Local Funeral Directors Ilkley
Made the whole family feel relaxed, organised and allowed us to focus on spending time with each other at the funeral.
– Paul
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
Funerals in Ilkley
We opened our latest beautiful space in Ilkley in May 2023, after many years supporting people across Ilkley, Addingham and Burley in Wharfedale from our service in Guiseley.
Full Circle Funerals offers personalised funeral and bereavement support. We have been funeral directors since 2016 and everyone in Full Circle’s award-winning, independent team has a professional background in health, social or pastoral care.
We support you with knowledge, freedom of choice and transparency. Nothing is too much trouble.
In Ilkley, this means we can help arrange everything from a simple traditional funeral or local crematorium service to a large-scale, eco-friendly send-off. We will 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.
We can help with funeral wishes, funeral plans and offer a monthly bereavement peer support group, accessible to anyone who would like to attend.
Read what others have said about our care here.
Ilkley
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.
Areas we cover
Between our services in Ilkley and Guiseley, we are well located to support people from Ilkley, Addingham, Skipton, Otley, Burley in Wharfedale (where our founder Sarah 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.
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.
How to choose an Ilkley funeral director
Our founder, Sarah Jones says “Choosing a funeral director can be daunting. It can be such a difficult time when someone dies and you’re 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 your research. Funeral services offered by national companies are in most towns and cities but many people would prefer to engage with a smaller independent service rooted in the local community. 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 funeral directors who offer bespoke, independent funerals. This is at the heart of why I set up Full Circle in 2016.
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. Likewise, if you need support with a funeral plan, it’s 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.
By working with a local independent Ilkley funeral director, you can be sure to receive a service that is not only convenient for you but that is part of your community. Our team in Ilkley can connect you with bereavement services, local florists and probate solicitors nearby and we will always support you with local knowledge, freedom of choice and transparency.”
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