*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CORONAVIRUS*

We are closely monitoring the developing situation, this information is accurate as of 22/5/2020

We have been advised by the relevant governing bodies to act upon the following:
1.) We will be discussing funeral arrangements mostly over the phone, email or skype with bereaved families to ensure we all remain healthy and safe.
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.) All churches are closed.
4.) STONEFALL CREMATORIUM, HARROGATE are limiting attendees of services to 10 close family members. Close family may include Spouse/Partner, Siblings, Children, Parents and Grandparents. Any other unauthorised attendees, should the total number exceed 10, must be turned away. Live streaming of funerals is currently free of charge to families and is being encouraged to allow others to participate from home. SERVICES FOR ASHES are to be suspended, Funeral Directors must hold ashes to be interred at a later date (if internment/scattering at Stonefall Crematorium is desired)

5.)LEEDS BASED CREMATORIA are no longer allowing ANY attendees to services, and are only allowing direct cremations to take place. The plan is to re-open the chapels for services from Monday 8th June, and allow 10 attendees for services.
6.) YORK CREMATORIUM are currently not allowing ANY attendees, they will be opening to the public once more from 1/6/20 for 5 close family member to attend services.

7.) Limousines are not to be used until further notice.

8.) We have been asked to no longer carry any coffin, and urged to use wheels to move the coffin from the hearse. Family are not allowed to carry the coffin until further notice.
9.) 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.

HC Townsend & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors

At HC Townsend & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, we are here to help in your time of need. 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.

What To Do When Someone Dies

When a loved one passes away, it can be a confusing and overwhelming time. Allow us to help by guiding you through your funeral process step by step.

Funeral Plans

Preparing for the future is difficult. Contact us about our funeral plan options, whether this is a prepayment plan, or simply ensuring that we carry out your wishes in the future.

Our Services

Over our 90+ years of service, we have worked hard to ensure we always deliver the very best for every funeral. Let us help to make your funeral the best for you.

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 funderal before I was a complete novis, 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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Since 1927, we have served Harrogate and the surrounding areas with the utmost dignity and respect. Our enviable service quality comes as a result of decades of refinement and perfection.

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HC Townsend & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors

What To Do When Someone Dies

Funeral Plans

Our Services

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 funderal before I was a complete novis, 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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