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. We are members of NAFD, SAIF, BIFD, BIE and NAMM
"Every detail was handled with grace and dignity, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our family felt supported and understood, making a painful process feel a little lighter."
— Elliot DeAlvis (about Adam Killick)
"My husband even said to me that when he dies he would like Rowland to deal with his funeral. My family and I were in awe of the horse and carriage — so beautiful. Thank you for the professionalism of all the staff from start to finish."
— Michelle Williams
"This is the first time I have had to arrange a funeral myself and you have helped me with so much advice and kindness. The staff are always sincere and gentle — I cannot thank you all enough for the help you have given me over those last few months."
— Lisa Lock (about Sarah)
"Chelsey and Carly were so patient, understanding, knowledgeable and very supportive. The team treated my Dad with the utmost respect, care and dignity right from when he passed away, through to the funeral planning to the actual burial."
— Victoria Acquah (about Chelsey and Carly)
"The staff went above and beyond to make sure our family felt supported and understood. They were patient with our questions, respectful of our wishes, and made a painful process feel a little lighter. We are deeply grateful for their kindness."
— Elliot DeAlvis (about David Webb)
"They even took the time to use a shampoo for afro hair. Just one of so many examples of how every aspect was dealt with sensitivity, care, empathy and professionalism. I was able to help dress my Mum and style her hair — I just knew my Mum would be treated with respect and dignity and her send off would be a special one, and it was."
— Denise Thompson (about Sarah)
Victoria Acquah
2 weeks ago
The staff at Roland Brothers treated my Dad with the utmost respect, care and dignity right from when he passed away, through to the funeral planning to the actual burial. The team were absolutely amazing, and in particular Chelsey and Carly who were so patient, understanding, knowledgeable and very supportive. Dad’s funeral last week went smoothly and myself and the family were very happy with service we received. I would certainly recommend others to use their services, you will never regret your decision!
Elliot DeAlvis
2 weeks ago
During a difficult time, this funeral home provided compassion, professionalism, and genuine care. Every detail was handled with grace and dignity, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our family felt supported and understood. They were patient with our questions, respectful of our wishes, and made a painful process feel a little lighter. We are deeply grateful for their kindness and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of thoughtful, caring service. Special mention to David Webb, Adam Killick and Father Sam, Thank you all so much.
Lisa Lock
2 weeks ago
We as a family have always used Rowlands funeral service to lay our loved ones to rest for many years. Your service from every member of staff is very professional sincere and are very helpful I cannot thank you all enough for the help you have given me over those last few months with help to lay my Dad to rest, The staff are alway sincere and gentle, this is the 1st time I have had to arrange a funeral myself and you have helped me with so much advice and kindness My thanks Especially to Sarah and the lady on reception
Denise Thompson
2 months ago
I cannot recommend Rowland Brothers highly enough. I should have left this review before now as my Mum passed away last December. From the moment I made the call to the office then had my first meeting with Sarah I just knew I was in the right place and knew my Mum would be treated with respect and dignity and her send of would be a special one and it was. I was able to help dress my Mum and style her hair. Before dressing she was washed and her hair washed - they even took the time to use a shampoo for afro hair. Just one of so many examples of how every aspect was dealt with sensitivity, care, empathy and professionalism and I will always be so grateful for this. My heartfelt thanks to everyone at Rowland Brothers for the truly exceptional work you do.
Michelle Williams
4 months ago
Thank you Rowland for providing a wonderful service for my Mother’s funeral. My family and I were in awe of the horse and carriage so beautiful. My husband even said to me that when he dies he would like Rowland to deal with his funeral. Thank you for the professionalism of all the staff at Rowland from start to finish. Thank you
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