Walton & Taylor Ltd

203 reviews

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.

Latest Verified Reviews

Peter Everett 21st Jul 2018

Tastefully and respectfully carried out.

Deborah Hutchinson 16th Jun 2018

Walton and Taylor took care of everything for us and were kind and compassionate. 

David Rickard 18th May 2018

We coulldn't have wished for a better funeral farewell to our dear wife, mum and nan  and Walton & Taylor provided everything we needed with the minimum of fuss. We thank each any everyone at Walton & Taylor, thank you

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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

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

Bryan   McBean

Bryan McBean

Aug 1954 - Dec 2023

Donald   John Farr

Donald John Farr

Feb 1944 - Dec 2023

Carlton   Eric Nicholas Lawes

Carlton Eric Nicholas Lawes

Aug 1959 - Nov 2023

Barbara   Ann Harrow

Barbara Ann Harrow

Dec 1938 - Nov 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Peter Everett 21st Jul 2018

    Tastefully and respectfully carried out.

  • 5 Deborah Hutchinson 16th Jun 2018

    Walton and Taylor took care of everything for us and were kind and compassionate. 

  • 5 David Rickard 18th May 2018

    We coulldn't have wished for a better funeral farewell to our dear wife, mum and nan  and Walton & Taylor provided everything we needed with the minimum of fuss. We thank each any everyone at Walton & Taylor, thank you

  • 5 Julian Hall 5th May 2018

    James could not have done more to ensure everything went according to plan

  • 5 Richard Stocking 10th Mar 2018

    Excellent service from start to finish. Undertaken with comfort and passion.
    Thanks to Sue, James and staff at Walton and Taylors

  • 5 Nigel Polton 13th Dec 2017

    A funeral had to be organised for my father at short notice and Walton & Taylor Ltd were very competent in meeting our tight schedule. The family would like to thank James for his professional and sympathetic approach to the arrangements.

  • 5 Ingrid Hopkinson 3rd Dec 2017

    Thank you for your sensitive support and efforts to accommodate our wishes.

  • 5 Susan Murgatroyd 28th Nov 2017

    What can I say about Walton and Taylor all I will say is nothing was too much for them from the start to the finish always willing to listen and carry out your wishes as funeral directors I cudnt find a fault. On the day of the funeral it went as smoothly as could be. Would recommend anytime. Staff are lovely as well. Many thanks again.

    James Pargetter replied
    Thank you for your kind words. I'm just sorry you needed our services so soon after your previous bereavement.
  • 5 Emma Sobalska 22nd Oct 2017

    The service we received was extremely professional and we were dealt with in a calm and compassionate way. The whole experience proceeded smoothly and they made an extremely difficult time a lot easier. We are extremely grateful.

  • 5 Helen Coles 19th Sep 2017

    James and the staff, looked after my husband with care, kindness, and dignity and conducted the funeral in a very professional manner. They could not do enough for us. James has a wonderful way with him that makes you feel comfortable when you are feeling sad. Thankyou all, Helen Coles

  • 5 David Norton 26th Aug 2017

    Very professional, did all the hard work without fuss. Easy to talk to regarding the arrangements and as a result made a difficult day far easier. Would not have any qualms recommending them.

  • 5 Sandra Pope 11th Aug 2017

    I was really pleased with the way my husband's funeral was carried out by Walton & Taylor. Everything that I asked for was dealt with in a very sympathetic manner. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 Jan Elliott 18th Jul 2017

    Handled everything sensitively. Very discreet and helpful - suggesting options, facilities, etc. and arranged some lovely weather!

    James Pargetter replied
    Thank you for your review Mrs Elliott. I wish we could take credit for the weather!
  • 4 Paul Langley 25th Apr 2017

    Very good everything handled smoothly and professionally

  • 5 Paul Freeman 28th Mar 2017

    Very well conducted professional at all times

  • 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

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Peter Everett 21st Jul 2018

Tastefully and respectfully carried out.

Deborah Hutchinson 16th Jun 2018

Walton and Taylor took care of everything for us and were kind and compassionate. 

David Rickard 18th May 2018

We coulldn't have wished for a better funeral farewell to our dear wife, mum and nan  and Walton & Taylor provided everything we needed with the minimum of fuss. We thank each any everyone at Walton & Taylor, thank you

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