About our York funeral home

15 Penley's Grove Street, Monkgate, York, YO31 7PW

About our York funeral home

As York Funeral Directors established in 1848, we are a well known and well regarded funeral home with more than 175 years of experience in arranging and conducting funeral services with care, kindness and compassion. Using our wide range of knowledge and expertise, we can help you to arrange the type of funeral you are looking for. We are now managed by the 6th generation of the Rymer family, so we understand how important those dearest to you can be and the impact of loss. Therefore, as we work to deliver high standards, we hope that families in our care feel confident in how we care for you and your loved one. Our funeral home is set in a beautiful Georgian building with plenty of parking. We are easy to reach from around York, including Bootham, Clifton, Heworth and Layerthorpe.
Evening cityscape view from the street with York Minster

To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01904624320 today.

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Meet our team

At J. Rymer Funeral Directors we serve families with the greatest care, from our Funeral Directors in York. We understand the emotions which the loss of someone dear to you can bring, and how this can affect daily life, which is why we want to provide a strong support network which you can depend on. Whether you have previously arranged funerals or if this is your first time, our team can provide guidance and advice when you need it. We hope to help families plan the funeral their loved ones deserve, with ease and clarity. You can get in touch us over the phone, so please do not hesitate to call when you need our assistance.

Our services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

Attended Funeral
£1,995
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,336
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,331

The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.

The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

Unattended Cremation
£995
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£995

The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.

Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

Attended Funeral
£1,995
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,336
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,331

The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.

The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

Unattended Cremation
£995
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£995

The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.

How to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on:

Our Address

15 Penley's Grove Street
Monkgate
York, YO31 7PW

Opening Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Directions and Parking

Our funeral home has a large car park which is free of charge.

Reviews for J Rymer Funeral Directors in York

  • All of the Staff at J. Rymer (but notably Heather, P.J. and Andrew, who were primarily looking after me have been consummate professionals, providing a superb service and handling all arrangements for my late Mum’s Funeral in such an incredibly caring, sensitive and empathetic manner, and with attention being paid to every detail. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them and their support, guidance, and counsel were very much appreciated. At all times they treated my darling Mum with the utmost kindness and respect, and provided much needed comfort and reassurance for myself, during some of the most darkest days of my life. On the day of the Funeral itself, proceedings were coordinated with such dignity, grace and reverence and with such exceptional caring touches, all of which helped to both honour and celebrate my Mum’s life in such a meaningful way. I was consistently treated as an individual, not a clichéd number, to the extent that I actually felt as though Mum and I were the only people being cared for by them, despite the obvious fact that they are extremely busy, taking care of families around the clock, each and every day. I would not hesitate in recommending this amazing firm and think that York is very blessed in having such phenomenal people to be there, to offer such solace and support in some of the most difficult times that one can ever encounter.

    • Response from J.Rymer

      Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service. We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your mum We are proud of the whole team.

  • We cannot thank everyone at Rymers enough for taking such good care of my late mum and our family. Chris Rymer was so supportive and helpful from start to finish, as well as the other staff members who we came into contact with. Thank you all

    • Response from J.Rymer

      Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.

  • All of my dealings with the staff at Rymer's was first rate. At a difficult time it is so important to have a kind, yet professional person helping. From start to finish this was the case, for which I am grateful. Many thanks.

    • Response from J.Rymer

      Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.

  • When my Aunt died recently she left a funeral plan and J Rymer Funeral Directors took charge of all the arrangements for her funeral. From the first moment I made contact with them they were knowledgeable, efficient and compassionate. They kept me well informed every step of the way. Whenever I needed to contact them the phone was answewred promptly.The day of the funeral went well I could not have been more pleased. A big thank you to J Rymer Funeral Directors and all the staff. I would highly recommend you to anyone.

    • Response from J.Rymer

      Thank you for this recommendation. Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability.

  • Excellent service very courteous and understanding. We Would thoroughly recommend Rymer.

    • Response from J.Rymer

      Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.