Carden & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, South Leeds

5 Angela diclemente 7th Jul 2025

This was the first funeral I have ever had to arrange & when I was recommended Michael Carden & Sons I couldn't have chosen anyone better. Michael is very kind and pleasant and He guided me from the start of this was joirney & took all my anguish away. He organised everything, and true to his words he took excellent care of my dad & made sure that when I went to his chapel of rest to say my goodbyes to Dad he looked totally at peace, he made sure Dad was clean shaven and dressed in the clothes provided by myself & that has left me with a beautiful picture of Dad that I will cherish forever…
Nothing was too much trouble he was only a call away should I have needed any advise or help with the funeral. 

I have already recommended Michaels services to my dear friend who's father passed away 4 days after mine. 

The day couldn't have gone any better & Michael went above and beyond to make sure everything was covered and we are eternally grateful. 

Thank you Angie

5 Lisa Murphy 16th Jun 2025

Can not thank Carden and Sons enough for there compassion care and help they gave me and my family during the sad time after loosing my dad. They was there when needed not just to arrange the funeral but for support to us all as a family. We wouldn’t of wanted anyone else looking after him they did an amazing job thank you all again.

5 Denise Barker 13th Jun 2025

I would like to say a massive thankoto Michael Carden and sons for a first class service, not only did he provide a beautiful service, he gave us peace of mind that our loved ones were being looked after, I would 100 percent highly recommend them, as for Michael he is a caring, thoughtful and genuine man, it was all very reasonably priced, thankyou Michael from the bottom of our hearts rip jean and Tony xxx

5 Lisa Needham 1st Apr 2025

Very polite and friendly ,helpful and professional
service my husband would have been well pleased

5 Rachael Reeves-Haigh 1st Apr 2025

Michael C. is our angel of all angels on earth and will forever be our best friend for life.

From the moment we unexpectedly and suddenly called him late at night to take care of our beloved, Mick Hall......not only did Michael provide a prompt service, he attentively took care of Mick's and all of our family's needs right until the very end.

Every bespoke request, was fulfilled; Michael and his team ensured that the funeral arrangements, tribute slide show, order of service, wake venue and even letting our dog Samson ride in the family car so that he could accompany his best friend and pawfect Daddy on his final journey was met with love and approval.

In turn, we had the utmost, perfect and beautiful send-off and celebration of life for Mick.

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your time, professionalism, love and care of which, all are truly, truly appreciated.

Love from Sue, Rachael, Mark and family 💙💙💙 xxx

5 Paul Petch 1st Apr 2025

Carden and Sons have been very professional and courteous throughout the hole process and it easy and simple. I would highly recommend Michael and his staff to do any funeral service.

5 John Moran 1st Apr 2025

Mick was amazing he treated Tilly like an angel spoke about his memories of Tilly in the pub and gave her an amazing send off whilst keeping our costs down.

5 Natalie Sutcliffe 1st Apr 2025

Absolutely amazing service we received very highly recommended so respectful and compassionate my sister was well looked after with care 

5 Tracy Cardwell 1st Apr 2025

Absolutely amazing from beginning to the end. Explained the procedure in terms that to me as a person fully understood. Couldn't have done anymore. Available to contact 24hrs a day. Can't thank them enough for taking so much pressure of me and my sister. Truly grateful in every way. X

5 Sandra May 28th Jan 2025

Really difficult to find the words to express how grateful I am for the excellent service received from Carden & Sons following the death of my Husband Allan.
From the moment Michael came though my door he was so thoughtful and considerate. I was not expecting him to arrange everything, (Celebrant, flowers, catering and venue, etc) but he made it all so easy and arranged it all. The little details especially the hugs that I was not expecting made it very personal to me. The Celebrant Jo Raynor was also excellent and everyone commented on how lovely she reflected on Allan's life.
Myself, Family and friends would like to thank Michael and his team for the care of Allan and the excellent service provided with love.

5 Kenneth Edwards 16th Jan 2025

First class service
10 out 10
Fantastic and very good price
Ken

5 Callum Burton 16th Jan 2025

Michael and his team at Cardens and Sons are nothing short of amazing.In the past Michael gave me and my family reassurance when laying my mum to rest. He did the best I could ask for. That's why this time a few years later we chose to return to Michael to lay my dad to rest too and my thoughts this time echo my previous experience. Respectful,kind and went out of his way to do anything and everything he could. If you find yourself in the situation where someone you love has passed Michael and team are the best I can recommend

5 John Costello 15th Jan 2025

Carden and Sons are the most kindest, respectful, thoughtful people you would want to help you through a so sad time. Without Mick and staff I do not know how I would have managed. thank you to all concerned.

5 Leanne Gale 15th Jan 2025

Michael went above and beyond to help our family with everything.no matter what time i called he always answered, or called me straight back. He made things that little bit easier at the hardest times. Thank you.

5 Angela Gibbs 4th Jun 2024

From start I was at ease, Michael talked us through every step and answered all our questions, excellent service from a first class company, a massive thank you to all involved
Mrs Gibbs

5 Terri Dee Price 4th Jun 2024

Micheal and he’s wonderful team looked after my mam so beautifully, Micheal helped in every way possible to give me peace of mind in every aspect he made the hardest time of my life so much easier, and me and my family could not of asked for anything too big of Micheal he really put he heart and soul in to comforting us and looking after my mam, couldn’t thank him enough ❤️

5 Joanne Roper 4th Jun 2024

Absolutely perfect from start to finish, couldn’t have wished for better, Carden and Sons you did yourselves, us and most importantly my Dad proud!!!

5 Steve Hough 2nd Apr 2024

Excellent and professional service all round

5 Bethany Brown 2nd Apr 2024

Thank you so much for the care and support looking after my dad. Everyone was always so professional and kind. 

5 Anne Pithie 2nd Apr 2024

From the first contact with Michael, the service has been exemplary.  The care and respect with which they have treated my late brother has been wonderful as well as the compassion and support they have provided to myself.  A wonderful firm.

5 Patricia Mclaren 6th Feb 2024

I can honestly say Michael Carden went above and beyond to help us, our dear Dad passed away just before the Christmas holidays with all the public offices closed down, Michael sorted everything out for us and his help was so appreciated, the service for Dad was beautiful and so respectfully done, our family are so appreciative for all Michael did for us.

5 Johnathan Hart 6th Feb 2024

Excellent service was provided showing support, dignity and respect throughout the process. Cannot thank Carden and Sons enough.

5 Denise Ballance 6th Feb 2024

Excellent service , would recommended to family and friends

5 Anne-Louise Savery 10th Jan 2024

I recently had the difficult task of arranging a funeral service for a loved one, and I must say that the experience with Carden and Sons was exceptional. From the very first call, Michael displayed utmost compassion and professionalism. He listened to my needs and preferences, ensuring every detail was handled with care and respect.
Michael was incredibly supportive, guiding me through the process with patience and understanding. The recommendation for the celebrant Jo Raynor made the service very special, the atmosphere was comforting, offering a sense of peace and closure.
In a time of grief and loss, it's invaluable to have a funeral service that you can rely on to handle things with grace and professionalism. Iam deeply grateful to Carden and Sons and Michael for his exceptional service during my time of need. He went above and beyond to ensure that the final farewell was a fitting tribute.

5 Jayne Hudson 20th Nov 2023

Beautiful from start to finish could not have got threw this with out michael thank you so much a true gentleman