Rated 4.9 / 5

J Rymer Funeral Directors

15 Penley's Grove Street, Monkgate, York, Yorkshire, YO31 7PW
01904 624320
Lines open 24 hours a day
Evening cityscape view from the street with York Minster

About our York branch

We've been caring for the people of York since 1848. At J Rymer Funeral Directors we know that every detail matters.

From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.

With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.

If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in York and an unattended funeral in York. There are more of our funeral directors in North Yorkshire nearby.

Proud to be part of the Dignity group

Experts in care

Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities

Supporting communities

Working with charities and carers to improve support

Local teams

Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding

Visiting us

  • 15 Penley's Grove Street, Monkgate, York, Yorkshire, YO31 7PW
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,789

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,495
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,294
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,789

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

The final price depends on what you choose

Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

Service stationery

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.

Our facilities

At our branch we can offer the following facilities

  • Included:

    Wash and dress

    Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.

  • Included:

    Multi-faith chapel of rest

    Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.

  • Included:

    A choice of transport

    We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.

  • Included:

    A truly local service

    As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.

Reviews for J Rymer Funeral Directors

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 191 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

From start to finish everyone I dealt with at Rymer’s was considerate, respectful and really supportive at what was a difficult time.

The funeral was just how we planned it, perfectly executed with great respect.

Thank you all so much, especially Amy.

Treasurer, 27 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

I can’t thank Ella @ J Rymer enough for the support they gave our family when we lost Dad. From our very first call, they were calm, kind and reassuring, and they never made us feel rushed or like we were a number.

Everything was explained clearly, including the options and costs, with no pressure and no surprises. They handled every detail, from the paperwork to the arrangements with the crematorium, so we could focus on being together as a family.

I’d recommend them without hesitation to anyone who needs support.

Thank you again.

Adrian, 27 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

I cannot thank the whole team enough for the incredible care, compassion and respect you showed my wonderful husband throughout his final journey. You treated him with such dignity and kindness, and supported myself and our children with so much warmth during the hardest time of our lives. A special thank you to Heather, who regularly checked in with us at the beginning of each week and before the weekends. Those little gestures meant more than you will ever know. You really are an absolute angel!

You have all been absolutely amazing, and I will be forever grateful for the way you cared for my husband and our family. I couldn’t have asked for a more compassionate team to guide us through such a heartbreaking time. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Ruthie

Ruthie Clegg, 24 October 2026

Keeping everybody informed

When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
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