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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    Ian G.
    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.
    Sally H.
    Jan and her team were very respectful and professional.
    Tim F.
    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!
    Jotie N.
    We would like to express our sincere thanks to you and your entire team for the exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism shown to our family during such a difficult time.

    In particular, we would like to thank Tracy for her outstanding attention to detail from start to finish. Her guidance, patience, and care throughout the entire process were truly appreciated. Nothing was overlooked, and every small detail was handled with thoughtfulness and sensitivity. The order of service was superb and beautifully presented, and it was clear how much care and effort went into ensuring everything was exactly right. Knowing that all the tiny details were being taken care of gave us great comfort and peace of mind.

    We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Adam for his calm, reassuring presence on the day of the service. He was wonderful in every way — discreet, supportive, and professional — and his manner helped the day run smoothly and respectfully. His support meant a great deal to us and did not go unnoticed.

    Thanks to the care and dedication of your team, we were able to focus on remembering and honouring our dearest sister without worry. Please know how deeply grateful we are for the kindness, understanding, and dignity shown to us throughout.

    With our sincere thanks and appreciation.
    Response from the owner:Dear Jotie,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are truly grateful to you and your family for your kind words and for placing your trust in us at such a difficult time.

    It means a great deal to know that the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by our team brought you comfort and peace of mind. Tracy will be deeply touched by your special mention of her attention to detail, guidance, and sensitivity throughout the arrangements. She takes great pride in supporting families with care and understanding, and your words will mean a great deal to her. i will ensure your comments are passed on to her.

    It was an honour to support you in remembering and celebrating the life of your dearest sister, and we are sincerely thankful that we were able to help ease your concerns during such an emotional time. On behalf of everyone at Rowland Brothers, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your appreciation and kind recommendation.

    Kind Regards
    Adam Killick
    Branch Manager
    Noel B.
    From the moment I contacted Rowland Brothers to ask them to arrange the funeral of my aunt I found them to be compassionate professional and patient. Nothing was too much bother for them. Both Jan and Simon in the Purley office were perfect communicators and handled the whole process of dealing with the crematorium, the florists and the vicar perfectly. I could not have wished for a better service for my aunt and would recommend Rowland Brothers to anybody requiring the services of a funeral director in the Purley area.
    Response from the owner:Dear Noel,

    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind review. We are truly grateful to you for your thoughtful words and for entrusting Rowland Brothers with the arrangements for your Aunt’s funeral.

    We are pleased to hear that you found our team compassionate, patient, and professional from your very first contact with us. Both Simon and i are especially touched by your kind comments. We take great care in guiding families through every stage of the arrangements, and it is reassuring to know that our communication and coordination with the crematorium, florists, and clergy helped make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible for you.

    It was an honour to assist you in providing a fitting service for your aunt, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation. On behalf of everyone at Rowland Brothers, thank you once again for your trust and kind words.

    Kind Regards
    Jan Neeson
    Branch Manager
    Hayley
    Just wanted to say huge thank you to Jackie, for all the help arranging the funeral, Tony & co for bring my mum to the crematorium and everything else in between and Beaulieu the celebrant for conducting a beautiful service, they have been so, kind, supportive, respectful and understanding in our time of grief, really couldn't of asked for better.
    Response from the owner:Dear Hayley,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and thoughtful review. We are truly honoured to have supported you during such a difficult time. Jackie the team, along with Beaulieu, will be deeply touched by your words, i will ensure your kind words are passed onto them. Knowing that you felt supported, respected and cared for means a great deal to all of us. On behalf of everyone at Rowland Brothers, please accept our heartfelt condolences, and thank you for trusting us to care for your mum and your family.

    Kind Regards
    Branch Manager
    Tony Pearson
    evelyn B.
    Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors Your support means the world to us.
    Andrew S.
    An excellent company to deal with and with sympathy. The service from start to finish on this sad day was actioned with grace and professionalism, would recommend to anyone .
    Response from the owner:Dear Andrew,

    Thank you for your lovely review! We are truly grateful for your kind words. It was our privilege to support you during such a difficult time, and we’re glad that our team was able to provide a service that reflected the care, dignity, and professionalism you deserved. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

    Kind Regards
    John Rule
    Branch Manager
    Nigel S.
    Response from the owner:Dear Nigel
    Thank you for your highly rated review. It is very much appreciated.
    Mike B.
    Rowland Brothers in West Wickham have managed all aspects of my mum’s funeral arrangements excellently and sympathetically. Tracy in particular worked tirelessly to make sure the family’s wishes were followed, whilst also offering very helpful advice and suggestions when required. Nothing was too much trouble and the funeral took place just as we wanted. I couldn’t have asked for more. Even after the funeral Tracy has continued to follow up to ensure the remaining arrangements following the cremation are completed without any issues. I thoroughly recommend Rowland Brothers to manage and help at this difficult time having just lost a much loved family member. Thank you.
    Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are truly honoured that you entrusted Rowland Brothers with the arrangements for your mum’s funeral during such a difficult time.

    It means a great deal to hear that Tracy was able to support you and your family with care, sensitivity, and dedication, both throughout the arrangements and afterwards. Ensuring that every family’s wishes are respected and carried out exactly as intended is incredibly important to us, and we are glad the funeral was just as you wished.

    Your kind recommendation is sincerely appreciated by Tracy and the whole team. Please accept our deepest condolences once again, and thank you for allowing us to be there to support you and your family.

    Kind Regards
    Steve Rowland - Managing Director

    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.

    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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