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J Parkinson and Sons is an independent family funeral directors based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with a proud history stretching back to 1873. Serving the people of Rotherham for over 150 years, the business has built a reputation for delivering the very highest standards of professionalism and expertise, always ensuring that personal wishes regarding funeral arrangements are carried out with sympathetic consideration.
The dedicated team at J Parkinson and Sons is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing help, advice and support whenever it is needed. They recognise that a funeral is an emotional yet deeply special occasion, and they go to every length to accommodate individual requests, ensuring each service is a meaningful tribute to the loved one being remembered.
J Parkinson and Sons caters for all denominations and offers a wide range of products and services, including luxury funeral cars, horse drawn, motorcycle, trike and campervan hearses, floral tributes, newspaper notices, prepaid funeral plans, and a private chapel of rest. Their Wickersley branch is located at 1a Rosemary Road and can be reached on 01709 543997.
"Many thanks to Johnathon, Wendy and colleagues for an exceptionally professional, efficient and friendly attitude to our recent funeral services to our Mum, Edna Bateman, aged 109."
— David Williamson (about Johnathon)
"From our first phone call through to the funeral service, everything was taken care of professionally and with empathy. We would like to thank Warren and Craig (celebrant) for their great service at such a difficult time."
— rob chalk (about Warren)
"As I live abroad I had anticipated complications. That was not the case at all. Every member of staff I came into contact with was helpful, efficient and friendly. The organisation of the funeral and the ceremony itself was totally stress-free."
— wendy belli
"A professional and empathetic team, we could not have asked for more. We could not have received better support after the loss of our father. We would particularly like to thank Warren and Craig (celebrant) for their help at such a difficult time."
— Tony Henshaw (about Warren)
"Warren got us 2 beautiful white horses and carriage, and a stunning R.U.F.C coffin. Craig the celebrant speaks from his heart and not his head. I'd like to thank all the staff at Parkinsons who took part in the beautiful send off our boy got."
— Ann Atkinson (about Warren)
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