J Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd

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150 year old independent family funeral directors in Southampton, providing bereaved families with compassionate funeral arrangements for 4 generations.

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Carol Ozuak 21st Dec 2024

John and team were wonderful at a time when we needed most support. John was empathetic, compassionate and never rushed us at any stage. He went the extra mile to help us with everything. He maintained contact throughout this very sad experience and dealt with everything for us. Everyone at the funeral said what a lovely service it was. Many thanks to John and team.

Janet Field 10th Dec 2024

Chris and his family were amazing from start to finish. Always there to answer any questions. They were never pushy. Going with a family run company was nice as you had quality care. Thank you for all you did.

Fay Robinson 7th Dec 2024

John, Chris and Louise were absolutely wonderful at a time when we needed the most support. They took all the weight off the family and were wonderfully empathetic throughout the whole time we spent with them. I never felt rushed into making any decisions even though we were tight on time to make our chosen date. They went above and beyond at every stage. Most people who attended commented that it was ‘the loveliest funeral’ that they had been to. Thank you so much John and the team.

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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

17 St. Denys Rd
Portswood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2GN

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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
Call: 023 8000 0643

About Us

Established in 1870, J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd. has been a trusted funeral director in Southampton for over 150 years. Independently owned and family run, J. Lawrence & Sons are one of the oldest independent businesses in Southampton.

The home is currently run by John and Chris Lawrence, who have been working for the family business ever since they left school. Combined they have over 60 years experience, and they are proud to carry on the legacy of service, helping families to honour and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd offer fully tailored funeral arrangements, that range from traditional religious services, of any faith or denomination, to modern celebrations of life led by a qualified celebrant. There is a huge choice of coffins, caskets and urns, ranging from traditional materials to green and eco-friendly options. J. Lawrence have a wide selection of funeral transport vehicles available, with modern Jaguar hearses and limousines as well as a traditional Daimler limousine. Horse-drawn hearses are also available on request.

If you wish to, J. Lawrence & Son can arrange for you to view your loved one in a peaceful chapel of rest that will be set aside for your use, making sure that you can say goodbye in private.

Call J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd. now to find out more about the services they provide across Hampshire and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Mgr Canon Nicholas   France MBE

Mgr Canon Nicholas France MBE

Mar 1943 - Dec 2024

Jean   Edwards

Jean Edwards

Aug 1948 - Nov 2024

Audrey   Lawrence

Audrey Lawrence

Jun 1933 - Nov 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Carol Ozuak 21st Dec 2024

    John and team were wonderful at a time when we needed most support. John was empathetic, compassionate and never rushed us at any stage. He went the extra mile to help us with everything. He maintained contact throughout this very sad experience and dealt with everything for us. Everyone at the funeral said what a lovely service it was. Many thanks to John and team.

  • 5 Janet Field 10th Dec 2024

    Chris and his family were amazing from start to finish. Always there to answer any questions. They were never pushy. Going with a family run company was nice as you had quality care.
    Thank you for all you did.

  • 5 Fay Robinson 7th Dec 2024

    John, Chris and Louise were absolutely wonderful at a time when we needed the most support. They took all the weight off the family and were wonderfully empathetic throughout the whole time we spent with them.
    I never felt rushed into making any decisions even though we were tight on time to make our chosen date.
    They went above and beyond at every stage. Most people who attended commented that it was ‘the loveliest funeral’ that they had been to.
    Thank you so much John and the team.

  • 5 Simon Mantle 3rd Dec 2024

    John Lawrence and the team could not have been more helpful and reassuring at what is always a difficult time.
    We relied on them and they did not let us down.
    A first class service.

  • 5 Lynda Basi 22nd Nov 2024

    Our experience From the very start J Lawrence were very professional and friendly, which made you feel at ease at such a difficult time would highly recommend. Thank you

  • 5 Susan Petch 19th Nov 2024

    The Lawrence family and Louise were so professional and helpful when arranging my mother’s funeral.  It was everything she would have wanted and the day went so smoothly.  Thank you so much.

  • 5 Stephanie Griffin 18th Nov 2024

    Excellent service provided by a family run business Everyone was so caring nothing was to much trouble.
    Very helpfully and supportive through a sad time

  • 5 Christopher Stacey 17th Nov 2024

    Very supportive

  • 5 Paula Willis 6th Nov 2024

    When your days are filled with sorrow and sadness, yet with funeral planning to add to the mix, arriving at the funeral directors is not something any of us would look forward to. The service provided by J Lawrence and Sons was perfect. Everything that needed to be done was done with gentleness and compassion. I felt very cared for and was confident that all arrangements had been taken care of.
    I now have lovely precious memories of my sister's funeral.
    I would completely recommend J Lawrence and Sons and the service they provide.
    Thank you John and your team.

  • 5 Bob Bendall 5th Nov 2024

    John and his team provided a first class service throughout the entire sad but necessary process of the funeral and all the arrangements that were made. Me and my family are grateful for the help and expertise provided by J Lawrence and Son.

  • 5 Erik Hudson 29th Oct 2024

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • 5 Gary Carter 29th Oct 2024

    Very helpful in every aspect of the very sad process and would highly recommend their services 

  • 5 Anne Collis 18th Oct 2024

    Very efficient and considerate.

  • 5 Robin Gregory 5th Oct 2024

    The team are so helpful. The care and thought helped us to have funeral that ran very smoothly.

  • 5 Sharon Ball 30th Sep 2024

    At my first meetung with John he was able to call up the details of my uncle's funeral 14 years ago so I was able to have the same music for my aunt's service. I've never had to arrange a funeral before but John made it so easy. At the service John and his colleagues were quietly efficient and respectful. I would thoroughly recommend J Lawrence & Sons

  • 5 Jane Cleeve 30th Sep 2024

    During the planning and on the day of the actual funeral I felt totally supported by Chris Lawrence and his team. They were ultimate professionals and guided us through thr whole process 

  • 5 Annette Fitzsimons 24th Sep 2024

    Very kind & considerate firm. Very helpful & supportive.
    Very professional.

  • 5 Sandra Penney 16th Sep 2024

    John Lawrence & sons 
    We were very pleased with the way  they handled our mums funeral from start to finish .
    As a family we were very pleased with all the help and support we received.

  • 5 Vincent Bowles 14th Sep 2024

    I highly recommend John Lawrence and his firm to provide excellent funeral and care services. 

  • 5 Janet Martindale 10th Sep 2024

    Lawrences were a pleasure to work with and kept us informed

  • 5 Sylvia Brooker 9th Sep 2024

    I FOUND THEM VERY PROFFESSINAL ,POLITE AND VEY CAREING AND HELPFULL

  • 5 Roger Shephard 9th Sep 2024

    All the arrangements were made without fuss and without impacting on our need to keep a perspective on dealing with what was facing us. Alfie was courteous and respectful at every stage of the run-up to the funeral and every request from us was treated with the same level of attention and compassion.

    Well done J Lawrence and Sons, you made a difficult time for us bearable in so many ways.

  • 5 Roy Kimber 6th Sep 2024

    When my Mum passed away suddenly there was no doubt that J Lawrence would deal with the funeral. John was there for us as a family and offered support and advice. 
    The arrangements were all carried out as planned and my Mum was given the best send off.  Their services were last required 8 years previously for my Dad and I can honestly say everything went just as smoothly this time as last. 

  • 5 Pamela Maidment 26th Aug 2024

    As a family we are really grateful for everything that Chris and the team have done for us during this difficult period. Nothing we have asked for has been too difficult and despite unavoidable delays, the wet weather on the day, the funeral was handled with great reverence and respect.
    Thank you to all involved

  • 5 Mandy Lewington 23rd Aug 2024

    My mum used Lawrences for our dads funeral nearly 30 years ago & always spoke highly of them & said would want Lawrences when her time came..

    John and the team provided an excellent service from beginning to end. Calm, efficient, helpful with excellent communication throughout.

    The day could not have gone any smoother & the service from the celebrant Emma was beautiful. My sisters and I are so glad we kept to mum wishes. Thank you

Online brochure

View all our products and services

Address
17 St. Denys Rd
Portswood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2GN

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Carol Ozuak 21st Dec 2024

John and team were wonderful at a time when we needed most support. John was empathetic, compassionate and never rushed us at any stage. He went the extra mile to help us with everything. He maintained contact throughout this very sad experience and dealt with everything for us. Everyone at the funeral said what a lovely service it was. Many thanks to John and team.

Janet Field 10th Dec 2024

Chris and his family were amazing from start to finish. Always there to answer any questions. They were never pushy. Going with a family run company was nice as you had quality care. Thank you for all you did.

Fay Robinson 7th Dec 2024

John, Chris and Louise were absolutely wonderful at a time when we needed the most support. They took all the weight off the family and were wonderfully empathetic throughout the whole time we spent with them. I never felt rushed into making any decisions even though we were tight on time to make our chosen date. They went above and beyond at every stage. Most people who attended commented that it was ‘the loveliest funeral’ that they had been to. Thank you so much John and the team.

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