Funeral Directors in Leeds, West Yorkshire

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For many families, dealing with funeral arrangements after the loss of a loved one is a huge burden. Often, the family and friends of the deceased simply do not know where to begin or are too overwhelmed by their grief to make any decisions. Edwin Pounds & Sons Ltd in Bradford provides professional assistance to the bereaved and can assist with every stage of the funeral arrangements. Since 1904 our funeral home has been helping families and friends say their final goodbyes in a dignified and fitting manner.

Independent Family Funeral Director Hello, my name is David, I am a qualified Funeral Director, Embalmer and Past Chairman of The Yorkshire Division of The British Institute of Embalmers and a Bereavement Befriender with over 33 years of experience in the Funeral Profession. Having worked for large Funeral companies and family-owned businesses in Keighley, Bradford, Halifax and Leeds areas, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience in bringing together the wishes of the Deceased and their Family alongside the practicalities of arranging a funeral. In 2022 I have finally achieved my greatest ambition -to set up on my own as an Independent Funeral Director, following in the footsteps of my Great Grandfather W. J. Lawson & Son, Cabinet Maker, and Undertaker of Skipton.

Hubert Swainson Funeral Services Ltd are experienced funeral directors who have been at the heart of the local community for over one hundred years, helping those who have suffered bereavements to say goodbye to their loved ones with dignity. At Hubert Swainson we guide you through the process of saying goodbye to your loved one, at a time when it can often be difficult to make decisions. With experience in every circumstance of loss, we offer consideration and discretion, giving support and advice when needed, standing back when appropriate and lighting a clear path through the difficulties, sadness and stress that a death leaves behind. From the moment our services are requested, the personnel at Hubert Swainson are completely available to you for funeral arrangement. We use your guidance to arrange everything including orders of service, choice of vehicles, flowers, refreshments, memorials etc. We respond to calls 24 hours a day and will attend the place of death, immediately if requested, to remove the deceased to our Chapel of Rest or to hospital if required. We will always be here to help and care when you need it most.