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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David Smith 1st Feb 2022

A fully professional and caring funeral for my late Mother, thank you.

Joy Withington 29th Jan 2022

We cannot thank J Lawrence and Sons enough. They were kind, professional and looked after us with such compassion. It made a difficult time so much easier. Special mention to Chris who went over and beyond what might be expected and to Louise who from the first phone call made us realise that we were in good hands.

Sandra Hamilton 8th Jan 2022

To Mr Lawrence and your team, ‘Thank you’.  Your advice, guidance and support was so appreciated in this very stressful family time. 

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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

Gloria   Ball

Gloria Ball

Nov 1946 - Aug 2024

Stephen   Bowles

Stephen Bowles

Aug 1958 - Aug 2024

Kelvin   Brooker

Kelvin Brooker

Aug 1948 - Aug 2024

Malcolm   Dawkins

Malcolm Dawkins

Jul 1940 - Aug 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 David Smith 1st Feb 2022

    A fully professional and caring funeral for my late Mother, thank you.

  • 5 Joy Withington 29th Jan 2022

    We cannot thank J Lawrence and Sons enough. They were kind, professional and looked after us with such compassion. It made a difficult time so much easier. Special mention to Chris who went over and beyond what might be expected and to Louise who from the first phone call made us realise that we were in good hands.

  • 5 Sandra Hamilton 8th Jan 2022

    To Mr Lawrence and your team, ‘Thank you’.  Your advice, guidance and support was so appreciated in this very stressful family time. 

  • 5 Brian Fielder 2nd Jan 2022

    Chris and his team were a great support thru the whole process.

  • 5 Claire Metcalfe 13th Dec 2021

    Over the last few years I've had to organise rather too many Funerals. For each one I've used J Lawrence & Sons. Every time they have gone above and beyond expectations to help me and to make things as easy as possible at such a difficult time I've mostly dealt with John, but both he and Chris really have been so kind and understanding. Nothing has been too much trouble.
    I have no hesitation in recommending J Lawrence and Sons.

  • 5 Charlotte Butcher 12th Dec 2021

    John is fantastic, very caring and empathetic. The funerals we have had arranged through John Lawrence have arranged  meticulously and have been a wonderful tribute to our family members. 

  • 5 Sally Moir 12th Dec 2021

    Thank you so much for everything.  It was all overwhelming at times but your kindness and support was much appreciated. 

  • 5 Jan Krumins 10th Dec 2021

    From start to finish they handled everything for my mum's passing and funeral with the utmost care and kindness.

  • 5 Rodney Martin 7th Dec 2021

    We were very impressed with the care & support we received following the death of my mother. Louise was so lovely, gentle & caring & always made time for us. She made this difficult time easier to deal with. Many thanks once again. God bless Edna Martin

  • 5 Tracy Ely 27th Nov 2021

    John was very professional and friendly from the start. He guided us with what was needed to be done as we had not had to arrange a funeral before.

    Everything from the first initial call to the funeral was outstanding. Would highly recommend J Lawrence & Sons.

    Thank you for giving my mother in law the best send off and for all your help and support. 

  • 5 Kerry Holt 23rd Nov 2021

    Couldn't be more professional and patient - would definitely recommend

  • 5 Cathy Maund 21st Nov 2021

    Very helpful with arranging everything.
    Highly recommended

  • 5 Susan Davis 18th Nov 2021

    They are very good and comforting

  • 5 Catherine Brunnen 14th Nov 2021

    Couldn't have asked for better service. John has been wonderful through the whole process, keeping us all updated as needed. On the day he made sure everything went smoothly, which obviously made it a much easier day for us.

  • 5 Barry Graves 14th Nov 2021

    J Lawrence and son's...I would highly recommend this funeral directors...from the day of losing my dad until the day of my dad's funeral they guided and helped me through these such hard times..they work very hard and will always have time to talk or listen when ever I needed help...A special thankyou to Chris for making my dad's funeral perfect .....

  • 5 Steve Jaques 8th Nov 2021

    Very professional and sympathetic. 

  • 5 Gary Wake 6th Nov 2021

    Very good service, Helpful understanding and very polite.

  • 5 Nicola Hunt 26th Oct 2021

    Can not fault their service they was amazing, helpful and caring and took excellent care of our dad.

  • 5 Kevin Reynolds 26th Oct 2021

    Wonderful, kind, professional service, listened to our particular requests & followed these through really well.
    Nothing was too much trouble.
    We have previously used their service for another relative & was impressed then also.

  • 4 Joan Johnson 24th Oct 2021

    We were disappointed that the newspaper notice of my husbands death was delayed but their performance on the day of the funeral was excellent.

  • 5 Ian Moore 19th Oct 2021

    They dealt with me and alys sisters with respect and professionalism throughout right from the get go. Right up to the end

  • 5 Simon Oldham 19th Oct 2021

    v gentle and helpfull

  • 5 Nicola Lane 5th Oct 2021

    John and his staff were just wonderful. They took care of everything so we didn’t have to worry and helped us to give our Mum the most beautiful send off. 
    Cannot recommend enough. 

  • 5 Karen Gardner 26th Sep 2021

    Thank you for everything you did too make it feel easier for us as a family 

  • 5 Karen Mist 21st Sep 2021

    Thankyou for giving our farther a wonderful service and respecting our wishes regarding not wearing masks as we have plenty of family's who attended with hearing problems thankyou and they could hear

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

David Smith 1st Feb 2022

A fully professional and caring funeral for my late Mother, thank you.

Joy Withington 29th Jan 2022

We cannot thank J Lawrence and Sons enough. They were kind, professional and looked after us with such compassion. It made a difficult time so much easier. Special mention to Chris who went over and beyond what might be expected and to Louise who from the first phone call made us realise that we were in good hands.

Sandra Hamilton 8th Jan 2022

To Mr Lawrence and your team, ‘Thank you’.  Your advice, guidance and support was so appreciated in this very stressful family time. 

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