Est 1897
Robert Harrison & Sons
Here at Robert Harrison & Sons, we know that organising a funeral can seem like a daunting task, especially in the most difficult of times. That is why we are here to guide you through every step of the way.
We take great pride in being able to offer a 24 hour service, 365 days a year, providing help and advice when you need it most.
With over 120 years of experience, we have encountered nearly every situation. We understand that each person is an individual , and there are many options available to help you create a meaningful, memorable and personal funeral day that honours your loved one.
Our funeral arranger can visit you at home to discuss your arrangements any time, and will be there by your side, anytime you need help or advice.
Our highly experienced and friendly staff are renowned for their professionalism and attentiveness and our private chapel of rest and funeral fleet are designed to cater for your every need with comfort, dignity and respect.
Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01947 897249
We are always here to offer any help or advice you may require at this difficult time.
OUR SERVICES
Serving the coastal town of Whitby, the Esk Valley and the North York Moors, our service to you starts from the moment you contact us, often extending long beyond the day of the funeral.
We will arrange for one of our directors to visit you, to organise and discuss the day. We are always on hand to offer you advice and help with your options and choices, to ensure that all your funeral arrangements are made in accordance with both your wishes and those of the your loved one.
Our friendly, highly professional staff will take care of the procedures, financial arrangements and legal requirements throughout the funeral arrangement process, leaving you to concentrate on the things that matter.
We pride ourselves on our high level of service and local expertise when arranging a funeral. Our staff are fully trained, experienced and are from the local community.
We are based in Glaisdale, but have a private Chapel of Rest situated in Whitby.
We offer a prompt and caring service, 24 hours a day.
Est 1897
Robert Harrison & Sons
FUNERAL FLEET
At Robert Harrison & Sons Funeral Directors we pride ourselves on our immaculate fleet of Vauxhall funeral vehicles, which will provide elegance and grace to any funeral cortege. These are available for a funeral procession from your home to a place of worship, crematorium or a burial site.
Our hearse is complemented by a matching limousine, which can carry up to seven people in comfort.
Each vehicle is provided with a chauffeur, who will tend to you and your requirements in a respectful and graceful manner.
Prior to a funeral, all of our vehicles are fully cleaned, washed and waxed and are fully maintained, taxed and insured.
Other transport such as a horse-drawn hearse and/or any other specific requests are also available and can be discussed.
Floral Tributes
The simple elegance of a floral tribute can express personal remembrance and can bring comfort to the bereaved. Robert Harrison & Sons can arrange these on your behalf, using our own high quality local florist. We can also put you in touch with our florist to discuss any particular requirements that you may have, and/or we can provide you with our brochure which will give you the opportunity to browse the wide range of floral tributes available.
Whether it is a simple wreath, a full coffin spray or a bespoke design, there is an extensive variety of tributes available. (Please see the gallery page for examples of these).
Following a cremation service, we can arrange for the flowers to be placed in the Garden of Remembrance or any other location that you may desire. Further directions will be taken with regards to flowers following the funeral service.
Memorials
A memorial provides a focus for our personal memories, a place to visit, lay flowers and reflect on happy times. Robert Harrison & Sons has its own Monumental Mason that can create a unique tribute especially crafted to suit your individual requirements. We offer a full range of high quality memorials, all of which can be made in different materials, sizes, designs and carvings.
Each memorial can be personalised, and when deciding there are some options which should be considered:
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Colour
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Shape
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Style and Colour of Lettering
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Wording
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Type of Material, for example; Sandstone or Granite
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Application of a Design or Photo Plaque
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Accessories including Flower Vases
Please bear in mind that all cemeteries and church yards have regulations in place for new memorials and will require a memorial application to be approved; we will submit this on your behalf.
York Diocese church yards have quite strict regulations as they are historic church yards. Please see our gallery page for suitable memorials for church yard use.
Our own Monumental Mason will manufacture and fix all headstones to BRAMM and NAMN standards. All memorials are produced from high quality stone and are engraved by highly skilled craftsmen.
Our staff can advise you on any queries that you may have, either in relation to regulations, advice or with regards to other types of memorials such as cremated remains plaques or grave markers.
(Please see our gallery page to see the range of memorials which we offer).
If you wish to discuss purchasing a memorial please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements and provide you with a quotation.
Brochures are also available upon request.
FIND US
Robert Harrison & Sons
Carr End
Glaisdale
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 2QH