn24th Oct 2017
A very kind and caring service. All went to plan. Any request dealt with easily without fuss. Highly recommended
Address
1A Rosemary Rd Wickersley South Yorkshire S66 2DF
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
Paul Morris8th Nov 2021
Very helpful explained all aspects very well without putting you in a position regarding the answer’s any questions were answered and options were supplied without putting you under pressure for a quick answer All staff very courteous and helpful at all times couldn’t ask for a more helpful and friendly service
Andrew Kelly16th Aug 2021
Warren and all the staff at Parkinsons were so compassionate, caring and professional. We can not thank them enough.
Richard Morton13th Jul 2021
Warren dealt with most of my Dad's funeral and was very professional and yet approachable from start to finish, everything went as smooth as it could and we were given some very good advice on how to go about things and what to do in order. I can't thank you enough for helping make my Dad's final send off a great one.
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SAIF Member