*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CORONAVIRUS*

We are closely monitoring the developing situation, this information is accurate as of 6/7/2020

We have been advised by the relevant governing bodies to act upon the following:
1.) We will be discussing funeral arrangements either socially distanced in person or over the phone.
2.) People who suspect they may have the virus in particular will be able to make telephone calls or online communications with us. (email or skype hctownsend@aol.com).
3.) Some churches remain closed. Some Church Of England churches are assessing their capacity and opening for funerals and private prayer.
4.) STONEFALL CREMATORIUM, HARROGATE are limiting attendees of services to 20 people. Live streaming of funerals is currently free of charge to families and is being encouraged to allow others to participate from home. Scattering and Interment of ashes are now available. Graveside burials also limited to 20.

5.) LEEDS BASED CREMATORIA are open to 20 attendees (only 10 allowed in chapel) for funerals as of 6/7/2020. 20 attendees are permitted for a graveside burial as of 6/7/2020
6.) YORK CREMATORIUM are open to 18 attendees in the large chapel and 5 in the small chapel for funerals as of 6/7/2020.

7.) Limousines may be used. We have ordered a perspex screen to be fitted for the safety of drivers and passengers.

8.) We may begin carrying the coffin rather than using wheels
We are taking necessary precaution and measures to ensure that our funerals can still be carried out as safely as possible, our working hours are unaffected currently.

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HC Townsend & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, Harrogate

At HC Townsend & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, we are here to help in your time of need. Whether you are in Harrogate, the surrounding area, or anywhere in the UK. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year: a phone call or e-mail is all it takes for us guide you through your funeral arrangements, or a prepayment funeral plan.

Mrs M.T
My Mother Heather, sister Jane and I would like to thank David, Anne and Alex for their amazing care and guidance in arranging Dad’s funeral. They have been acutely professional, yet at the same time compassionate, respectful and incredibly patient. Every aspect and option was carefully explained and carried out. We simply cannot thank you enough.
Mrs C.M
This company came very highly recommended to us by a friend who had used their services on two occasions. Having never organised a funeral before I was a complete novice, from the first moment I spoke with David I knew we were in good hands. I can highly recommend this family run service.
Mr C.L
Obviously, the fact you are needing to utilise the services of funeral director means it is highly upsetting and stressful time. David and his wife were absolutely brilliant. From initial contact to the day of funeral and arrangement of cremation, HC Townsend made it as stress free as possible. Thank you
Mrs E.C
Five stars are not enough to rate the service David and his family with the attention to detail and compassion he afforded myself and my Father. He went above and beyond his duty and I cannot thank you enough
Mr I.P
Myself and my brother would like to thank HC Townsend funeral directors.with a massive thank you to david.a man we have known all our lives.our father's funeral yesterday was a sad day made special and enlightening by David's little touches.we can't thank you enough.a truly amazing service.xx
Mrs J.T
Thank you for being so attentive and caring at a time of distress and upset. I would highly recommend HC Townsend & Son as they are very precessional and personable and wish to make everything as easy as possible and they are also very competitively priced.
Mr A.G
I selected David Townsend not only because they were recommended but also as they responded promptly to my bespoke needs for my Father's funeral arrangements. They are a highly professional company with a long pedigree, they were also very competitive and delivered exactly the service I required in a caring manner hence I recommend them highly.

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Mrs C.M

This company came very highly recommended to us by a friend who had used their services on two occasions. Having never organised a funeral before I was a complete novice, from the first moment I spoke with David I knew we were in good hands. I can highly recommend this family run service.

Mr C.L

Mrs E.C

Five stars are not enough to rate the service David and his family with the attention to detail and compassion he afforded myself and my Father. He went above and beyond his duty and I cannot thank you enough

Mr I.P

Myself and my brother would like to thank HC Townsend funeral directors.with a massive thank you to david.a man we have known all our lives.our father's funeral yesterday was a sad day made special and enlightening by David's little touches.we can't thank you enough.a truly amazing service.xx

Mrs J.T

Thank you for being so attentive and caring at a time of distress and upset. I would highly recommend HC Townsend & Son as they are very precessional and personable and wish to make everything as easy as possible and they are also very competitively priced.

Mr A.G

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