J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors, York

487 reviews

Fifth generation, independent funeral directors in York providing around-the-clock services during your time of need

Latest Verified Reviews

April Mansell 17th Apr 2025

Excellent service provided for my father Eric Hart. Thank you 

James Moore 15th Apr 2025

John Tattersall and the team were very attentive, respectful, and professional at all times. Would thoroughly recommend them.

Tracey Pink 14th Apr 2025

From Start to finish planning mums funeral John was fantastic. Always kept us informed! The team that looked after us on the day were also really good. Would highly recommend Field ... ers  more

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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

48-50 Clarence Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO31 7EW

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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

About Us

J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors are York’s most experienced independent funeral directors, having served the community for over 130 years, and offer a caring and sympathetic service. Their compassionate team of professionals are available round the clock with help and advice, whether the family wants a religious or non-religious funeral.

Victor and Chris Fielder and their team offer a range of services, whether it be a traditional burial, simple cremation service or a green funeral. They are happy to support families organise a personalised funeral service that reflect their loved one’s wishes.

They offer the flexibility of home visits, office appointments or video and phone arrangements so that families may discuss funeral arrangements in the most comfortable and suitable way for them.

A typical funeral with J G Fielder & Son will include the collection and care of the person who has died, liaising with third parties, a Mercedes hearse and a handmade coffin. Other funeral transport options include horse-drawn carriage, motorcycle sidecar hearse, matching Mercedes limousines or a vintage VW Camper.

The York-based funeral directors have 2 Chapels of Rest which can be used by the family or friends to grieve and reflect on the memory of their loved one. Other services include an in-house embalming service, bereavement counselling and repatriation.

The team are available 24/7 to guide bereaved families and provide caring support during a difficult time. Call J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors for more information on various options or to arrange a memorable funeral service for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Patricia   Moore

Patricia Moore

Mar 1940 - Mar 2025

Pamela Margret   Cowling

Pamela Margret Cowling

Jan 1940 - Mar 2025

Hazel Margaret   Foster

Hazel Margaret Foster

Nov 1932 - Mar 2025

Rosemary   Littlefair

Rosemary Littlefair

Mar 1933 - Mar 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 April Mansell 17th Apr 2025

    Excellent service provided for my father Eric Hart. Thank you 

  • 5 James Moore 15th Apr 2025

    John Tattersall and the team were very attentive, respectful, and professional at all times. Would thoroughly recommend them.

  • 5 Tracey Pink 14th Apr 2025

    From Start to finish planning mums funeral John was fantastic. Always kept us informed! The team that looked after us on the day were also really good. Would highly recommend Fielders 

  • 5 Jollyon McCarthy 14th Apr 2025

    Really professional service. They supported us fully throughout the process and were calm and beautifully organised on the day. I would recommend them to everyone without reservation.

  • 5 Antoinette Wilkin 8th Apr 2025

    Professional, efficient, Caring.

    J G Fielders couldn't have done any more to help make the day go smoothly.

  • 5 Veronica Davison 7th Apr 2025

    We cannot speak highly enough of the care given to mum and sensitivity at every stage
    John was so helpful and good at guiding us through all aspects of the ceremony, nothing we asked of him was to much.
    Everyone we spoke to at Fielders were kind and helpful
    Thank you all

  • 5 Simon Johns 5th Apr 2025

    Respectfully and thoughtful throughout the whole process of my Father's funeral details and ceremony.

  • 5 Rick Lovie 5th Apr 2025

    Everyone at Fielders were fantastic. They couldn’t have been more helpful and supportive during a difficult time.

    They couldn’t have day went very smoothly, and my father’s funeral was the send off he would have wanted.

    I would like to personally thank Jon, who’s professionalism, compassion and warmth were very much appreciated.

  • 5 Andrew Paterson 31st Mar 2025

    Extremely caring, kind and professional service from Jon and the rest of the team. Would highly recommend JG Fielder & Son

  • 5 Kelly Durkin 27th Mar 2025

    Absolutely flawless from our first phone call. We had to arrange a funeral from a different country and we had exceptional service, advice and support every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything, they even helped us with organising things for our home service. Thanks in particular to Jon and Helen. You made a very upsetting and stressful time much more bearable and we were in good hands.

  • 5 Jennifer Powley 22nd Mar 2025

    Caring sympathetic just as Brian would have wanted. John Tattersall handled everything just right. So grateful 

  • 5 Patricia Claydon 18th Mar 2025

    First class service always helpful John couldn’t have done more, guiding us through the process at a difficult time.

  • 5 Elizabeth Jefferys 9th Mar 2025

    Very  professional and respectful.Good support to personalise the funeral.The celebrant was very helpful and gave good guidance .

  • 5 James Godfrey 4th Mar 2025

    I am incredibly grateful to all the team at J.G. Fielder & Son for the care and quality of service they provided. At a very difficult time, they did their upmost to make things as easy as possible for us and ensure the funeral went as well as it could. They went above and beyond and I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Kathryn Farrow 24th Feb 2025

    Lucy was caring and professional during the planning of my mums funeral. She always kept me informed and answered any questions promptly. On the day she and her team helped to ensure everything went smoothly and was as stress free as possible.

  • 5 Jonathan Steel 18th Feb 2025

    Everything was exactly as I would have wished for my mum's funeral. Jon was superb, supportive and empathetic in his communication and organisation. I recommend J G Fielder & Son without hesitation.

  • 5 Kathryn Wills 18th Feb 2025

    We were in safe hands with Fielders. Lucy was especially empathetic and helped make a difficult time more bearable.

  • 5 Duncan Lister 11th Feb 2025

    JG Fielders are an excellent funeral directors who myself and my family have used for over twenty years. From initial contact through to the day of the funeral they handle everything thoroughly showing empathy throughout the whole process and always go at the pace the customer wants to go. I couldn’t recommend them enough.

  • 5 Anna Webster 10th Feb 2025

    John and the team were brilliant. Everything went smoothly and was handled with care and compassion. They came highly recommended and it's clear to see why.

  • 5 Jacqueline O'Sullivan 7th Feb 2025

    A big thank you to all at J G Fielder & Son, especially John Tattersall and Andrew Ison. The service, care and compassion we received was amazing, we are truly grateful as a family to have had that support during this very difficult time.

  • 5 Angie White 4th Feb 2025

    I couldn’t have asked for more from everyone at Fielders, they have been truly amazing and so supportive, every last detail was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and their professionalism was outstanding. I will be forever grateful to them. 

  • 5 Richard Mills 31st Jan 2025

    Desma had left instructions for her funeral and David at Fielder & Son helped carry these out. There was superb liaison with the Vicar and Cemetery so the service and committal were just what Desma would have wanted. The Order of Service was perfect. We felt we were ably guided through the entire process and everything went smoothly. The bouquet and willow coffin were superb. We were very pleased with everything.

  • 5 Katharine Shears 31st Jan 2025

    The service we received from Fielders has been excellent from start to finish. We were dealt with sympathetically and professionally and can’t thank them enough for their care. Jon Kirkman and the team have our deepest gratitude.

  • 5 Rachael Baldwin-Gledhill 31st Jan 2025

    Thank you to the team ad to Jon Kirkman for leading me through all the details and requirements, with sympathy and kindness.
    It was a beautiful, well organised funeral.

  • 5 Tim Brogden 27th Jan 2025

    Fielders provided a very professional and sympathetic service and made the process of arranging Dad's funeral understandable and straightforward. Our initial meeting, the organisational communications by phone and email, and the funeral ceremony itself were all conducted exactly as I would wish them to be. We are most grateful.

Address
48-50 Clarence Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO31 7EW

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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

April Mansell 17th Apr 2025

Excellent service provided for my father Eric Hart. Thank you 

James Moore 15th Apr 2025

John Tattersall and the team were very attentive, respectful, and professional at all times. Would thoroughly recommend them.

Tracey Pink 14th Apr 2025

From Start to finish planning mums funeral John was fantastic. Always kept us informed! The team that looked after us on the day were also really good. Would highly recommend Field ... ers  more

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