Darley Funeral Directors

56 reviews

An independent family funeral director in York, focused on providing a completely personal and caring service.

Latest Verified Reviews

Julie Turvey 18th Mar 2024

Absolutely outstanding, cannot praise them enough for the service provided at such a traumatic time. 'From our family to yours' it truly was.

Lynette Yuill 7th Mar 2024

From the moment I had to make the call about Andrew, the empathy, love and support we were all given was outstanding . Hayley and the team went more than the extra mile to ensure every last detail was taken care of ensuring the day itself went very smoothly.  Thankyou all so very much 💕

Maggie Tottie 6th Mar 2024

From when he passed away at home they were so kind and sensitive and made sure I was looked after too funeral preparations were excellent and helped me so much to give Chris a lovely celebration of his life I'm truly grateful and I would certainly recommend them

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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

13 Highthorn Road
Huntington
York
YO31 9HF

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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: 01904 935713

About Us

Darley Funeral Directors is a funeral director in York, offering a personal, family service to bereaved families throughout the region.

Established by funeral director Hayley Spencer in 2018, after 11 years of working for a larger firm, Darley Funeral Directors is staffed entirely by family and friends. Every member of the team is compassionate and professional - the team of pallbearers worked together for 40 years at Nestlé before retiring. Friendship, community and care are truly at the heart of the business.

Darley are a caring, modern family business who pride themselves on a personal, friendly approach. Unlike some funeral directors, they have remained deliberately small, so that they can spend time with families and really get to know them and the person whose life is being celebrated.

The funeral home in York is cosy and welcoming, and Hayley will always be there to greet you with a cup of tea or coffee. Home visits can also be arranged if you prefer to arrange the funeral in the comfort of your own home.

Whatever your wishes, Darley Funeral Directors in York can help you. Call them at any time of the day to find out more about the services that they offer.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julie Turvey 18th Mar 2024

    Absolutely outstanding, cannot praise them enough for the service provided at such a traumatic time. 'From our family to yours' it truly was.

  • 5 Lynette Yuill 7th Mar 2024

    From the moment I had to make the call about Andrew, the empathy, love and support we were all given was outstanding . Hayley and the team went more than the extra mile to ensure every last detail was taken care of ensuring the day itself went very smoothly.  Thankyou all so very
    much 💕

  • 5 Maggie Tottie 6th Mar 2024

    From when he passed away at home they were so kind and sensitive and made sure I was looked after too funeral preparations were excellent and helped me so much to give Chris a lovely celebration of his life I'm truly grateful and I would certainly recommend them

  • 5 Janet McCabe 6th Mar 2024

    Thank you Hayley and all the Darley’s for making us feel part of your family in arranging our loved one’s perfect goodbye. Your help and understanding while making arrangements was caring and thoughtful. The flowers were beautiful and the order of service was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble, and we would whole heartedly recommend Hayley and her lovely family for all their professional, personal, efficient and caring help at a time when it is most needed. With thanks and love to you all ❤️❤️❤️

  • 5 Liese Neely 6th Mar 2024

    Everything was handled with such warmth, kindness and efficiency. I would thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Nigel Thorn 5th Mar 2024

    Excellent family company could not have been any better would recommend anytime took care in every single way my family and I would like to thank you for everything

  • 5 Angie Booth 5th Mar 2024

    Darley Funeral Directors always add the personal touch, they are all genuinely caring and professional and cared for mum like a Queen through her final journey. Superb every step of the way and extremely helpful and supportive. I know my family would all agree and would all highly recommend their services. Thank you Darley Funeral Directors, you are simply the best ❤️

  • 5 Tracy Boyne 5th Mar 2024

    5* service, nothing too much trouble, caring and understanding, can’t thank Hayley, Julie and the team for making a difficult time, a little more bearable.

  • 5 Ben Pycroft 5th Mar 2024

    I couldn’t have asked for a better service. They came 80 miles to come and support us when we didn’t really know where to start and they took care of absolutely everything front start to finish. Thank you so much again for everything you did 

  • 5 Jenny Hostick 5th Mar 2024

    Absolutely everything you would want and need at a very stressful and upsetting time, Julie, Hayley and the team looked after everything, including me, so so well throughout and I will forever be grateful of their care of Andrew, and my family. I will highly recommend Darleys in the future, and my celebrant was also perfectly matched. I couldn't have asked for more.

  • 5 David Potts 11th Nov 2023

    Darley funeral service was the most caring thing ever in very difficult times Hayley had my family at her for front off her mind. Darleys was always there on the phone or Alfie.
    Took a lot off pain off my mum's shoulders with all the arrangements as a family service I can't thank them enough.
    From the bottom of my heart ❤️ thankyou very much too the Darley family .

  • 5 Julie Bentley 30th Oct 2023

    Darley Funeral Directors provided an excellent service for our family when we lost my step-father. They are sincere and genuine and their care for bereaved relatives is kind and compassionate. We were grateful for their gentle support during a difficult time, nothing was too much trouble. And would highly recommend them to anyone who needs this service.

  • 5 Simon Lang 4th Sep 2023

    Superbly run funeral arrangements, professional, diligent, friendly and caring from start to finish. We highly recommend this family-run business with a personal touch.

  • 5 Kevin Smith 4th Sep 2023

    Hayley and the family couldn't have looked after us any better at our time of grief.
    They were kind, compassionate and above all truly professional throughout.

  • 5 Shelly Harkus 9th Aug 2023

    I couldn't have wished for a more professional, efficient, helpful and comforting funeral director for my father.All staff were amazing and went above and beyond my expectations.....I can't find the words to describe how thankful I am for the service and care they gave......I received lots of comments such as..... it was a lovely service for him , me and my Mum thought the Funeral Directors did an Amazing job , we were especially impressed by the young man , he was faultless, he was very engaging with the mourners , giving us all a reassuring smile at such a sad time , excellent service.

    I highly recommend Darley Funeral Directors!

  • 5 Robert Croft 26th Jun 2023

    Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. Down to earth, approachable and friendly, with nothing being too much trouble leading up to mum’s funeral.

    It’s never an easy time but Hayley and her team were so caring and respectful, carrying out our requests for the small details on the day, also guided us and helped us decide on how the service would run.

    In summary, Darleys made a bad day as good as possible, thank you.

    Highly recommended.



  • 5 Wendy Harding 11th Jun 2023

    Dear Haley,my beloved sister June's funeral,if one can say so,was conducted with reverence and love, and indeed, pure dedication to duty,with reverence and respect,and could not be faulted in any way. I will thoroughly recommend your services to anyone in need of your service. With love and grateful thanks, Wendy Harding.

  • 5 Doris Beavis 19th May 2023

    This family run funeral business, are caring , obliging , thoughtful, and supportive nothing is too much trouble for them .
    I got exactly the funeral I wanted they fulfilled every thing.

  • 5 Melanie Howram 19th May 2023

    Upon the sudden loss of my Father I found myself facing in charge of having to arrange a funeral and everything that comes with that responsibility.
    Not knowing where to start I was provided a list of local options. I began with Google and as soon as I read Hayley's website I made my choice as I felt her approach and morals matched my own.
    Quite simply it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
    Hayley and her team were genuinely kind and caring and took a proactive approach to everything. They noted everything that I asked for and fluidly made changes as I wavered between my choices. Nothing I asked was too much for them to accommodate.
    Without having to go into detail too far, they proactively did everything I needed and more.
    Unfortunately I have spent far too many occasions in chapels of rest. Most of them impersonal and unpleasant.
    I cannot stress enough how beautiful Hayley has her chapel of rest set out. It was comfortable and welcoming allowing me to spend the time needed with Dad.

    On the day of the funeral everything went beautifully and as planned, it was all I wished for.

    Hayley even came out of her way to drop dad's ashes with me after helping me choose a suitable beautiful scatter tube.

    Everything about the service was utterly personal and it was more like dealing with old friends than the alternative.

    I am forever grateful to Hayley and all her team for their utter kindness and care and for making what has been a hideous time as easy as it could possibly have been.

    If I should leave this world tomorrow I know that I would want Hayley, Julie and Alf etc to take care of me. I know without doubt I'd be safe in their loving care, just as Dad was.

    If you are undecided in your choice and you find yourself reading my review, please search no further, I assure you that you won't be disappointed.

    Thank you to everyone at Darleys you are truly amazing.
    Mel & family

  • 5 Jean Dale 17th May 2023

    There are not enough superlatives to describe the service provided by this company . The Darley family (each and everyone ) are a joy to deal with .At a time when we all needed someone to take over the reigns that is exactly what they did. Nothing is too much trouble and every detail was taken care of in a professional and timely manner .
    On a personal level , there was nobody other than Hayley I'd have been happy to take care of my loved one . Hayley reads a room and knows what theright to say and do

  • 5 Dawn Leatt 17th May 2023

    We honestly could not rate Darley’s highly enough.
    Every single member of staff was sympathetic, friendly, compassionate, professional and understanding.
    They were just brilliant and I would highly recommend them.
    From the very first telephone call they were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Given the circumstances, the day went really well, and we could not have asked for a better experience.

  • 5 Robert Mason 8th Mar 2023

    Everyone associated with the company very kind and compassionate at a terrible time for all the deceased family.
    The girls were helpful and gave lots of excellent advice on how best to achieve the funeral that we felt was sympathetic and dignified.
    Well done Darley's.

  • 5 Adam Brown 3rd Mar 2023

    Quite simply do not go anywhere else. Darley Funeral Directors are professional, compassionate, and a pleasure to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they put you at ease the moment you meet with them. They are prompt with their communications whether by phone or email. Their service on the day of the funeral was exemplary and made a difficult day that little bit easier to cope with. 

    I rarely write a review for anything but actually asked if I could write one for Darley Funeral Directors as they provided such an outstanding service. I cannot recommend them highly enough. 

  • 5 John Pycroft 3rd Mar 2023

    Excellent service from everyone involved with my beautiful wife's funeral.i would recommend to anyone.staff are excellent.haley..Julie.. and Alfie I cannot thank you enough for making the worst day of my life run so smoothly..thank you again...

  • 5 Freya Crombleholme 11th Feb 2023

    Darley's were absolutely ideal for our mum's funeral. They supported us throughout and listened to all our needs. We were really looking for a personal touch from a family funeral director, but with plenty of space to personalise the day as mum would have wanted. Darley's managed this throughout with ease and grace. Thank you so much for your making the day so special Darley's.

Address
13 Highthorn Road
Huntington
York
YO31 9HF

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

Julie Turvey 18th Mar 2024

Absolutely outstanding, cannot praise them enough for the service provided at such a traumatic time. 'From our family to yours' it truly was.

Lynette Yuill 7th Mar 2024

From the moment I had to make the call about Andrew, the empathy, love and support we were all given was outstanding . Hayley and the team went more than the extra mile to ensure every last detail was taken care of ensuring the day itself went very smoothly.  Thankyou all so very much 💕

Maggie Tottie 6th Mar 2024

From when he passed away at home they were so kind and sensitive and made sure I was looked after too funeral preparations were excellent and helped me so much to give Chris a lovely celebration of his life I'm truly grateful and I would certainly recommend them

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