Walton & Taylor Ltd

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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 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

16 Railway Terrace
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3EW

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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

Professional Standards

  • 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

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.

Latest Obituaries

Serena   Jill Devine

Serena Jill Devine

Dec 1925 - Jan 2026

Alexandra   Magdalene Murgatroyd

Alexandra Magdalene Murgatroyd

Jun 2004 - Jan 2026

Dorothy Edith   Mitchell

Dorothy Edith Mitchell

Jan 2026 - Jul 1919

Joan   Martin

Joan Martin

Sep 1925 - Dec 2025

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the care and consideration shown throughout the funeral arrangements, describing how staff guided them gently through each stage of the process at a time when they felt overwhelmed or uncertain about what to do. Several families note that nothing was too much trouble, and they appreciated being listened to about their specific wishes and preferences without pressure.

Families frequently describe the funeral day itself running smoothly and exactly as planned, with staff remaining respectful and discreet while ensuring that all the details they had discussed came together perfectly. Many comment that the professionalism and calm presence of the team on the day helped make an awful occasion as bearable as possible.

A number of reviews note the quality of communication throughout, with families appreciating regular updates, clear explanations of what was needed and when, and quick responses to their questions and last-minute requests or changes to arrangements.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Stephen Brown 13th Mar 2017

    Served us vey well in a sensitive & proactive manner.

  • 5 Paul Stanton 13th Feb 2017

    Walton and Taylor did an excellent job for us on the sudden loss of my father.  They were compassionate, efficient and understanding.  The organisation of both services was exemplary.
    They have dealt with both my parents and would unreservedly recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Frances Turner 27th Jan 2017

    Understanding and helpful service during a difficult time. James was a great help in making sure everything was as we required it and accommodated changes without issue. The service was all we could have hoped for and went smoothly which was so important to us. Thank you. 

  • 5 Angela O'Connor 10th Dec 2016

    Thank you James and your team for making mums funeral go smoothly   I would definitely  use Walton and Taylors again 

    James Pargetter replied
    I am glad to hear you were happy with our service
    Best Wishes
    James
  • 5 Susan Darcy 10th Oct 2016

    Wonderful personal service by the staff, l was able to call any time . If there was any changes l wished to make they were only to happy to make them. The staff went through everything and gave you time to talk it over with family. They were sensitive towards the way we were feeling so sincere l cannot rate them highly enough. Thank you from all the family.

  • 5 Nicholas Harding 4th Oct 2016

    Consummately professional, James gently led us through all aspects of what was always going to be an otherwise highly stressful situation. Many, many thanks for such a major contribution to what turned out to be better than anything we could have hoped for, given the circumstances

  • 5 Susan Murgatroyd 24th Aug 2016

    We would like to say a big thank you to you all James was very helpful and took the time to speak to us all. It was a sad day but a beautiful one at the same time. Nothing was to much for them, we dealt with Sue in the office and she explain everything for us and showed us ideas for Gordons funeral we felt like nothing was too much thanks again.

  • 5 Carol Gladston 22nd Aug 2016

    Very professional and they were very considerate, made the difficult processes uncomplicated.

  • 4 Mrs Ann Luntley 20th Jun 2016

    Very patient and understanding.

    James Pargetter replied
    Thank you for taking the time to review our service we are very grateful for your feedback. If there is anything we can do to improve our service please don’t hesitate to contact the office or myself personally . James Pargetter (Manager)
  • 5 Mrs Lorna Ash 20th Jun 2016

    Our grateful thanks for the excellent service given by your kind and caring company who supported us all throughout.

    Thank you all. Lorna Ash

  • 5 Kay Wilson 22nd Feb 2016

    Excellent service - very thoughtful and thorough as well as helpful

  • 5 Deborah Marsden 8th Feb 2016

    At a very difficult time James and his team were very helpful. Our requests were fully met without us being made to feel that we were causing any inconvenience to them. They treated us the bereaved in a dignified, respectful and empathic manner. Thank you for everything.

  • 5 Michael Clark 15th Jan 2016

    Your staff were polite courteous and patient through out helping my mentally and physically handicapped brother with great tolerance. We were all most impressed. Thank you all very much for helping us through this heartbreaking and traumatic time.

Address
16 Railway Terrace
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3EW

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

Professional Standards

  • 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

Stephen Brown 13th Mar 2017

Served us vey well in a sensitive & proactive manner.

Paul Stanton 13th Feb 2017

Walton and Taylor did an excellent job for us on the sudden loss of my father.  They were compassionate, efficient and understanding.  The organisation of both services was exemplary. They have dealt with both my parents and would unreservedly recommend them to anyone.

Frances Turner 27th Jan 2017

Understanding and helpful service during a difficult time. James was a great help in making sure everything was as we required it and accommodated changes without issue. The service was all we could have hoped for and went smoothly which was so important to us. Thank you. 

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