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

Peter   Winnicott

Peter Winnicott

Jan 1931 - Jun 2026

June Florence    Jones

June Florence Jones

Jun 1938 - May 2026

Grahame   Chapman

Grahame Chapman

Jul 1970 - May 2026

Hazel   Mary Whitmee

Hazel Mary Whitmee

Dec 1936 - May 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 Helen Smith 27th Feb 2023

    Thank you very much to all your team for their help and orderliness of mum's funeral. Your support with the organization was most gratifying during a most difficult time. Thank you for all you did.

  • 5 Mary McNally 23rd Feb 2023

     Excellent- my mum funeral went beautifully and Walton & Taylor commend in every way

  • 5 Peter Steele 21st Feb 2023

    All good

  • 5 Patricia Lawrence 8th Feb 2023

    Excellent from start to finish, very professional and empathetic in very difficult circumstances. Would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Elizabeth Mann 31st Jan 2023

    Sue and James were very professional and full of empathy.

  • 5 Amrit Wright 24th Jan 2023

    Excellent service, which I can not fault. They even allowed extra time for people to drink with him.

  • 5 Donna Neal 14th Jan 2023

    During a very difficult time in our lives, we recieved informative information which was explained if we didn't understand anything, in a sensitive manner. What I really liked about Walton & Taylor is that they listened to what we wanted and our Mum's style. They did amazing with the suggestions given for the service sheets and found our mum a glitter coffin! All their work made the process less stressful during a sad time so I would highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Richard Parry 2nd Jan 2023

    Guided us through the whole process from start to finish with great expertise and compassion at our time of sadness

  • 5 Alan Johnston 20th Dec 2022

    Thank you for all that you did to make the day go without any issues

  • 5 Gaynor Lauder 11th Dec 2022

    At such a terribly sad time Sue is a totally supportive professional. Her gentle guidance made every aspect of the funeral go perfectly. Everyone knows their roll and is on hand to make sure everything goes to plan. True professionals. 

  • 5 Sharon Thomas 6th Dec 2022

    Professional Team and attentive service.

  • 5 Claire Green 6th Dec 2022

    Thankyou so much for the patient,kind and gentle way you guided me and my family after the death of my mother. As she died abroad we were all concerned as to how to bring her home,and the formalities that would entail. James, looked after everything. I can speak for all my family in saying that all our last minute adjustments, and worries were listened to in a very professional, but supremely caring,personal and caring manner, nothing seemed too much trouble to James.
    I also want to say that the celebrant he recommended,( Catherine), conducted the service in a beautiful and utterly kind and gentle manner.I am also grateful to the chaps who respectfully drove the hearse and extra car, timing the journeys to perfection, and carrying my mother to the crematorium with with great respect and care.
    My thanks to all involved in giving us a fitting goodbye to our mother.

  • 5 Alison Pilkington 22nd Nov 2022

    They were very kind and thoughtful, helping me to plan my mothers funeral when I had no idea of what I wanted. Then those plans were carried out perfectly. Thank you very much for seeing me through this difficult time.

  • 5 Barbara Rose 18th Nov 2022

    James and his team brought great dignity and respect to my late Mother's funeral which was very much appreciated by all of the family.

  • 5 Pauline Lavery 25th Oct 2022

    I found Walton and Taylor very helpful at a sensitive time and talked us through everything we needed to know thank you very much the Mc Carthy family 

  • 4 Susan Morgan 24th Oct 2022


    Everything was on time and a very professional service.

  • 5 John Bryant 14th Oct 2022

    Very professional service, guided and gave advice throughout the process and were extremely helpful 

  • 5 Lindsey Derrick 10th Oct 2022

    Good support all the time big hart’s much love to all there thank you for looking after me and Ron xxx

  • 5 Jane Mozley 21st Sep 2022

    Very professional,
    Great communication 
    Every need met .
    Highly recommend 

  • 5 Angela Varley 11th Sep 2022

    Absolutely excellent service from start to finish. The team are friendly, compassionate and approachable, nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Michael Phillipson 5th Sep 2022

    Professional caring and thoughtful throughout. 

  • 5 Keith Read 13th Aug 2022

    Cannot fault this team in any way. My late Mother was looked after with dignity and consideration while I (her only son) was afforded respect, comfort and kindness. I'd like them to look after me when I die...

  • 5 Ray Dawson 19th Jul 2022

    In such sad times this website really helped friends and relatives to ease their suffering, read positive comments an easily make donations to support a worthwhile cause.

  • 5 Liz Edmondson 16th Jul 2022

    Excellent service from start to finish .

  • 5 Alison Barwell 20th Jun 2022

    From the moment of phoning to arrange the celebration of life to the day the service was faultless . James was caring and understanding .

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

Helen Smith 27th Feb 2023

Thank you very much to all your team for their help and orderliness of mum's funeral. Your support with the organization was most gratifying during a most difficult time. Thank you for all you did.

Mary McNally 23rd Feb 2023

 Excellent- my mum funeral went beautifully and Walton & Taylor commend in every way

Peter Steele 21st Feb 2023

All good

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