Walton & Taylor Ltd

226 reviews

Walton and Taylor Ltd, Independent Funeral Directors, have been providing a personal service to the families of Rugby and surrounding areas of Warwickshire since 1902.

Latest Verified Reviews

Lisa Scott Wordley 13th Apr 2025

Amazing service. Great with information of what is needed to be done and when. The service day was well organised and they took care of everything that was needed. Thank you to eve ... ryone who was involved on the day.  more

Saffron Mawby 13th Apr 2025

James and Sue were so helpful and considerate in the arranging of my Mum's funeral. Always quick to communicate replies or updates, supportive of planning orders of service and pho ... tos and generally taking good care of Mum and of my needs during the process. Highly recommended more

Marcus Galliford 5th Apr 2025

Thank you James for being so helpful and giving such a fabulous and professional service. We choose Walton & Taylor Ltd as you are still an independent company and not part of ...  one of the big groups. Thank you again. 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

16 Railway Terrace
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3EW

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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

Walton & Taylor Ltd are a funeral director in Rugby, with years of experience caring for the families of Rugby as they go through one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Through long years of care, Walton & Taylor know that great comfort can be drawn from a traditional approach to funeral directing, with special attention to the personal details that make a tribute truly special and befitting a loved-one.

The compassionate and professional staff at Walton & Taylor always endeavour to provide ample time and impartial guidance to make the decisions that are right for them, whether it’s a quiet green burial or a large horse drawn funeral. No matter the size of the ceremony, every funeral is conducted with the utmost care and sincerity.

Please call for more information or a personal quote. All calls are answered 24 hours a day.

Latest Obituaries

Andrew   David Twyman

Andrew David Twyman

Jul 1978 - Apr 2025

George Harry (John)   Sheppard

George Harry (John) Sheppard

Apr 1936 - Mar 2025

Robert   James Hargie

Robert James Hargie

Sep 1947 - Mar 2025

Michael   Colin Gooney

Michael Colin Gooney

Jul 1958 - Mar 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lisa Scott Wordley 13th Apr 2025

    Amazing service. Great with information of what is needed to be done and when. The service day was well organised and they took care of everything that was needed. Thank you to everyone who was involved on the day. 

  • 5 Saffron Mawby 13th Apr 2025

    James and Sue were so helpful and considerate in the arranging of my Mum's funeral. Always quick to communicate replies or updates, supportive of planning orders of service and photos and generally taking good care of Mum and of my needs during the process. Highly recommended

  • 5 Marcus Galliford 5th Apr 2025

    Thank you James for being so helpful and giving such a fabulous and professional service. We choose Walton & Taylor Ltd as you are still an independent company and not part of one of the big groups. Thank you again.

  • 5 Carol Langford 29th Mar 2025

    A very professional service provided by Walton & Taylor. 

  • 5 Yvonne Seamer 14th Feb 2025

    A compassionate, friendly and professional service. Always on hand to give advice, and the funeral service itself ran like clockwork.

  • 5 Janet Ayscough 7th Feb 2025

    James and everyone at Walton and Taylor were so professional and so kind and thoughtful. They were always available and responded quickly to any questions we had. Nothing was too much trouble. The care and respect shown to Mum was wonderful. They all helped make a very difficult time a little easier. Thank you.

  • 5 Suzanne Maunder 4th Feb 2025

    James and sue were amazing from the first point of contact to the funeral day. 
    Nothing was ever too much trouble and their guidance was impeccable. 
    I Wouldn’t ever take any of my family to any where else other than Walton & Taylor I would highly recommend this funeral home. 

  • 5 Timothy Coleman 2nd Feb 2025

    Professional, caring, considerate and understanding.

  • 5 Richard Overton 1st Feb 2025

    We were very pleased with the services of Walton & Taylor for our late mother’s funeral. James was very helpful throughout the whole process. We were guided and well informed with the proceedings and they handled everything with sympathy and professionalism. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Carol Player 31st Jan 2025

    This was the first place we went to after losing my Brother.
     James was very efficient and had a calming way about him showing us empathy. We covered most things on the first visit. My Brothers funeral as sad as it was went perfectly on the day. Sue and James  both went above and beyond to ensure everything went as planned. 

  • 5 Philip Schofield 28th Jan 2025

    A superb service from all at Walton & Taylor for my brothers funeral.

    I would highly recommend this company!

  • 5 Darren Smith 3rd Jan 2025

    All of the Walton and Taylor staff have been absolutely fantastic in supporting our family through the most difficult  time. So patient in answering all of the questions we had and giving us the information we needed, in a kind way. Thank you all. 

  • 5 Russell Finch 27th Dec 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish. Sue was sympathetic, supportive and professional throughout the admin stages with regular and clear communication of any requirements. And the service from James and his team on the day of the funeral was also very courteous and professional. Really could not have asked for more.

  • 5 Angela Atkins 27th Dec 2024

    We have used Walton and Taylor for several family funerals over recent years. They are efficient, respectful and attentive to every detail. We recommend them highly.

  • 5 Rebecca Beckh 27th Dec 2024

    Walton and Taylor provided an Impeccable and personal service to us from start to finish.  Sue and James were calmly reassuring, kind and professional during a very difficult time.

  • 5 Simon Osborne 21st Dec 2024

    Very happy with the whole experience the staff are very good 

  • 5 Martin White 8th Nov 2024

    Couldn’t have been more helpful from start to finish at a time when you feel quite shaken. Thank you to James and the team

  • 5 Edward Kenney 28th Oct 2024

    Very accommodating and friendly would recommend

  • 5 Paula Rose 12th Aug 2024

    Really sensitive and dignified handling of our Dads celebrations of life. At such an awful time all the  funeral arrangements were made with ease. The day itself was incredible and they lead us through the ceremony, making sure the family were so very well looked after. We cannot thank them enough 

  • 4 Elaine Cresswell 16th Jun 2024

    The funeral last Wednesday was well organised. Everything went to plan and was on time. Thank you.

  • 5 Richard Babbedge 3rd Jun 2024

    We have used Walton & Taylor several times in the past and have always been impressed with their professionalism and kindness.
    Everything was organised to perfection from start to finish, culminating in a very smooth running and stress free service on the day.
    We have received numerous compliments since to that effect.
    Our thanks to James, staff and celebrant Adienne once again.
    Pam & Richard Babbedge

  • 5 Lynda Martin 16th May 2024

    They were very helpful and we felt cared for at what was a sad time

  • 5 Stephen Brown 15th May 2024

    All at Walton and Taylor looked after us very well. All questions were answered and all matters deal with sensitively.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 Georgios Chrysckis 30th Apr 2024

    Very helpful, respectful and supportive service. Would definitely recommend

  • 5 Tracey McPherson 9th Apr 2024

    Couldn't be happier with their services

Address
16 Railway Terrace
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3EW

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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

Lisa Scott Wordley 13th Apr 2025

Amazing service. Great with information of what is needed to be done and when. The service day was well organised and they took care of everything that was needed. Thank you to eve ... ryone who was involved on the day.  more

Saffron Mawby 13th Apr 2025

James and Sue were so helpful and considerate in the arranging of my Mum's funeral. Always quick to communicate replies or updates, supportive of planning orders of service and pho ... tos and generally taking good care of Mum and of my needs during the process. Highly recommended more

Marcus Galliford 5th Apr 2025

Thank you James for being so helpful and giving such a fabulous and professional service. We choose Walton & Taylor Ltd as you are still an independent company and not part of ...  one of the big groups. Thank you again. more

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