Rowley & Sons Family Funeral Services

256 reviews

Family run independent funeral service, serving the City of York and the surrounding areas

Latest Verified Reviews

Penny Coupland 3rd Feb 2023

Everyone at Rowleys was so kind, helpful and supportive. Their efficiency was particularly appreciated as we had to organise my aunt's funeral in quite a short period of time but nothing was too much trouble for them! Thank you!

Noami Lumley 31st Jan 2023

I can only say that these funeral directors were most kind and caring in every way and I am very happy to recommend them to future families,

Carly Norman 30th Jan 2023

Couldn’t recommend them enough , they made us feel comforted and confident at such a sad time in our lives 

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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

Dilston House
65 Lawrence Street
Layerthorpe
York
YO10 3BU

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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 917684

About Us

Rowley and Sons is a family run independent funeral service, owned and run by Martin and Elizabeth Rowley, based in Lawrence Street, York. They provide a friendly, caring and professional service for bereaved families in the surrounding area.

They can provide a range of different funerals from traditional church services to completely non-religious celebrations of life, and offer cremation, burial, or green burial options. Rowley and Sons are able to advise on all aspects of your loved one’s funeral and make all the necessary arrangements on your behalf, offering a ‘one stop’ service.

Their York funeral home has a chapel of rest which is available at any time, including evenings and weekends (by arrangement). They can arrange a selection of beautifully-made coffins to suit any type of funeral service, from solid oak and veneered options to eco-friendly coffins such as cardboard, wicker, bamboo and banana leaf. Funeral transport is also covered with a range of hearses and limousines.

Rowley and Sons offer clear pricing on their website and also offer funeral finance options if required.

Call Rowley and Sons Family Funeral Services in York now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Penny Coupland 3rd Feb 2023

    Everyone at Rowleys was so kind, helpful and supportive.
    Their efficiency was particularly appreciated as we had to organise my aunt's funeral in quite a short period of time but nothing was too much trouble for them! Thank you!

  • 5 Noami Lumley 31st Jan 2023

    I can only say that these funeral directors were most kind and caring in every way and I am very happy to recommend them to future families,

  • 5 Carly Norman 30th Jan 2023

    Couldn’t recommend them enough , they made us feel comforted and confident at such a sad time in our lives 

  • 5 Ian Brown 30th Jan 2023

    Great service provided to provide a great service. Well appreciated and positively commented upon by all.

  • 5 Michael Limbert 30th Jan 2023

    We were so lucky to have found Rowley and Son. They were so helpful and guided us through everything at such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I cannot thank them enough for guiding us throughout. 

  • 5 Graeme Stones 30th Jan 2023

    They all do a 100% job.

  • 4 Paula Nelson-Jones 30th Jan 2023

    What lovely people to look after my mum and the family at such a hard time . Nothing was a problem for them and they accommodated to our every need . Thank you so much x 

  • 5 Natasha Barrass 6th Sep 2022

    A lovely family run funeral directors. They were all really nice, thoughtful and respectful. And very accommodating when ever anyone wanted to visit the chapel of rest. 

  • 5 Charis Coleman 24th May 2022

    Rowley & Sons have managed both of my parent's funerals in the past couple of years and I can say that their caring demeanour and excellent organisation are very helpful during a stressful time.

  • 5 Susan Prentice 15th May 2022

    Everything was handled professionally and in a very caring way.Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was kind and understanding.

  • 5 Tracey King 15th May 2022

    Martin, Liz and their family went above and beyond to care for my husband and also be there for me and our family. Their genuine compassion and care were so greatly appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rowley's. As they understand your pain and they guide and support you throughout one of the hardest times.

  • 5 Janet Olsen 12th May 2022

    It was fortunate that the funeral plan my husband had taken out was with Rowley & Son as it smoothed the way in the early stages. In my dealings with Martin and Elizabeth I realised that I was indeed fortunate as they were kind, considerate and efficient, as were all the staff behind the scenes. I would definitely recommend them as a firm.

  • 5 Diane Hart 11th May 2022

    Really caring and understanding throughout. Very approachable and friendly service offered.
    We didn't feel under any pressure and all our needs were met in full.
    They came highly recommended and would definitely agree - Thank you to you all

  • 5 Katie Stephenson 11th May 2022

    Wonderful and caring. Felt that any question/query was listened to and answered with tact and good advice. Felt fully supported at such a difficult and confusing time

  • 4 Hayley Lorimer 11th May 2022

    Rowleys were very professional and kind in organising Charlie's funeral. It's a difficult thing to do when you've just lost a loved one, so you do need that support and guidance.

  • 5 Michael Archer 11th May 2022

    First class and professional service

  • 5 Paul Brolly 11th May 2022

    Excellent kind and friendly, so professional and courteous, am recommending them to everyone, we as a family have never been so more moved by the respect they showed.

  • 5 Chris Dalton 31st Mar 2022

    Made things alot easier at a very difficult time.
    Its not easy trying to organise something when your already upset and you dont not what you doing.
    Just excellant at what they do.

  • 5 Kevan Sanderson 14th Mar 2022

    We were very satisfied by the service provided by Rowley and Sons. They were very professional, sensitive and efficient.

  • 5 Frank McNiel 16th Feb 2022

    Rowley & Sons were very helpful through this difficult time. They made the process easier to handle from start to finish.

  • 5 Karen Johnson 16th Feb 2022

    Rowley made everything easy and we're very understanding with family difficulties. They did my mother proud especially walking in front of the hearse. A lovely send off would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Julie Brandon 15th Feb 2022

    Rowley and sons took care of my late fathers funeral last year. Their natural ability to connect with our family was amazing. They made a very hard situation much more bearable for us & the genuine care and understanding really helped us massively.

  • 5 Carole Moynihan 15th Feb 2022

    Excellent 100 percent so kind 

  • 5 Chris Coyne 13th Jan 2022

    It was a relief to the family that dad's funeral was dealt with by such a professional and respectful family-run business. At an obviously stressful and emotional time, this brought us some much needed comfort. Thank you on behalf of the Coyne family.

  • 5 Nigel Wright 6th Jan 2022

    Such care, genuine compassion and guidance throughout. We felt very confident and satisfied with every aspect of the service received. There’s a lot to be said for trusting such a difficult situation to a local family business. Their contacts alone made it possible for us to bespoke the funeral arrangements exactly as we wanted.

Address
Dilston House
65 Lawrence Street
Layerthorpe
York
YO10 3BU

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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

Penny Coupland 3rd Feb 2023

Everyone at Rowleys was so kind, helpful and supportive. Their efficiency was particularly appreciated as we had to organise my aunt's funeral in quite a short period of time but nothing was too much trouble for them! Thank you!

Noami Lumley 31st Jan 2023

I can only say that these funeral directors were most kind and caring in every way and I am very happy to recommend them to future families,

Carly Norman 30th Jan 2023

Couldn’t recommend them enough , they made us feel comforted and confident at such a sad time in our lives 

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