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12 Years
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Trusted Family-Owned Funeral Services in Hamilton
Established in 2014, Young's Independent Funeral Services is a family-run funeral director service rooted in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. Our team brings over 25 years of combined experience in delivering compassionate, dignified funeral care, prioritising transparency and affordability. We operate independently, avoiding costly advertising and third-party involvement to pass savings directly to families. Recognised for excellence, including a 2016 nomination as the UK's best new funeral director and Lorraine Aitken's 2017 'Funeral Arranger of the Year' award, we focus on personalised service.Our approach ensures every detail aligns with the deceased's wishes, supported by a dedicated team member throughout the process. We serve Hamilton, Larkhall, Motherwell, Uddingston, Blantyre, and surrounding areas, offering 24/7 availability and home consultations. Our commitment to ethical practices, absence of corporate shareholders, and emphasis on local community needs distinguish us from larger, profit-driven providers.
Services
Simple Funeral Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Home Consultations
Transportation Services
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Floral Tributes
Funeral Stationery
Limousine Hire
Pre-Arranged Funerals
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 25 years of combined experience in funeral care.
- Our transparent pricing model eliminates hidden fees and corporate profit motives.
- We offer 24/7 availability and home consultations for your convenience.
- Recognised as runner-up for Best New UK Funeral Director in 2016.
- Our team includes award-winning professionals like 2017 Funeral Arranger of the Year Lorraine Aitken.
What people say
Beautiful send off
Faultless service
Great from start to finish
Affordable and transparent
Award-winning care
Services
Simple Cremation Service
Our simple cremation service offers a dignified, cost-effective option starting at 1950. This includes 24/7 collection, professional arrangement, a veneered coffin, and ceremonial duties. Ideal for families seeking straightforward, transparent pricing without compromising care quality. We ensure all legal paperwork is handled efficiently.
Traditional Funeral Service
Priced at 2150, our traditional service includes a Daimler hearse, personalised arrangements, and ceremonial care. We coordinate venue bookings, coffin selection, and third-party liaisons. Designed for families prioritising comprehensive, tailored funeral planning with no hidden fees or corporate markup.
Home Consultations
We provide free home consultations to discuss funeral arrangements in your preferred setting. Our team brings expertise directly to you, ensuring comfort and convenience. This service reflects our commitment to reducing stress during difficult times through personalised, face-to-face support.
Floral Tributes
We arrange high-quality floral tributes through trusted local florists without markup. Options include bespoke arrangements tailored to the deceased's preferences. Our team ensures timely delivery and placement, aligning with the funeral's aesthetic and emotional tone.
Pre-Arranged Funerals
Plan your funeral in advance to alleviate future burdens on loved ones. We guide you through every decision, locking in costs and preferences. This service guarantees your wishes are honoured while providing peace of mind through transparent, future-proof arrangements.
People
David Young
Head Funeral Director
David oversees all funeral services, ensuring meticulous attention to detail. A qualified embalmer with extensive mortuary experience, he works closely with families to personalise ceremonies.
Claire Young
Funeral Arranger
Claire specialises in funeral affordability and benefit claims. With industry experience since 2004, she provides compassionate guidance on all aspects of funeral planning and execution.
Lorraine Aitken
Funeral Arranger of the Year
Lorraine manages daily operations and funeral logistics. Recognised as the UK's top funeral arranger in 2017, she ensures every service reflects the deceased's unique wishes.
Robert Carroll
Principal Funeral Director
Bobby brings nearly 40 years of local expertise to our team. Formerly with the Co-op for 35 years, his deep community knowledge ensures culturally sensitive, expert funeral care.
Questions
What areas do Young's Funeral Services cover?
We serve Hamilton, Larkhall, Motherwell, Uddingston, Blantyre, and surrounding areas in South Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire, and Glasgow.
Are your funeral costs transparent?
Yes. Our pricing includes no hidden fees, markups, or corporate profit margins. Costs for simple and traditional services are clearly stated upfront.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
Yes. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance or pre-arranged consultations.
How do you differ from larger funeral providers?
As a family-run business, we prioritise care over profits, avoid expensive advertising, and provide direct, personal service without call centres or third parties.
Can I arrange a home consultation?
Yes. We offer free home consultations to discuss arrangements in your preferred environment, ensuring comfort and convenience.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and bank transfers. Payment plans may be available upon request.
Reviews (6)
Scottish Nurse
Sep 20, 2021
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I can never thank the staff at Youngs Funeral home enough. From the moment I reached out to them they went above and beyond. They were so lovely when I explained I wanted my dad in a boiler suit with a spanner in one hand a wee whiskey in the other and carried out my wishes to a tee. They guided me in all areas and even personally went back to crematorium the day after the funeral to collect my dads ashes so that I could carry out a memorial service before I had to fly home to America. They even organized triplicate forms to ensure I could take some of my dads ashes back with me. The Humanist
Mary Lively
Aug 15, 2021
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I recently suffered a bereavement and the staff in Young's Independent Funeral Services could not have done anymore than assist me during this sad times. Their arrangements were first class and the funeral service went off without a hitch and my husband would have been proud to have been given such a great send off. Well done to this team they give 100% customer service. Thanks you all so very much
Greg Park
Feb 23, 2021
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Young's from the point of contact to the day of the cremation delivered a warm and sympathetic service to our family. A knowledgeable company representative sat with the family and patient explained the
process and options available. It made the process of ordering and organising the funeral stress free.
process and options available. It made the process of ordering and organising the funeral stress free.
Gail Young
Jan 27, 2021
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Such compassion and professionalism. A difficult time when our dad died, Claire even on my first call to query about service, showed great compassion and I knew my dad would be safe in their hands. Our dad was always treated with the greatest respect and nothing was too much trouble for the team in Youngs. Nicola would check in every day, and coordinated the registrar, purchasing of lair, flowers, order of service, reading a poem on behalf of my mum, to driving my dad to his final resting place. Claire gave her expertise to picking the right coffin and read out the eulogy so well on behalf of me
Joyce Laurie
Jan 18, 2021
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Can only reinforce what all the 5 star commenters say. My father was not religious but we wanted a ceremony that befitted him and Youngs went above and beyond to help us achieve this. It was very personal and Clare and Nicola reading our mums poems that she wrote for dad were wonderful for our mother to hear during the service for dad. Thanks to Bob for handing mum a flower from the coffin wreath during the service when she asked for one, it was very kind.
Katherine Crisp
Sep 15, 2020
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Youngs were amazing from start to finish. They work with compassion and are highly professional. They treated my Mum with such care and attention, its something I will never forget and will always be immensely grateful to them for that.
