Local Funeral Directors 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 gives you 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.
Full Circle Funerals offers a range of funeral services arranged by local funeral directors, from traditional funerals to alternative and green funerals. In Ilkley, we can help people to arrange everything from a simple funeral or local crematorium service to a large-scale, eco-friendly send-off. Whatever you are looking for, we deliver a compassionate and personal service that takes all of your needs into account.
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.
Find us
38 Leeds Road
Ilkley
LS29 8DS
Contact us
01943 262626
Email us
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Weekends, evenings and bank holidays available by appointment.
We are available 24 hours a day by telephone.
First Steps
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 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.
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. Get in touch to learn more about the areas we can cover and whether we can help you.
What you can expect from us
Our funeral services in Ilkley are built around each individual. To provide the support needed to plan the exact funeral you want, our approach is structured around these key principles:
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
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
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 Ilkley. Get in touch to learn more about what we can offer.
How to choose an Ilkley funeral director
It can be such a difficult time when someone dies and you are responsible for managing their estate. Even if the person has specified exactly what they want for their funeral, it can be hard to know how to make the arrangements. If they have not specified any final wishes, you will need to make many decisions yourself, starting with whether you want a cremation or a burial in an Ilkley cemetery, through to all the details of the service. While this can be overwhelming, we are here to help.
Finding the best funeral directors in Ilkley to deliver the service you want means doing some research. Funeral services offered by national companies tend to be simple and traditional, but cannot be customised to a person’s wishes. Many people now want non-traditional services or simply to choose the traditional rituals that they identify with, whether that means a more eco-friendly funeral or an event that is more about celebration of life. Whichever type of funeral you want, you will usually get more control, input and care from Ilkley funeral directors who offer bespoke, independent funerals. Ilkley has a number of funeral directors to choose from, so you should think about what you want before you begin looking around.
The most important thing when talking to a funeral director about the service you want is to feel that you are being listened to and understood. If you need support with a funeral plan, it is important that the funeral directors you are working with know what your objectives are from the beginning. At Full Circle Funerals, we always start by listening to your needs – whether you know exactly what you want, or are looking for inspiration and guidance. Our approach puts you and your family at the centre, with a mix of compassionate support and practical help with your administrative needs.
By working with a local Ilkley funeral director, you can be sure to receive a service that is not only convenient for you but that is embedded in your community. Full Circle Funerals can connect you with bereavement services, local florists and probate solicitors nearby who can handle the legal aspects. Speak to our team today to learn how we can help and start planning the right funeral for someone who has died.
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.
If you feel you, or your family, would benefit from some extra support at home, there are numerous homecare companies in Ilkley that you may want to look into further to see if their services meet your needs. One of these options includes Radfield Home Care, who are owned & operated by Matthew Nutting an ex Occupational Therapist for the NHS.
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 Ilkley. Get in touch to learn more about what we can offer.
It was above and beyond any expectations that we had. 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. 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. Overall, an excellent service. Efficient and personal.
Paul
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