Founded by Sarah, an NHS doctor, we make a challenging time easier.
Full Circle Funerals are independent and specialise in providing the highest standard of funeral care.
What you can expect from us:
Availability – there when you need us
Care – in death as you’d expect in life
Knowledge – guiding your decision with expertise
Attention to detail – nothing is too much trouble
Continuity – from our small, friendly team
Personalisation – with complete flexibility
Full Support – help with funeral planning and bereavement support
Our Ilkley 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 which is 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 to know where to find accessible information about your choices and the arrangement process, then you might 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.
Funeral Director Ilkley
Our funeral service in Ilkley opened in May 2023 . We have been supporting people from Ilkley, Addingham and Burley in Wharfedale from our service in Guiseley for many years and our new funeral directors in Ilkley means that you have more choice about where you would like to meet with us.
We have been funeral directors since 2016 and everyone in our small team has a professional background in health, social or pastoral care. We hold the award for the “Best Modern Funeral Director” in the national Good Funeral Awards because we work hard to deliver person-centred support, making sure that you are at the centre of everything that we do.
Our funeral service in Ilkley means that we have a beautiful and gentle space to meet and discuss your wishes, or to make funeral arrangements. We will physically care for people in our service in Guiseley and you are welcome to spend as much time as you like visiting the person who has died there.
If you would like to read what others have said about our care, scroll to the bottom of this page to read some testimonials and reviews from people who have been supported by Full Circle.
Areas we cover
Between our service in Ilkley and Guiseley we are well located to support people from Ilkley, Addingham, Skipton, Otley, Burley in Wharfedale (where our founder lives) and surrounding areas.
We also have services in Guiseley, Harrogate, Leeds and a partner service in Altrincham.
Supporting you together
We understand that strong community connections are important to many people, especially after they have been bereaved. Together with other services, businesses, and organisations in Ilkley, we work closely so that we can give you the best possible support
Furthermore, you may already have established relationships, and people or places that you prefer. If not, we can let you know what is available in Ilkley and surrounding areas.
Having Anne as one of my guardian angels- felt totally supported and understood. Full Circle helped in so many ways to make a very sad day a day that I will remember as a wonderful tribute to my much loved mum.
– Anita
Ilkley
Find us
Full Circle Funerals,
38 Leeds Road
Ilkley
LS29 8DS
Contact us
01943 262626
Email us
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Weekends and evenings available by appointment
Branch opening hours may vary over bank holidays, but we are still available via telephone 24 hours a day.
Where services can be held
Our service is located close to Skipton Crematorium. Slightly further afield are Rawdon and Lawnswood Crematorium or Stonefall Crematorium in Harrogate.
Ilkley is fortunate to have its own beautiful cemetery. The closest Natural Burial Grounds to Ilkley is Tarn Moor Burial Ground in Skipton and Brocklands Woodland Burial Ground in Settle.
In addition, less traditional locations to hold funeral gatherings include Ilkley Golf Club, Ilkley Rugby Club and Clevedon House.
Other local services and suppliers
Local independent florists include Erica Berry, Yorkshire Flower Academy in Burley in Wharfedale and The Plantation in Addingham.
Helpfully, there are several Wills and Probate solicitors who are based in the Ilkley area and could provide support, should you need it. These include Walker Foster Solicitors, Blacks Ilkley and Newstead and Walker in Otley.
People in the Ilkley area also benefit from support from several voluntary agencies such as Ilkley Good Neighbours and the U3A.
It was above and beyond any expectations that we had. Read more
I had googled ‘Direct Cremations’ and although most were cheaper than Full Circle, none offered the level of service that we received. Lucy became a friend to Wendy. She even encouraged her to eat. Nothing was too much trouble. When Wendy died, I didn’t need the same level of support but the service was wonderful. I would recommend Full Circle to anyone.
Linda
Martin was sensitive, professional and very flexible in the days leading up to the funeral. Read more
I don't underestimate the difficult balance to be found between being reassuringly present and yet not dominant in any way and Martin and his staff found that balance perfectly. Martin was also required to fulfil the graveside, committal duties at short notice and discharged that part of the ceremony very well.
Chris
We had a very full, detailed discussion with David at an early stage and although not everything was decided then, there was clarity about all the fundamentals and possibilities. Read more
Overall, an excellent service. Efficient and personal.
Paul
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