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Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors & Memorial Masons
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 to help deliver a professional and respectful funeral director service.

Our 140-year connection with the area makes us an active member of the community, and we aim to continue growing our family firm throughout Croydon and South London, to help even more bereaved families through the most difficult time of their lives. We have branches of funeral directors in Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, Warlingham and New Addington, which are all situated near main public transport routes.
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Established in 1873, Rowland Brothers is a family-run firm of funeral directors that has been serving the needs of bereaved families in the Croydon and the surrounding areas for over 140 years. During this time, we have earned an enviable reputation for excellence in the traditions of quality funeral direction, funeral services and reliability.
Chris was previously a full time church minister for 20 years and pioneered community pastoral care to Croydon council, the Whitgift shopping centre and Crystal Palace FC. He is a qualified Life Coach with a Masters degree in Pastoral Care. Charles worked as a Salvation Army officer for more than 30 years and conducted multiple funerals, also providing pastoral support and counselling to people in their bereavement.
Rowland Brothers formed a repatriations branch in 1971 and Rowland Brothers International has since been a leader in global repatriation for over 40 years. Rowland Brothers International provides a transportation service for the deceased to deliver them safely from one country to another wherever they have passed away.
Rowland Brothers are experts in assisting with cryogenic freezing. We work alongside Cryonics Institute, Alcor, Cryonics UK and Rowland Brothers International to repatriate cryogenically frozen individuals to where they will be preserved. Cryonics is the way a body is frozen after someone has died.
Rowland Brothers has worked closely with various organisations to provide individual memorials and statues. Help For Heroes at DMRC Headley Court on the "Pathway Of Support" and foundation stone of the 'Wounded Soldier and Stretcher Bearers' bronze memorial. The RAF Kenley Tribute, in memory of RAF Kenley which played a vital role in both World Wars and all those who served at the base.
Reviews (6)
Tracey Epps
Tracey Epps
Dec 18, 2020
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We used Rowland Brothers for our mums funeral 7 years ago.
They were professional and kind.
We could not fault them in anyway.
Now we are sadly back again for my dad, but we know that we will be in good hands.
Ashes Into Glass
Ashes Into Glass
Nov 14, 2020
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Throughout the six years we have worked alongside Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors we have found them to be personal and professional. This family run business shares our commitment to delivering their families the best standard of service and care.
Robbie Matthews
Robbie Matthews
Oct 02, 2020
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Thank you Rowland brothers for giving my mum Muriel a send off to remember . You helped us through a difficult time . It was all we wanted and more .
Sam R.
Sam R.
Dec 15, 2019
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Roland brothers purley. Pippa helped me arrange my mums funeral, she is a lovely lady who is very professional and kind and understanding, I am so glad I used these funeral directors, Pippa arranged everything so well, I would definitely recommend her and roland brothers. Thank you so much.
J. P.
J. P.
Nov 04, 2019
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Last week we was in the awful situation with our father passing suddenly. Receiving conflicting advice from the GP and ambulance service we was left in a difficult situation obtaining his death certificate. I chose rowlands brothers as they had the best google reviews and I can see now why they do. The whole team have been fantastic, especially Sophie-the funeral director. Sophie helped my brother with several complex situations and was very efficient and on the ball at all times. They all make you feel at ease and are very professional. I would highly recommend them if the need ever arises. Thank
Christiana Moore
Christiana Moore
Nov 11, 2018
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Rowland Brothers Purley arranged my husband’s funeral.
They demonstrated great compassion & respect.
Highly professional yet wonderfully personal.
Christiana Moore