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Funeral services

Our range of services to provide your loved one with the funeral they deserve

HC Townsend & Son are one of the longest serving funeral directors in Harrogate, Boroughbridge and all surrounding areas. Our services have been refined and perfected for almost 100 years across 4 generations of funeral directors.

As professional funeral directors, we believe every funeral should be carried out with dignity and respect for both the deceased and the bereaved family. Our range of funeral services should be more than enough to provide your loved one with the funeral that they deserve.

We will respond to any request for our services at any time. David Townsend is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once you have contacted us, arrangements can be made for the conveyance of the deceased to our Chapel of Rest.

David has 40 years experience as a Funeral Director and will guide you through every step of the funeral arrangement process, and offer all the necessary advice you need to make the right decisions. We complete all the necessary legal documentation and contact the relevant authorities on your behalf.

We are always here to offer advice at any time free of charge.

Some of the funeral services we provide include...

  • Complete guidance on all funeral arrangements
  • Free estimates and professional advice
  • Organisation of floral tributes
  • Funeral transport (hearse and limousine)
  • Printing of Order of Service
  • Press notices and tributes
  • A full range of coffin provision
  • Handling of charitable donations
  • Visits to out Chapel of Rest
  • Funeral catering arrangements

Green funeral alternatives

Greener funerals have become more popular in the modern age. We are happy to discuss the options with you, or facilitate the wishes of your loved one to ensure they have the funeral they would have wanted.

Below are some examples of green funeral alternatives currently available; these options tend to have some restrictions that must be discussed with ourselves prior to making final arrangements for the funeral to take place.

Woodland burials

Woodland burials have become more popular as a greener funeral alternative. It is sometimes difficult identifying an appropriate woodland area but we are able to help with this.

Different woodland have different restrictions on the burials that take place there. Depending on the area of choice, there may be rules on coffins, attire and possessions that the deceased may have.

Green or natural burials

Natural burial is increasingly popular, and is perhaps the most feasible option for many. There are many burial sites across the UK to choose from, including Stonefall Crematorium in Harrogate.

There are similar restrictions on natural burial in terms of the coffin and attire, but this varies based on the site chosen. Typically, any wicker style coffin or woollen coffin would be sufficient.