Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Family-Run Funeral Directors Since 1920
Established in 1920, Pearson Funeral Services is a family-run business with over a century of experience in providing compassionate funeral care. Our team of licensed funeral directors and certified embalmers adhere to the highest industry standards, maintaining memberships with the British Institute of Funeral Directors and the British Institute of Embalming. We offer personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual wishes, including traditional services, eco-friendly options, and pre-paid plans. Our premises undergo regular inspections by national trade bodies to ensure continued excellence.With two chapels of rest and a fleet of modern and traditional funeral vehicles, we serve families across West Yorkshire with dignity and professionalism. Our expertise extends to religious and non-religious ceremonies, memorial creation, and post-funeral support. We operate 24/7 to assist during times of need, combining modern facilities with time-honoured traditions. Our reputation, built on trust and recommendation, reflects our commitment to compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Eco-Friendly Burials
Memorial Creation
24/7 Bereavement Support
Funeral Flowers
Horse-Drawn Hearse
Online Memorials
Cremation Services
Religious Ceremonies
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of experience in funeral care
- Fully licensed and accredited by industry bodies
- Personalized service tailored to individual wishes
- Eco-friendly funeral and burial options available
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
Associations and certifications
- British Institute of Funeral Directors
- British Institute of Embalming
- Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
- National Association of Funeral Directors
What people say
Best personal service
Funeral went smoothly
Beautiful fingerprint decoration
Caring and considerate
Special funeral arrangements
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services provide full ceremonial arrangements with customizable elements. Families may choose from various coffin materials, funeral vehicles, and service formats. We coordinate all aspects including chapel of rest viewings, officiant engagement, and post-funeral catering. This service includes professional guidance through legal requirements and documentation.
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
These plans allow individuals to arrange and partially fund their funeral in advance. Plans cover core services with options to contribute towards cremation fees. Funds are securely held in whole-of-life assurance policies with Ecclesiastical Planning Services. Plans remove financial burden from families and guarantee service details at current prices.
Eco-Friendly Burials
Sustainable funeral options using biodegradable coffins and natural burial grounds. Available with seagrass, wicker, or wool coffins. We coordinate woodland burials at approved sites like Rose Hill Burial Ground. Services maintain ceremonial elements while minimizing environmental impact through eco-conscious materials and practices.
Memorial Creation
We create lasting tributes through physical memorials and online remembrance pages. Services include monument design, inscription updates, and floral tributes. Our memorial jewellery incorporates ashes or fingerprints into wearable keepsakes. Digital memorials allow ongoing remembrance with shared memories and photographs accessible to extended families.
Religious Ceremonies
Specialist arrangements for diverse religious traditions. Our facilities support ceremonial washing, dressing of loved ones, and prayer recitals. We accommodate specific cultural requirements with experienced staff and appropriate facilities. Services maintain traditional practices while respecting contemporary needs and family preferences.
People
Clive Pearson
Director & President
With over 30 years in funeral services, Clive Pearson leads as both National President of the British Institute of Funeral Directors and Yorkshire President of the British Institute of Embalmers. He has modernized operations since 2003 while maintaining traditional values.
Skye Knight
Funeral Director
Skye Knight provides compassionate guidance to bereaved families, specialising in personalized service coordination. Recognised for creating meaningful tributes, including bespoke memorial jewellery that incorporates fingerprint artistry for lasting remembrance.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, eco-friendly burials, pre-paid plans, religious ceremonies, and memorial services. Each option includes customizable elements to reflect personal wishes and cultural traditions.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, our pre-paid funeral plans let you arrange details and partially fund your funeral. Plans are secured through Ecclesiastical Planning Services, with flexible payment options and guaranteed pricing.
Are eco-friendly options available?
We offer green funerals using biodegradable coffins at woodland burial sites. Options include seagrass, wicker, and wool coffins with ceremonies that maintain dignity while minimizing environmental impact.
Do you handle religious funeral requirements?
Our team specializes in diverse faith-based ceremonies, including ceremonial washing, dressing of loved ones, and prayer recitals. We have appropriate facilities and experienced staff for various religious traditions.
What support exists for bereaved families?
We provide 24/7 assistance, memorial creation services, and live-streamed funerals for distant relatives. Our online memorials allow ongoing remembrance with shared memories and photographs accessible to extended families.
How are funeral costs structured?
Costs vary by service type: direct cremation from £1,295, traditional funerals from £3,495. Pre-paid plans secure current pricing. We provide transparent breakdowns including third-party fees for cremation or burial.
