Local Funeral Directors | Yorkshire

Dear Customer,

Welcome to White Rose. If you are reading this, it is likely that you have undergone a bereavement or are facing one. This time in your life can be one of the saddest experiences you will ever face. We want to convey to you from the outset that the White Rose team will be there to stand by you and help you arrange the best farewell for your loved one.

Over countless years, we have been operating across Yorkshire and parts of Lancashire with a firm commitment to maintain the consistently high standards of funeral care that every family deserves.

Many of our customers remain in contact long after the funeral is over because being a funeral director is much more than a business. It is a calling to serve the community and the families in it.

Though you may be facing sorrow right now, we promise you that White Rose will be there by your side to give your loved one the most beautiful goodbye possible.

Warm regards,

Stephen,& Jane

The White Rose Story

The White Rose Vision

White Rose Funeral Service was set up with the vision to provide modern funeral services but incorporating traditional values. In the UK, there is such a diversity of cultures, religions and philosophies that it was clear that the traditional church funeral service was no longer appropriate for many people.

The White Rose Mission

To deliver the highest standards of funeral care across Yorkshire and Lancashire and other parts of the UK consistently helping families to design funerals that truly represent their choices.

Stephen’s Story

From Teen Helper to MD

Stephen has vast experience in the funeral profession. He first gained an insight into the profession at only 15 years of age while helping out at the local funeral directors. This early influence sparked an interest in him which later inspired him to establish White Rose. Following his teen experience in the industry, Stephen went on to work for several independent funeral directors and one larger one. It was after that he decided to start White Rose Funeral Service drawing upon his experience and background in the industry.

Well Known and Respected in the Community

Stephen currently lives in Wetherby Leeds and holds a B.Sc (Hons) Degree from the University of Bradford and a PGCE from the University of Sheffield. He is well known for his care and absolute dedication to his families.

Although based in Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley, families from all over Yorkshire (and other parts of the UK) contact us to make arrangements for funerals. This is largely due to the respect he has in the community and the commitment he puts into every aspect of a funeral, as well as the fair and transparent pricing structure. See our Testimonials and what people say.

Consistently High Standards of Funeral Care

Only the very best will do for our families and the highest quality of products and services. White Rose Funeral Service is a popular choice of funeral care for many families.

It doesn't matter if you are based in Ilkley, Burley in Wharfedale, Barnsley or Leeds, Stephen, and Jane are always just a phone call away.

Our Core Values

PROTECTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE

We believe in protecting you in one of the hardest experiences you will ever face. Our support is more than just arranging the funeral. We are a shoulder to cry on because we understand this process more than anyone.

BEAUTIFUL GOODBYES

The core of what we do is about your choice, your design and your wishes. We present the diversity of options on offer and then you can build your perfect package to make that goodbye beautiful and elegant.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Our family is here to help your family cope through the trauma and grief that your loss brings. It is a time of unimaginable sorrow and we know how to get you through to the other side.

CARE FIRST

We are in the business to serve the community. As our testimonies show, we go above and beyond to care for you and your family. We choose to do this work because it is a calling.

Meet the White Rose Team

A man in a suit and top hat is holding a cane in a cemetery.

Jane Hawksworth

Jane is our Funeral Director and Office Manager covering our offices in Leeds/Barnsley and the Yorkshire Area. In addition to this, Jane is our resident Celebrant and helps many families find a beautiful and personal tribute to say farewell to their loved ones.

“Hello, my name is Jane. I am the person who will visit you to discuss all of your funeral requirements. I have worked for several funeral companies prior to White Rose and continue to do so as a freelance Celebrant. You can be assured that on the day of the funeral your loved ones wishes will be truly honoured.”