Business Details
18 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Settle, North Yorkshire
Established in 2008, we continue a family tradition of serving the Settle community that began in 1975. Our 24-hour service combines professionalism with personal care, supporting families during difficult times. With three generations of experience, we offer tailored funeral arrangements including traditional and modern options. Our team provides compassionate guidance on cremation, burial, and memorial services across North Yorkshire. We maintain strong local connections with churches, cemeteries, and crematoria.Our Chapel of Rest offers a private space for families to spend time with loved ones. We also facilitate prepaid funeral plans through Open Prepaid Funerals Limited. Backed by 50 years of collective experience, our directors hold formal qualifications in funeral arranging. We work closely with local suppliers for orders of service, catering, and floral tributes. Committed to transparency, we clearly explain all costs and options without pressure.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Chapel of Rest
Bereavement Support
Memorial Services
Woodland Burials
Order of Service Printing
Catering Arrangements
Donation Management
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 24-hour compassionate support since 2008
- Three generations serving the Settle community
- Tailored funeral arrangements for individual preferences
- Formally qualified funeral directors with local expertise
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Funeral Directors
- Open Prepaid Funerals Limited
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Fantastic throughout
Compassionate and courteous
No small detail was overlooked
Working extra hard
Highly recommend
Services
Traditional Funerals
We arrange full traditional funerals with hearses, pallbearers, and church services. Our directors coordinate floral tributes, order of service cards, and catering requirements. We work with local churches and cemeteries to ensure appropriate venues for ceremonies. Our team manages all logistics including transportation and timing arrangements.
Cremation Services
We facilitate cremation services at Waltonwrays Cemetery in Skipton and other regional crematoria. Our service includes arranging the cremation process, chapel bookings, and memorial options. We provide guidance on ashes interment or scattering in designated areas. We also coordinate post-cremation catering arrangements.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Through Open Prepaid Funerals Limited, we offer plans that fix funeral director fees and cover disbursements. Plans can be paid upfront or through instalments. We ensure your wishes are documented and financial protection maintained through trust funds. Plans exclude third-party cost guarantees.
Chapel of Rest
Our Chapel of Rest in Settle provides a quiet space for families to spend time with loved ones. The private family room allows personal goodbyes before funerals. We maintain dignified surroundings with appropriate temperature control and security. Visits can be arranged at any time with staff support available.
Bereavement Support
We offer ongoing support through the funeral planning process and after services. Our directors provide guidance on legal registrations, newspaper notices, and memorial options. We connect families with local bereavement counselling services and maintain follow-up contact as needed.
People
Duncan Robinson
Partner
Duncan has worked in funeral services since 1975, establishing his own business in 2008. He combines decades of experience with formal qualifications, ensuring compassionate service for Settle families.
Stephen Robinson
Funeral Director
Stephen joined the business in 2015, gaining his Funeral Arranging Diploma in 2018. He provides modern expertise while maintaining family traditions of personal care and attention.
Dominic Stockdale
Funeral Director
Dominic joined in 2020 after working with local carriage masters. He brings specialist knowledge of transport arrangements and ceremonial details to support bereaved families.
Questions
What types of funerals do you arrange?
We arrange traditional, modern, religious, and non-religious funerals including cremation, burial, and woodland options.
Can I prepay for my funeral?
Yes, we offer prepaid funeral plans through Open Prepaid Funerals Limited with fixed professional fees.
Do you serve areas outside Settle?
We serve Settle, North Yorkshire, Skipton, Lancashire, Cumbria, and West Yorkshire.
Are you available outside office hours?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency services for immediate support.
Are you FCA regulated?
Yes, we are an appointed representative of Open Prepaid Funerals Limited regulated by the FCA.
