Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors

329 reviews

An independent funeral directors in Croydon, serving the local community with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jenny Whyte 26th May 2024

I have nothing but absolute gratitude and high praise for Rouse and Co. The service my family and I have received was excellent. They went over and beyond, nothing was too much trouble, they were patient and kind, and kept me informed and update with everything that was happening or was going to happen. I cannot thank them enough. I would highly recommend them. They are everything that you need a funeral director to be, and so much more.

Sharon Sullivan 24th May 2024

Flawless from start finish.  Would not hesitate to recommend.   Lovely caring team x 

Cheryl Currell 21st May 2024

The service and care received from Rouse & Co exceeded all expectations. The way in which they not only looked after my late mother but also all of us as a family, made a very difficult time so much easier.  I would highly recommend their services. A special thanks to Mark and Louise. 

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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

10 Forestdale Shopping Centre, Featherbed Lane
Addington
Croydon
London
CR0 9AS

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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: 020 8051 9537

About Us

Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors in Croydon are available around the clock, ready to help arrange bespoke funerals for the local community.

Carrie-Anne, and Mark Rouse have close to four decades worth of combined experience and together with their caring team they are able to assist in any funeral; whether that be a traditional religious funeral or celebrations of life.

Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors are ready to help arrange everything from bespoke hearses, including horsedrawn, motorcycle and more options, through to professional videography and photography.

They can arrange for memorial jewellery and keepsakes to be crafted. They are also able to provide unique and personal headstones and monuments for your loved one’s grave.

Their funeral home in Croydon has a tranquil chapel of rest as well as private consultation rooms where you can discuss funeral arrangements. They are happy to arrange call outs so you can talk through arrangements in the comfort of your own home.

Call Rouse & Co. Independent Funeral Directors in Croydon today to begin arranging the best funeral possible for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jenny Whyte 26th May 2024

    I have nothing but absolute gratitude and high praise for Rouse and Co. The service my family and I have received was excellent. They went over and beyond, nothing was too much trouble, they were patient and kind, and kept me informed and update with everything that was happening or was going to happen. I cannot thank them enough. I would highly recommend them. They are everything that you need a funeral director to be, and so much more.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Jenny.
  • 5 Sharon Sullivan 24th May 2024

    Flawless from start finish.  Would not hesitate to recommend.   Lovely caring team x 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Sharon, it was our honor x
  • 5 Cheryl Currell 21st May 2024

    The service and care received from Rouse & Co exceeded all expectations. The way in which they not only looked after my late mother but also all of us as a family, made a very difficult time so much easier. 

    I would highly recommend their services. A special thanks to Mark and Louise. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Cheryl for your lovely words
  • 5 Marilyn Last 21st May 2024

    I can't say how grateful I am to Mark and Carrie for all they did, everything ran perfectly. The service was so nice it was the perfect send off for my Mum.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Marilyn for your lovely words
  • 5 Sharlynne Abramsamadu 17th May 2024

    Rouse & Co independent funeral directors provided an excellent service to me and my family. They were so welcoming, accommodating and kind during such a difficult and sensitive time. They handled all of our requests with such dignity and really helped to ease the funeral planning process. I would definitely recommend their services. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Sharlynne for your lovely words
  • 5 Mina Sakizadeh 29th Apr 2024

    Dear Louise and Mark,
    Thank you very much for organizing the funeral for my daughter. Your service was excellent and respectful at all times. You were extremely supportive, caring and friendly, and communication was always prompt at all times.
    Thank you so much again.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Mina for your lovely words
  • 5 louisa Hardie 28th Apr 2024

    From the moment I first spoke to Mark I knew that I was making the right choice of putting my father in his care. Mark & Louise helped guide me through a very difficult time, showed care & compassion & communicated throughout. Everything about the service was perfect from the Reverend to the horse & carriage. A family member told me that this was the best funeral they had been to. I could not recommend them enough.
    Thank you Rouse and Co

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Louisa
    for your lovely words
  • 5 Lynn Lucas 18th Apr 2024

    From the first meeting with Mark at Rouse in the week prior to my husband's passing I knew that I had made the right choice, the kindness and compassion shown to myself and my boys when their dad died has been second to none, Mark and his family team are without doubt the best choice I made from our first meet then Mark collecting Alan in the early hours of a Sunday morning right through to the funeral earlier this week their professionalism and compassion I am sure could not be bettered.
    I thank them all from the bottom of my heart for their service during an awful time for the family and cannot recommend them highly enough for anyone going through the same, it is the small attention to detail as well as the service that makes the whole process bearable.
    If you are looking for a professional and caring funeral director look no further than Mark at Rouse and Co in Forestdale, Selsdon

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Lynne for your lovely words
  • 5 Tracey Gulless 12th Apr 2024

    Louise and Mark were caring, and efficient, from our very first meeting, all the way through. We felt supported at all times, and safe in the knowledge that they were doing the very best for my mum at every stage. I would highly recommend Rouse & Co.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Tracey for your lovely words
  • 5 Roger Gulless 9th Apr 2024

    It became very clear from the onset of meeting Mark and Louise that my daughter and I felt very comfortable and confident that Rouse & Co. were going to be the right choice for organising my wife's funeral. They came across as being sensitive, kind, comforting and empathetic to our needs. They were always calm, pro-active and highly efficient in attending to all aspects of our requirements, keeping us informed at each and every stage. Nothing was too much trouble. Our heartfelt thanks to Mark, Louise, their associated staff and suppliers for what we regarded as a perfect arrangement. We would highly recommend Rouse & Co. You will not be disappointed.

    Roger & Tracey

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Roger for your kind words
  • 5 Dean Woodhams 18th Mar 2024

    Thank you so much for a helpful and totally professional service.you made the service so special for my dads day.thank you so much.you be hard to beat and special thanks to katie( celebrant)

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Dean for your lovely words
  • 5 Paul Woodhams 18th Mar 2024

    The support and service offered by Mark and his team was first class. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Paul
  • 5 Karen Hanby 17th Mar 2024

    From the minute I contacted Mark and Louise they helped me through a very difficult time. They listened and advised when I needed it. They gave my dad a brilliant send off and I really couldn’t have asked for more. They were always available at any time for any questions I had and to be honest if it wasn’t for there support and guidance and don’t know how I would have coped 
    Thank you to all of you at Rouse you made a very difficult time so much easier 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you for your lovely words Karen
  • 5 Velichka Aydarova 14th Mar 2024

    Excellent and caring 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Velichka
  • 5 Paresh Patel 12th Mar 2024

    Mark and his colleagues were very helpful and respectful in helping with the funeral arrangements for my father. We could not fault in anyway the services they provided us during this time.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You Paresh for a lovely review
  • 5 Angela Webb 2nd Mar 2024

    When we first contacted Mark we had already been through a heart breaking four weeks. We were immediately reassured that everything would be carried out in a quiet and dignified manner. Louise looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you all once more for holding our hands through this difficult time.

    Angela

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You Angela for yourlovely words
  • 5 Andres Biondi 22nd Feb 2024

    Mark and the team did a wonderful job helping me navigate the entire process for my mother's funeral.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Andres for your lovely words
  • 5 Janet Davies 19th Feb 2024

    Thank you, rouse and Co. for your care and consideration. You listened carefully to all our - sometimes strange - requests, and you carried out everything for us with the utmost courtesy and consideration.
    We would be very happy to recommend your services to anyone who suffers a bereavement.
    Janet and Stephen

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You so Much Janet for your lovely words
  • 5 Arti Chauhan 19th Feb 2024

    Mark and Louise were so easy to talk to. They answered all my questions via email, txt or phonecall. Nothing was too much for them. They gave advice and explained how things would be on the day to a tee. We were able to use their chapel to say goodbye to my father before his funeral. 
    Fantastic service and would highly recommend them. 
    Arti

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank You so Much Arti for your lovely words
  • 5 Phil Jenkins 9th Feb 2024

    Mark and his staff were wonderful making a very hard occasion go smoothly with the highest level of compassion. From the first phone call to them dropping us off for the celebration of my mother’s life they did everything possible to make sure it was what our family had envisioned. 5 stars really isn’t enough. 10 would be far more deserving. Thank you Mark and all your amazing staff. 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Phil for your lovely words
  • 5 Nan Tewari 4th Feb 2024

    * Rouse and Co are truly synonymous with excellent customer service. It was evident from the first contact that Louise, Mark and Carrie-Anne know their business and are actively interested in doing a good job.

    ** I received prompt replies to my e-mails and all issues were resolved smoothly. I felt entirely supported throughout the process by the seamless combination of efficiency, warmth and kindness displayed by the team.

    *** The thoroughly professional team at Rouse and Co are truly to be commended for having delivered a service of such exceptional quality. This was a truly memorable experience, for all the right reasons.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Nan for your lovely words
  • 5 Barbara Clarke 3rd Feb 2024

    This is the 3rd time I've used their service ,so it speaks for itself.
    Mark Rouse is professional, compassionate, patient and understanding, as are all his team.
    My loved ones were treated with utmost care and dignity.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending Rouse &Co to anyone.

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you Barbara for you lovely words
  • 5 Dania Gorodi 1st Feb 2024

    I am grateful for your caring, professional service. Much appreciated was your kind and thoughtful offer to see my mum every day before funeral. You are simply the best and i had managed 2 funerals previously. Nothing compared to the brilliant service i had from your firm. You thought of everything i need and took care of it all. I cannot thank you enough. My mum's funeral was perfect

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Dania
  • 5 Amy Seaton 29th Jan 2024

    It is difficult loosing a loved one, the pain, the worry of having to arrange a funeral etc. Mark & Louise took all that stress away from us. They met our needs, they treated us as a family and my beloved Nan with respect, kindness and care. All the questions we had and the empathy and reassurance that they provided us.. nothing was ever too much for them. They made sure my nan had the send off that she truly deserved. Mark & Louise and the rest of the team at Rouse & Co you are absolutely honoured for what you do for bereaved families, the love, the dedication and the effort that you provide to make sure we are happy is breath taking. The turn out for my nans funeral couldn’t have been any better, it was everything and more & that’s thanks to you guys!
    Rouse & Co, as a family we honestly couldn’t thank you enough. 

    Love Amy-May & Beverley & on behalf of the Seaton Family x 

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Amy
  • 5 Samantha Kelly 19th Jan 2024

    I would highly recommend Rouse and Co. They made a really horrible time so much easier. They were so lovely and done everything they could to help with any and all funeral arrangements. You can tell it’s not just a job to them, they really do care and accommodated my family all the way through the process. 
    I’ve never arranged a funeral before but I know who I will be using whenever I have to arrange another. 
    So grateful to Louise,Mark and their team they honestly were amazing!!
    The celebrant Katie Costello was incredible!! You would think she knew my auntie because she captured her so beautifully in what she wrote.
    Highly recommend them

    Mark Rouse replied
    Thank you so much Sam.

Address
10 Forestdale Shopping Centre, Featherbed Lane
Addington
Croydon
London
CR0 9AS

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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

Jenny Whyte 26th May 2024

I have nothing but absolute gratitude and high praise for Rouse and Co. The service my family and I have received was excellent. They went over and beyond, nothing was too much trouble, they were patient and kind, and kept me informed and update with everything that was happening or was going to happen. I cannot thank them enough. I would highly recommend them. They are everything that you need a funeral director to be, and so much more.

Sharon Sullivan 24th May 2024

Flawless from start finish.  Would not hesitate to recommend.   Lovely caring team x 

Cheryl Currell 21st May 2024

The service and care received from Rouse & Co exceeded all expectations. The way in which they not only looked after my late mother but also all of us as a family, made a very difficult time so much easier.  I would highly recommend their services. A special thanks to Mark and Louise. 

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