Rowley & Sons Family Funeral Services

256 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Emma Field 28th Jun 2019

Such a kind, caring and professional company. This truly is a family firm and throughout the process of arranging a funeral you are treated as part of that family.

Paul Shipley 22nd Jun 2019

Martin and his team are fantastic and are caring, considerate especially when you have lost a loved one. Nothing is too much trouble and Martin is very helpful  organising everything for me and my family. Would highly recommend Martin Rowley to anyone requiring a professional funeral director 

Kim Rekik 22nd Jun 2019

I will be forever grateful to Martin, Elizabeth and the team for their support and services in recent weeks. They ensured that at every step if the process my Mum and I were treated with care, compassion and respect. The funeral was so respectful. The most precious thing to us was the high level of communication in the period before the funeral. The team made everything so easy and worked with us to give my mum the perfect day.

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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 Emma Field 28th Jun 2019

    Such a kind, caring and professional company. This truly is a family firm and throughout the process of arranging a funeral you are treated as part of that family.

  • 5 Paul Shipley 22nd Jun 2019

    Martin and his team are fantastic and are caring, considerate especially when you have lost a loved one. Nothing is too much trouble and Martin is very helpful  organising everything for me and my family. Would highly recommend Martin Rowley to anyone requiring a professional funeral director 

  • 5 Kim Rekik 22nd Jun 2019

    I will be forever grateful to Martin, Elizabeth and the team for their support and services in recent weeks.

    They ensured that at every step if the process my Mum and I were treated with care, compassion and respect. The funeral was so respectful.

    The most precious thing to us was the high level of communication in the period before the funeral. The team made everything so easy and worked with us to give my mum the perfect day.

  • 5 Frank Holden 21st Jun 2019

    Exemplary and considerate service from start to finish
    Professional people to deal with at a very sad and trying time
    Costs fully explained.No hidden charges
    Would recommend this business

  • 5 Marie Myers 21st Jun 2019

    I can say about Rowley's made a horrible time much easier they are so caring cannot thank them enough for everything they did for me

  • 5 Sara Woodall 17th Jun 2019

    Thank you to everyone, you were all so helpful, caring and understanding after the loss of our mum. You helped us through a difficult time and we highly recommend you. 

  • 5 Shirely Yarnold 16th Jun 2019

    Rowley & sons were perfect in everyway. Very supportive and understanding throughout the process making everything go as planned without a hitch. Many thanks.

  • 5 Lisa Whittaker 12th Jun 2019

    I have found them to be very friendly, will do anything to make the funeral go well , could ‘nt do a enough for us . Very pleased 😀 

  • 5 Philip Sharp 20th May 2019

    When difficult times come, what's needed is someone like Martin Rowley and Family who really did listen and everything they did was done with great care.

  • 5 Bernadette Lake 18th May 2019

    Martin & Elizabeth, and the whole family were so very supportive in our time of grief. I would like to give a very big thank you for everything they did , from start to the finish, it was very much appreciated. With all our love, Maureen, Richard, Bernadette & Richard.

  • 5 Callum Hannigan 17th May 2019

    Amazing family and very professional business. Always there to answer any questions. Couldn't of asked for a better send off for our family friend.

  • 5 Debra Barrett 11th May 2019

    I can’t thank Martin, Elizabeth and sons enough for the kindness and compassion shown to us during the most difficult of times and for the dignified and caring way in which my mum was looked after.  Nothing was too much trouble and on the day of my mums funeral everything was done with the utmost professionalism and care.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Rowley and Sons to anyone.  
    Thank you once again for everything you did for us all (Barney included, he could  always make us smile!), it really was the best we could have wished for our mum. 

  • 5 Nathalie Welsh 10th May 2019

    We received a professional and caring service . Everything was taken care of , nothing was too much trouble . Flexible and understanding of our circumstances, we can't thank you enough for everything you have done for us , making this difficult time a little less stressful. Many comments were made after the funeral at how dignified and professional the service was conducted . We would highly recommend Rowley&sons . Thank you once again for everything.

  • 5 Mandy Dewsbury 30th Apr 2019

    Excellent service by a team of true professionals. Understanding, sympathy and warmth in abundance. 
    Would highly recommend

  • 5 Toni-Ann Guilford 30th Apr 2019

    So from the start the service i had with Rowleys was spot on!!! All very easy, and very helpful!!! The humanist service was just what I asked for. The cost of mums funeral was so much less that a previous company I'd looked at... a wonderful family team, Thanks to you all!!! Toni...x

  • 5 Peter Taylor 30th Apr 2019

    Friendly, sensitive and professional service.

  • 5 Julie Robinson 30th Apr 2019

    We had to use rowleys again in short time yet again there service was brilliant especially when we had to change things Elizabeth was lovely they organised everything in a short time the sons who did the funeral were lovely caring people yet again I recommend them to other people          Thank you Julie and Charlie 

  • 5 Ann Patricia Townsley 1st Apr 2019

    Rowley and Sons were excellent. They made everything run so smoothly. They did everything possible to help me and my Family. Family and Friends commented on what a beautiful Service it was. Thank you. 

  • 5 Susan Dobsworth 29th Mar 2019

    Martin and the team organised everything promptly and professionally, he was friendly and kind and made the whole process a lot easier. Would definitely recommend them to anyone

  • 5 Rod Brittle 28th Mar 2019

    Nothing was too much trouble and everything was carried out with dignity and compassion. And also on time.

    Certainly to be recommended.

  • 5 Philip Metcalf 27th Mar 2019

    5 stars without hesitation. Martin Rowley showed great compassion and understanding in dealing with our son's funeral. I have already told our younger son to use Rowley & Sons when it's my time to go.

  • 5 Christine Wallace 27th Mar 2019

    Rowley's dealt with the funeral of my father with tact, kindness and absolute professionalism.

  • 5 Sarah Bramley 27th Mar 2019

    Thank you.

  • 5 Glenda Boorman 19th Mar 2019

    We thought Rowley and son were very good , very understanding and was pleased with there services, would gladly recommend them. IT IS difficult enough when you lose a loved one and they helped us through with care.

  • 5 Helen Smith 19th Mar 2019

    From the moment I entered Rowley and sons I felt very well supported. Everything was explained and any worries or concerns handled sensitively. Whenever I needed to contact the funeral director either by email or on the phone the response was swift. I would highly recommend Rowley and Sons and would certainly use this firm in the future.

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

Emma Field 28th Jun 2019

Such a kind, caring and professional company. This truly is a family firm and throughout the process of arranging a funeral you are treated as part of that family.

Paul Shipley 22nd Jun 2019

Martin and his team are fantastic and are caring, considerate especially when you have lost a loved one. Nothing is too much trouble and Martin is very helpful  organising everything for me and my family. Would highly recommend Martin Rowley to anyone requiring a professional funeral director 

Kim Rekik 22nd Jun 2019

I will be forever grateful to Martin, Elizabeth and the team for their support and services in recent weeks. They ensured that at every step if the process my Mum and I were treated with care, compassion and respect. The funeral was so respectful. The most precious thing to us was the high level of communication in the period before the funeral. The team made everything so easy and worked with us to give my mum the perfect day.

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