George Brooke Funeral Directors

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George Brooke funeral directors have served the North Kirklees area for over 60 years, offering personalised funerals for all faiths and beliefs.

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Andrew Parkinson 3rd Jan 2017

It is with great thanks to Helen for her patience, caring and understanding during this sad time. With her help and guidance we were able to celebrate our dear mums life knowing that George Brooke's staff team have taken care of everything. Having Helen there on the day of the funeral to support us all was very welcoming.  Many thanks to Helen and the staff team and George Brooke's... 

Judith Newell 2nd Jan 2017

I am so grateful to all involved at the George Brooke company for the sensitive, thoughtful and helpful way they supported us from the night my husband died at home, all the way through, and even to a telephone call on the evening following the funeral. We had contacted them because they were recommended by a friend of my daughter. Helen (née Brooke) came out to see us to discuss the funeral and explain things we needed to do in the meantime, giving us a very helpful company brochure which informed us of the 'tell us once service' through the Coroner's office, and prompts about things we had not considered. During the time until the funeral it was easy to contact them for help and advice. Helen led the funeral on the day, and her approach and manner put everyone at ease, particularly the children present. The ceremony was conducted by Martyn Beecham, who was recommended by the company. He visited us and encouraged us to talk about my husband, making notes and later preparing a draft for us to discuss. During the service he spoke about my husband as if he knew him, because he had understood the essence of Don and delivered exactly what we needed. I would recommend the George Brooke company to anyone, and I cannot thank them enough.

Duncan Holmes 20th Dec 2016

A very profeesional service from one phone call everything was taken in hand with the upmost of diginity and respect I would thoroughly recommend Helen/Judith and the team in the office

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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

14 Sharp Street
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 1QZ

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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: 01924 679265

About Us

Established in 1952, George Brooke funeral directors offer compassionate funeral planning services to the North Kirklees area, including Dewsbury, Batley, Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Ossett. The office is open all week and 9am-2.30pm on Saturday.

A family-run and owned business, the George Brooke team promises to take the time to listen to a family’s requirements. Helen and Judith Brooke pride themselves on giving the bereaved help with all their needs during a difficult time, allowing them to plan the ideal bespoke funeral for their loved one.

George Brooke funeral directors work with families from all religious backgrounds and can cater to faith-specific needs, such as dedicated washing facilities for Hindu and Sikh families. They also have civil celebrants and humanist officiants for non-religious funeral services.

A chapel of rest is available for use at both the Dewsbury and Mirfield premises, as well as an area for holding funeral teas following ceremonies. George Brooke can also offer a hearse and three funeral vehicles for hire.

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Linda Wood

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Adrienne Draper

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Andrew Parkinson 3rd Jan 2017

    It is with great thanks to Helen for her patience, caring and understanding during this sad time. With her help and guidance we were able to celebrate our dear mums life knowing that George Brooke's staff team have taken care of everything. Having Helen there on the day of the funeral to support us all was very welcoming. 

    Many thanks to Helen and the staff team and George Brooke's... 

  • 5 Judith Newell 2nd Jan 2017

    I am so grateful to all involved at the George Brooke company for the sensitive, thoughtful and helpful way they supported us from the night my husband died at home, all the way through, and even to a telephone call on the evening following the funeral. We had contacted them because they were recommended by a friend of my daughter.

    Helen (née Brooke) came out to see us to discuss the funeral and explain things we needed to do in the meantime, giving us a very helpful company brochure which informed us of the 'tell us once service' through the Coroner's office, and prompts about things we had not considered. During the time until the funeral it was easy to contact them for help and advice. Helen led the funeral on the day, and her approach and manner put everyone at ease, particularly the children present.

    The ceremony was conducted by Martyn Beecham, who was recommended by the company. He visited us and encouraged us to talk about my husband, making notes and later preparing a draft for us to discuss. During the service he spoke about my husband as if he knew him, because he had understood the essence of Don and delivered exactly what we needed.

    I would recommend the George Brooke company to anyone, and I cannot thank them enough.



  • 5 Duncan Holmes 20th Dec 2016

    A very profeesional service from one phone call everything was taken in hand with the upmost of diginity and respect
    I would thoroughly recommend Helen/Judith and the team in the office

  • 5 Laura Fortis 20th Dec 2016

    Professional, friendly and have all the right contacts. All questions answered quickly too. Lovely team nothing ever too much trouble xx 

  • 5 Amara Deen 20th Dec 2016

    Wonderful caring service at a very difficult time... all the staff are amazing in the attention to detail. 
    Excellent customer care & service would definitely recommend them to anyone. 

    Thank you x 

  • 5 Russell Todd 13th Dec 2016

    The unexpected death of my mother was the worst day of my life. The thoughts thereafter as to how we as a family were going to get through the funeral were simply unthinkable. George Brookes were recommended and I am so glad that we then met Helen. Her care, compassion, approach and understanding were a blessing to us. I breathed a sigh of relief when I knew mum was in her care and from then until the funeral, matters were dealt with by Helen and her colleagues in a compassionate and caring manner. Many thanks to you Helen and I wish you and your family all the best. Kindest Regards Russell

  • 5 Susan Lockwood 12th Dec 2016

    We would like to thank Judith and all the staff for taking great care of Marjorie, as always very professional and dignified. Thanks Judith for your great support on the day of the funeral.

  • 5 Mandy Hinchliffe-Walshaw 9th Dec 2016

    They were very good and took a lot of the pressure off a difficult time for myself, nothing was to much trouble for them and I found all the staff amenable and friendly, very professional. I appreciate all they did, Thank you..

  • 5 John Heeley 9th Dec 2016

    As with every funeral presided over by Helen and her team at Brooke's, our needs were dealt with compassion and understanding. We were kept informed of every item along the way, and nothing created problems that Helen couldn't sort out. I have already written into my living will that Brooke's are the only funeral directors to deal with upon my death.

    From everyone associated with Elaine thank you very much.

  • 5 Julian Lewington 2nd Dec 2016

    First class service all the way through I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Steven Poskitt 28th Nov 2016

    EXCELLENT SERVICE VERY FRIENDLY AND UNDERSTANDING
    THANKYOU

  • 5 Darren & Eve Halmshaw 27th Nov 2016


    Helen and her team walked my family through the stages of the funeral. All details no matter how small were covered.
    When your wife (aged only 53) and Mother to Eve, is laid to rest it is the most difficult day of your life. From making certain the service went smoothly (with guidance of my dearly departed wife from above) and working with the Church all the way was amazing.......

    The shock of losing one so close is devastating but Brookes looked after my amazing wife with dignity and care from start to finish.
    Helen, you did Pamela proud and we plus the family and friends thank you so much.......
    Darren and Eve...........x

  • 5 Beverley Oliver 22nd Oct 2016

    Thank you to Helen & Judith for their support at this very difficult time.
    Understanding & empathy is second to none. As a family we have always used their services when required. Exemplary service.

  • 5 Amanda Walmsley 18th Oct 2016

    i wouldn't have had anyone else they are very professional and sympathetic to your needs. First class thank you

Address
14 Sharp Street
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 1QZ

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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

Andrew Parkinson 3rd Jan 2017

It is with great thanks to Helen for her patience, caring and understanding during this sad time. With her help and guidance we were able to celebrate our dear mums life knowing that George Brooke's staff team have taken care of everything. Having Helen there on the day of the funeral to support us all was very welcoming.  Many thanks to Helen and the staff team and George Brooke's... 

Judith Newell 2nd Jan 2017

I am so grateful to all involved at the George Brooke company for the sensitive, thoughtful and helpful way they supported us from the night my husband died at home, all the way through, and even to a telephone call on the evening following the funeral. We had contacted them because they were recommended by a friend of my daughter. Helen (née Brooke) came out to see us to discuss the funeral and explain things we needed to do in the meantime, giving us a very helpful company brochure which informed us of the 'tell us once service' through the Coroner's office, and prompts about things we had not considered. During the time until the funeral it was easy to contact them for help and advice. Helen led the funeral on the day, and her approach and manner put everyone at ease, particularly the children present. The ceremony was conducted by Martyn Beecham, who was recommended by the company. He visited us and encouraged us to talk about my husband, making notes and later preparing a draft for us to discuss. During the service he spoke about my husband as if he knew him, because he had understood the essence of Don and delivered exactly what we needed. I would recommend the George Brooke company to anyone, and I cannot thank them enough.

Duncan Holmes 20th Dec 2016

A very profeesional service from one phone call everything was taken in hand with the upmost of diginity and respect I would thoroughly recommend Helen/Judith and the team in the office

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