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. 1. CHURCHES are assessing their capacity and opening for funerals. 2. STONEFALL CREMATORIUM, HARROGATE are limiting attendees of services to 80 people inside the chapel.
Face coverings are requested to be worn inside the chapel from 19/7/2021. 3. LEEDS BASED CREMATORIA are open to 80 at Rawdon, 75 at Cottingley and 150 at Lawnswood. 4. YORK CREMATORIUM is open to 95 attendees in the White Rose chapel and 25 in the Ebor chapel for funerals as of 6/7/2020. At HC Townsend & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, we are here to help in your time of need.
Face coverings are requested to be worn inside the chapel from 19/7/2021. 3. LEEDS BASED CREMATORIA are open to 80 at Rawdon, 75 at Cottingley and 150 at Lawnswood. 4. YORK CREMATORIUM is open to 95 attendees in the White Rose chapel and 25 in the Ebor chapel for funerals as of 6/7/2020. At HC Townsend & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, we are here to help in your time of need.
Reviews (10)
Bernadette Broderick
Dec 21, 2021
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Andrew Hill
Aug 29, 2021
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When you lose somebody very close to you, it's horrific. Nothing can prepare you for it but it's an inevitably of life I'm afraid.
I've just lost my mum - she was called Joy. To get you through this you need the very best people around you - only hindsight has made me realise this - that's why I want to share my experience. We were so, so fortunate to have David and his team to look after us. They dealt with everything in the most sympathetic, professional yet friendly and caring way - something I am so grateful for and will be forever. They made a terrible time bearable. My lasting memories will
I've just lost my mum - she was called Joy. To get you through this you need the very best people around you - only hindsight has made me realise this - that's why I want to share my experience. We were so, so fortunate to have David and his team to look after us. They dealt with everything in the most sympathetic, professional yet friendly and caring way - something I am so grateful for and will be forever. They made a terrible time bearable. My lasting memories will
Wes Dennis
Feb 06, 2021
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My mother passed away after a long illness. I, being a true Yorkshireman, shopped around for prices. I specifically wanted a funeral directors which had their own cars and facilities rather than the funeral arrangers. I spoke to Ann Townsend and knew they were going to be my choice. I cannot praise her and David enough. Nothing was too much trouble and I found the whole process made easier with them behind you. I went to the chapel of rest and was delighted with how they presented Mum. Spot on! (She would have been delighted herself)! I don't go in for all this review stuff but I would recommend
June Geddes
Jan 29, 2021
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I lost my sister in December during Covid and the help, advice and support the family received from David and Ann at this difficult time was exceptional. They arranged everything just the way that we wanted - a serene service for a special lady. They suggested a recording so that others could share the service afterwards which was sympathetically put together and meant that friends from afar could share the celebration of Diana's life. Thank you David - it was everything we had hoped for. You are simply the best.
Susan Cocker
Jan 29, 2021
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My sister and I live in Australia and we recently lost our Mother in Yorkshire and with Covid we could not travel. Our brother Paul organised Mums funeral and assured us he felt very confident with HC Townsend and he spoke very highly of their support, care and guidance. In less than 10 hrs we received an electronic copy of the funeral. It went beyond all expectations. It was incredibly well produced and of such a high quality not only the pictures but the sound. We were completely blown away. Thank you, thank you so much HC Townsend for such a professional, beautiful and dignified sendoff.
Mary Tatlow
Jan 06, 2021
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My Mother Heather, sister Jane and I would like to thank David, Anne and Alex at H. C Townsend & Son 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. We felt in safe, gentle hands throughout - from initial contact and planning stages through to the day of the funeral and beyond. Every aspect and option was carefully explained and carried out.
We simply cannot thank you enough.
We simply cannot thank you enough.
Cheryl Myers
Oct 06, 2020
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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.
We were made so welcome by Anne when we went to the chapel of rest, the last memory we had of him lay on the floor was not a nice way to remember him. Anne had done such a good job at laying him to rest He looked like he was in his 30's again, not in his 80's and just having a little snooze. We as a family now have a very happy last memory of him.
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We were made so welcome by Anne when we went to the chapel of rest, the last memory we had of him lay on the floor was not a nice way to remember him. Anne had done such a good job at laying him to rest He looked like he was in his 30's again, not in his 80's and just having a little snooze. We as a family now have a very happy last memory of him.
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Chris L.
Dec 12, 2019
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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
Emma Charlton
Jul 30, 2018
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Alastair Gilchrist
Jun 25, 2015
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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.
