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

Trevor Michael   Walters

Trevor Michael Walters

Jun 1946 - Aug 2026

Brenda   Maud Frost

Brenda Maud Frost

Sep 1925 - Aug 2026

Joyce   Winifred Knapp

Joyce Winifred Knapp

Jan 1933 - Aug 2026

Simon   Ashby

Simon Ashby

Aug 1962 - Aug 2026

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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 Celia Clarke 7th Oct 2025

    Thank you James for your patience, indulgence and utter professionalism.

  • 5 John Liddle 6th Oct 2025

    Staff very pleasant and understanding regarding our bereavement, we made some changes to our original plans, changes were made without any fuss. On the day of the funeral, everything went without a hitch. Would definitely recommend Walton and Taylor.

  • 5 Alan Seaton 27th Sep 2025

    Understanding and efficient.

  • 5 Kelly Beckett 19th Aug 2025

    Everyone is just so kind and nothing is beyond them trying their best to make the day as easy,special and go with ease.
    Genuinely the kindest.
    I'm not from Rugby so had no clue who to choose for my husbands day and in a panic I chose them tonlook after him and will always recommend and if I have to I will always choose them if I have to in the future.

  • 5 Gemma McKenzie 31st Jul 2025

    Customer service was great. Flexible, empathetic and went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. Extremely quick responses were provided. 

  • 5 Karen Down 11th Jul 2025

    Both Sue and James have been kind, helpful and efficient in helping me through the process of arranging and attending the funeral of my husband. Everything went very smoothly on the day thanks to their discreet presence and attention to detail. This is not the first time I have used Walton and Taylor and I returned to them because I found them so good when I had to arrange the funeral of a good friend a couple of years ago. Many thanks to the whole team.

  • 5 Julie Durston 6th Jul 2025

    I couldn't rate Walton and Taylor highly enough. My dad sadly passed away recently and from start to finish the care and attention to detail has been fabulous at a very difficult time. Communication has been fantastic and all the support we needed to arrange the funeral. We can't thank you enough. James and Sue you are both amazing.

  • 5 Jenny Martin 5th Jul 2025

    Everything was handled with sensitivity and competence, would have no hesitation in recommending them to friends or family

  • 5 Anthea Evans 4th Jul 2025

    Absolutely fantastic service from Walton Taylor from beginning to all the way though
    Highly recommended
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  • 5 Michael Dunn 6th Jun 2025

    Verry good reliable professionally done

  • 5 Anthony Harrison 24th May 2025

    It was a great relief to find that Walton & Taylor Ltd would provide us with such care and understanding. At each stage, all possibilities were discussed with patience but without pressure and the result was exactly what we hoped for. Our thanks are due to all their staff, particularly James who seemed always available and ready to help.

  • 5 Vale Hargie 5th May 2025

    The staff, Sue and James, did everything in their power to make the funeral run perfectly. I could not fault them in any way. The drivers and coffin bearers were also excellent, and extremely professional and courteous, and dignified. The whole team at Walton and Taylor should be very proud of themselves

  • 5 Lisa Scott Wordley 13th Apr 2025

    Amazing service. Great with information of what is needed to be done and when. The service day was well organised and they took care of everything that was needed. Thank you to everyone who was involved on the day. 

  • 5 Saffron Mawby 13th Apr 2025

    James and Sue were so helpful and considerate in the arranging of my Mum's funeral. Always quick to communicate replies or updates, supportive of planning orders of service and photos and generally taking good care of Mum and of my needs during the process. Highly recommended

  • 5 Marcus Galliford 5th Apr 2025

    Thank you James for being so helpful and giving such a fabulous and professional service. We choose Walton & Taylor Ltd as you are still an independent company and not part of one of the big groups. Thank you again.

  • 5 Carol Langford 29th Mar 2025

    A very professional service provided by Walton & Taylor. 

  • 5 Yvonne Seamer 14th Feb 2025

    A compassionate, friendly and professional service. Always on hand to give advice, and the funeral service itself ran like clockwork.

  • 5 Janet Ayscough 7th Feb 2025

    James and everyone at Walton and Taylor were so professional and so kind and thoughtful. They were always available and responded quickly to any questions we had. Nothing was too much trouble. The care and respect shown to Mum was wonderful. They all helped make a very difficult time a little easier. Thank you.

  • 5 Suzanne Maunder 4th Feb 2025

    James and sue were amazing from the first point of contact to the funeral day. 
    Nothing was ever too much trouble and their guidance was impeccable. 
    I Wouldn’t ever take any of my family to any where else other than Walton & Taylor I would highly recommend this funeral home. 

  • 5 Timothy Coleman 2nd Feb 2025

    Professional, caring, considerate and understanding.

  • 5 Richard Overton 1st Feb 2025

    We were very pleased with the services of Walton & Taylor for our late mother’s funeral. James was very helpful throughout the whole process. We were guided and well informed with the proceedings and they handled everything with sympathy and professionalism. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Carol Player 31st Jan 2025

    This was the first place we went to after losing my Brother.
     James was very efficient and had a calming way about him showing us empathy. We covered most things on the first visit. My Brothers funeral as sad as it was went perfectly on the day. Sue and James  both went above and beyond to ensure everything went as planned. 

  • 5 Philip Schofield 28th Jan 2025

    A superb service from all at Walton & Taylor for my brothers funeral.

    I would highly recommend this company!

  • 5 Darren Smith 3rd Jan 2025

    All of the Walton and Taylor staff have been absolutely fantastic in supporting our family through the most difficult  time. So patient in answering all of the questions we had and giving us the information we needed, in a kind way. Thank you all. 

  • 5 Russell Finch 27th Dec 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish. Sue was sympathetic, supportive and professional throughout the admin stages with regular and clear communication of any requirements. And the service from James and his team on the day of the funeral was also very courteous and professional. Really could not have asked for more.

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

Celia Clarke 7th Oct 2025

Thank you James for your patience, indulgence and utter professionalism.

John Liddle 6th Oct 2025

Staff very pleasant and understanding regarding our bereavement, we made some changes to our original plans, changes were made without any fuss. On the day of the funeral, everything went without a hitch. Would definitely recommend Walton and Taylor.

Alan Seaton 27th Sep 2025

Understanding and efficient.

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