Local Funeral Directors Harrogate
From the first phone call to saying goodbye you got it spot on. No pressure, complete empathy and making wonderful suggestions that helped us create a wonderful send off for Gran that was extremely special for all of us.
– Deborah
It felt as though Sarah was part of our family throughout the process. Nothing was too much trouble, from helping to arrange conference calls in the evening, opening on a Saturday morning so our kids could come in and make their letters, travelling down to London and stopping over night. I can’t imagine any other company being so accommodating. Outstanding.
– Marie
Funerals in Harrogate
We opened our latest beautiful space in the elegant spa town of Harrogate in 2020. Like all of our Yorkshire funeral homes, our Harrogate funeral services are recommended by the Good Funeral Guide, which means we have been inspected and you can be assured that we meet their high standards of care.
We offer a calm, warm, reassuring space for you and your family, with a welcoming atmosphere. Take a look around here funeral service in Harrogate.
We have been funeral directors since 2016 and everyone in Full Circle’s small, independent team has a professional background in health, social or pastoral care. We are the only doctor led and female owned funeral director in Yorkshire.
Full Circle Funerals holds the award for the “Best Modern Funeral Director” in the national Good Funeral Awards and in 2021 we were awarded “Green Funeral Director of the Year”. We work hard to deliver personalised support, putting you and your family at the centre of everything we do.
We are also the first funeral directors in the UK to be a Certified B Corp, in recognition of our positive impact on the people we support, the community and the planet.
Harrogate
Find us
71 Skipton Road
Harrogate
HG1 4LF
Contact us
01423 740 799
Email us
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Weekends, evenings and bank holidays available by appointment.
We are available 24 hours a day by telephone.
What Will Happen?
Our Harrogate funeral directors will first listen to you, and then tailor our support to meet your needs. We recognise that some people want to be given clear guidance and direction whereas others would prefer to be informed about their options so that they feel empowered to make the choices that are right for them.
We can help with funeral wishes, funeral plans and offer a monthly bereavement peer support group, accessible to anyone who would like to attend.
If you find yourself needing to make funeral arrangements and need immediate funeral assistance, then we can help you with where to find accessible information about your choices and the arrangement process. You might also find our funeral arranging guide helpful.
We can support you to understand your funeral choices including traditional, modern, greener, alternative and Direct Cremation funeral options. There are so many possibilities and we will help you work out what is helpful and fitting for you.
Planning a funeral in Harrogate
David Billington, one of our funeral directors in Harrogate says “Working with the right funeral director can make a huge difference during what can otherwise be a really difficult time. I’m so proud of our reputation and to work somewhere where the focus is on caring for both the living and the dead in the heart of the community.
But where to begin? There are several ways to approach arranging a funeral. The person who has died may have made their wishes clear, in which case you only need to respect them and plan according to their instructions. If they have not, it may be that a traditional funeral or cremation will be the right choice for you. Alternatively, they (or their family and friends) might prefer a more individual funeral to send them off.
When it comes to the details, we’ll always go at your pace. Whether you want a simple funeral with a very traditional approach, a direct cremation, or an eco-friendly option with electric funeral vehicles, we can help.
At every stage, we will work to understand what you want to achieve and help you make sure the funeral service you hold reflects the life of the person who has died.”
Areas we cover
Our Harrogate funeral directors are well located to support people from Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Wetherby, Pateley Bridge, Masham, and beyond. Our service is three minutes by car from the Harrogate Convention Centre, six minutes from Harrogate District Hospital and the beautiful Stonefall Cemetery and Crematorium are very close by.
We also have services in Guiseley, Leeds, Ilkley and a partner service in Altrincham.
Things to remember about planning a funeral service
Working with the right funeral director can make a big difference during what can otherwise be a difficult time. Our independent funeral directors’ Harrogate office supports anyone who wants to make funeral plans in the area, including in the local community and nearby towns. We can discuss your needs and advise you of the options available, so you can make sure your funeral arrangements meet your exact needs.
With our experience, Full Circle Funerals can offer advice and additional support throughout the process of creating a funeral, from writing and placing funeral notices to choosing a local business to cater the event or provide the flowers. At every stage, we will work to understand what you want to achieve and help you to make sure the funeral service you hold reflects the life of the person who has died.
You can also browse our range of funeral services here on our site to learn more about what is available, and find out more about the innovative approaches we offer that are at the cutting edge of the funeral industry. Otherwise, you can speak to our funeral directors in Harrogate for more detailed information about funeral services and memorial products, or to get advice on making the right funeral arrangements for someone who has died.
Where services can be held in and around Harrogate
Our service is located close to Harrogate crematorium, which is called Stonefall. Slightly further afield are York Crematorium, Skipton Crematorium and Lawnswood Crematorium.
Harrogate cemetery is in the grounds of Stonefall crematorium. The closest Natural Burial Ground to Harrogate is Tarn Moor Burial Ground in Skipton.
Harrogate has a busy church community including Christ Church, St John’s and St Luke’s Churches, Hope Church, Harrogate Baptist Church, St Wilfrid’s Church, St Roberts Catholic Church and Mowbray Community Church.
In addition, less traditional locations to hold funeral gatherings include Goldsborough Hall, The Pavilions of Harrogate, Allerton Castle and Rudding Park.
Other local services and suppliers
Local independent florists include Blamey’s Flowers, Regal Flowers and Helen James Flowers, and Secret Flower Den and Rubery Flowers in Knaresborough.
Local caterers include Kings Catering, Nomad Catering and Tartufo Catering.
Helpfully, there are several Wills and Probate solicitors who are based in the Harrogate area and could provide support, should you need it. These include, Rucklidges, Raworths solicitors, A M Davies, Berwins Solicitors and Walker Foster Solicitors.
People in the Harrogate area also benefit from support from several voluntary based services such as Dementia Forward, Supporting Older People and Just B bereavement support. There are also several care home and retirement accommodation providers such as MHA Live Well in Later Life.
If you feel you, or your family, would benefit from some extra support at home, there are numerous homecare companies in Harrogate that you may want to look into further to see if their services meet your needs.
Radfield Home Care are owned & operated by Matthew Nutting an ex Occupational Therapist for the NHS.
Visiting Angels North and West Yorkshire provides services to elderly and vulnerable adults in the community. Their team are trained to provide companionship visits, personal care, outings, mobility assistance, medication support and elderly home care. They specialise in supporting loved ones with a wide range of needs from dementia or mobility support to doctor’s visits or a walk in the park. They also offer a free 2-hour care assessment to see how they can best support you.
Another option are Harrogate Neighbours. They provide elderly care in Harrogate and North Yorkshire for a wide range of residents and communities. Their services are many and varied and accommodate a range of care needs, from Home care, Meals on Wheels, a Day care centre & their Community HUB, to Residential care services in both Starbeck and Boroughbridge.
What people say about us
The testimonials Full Circle Funerals has received from the people we have supported demonstrate our thoughtful approach and the high quality of our funeral services in Harrogate. Get in touch to learn more about what we can offer.
Ruth is a talented professional with a wonderful style- she made us feel like we were the only funeral she had to organise, did not impose but was always there when something needed to be decided or agreed, and had good ideas of how our wishes might come to fruition. Thankyou.
Roger
I would just like to say that Anne is an absolute credit to your company as we can she is passionate about what she does.
Anne was very understanding and listened to our needs and then took everything into consideration and then kept us constantly informed of what was happening on the day.
Susan
I was completely supported by David in all areas. I was at an absolute loss as to what to do with any of the arrangements and his knowledge, understanding and respect, all helped ensure Richard’s funeral to be a wonderful celebration of his life. I am so grateful.
Lorraine
