Walton & Taylor Ltd
Walton and Taylor Ltd, Independent Funeral Directors, have been providing a personal service to the families of Rugby and surrounding areas of Warwickshire since 1902.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Walton & Taylor Ltd are a funeral director in Rugby, with years of experience caring for the families of Rugby as they go through one of the most difficult times of their lives.
Through long years of care, Walton & Taylor know that great comfort can be drawn from a traditional approach to funeral directing, with special attention to the personal details that make a tribute truly special and befitting a loved-one.
The compassionate and professional staff at Walton & Taylor always endeavour to provide ample time and impartial guidance to make the decisions that are right for them, whether it’s a quiet green burial or a large horse drawn funeral. No matter the size of the ceremony, every funeral is conducted with the utmost care and sincerity.
Please call for more information or a personal quote. All calls are answered 24 hours a day.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families return repeatedly to Walton and Taylor across multiple generations, describing consistent experiences of calm, unhurried guidance through the funeral arrangements process and on the day itself. Families repeatedly highlight clear communication, flexibility when plans change, and a willingness to accommodate requests without pressure or fuss.
The care shown to the deceased and families alike appears throughout reviews. Families mention being treated with dignity and respect at every stage, feeling genuinely supported rather than processed, and appreciating staff who listen carefully to what families want rather than directing them toward standard options.
Several families note that the funeral day itself ran smoothly and professionally, with staff remaining discreetly in the background yet attentive to what was needed, and with careful attention to the many practical details that could otherwise cause stress or distraction during the service.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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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
Latest Verified Reviews
Simon Cutler 18th Aug 2026
Walton &Taylor provided an excellent service as we were recommended to use them and I have no hesitation in recommending their services. Professional, caring, excellent communication, attention to detail and recommended a vicar to deliver our service who was excellent. Thank you
Nicola Wain 10th Jul 2026
Excellent service at a very difficult time.
Howard Winnicott 27th Jun 2026
James was very professional and sympathetic. Everything was organised effortlessly due to time pressures. James went the extra mile by returning home some of the funeral flowers.
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