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Funeral Directors Croydon

Family run since 1873

Undertakers with a century of experience, we arrange funerals in Croydon and South London, tailored to your family’s needs

Funeral Directors Croydon

Family run since 1873

Undertakers with a century of experience, we arrange funerals in Croydon and South London, tailored to your family’s needs

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Funeral Directors Croydon

Serving the Community Since 1873

Rowland Brothers, funeral directors Croydon, have helped bereaved families as undertakers in Croydon and South London since 1873. Still very much a family firm, we’re proud to serve clients from every religious denomination and ethnic group. We have worked closely with many families in the Croydon community helping them through the most difficult time in our lives and our 150-year connection with the area makes us an active member of the community.

We have funeral directors in Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, Warlingham, New Addington and Beddington

A Funeral with Respect

As Funeral Directors Croydon for more than 150 years, we want to help you organise a funeral that lets you remember your loved one with dignity and with respect. We believe that the funeral is a vital part of coming to terms with bereavement and that accordingly, the day should be as memorable and meaningful as possible. We encourage the importance of making a funeral personal and unique to your loved one, to help your family and friends share memories and make the ceremony even more special to you.

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Expertise in Bereavement Support

We understand that organising the funeral and dealing with the red-tape can sometimes be distressing. That’s why, at the time you may need it most, we’re here to offer you support, guidance, care, and reassurance – every step of the way.

Highly Qualified & Accredited

We’re members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, the British Institute of Funeral Directors, the National Association of Memorial Masons, a founding member of the National Association for Pre-Paid Funeral Plans and members of the International order of the Golden Rule. Our staff are qualified, undertakers with wide experience and expertise in arranging funerals to make sure the ceremony meets your requirements. Our staff are also qualified, counsellors. Our bereavement care is an important part of the service we offer, and so our staff are trained to be able to support you through your grief while helping plan for the funeral.

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We welcome you to visit us in one of our Croydon or South London branches. Contact us with any questions you may have about the choices and decisions you need to make.

To contact us for help or with any questions, get in touch via our free number:

0800 0789 636

Or email us via:

info@rowlandbrothers.com

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    4.8
    Swiftx3
    5 hours ago
    Fantastic care and attention. Courtney Anderson is a super star.
    Kelly H.
    1 week ago
    We found Rowland Brothers to be very professional, supportive and helpful during a difficult time, guiding us through the process and covering all our requirements and helping things go smoothly on the day.
    Response from the owner:Dear Kelly,

    We’re truly grateful that you took the time to share your experience. Supporting families during such a difficult time is a responsibility we take very seriously, and it means a great deal to know that you felt guided, supported and well cared for throughout the process.

    I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of any further assistance.

    Thank you
    Kind Regards
    Joe Rowland
    Director
    Peter B.
    1 week ago
    This was my first experience with arranging a funeral and I found the staff very supportive and helpful in what was an extremely challenging situation. They were understanding and supportive from the very beginning and I was very grateful and impressed with their willingness to help. I was guided through the process and all the options.
    I am very happy and that I chose Rowlands Brothers to represent us at this time of grieving.
    Response from the owner:Dear Peter,

    Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words.

    We are truly grateful that you chose Rowlands Brothers to support you during such a difficult time. Arranging a funeral for the first time can feel overwhelming, and it means a great deal to us to know that our team was able to guide you with care, understanding, and compassion throughout the process.

    Our priority is always to ensure families feel supported, informed, and reassured at every step, so we are very touched to hear that this was your experience. Your feedback will be shared with the team, who will deeply appreciate knowing they were able to make a difference during such an important and emotional time.

    Kind Regards
    Joe Rowland
    Director
    Sonia
    3 weeks ago
    Rowland Brothers deserve more than 5 stars, they deserve 10 stars plus, they have been exceptional, from the begining to the end. Kate, Tracy and Adam are kind, caring, professional and empathetic. They answered my numerous questions with understanding and patience and profesionalism, they did not get tired of answering my many questions. The funeral service went exactly as planned plus more. They all went above and beyond, not forgetting Jess at Whitehorse Road who was amazing. I went to a few funeral directors in West Wickham, what makes Rowland Brothers unique is they treated me as a human being and made me feel very comfortable and at ease, they made a very difficult time bearable. Even the aftercare is amazing they have made me feel that I am their friend.Their are no words that can express how wonderful Tracy and Kate have been.
    A very big thank you to Kate, Tracy, Adam and Jess. I will highly recommend them to anyone
    Response from the owner:Dear Sonia

    Thank you for your beautiful and heartfelt review. We are profoundly sorry for your loss and truly honoured that you entrusted Rowland Brothers with the care of your loved one.

    To know that Kate, Tracy, Adam and Jess were able to support you with kindness, patience and genuine compassion throughout such a painful and challenging time means a great deal to us. We recognise how overwhelming this journey can be, and it is deeply important to us that every question is answered with care, respect and understanding.

    We are especially touched that you felt treated as a person first and foremost, and that our team helped make an incredibly difficult time more manageable. The care we provide does not end on the day of the funeral, and we are grateful that our aftercare has continued to offer you comfort and reassurance.

    Your words are a powerful affirmation of the values we hold dear, and they will be shared with the team you have so kindly recognised. Thank you again for your trust, your recommendation, and for allowing us to support you at such a significant moment in your life.

    Kind Regards

    Steve Rowland
    Managing Director
    Yvonne A.
    3 weeks ago
    My family and I used Rowland Brothers (Croydon) for a traditional funeral for our late Mum. The service we received was exceptional. Our Funeral Dirrctor , David was so attentive and professional. He went above and beyond to source a Mormon Bishop to conduct the church service for us. He responded to my emails and telephone calls immediately. So efficient. The day of the funeral was also so good. John, in charge of the hearst and Drivers was just the best. He kept me updated throughout and made sure everything went smoothly. And it did. As for my Driver, Phil, lovely bloke. Can't thank RowBros enough. Absolutely brilliant Company.
    Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review. It truly means a great deal to all of us at Rowland Brothers.

    We are honoured that you entrusted us with caring for your late Mum’s funeral, and we’re very pleased to hear that David was able to support you so attentively and respectfully. Ensuring every detail is right — and that families feel listened to and supported — is exactly what we strive for.

    Your kind words about John and Phil will be especially appreciated. Our team takes great pride in quietly guiding families through the day, keeping everything running smoothly so you can focus on remembering your loved one.

    On behalf of everyone at Rowland Brothers, thank you for your trust and for your heartfelt recommendation. Our sincere condolences remain with you and your family.

    Steve Rowland
    Managing Director
    Sharon C.
    3 weeks ago
    I wish to say thank you to Charlee. At a difficult time she guided me through the process of arranging my late father's funeral and ensured that this was seamlessly conducted on the day. The celebrant, Lorraine, was empathetic and sensitive with her words. Thank you also to the rest of the team at Rowlands.
    Response from the owner:Dear Sharon,

    Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.

    We are very sorry for the loss of your father and are honoured to have been able to support you at such a difficult time. It is lovely to hear that Charlee was able to guide you through the arrangements with care and reassurance, and that everything went smoothly on the day.

    We’re also pleased to know that Lorraine’s words reflected the sensitivity and empathy your family needed, and we will be sure to pass on your thanks to her and the wider Rowland Brothers team.

    Thank you again for placing your trust in us. Our thoughts remain with you and your family.

    Steve Rowland
    Managing Director
    Christine E.
    4 weeks ago
    We were looked after in such a kind & caring way it made the whole process much easier .
    All of the team from start to finish have been wonderful! Would highly recommend Rowland Brothers
    Response from the owner:Dear Christine,

    Thank you for your kind review and recommendation, it truly means a great deal to us. I will be sure to pass your lovely words on to the team at head office. It has been an honour to support you and your family during such a difficult time. If there is anything further we can do to assist, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

    Kind Regards
    Joe Rowland
    Director
    Agnes J.
    4 weeks ago
    The staff at Rowlands were very helpful, kind and empathic. We also arranged our dad's burial with Rowlands 15 years ago because of the good service we received. Would highly recommend them.
    Response from the owner:Dear Agnes,

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will be sure to pass your kind comments on to the team. Thank you for trusting us over so many years and for allowing us to care for your family, it has truly been an honour.

    Kind regards,
    Tony Pearson
    Branch Manager
    Ian G.
    1 month ago
    Kate, Tracy, Adam and the team have been brilliant, guiding us through a difficult time and executing a 'perfect' funeral for our mother.
    There is a choice of funeral directors in west Wickham; we are pleased we went with Rowland Brothers, We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in the local area.
    Graves family.
    Response from the owner:Thank you, Graves family, for your kind and thoughtful review.

    We are truly honoured that you chose Rowland Brothers West Wickham to care for your mother’s funeral. It means a great deal to hear that Kate, Tracy, Adam and the wider team were able to guide you through such a difficult time and deliver a service that felt right for your family.

    Your recommendation is sincerely appreciated, particularly knowing there is a choice of funeral directors locally. Thank you for placing your trust in us — our thoughts remain with you and your family.

    Kind regards
    Adam Killick
    Funeral Director
    Tim F.
    1 month ago
    Yesterday I dotted the "i's" and crossed the "t's" on the Funeral Arrangements and Cremation of my late wife, Susan Foster.

    I could not let today pass without paying a massive compliment to your team, most especially Charlee at Plough Lane. My wife passed on 11th November and that evening I emailed Rowland Brothers and received a prompt response, very first thing on 12th regarding the collection of my wife from our house.

    That was just the start of an excellence of service by Charlee - your team arrived and dealt with my wife with care and sympathy and right through to today, your team has made this whole process much less stressful than it could have been.

    Whilst I know it was a team effort from beginning to end, the gentle and empathetic guiding hand of Charlee has been a revelation in customer care and service.

    I have expressed my thanks directly to her but please understand that Charlee is a star!
    Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to write such a moving and generous review, and please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, Susan.

    We are deeply honoured that you entrusted Rowland Brothers with her care, and we are grateful to know that our team was able to support you from the very first contact through to the completion of the arrangements. Responding promptly and caring for your wife with dignity and compassion is something we hold as fundamental to our role.

    Your kind thoughts about Charlee are incredibly touching. Her gentle, empathetic guidance and dedication to supporting families at such a difficult time truly reflect the values we strive to uphold across our team. We will ensure your compliments are shared with her and with everyone involved at Plough Lane.

    Thank you again for your kind words and for recognising the care shown by our colleagues. Our thoughts remain very much with you and your family.

    Kind regards
    Steve Rowland
    Managing Director

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    The Rowland Brothers Foundation supports local people who are bereaved, offering counselling and help in times of need. By donating, you can dedicate a special memory to your loved one and honour their life while giving comfort and support to others in your community.

    Rowland Brothers Foundation: Dedicate a Memory, Support a Life

    The Rowland Brothers Foundation supports local people who are bereaved, offering counselling and help in times of need. By donating, you can dedicate a special memory to your loved one and honour their life while giving comfort and support to others in your community.

    Rowland Brothers Foundation: Dedicate a Memory, Support a Life

    The Rowland Brothers Foundation supports local people who are bereaved, offering counselling and help in times of need. By donating, you can dedicate a special memory to your loved one and honour their life while giving comfort and support to others in your community.

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