Rowland Brothers 150 years
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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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    David G.
    Rowlands have just arranged our Mum’s funeral and it was perfect. The staff could not have done more for us, especially Charley who added a real personal touch to the day. We would highly recommend them, thank you very much.
    Mary rose C.
    We would like to thank all the staff at Rowland Brothers but especially Tracy
    Her commitment to our needs was way beyond going the extra mile
    She ensured that we were kept in formed at every stage of this difficult journey
    Her dedication to her job and the family’s she deal with goes way beyond anyone’s expectations
    Thank you Tracey for all you did to ensure everything went as well as it possibly could
    We would also like to thank Adam and his team for all they did on the day ensuring that everyone was aware of their role
    We would highly recommend Rowland Brothers to anyone their service was exceptional Thank you to you all
    Response from the owner:Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. We are truly grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us. It means a great deal to hear that Tracy was able to support you with such care and dedication during a difficult time. She is an invaluable part of our team, and we will be sure to share your lovely comments with her. Your acknowledgment of her commitment and compassion will mean a great deal to her. I am also pleased to hear that the team and i were able to provide the support and guidance you needed on the day, helping everything to run smoothly and respectfully. Your recommendation is sincerely appreciated, and it was our privilege to serve you and your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help you in any way in the future. Kind Regards Adam Killick Branch Manager
    Ian D.
    The team were absolutely excellent and I highly recommend them. The service they provided was exceptional and I have absolutely no hesitation in saying how impressed both my father, sister and I were in how they carried out their duties for my late mother.
    This was my first experience in funeral arranging and Judi made the whole experience so much more bearable - Thanks!
    Response from the owner:Dear Ian, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We are truly grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us. It was an honour to support you, your father, and your sister during such a difficult time, and we’re deeply touched to hear that our service brought some comfort as you arranged the funeral for your late mother. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Judi – she will be so pleased to know she made a positive difference during this process. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do for you in the future. Kind Reagrds Joe Rowland Director
    Nikki A.
    Faultless service at a difficult time. They asked what I wanted, I told them, and they made it happen -- seamlessly, with dignity and respect at every stage.
    Response from the owner:Dear Nikki, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means a great deal to know that we were able to support you during a difficult time, and that our team delivered the service with the dignity and respect you deserved. If there's ever anything more we can do, please don't hesitate to reach out. Jan Neeson Branch Manager
    Ali T.
    From the moment I walked through the door, Jan could not have made me feel most welcome, her empathy, kindness and support was second to none and still to this day, she has been helping me through the 'minefield' of losing my husband so unexpectedly. I couldn't have asked for more. From the initial meeting to the day of the Funeral, Rowland Bros Purley as a team, made the whole experience stress free and the genuine sympathy shown to both myself and the family has been exceptional, and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you!
    Response from the owner:Dear Ali, Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. We are truly sorry for your loss, and it means a great deal to us that you felt supported and cared for during such a difficult time. I am deeply touched by your appreciation— compassion and dedication are at the heart of everything we do, and i am glad i could be a steady source of comfort for you. I am also grateful you felt the support of our entire team at Rowland Bros Purley. Making this process as stress-free and respectful as possible is always our goal, and knowing we were able to help brings us comfort too. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything further. We're always here for you. kind regards Jan Neeson Purley Branch Manager
    Sue A.
    Caring, experienced and amazing staff who fully supported us through a difficult time in a very professional way
    Response from the owner:Dear Sue, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that we were able to support you during such a difficult time. We’re honoured to have been there for you and your family. kind regards Joe Rowland Director
    Papa T.
    We used Rowland Brothers for the funeral of my dad earlier in the month. Most of the contact was done by sister. Who said they were excellent. My dad had a final request, that his last journey was in a Bentley.

    Rowland Brothers didn’t have this car, but they searched around and kindly found one in Shropshire to grant my dad’s final journey.

    They arrived on time, the cars and team were immaculate. They allowed us to touch the coffin and check everything was ok. The cars were very comfortable and they took a route and stopped out side my parents 47 years.

    Would fully recommend them at a time of sorrow
    Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words and positive experience with us. We are deeply touched by your feedback and are honoured to have been able to support you during such a difficult time. At Rowland Brothers, we strive to provide the utmost care, compassion, and professionalism to every family we serve. It is heart-warming to know that our services met your expectations and helped bring some comfort to you and your loved ones. If there is anything further we can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here for you whenever you need us. Once again, thank you for your trust in us. With warm regards Steve Rowland Managing Director
    Donna S.
    We would like to thank Sarah Neale and Rowland Brothers for helping us give our mum the best send off we could have given her
    A special thank you to Sarah for going above and beyond with her support throughout the whole time we needed her
    Response from the owner:Dear Donna, On behalf of everyone at Rowland Brothers, thank you so much for your kind words. It was our honour to support you and your family in giving your mum the send-off she deserved. I’m especially pleased to hear how much Sarah’s care and support meant to you during such a difficult time. She is a valued member of our team, and I’ll be sure to pass on your heartfelt thanks to her. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything further we can do for you. With sincere regards, Joe Rowland Director
    Tracey H.
    Rowland Brothers took care of my dad’s funeral they were amazing!
    Courtney was constantly both kind and extremely helpful and on the day of the funeral everything was taken care of in a very calm and respectful manner.
    We as a family thank you for making our Dave Dave’s day a beautiful day to celebrate the wonderful man he was to us.
    Thank you
    The Hilliers
    Response from the owner:Dear Tracey, Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. We’re truly sorry for your loss, and it was an honour to support you in arranging a farewell for your beloved Dave. Courtney will be deeply touched to know that her kindness and support made a difference during such an emotional time. We’re glad to hear that the day unfolded in a calm and respectful way, and that it became a meaningful celebration of the wonderful man Dave was to you all. Your appreciation means the world to us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything more we can do for you. kind regards David Collins Warlingham Branch Manager
    Kev J.
    I approached Rowland Brothers for my father's funeral having previously dealt with Adam and his father for a previous funeral for my aunt which was handled perfectly and sympathetically several years ago.

    I found Tracy and Adam at the West Wickham branch were (again in Adam's case) perfect in judging the needs of the occasion, did not overcomplicate things at any point, suggested the right cost options for my budget and acted in a very professional and friendly manner throughout even though the final outcome of time options was not what I could actually sadly use. Tracy has great expertise in this field and hence dealt with me to smooth over any issues including providing great after service with advice on how to deal with probate in what is always a stressful time. It is the kindness and family orientated business approach which shone through when arranging my aunt's funeral and the same qualities came through from them with my father making Rowland Brothers a firm I would not hesitate to recommend to others in our area.
    Response from the owner:Dear Kev, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. It truly means a great deal to both myself and Tracy that you chose to return to Rowland Brothers during such a difficult time. It was a privilege to support you again, and I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your father. I’m glad to hear that Tracy and I were able to provide the right guidance and support, and that our approach helped ease some of the pressure during such a stressful period. We always aim to offer a service that is not only professional but also caring and personal, and it’s reassuring to know that came through for you once again. Your kind words and recommendation are genuinely appreciated. If there’s ever anything else we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Warmest regards, Adam Killick, Rowland Brothers, West Wickham

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