Gooding Funeral Services

83 reviews

Gooding Funeral Services is an independent, family-run funeral service that provides professional, warm and caring service to bereaved families across Yorkshire

Latest Verified Reviews

Christiana Nwachuku 28th Feb 2021

Thank you all very much for the way you handled my mother's funeral from start to finish. Thank you so much for the love, care, kindness, understanding and support you showed during such a difficult time. Words cannot truly express how grateful I am.

Phyllisia Cato 9th Feb 2021

Peter, Laura and the staff at Gooding. Showed compassion and was very professional at this difficult time. Peter kept me informed all through the process. Thanks for giving Peter the best send off.

Moriya Israel 8th Feb 2021

Through out the entire process, we experienced a very respectful, and high quality of service. Our mother received a very dignified homecoming service.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

2A Newton Road
Potternewton
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS7 4HE

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 0113 320 6779

About Us

Gooding Funeral Services is a family-run service in Leeds that has been a part of the community for three generations, caring for bereaved families in Leeds and across the North.

The warm and friendly team works closely with families to provide a funeral which meaningfully reflects the life, tradition and beliefs of their loved one.

As a trusted independent funeral home based in the heart of the city, Gooding believes that every person’s funeral should be distinct and special, whether it’s a traditional ceremony, a contemporary celebration of life, or the simple and fuss-free occasion they wished for.

Their inclusive funeral service caters to people of all faiths, as well as people of no religious belief and those who cared for the environment. Gooding can also provide specialist bathing facilities for communities where these observances form an important part of religious funeral rites and customs.

As an independent company, Gooding’s strength lies in listening, understanding and arranging things according to each person's wishes. They are here to help, every day of the year and around the clock – and are happy to provide obligation-free advice and estimates.

Gooding offer a wide range of services, including in-house bereavement support from a dedicated grief recovery specialist, and advice about matters such as registering a death and who must be notified when someone dies.

From natural and contemporary funerals to more time-honoured affairs all with the option of funeral finance; Gooding's broad selection of options and services cover every aspect of arranging a funeral. This level of choice includes a wide range of coffins, caskets and urns, a choice of beautiful floral tributes, transport including limousines and hearses, catering and dove releases, traditional and contemporary cremations, memorial services, memorial masonry and keepsakes.

Gooding Funeral Services in Leeds will ensure an occasion which truly reflects the memory of the person you have lost. Please call today to find out more about the wide variety of funeral services and options on offer.

Latest Obituaries

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Lincoln Cole

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George Leroy Isaac

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Joyce Almina Bernard

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Christiana Nwachuku 28th Feb 2021

    Thank you all very much for the way you handled my mother's funeral from start to finish. Thank you so much for the love, care, kindness, understanding and support you showed during such a difficult time.

    Words cannot truly express how grateful I am.

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Chrisitiana,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a generous review of our services. It was an absolute privilege to have served you and your family - and we feel honoured to have been able to help you give your dear Mother a really beautiful send-off.

    Thank you for choosing us to be there for you. Should you require any further assistance, please do get in touch - we're always here to help.
  • 5 Phyllisia Cato 9th Feb 2021

    Peter, Laura and the staff at Gooding. Showed compassion and was very professional at this difficult time. Peter kept me informed all through the process. Thanks for giving Peter the best send off.

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Phyllisia, Thank you for your kind and considered review of our services and our team. Thank you also for allowing us to help you and your wonderful family through this difficult time.

    Peter was clearly loved by his family and was exceptionally popular within the community and it means a great deal to us, that we were able to help make smooth his final journey.

    If there is anything further we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to call us.
  • 5 Moriya Israel 8th Feb 2021

    Through out the entire process, we experienced a very respectful, and high quality of service. Our mother received a very dignified homecoming service.

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Moriya,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review of our services. It was such an honour for us to have had the opportunity to care for your dear Mother and to serve you and your lovely family.

    If we can be of any further help to you, please don't hesitate to contact us.
  • 5 Samantha Blanchard 7th Mar 2020

    Excellent professional people

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Samantha, Thank you for your lovely review of our services. It was a real privilege to serve you and your family. You gave Ryan such a wonderful send off - he was clearly a very loved and highly regarded person.
    If we can be of any further help or service, please don't hesitate to contact us.
  • 5 David Nisbett 5th Feb 2020

    Thanks for everything. The day was handled very professionally and the day went smoothly.

    Peter Broderick replied
    Dear David

    Thank you for your kind review and for your use of our services.
    It was an honour to work with you and your family to lay your precious Father to rest.
    Please don't hesitate to call us if there is anything further we can do to be of assistance.

    Peter
  • 5 Glaister Rowe 23rd Dec 2019

    We as a family unit would like to congratulate Gooding Funeral Services as a professional, caring and understanding firm for there conduct of our beloved grandma. Peter and the rest of the Gooding staff made us feel welcome and comfortable from start to finish despite our family loss of our Matriarch. Keep up the good works....Brian Rowe

    Peter Broderick replied
    Dear Brian

    Thank you for such a wonderful review of our services. We are humbled by your kind words. It really was an honour to look after Miss Nan, who reached a grand age of 101 years! Her service was heartfelt and very touching.
    Please do not hesitate to get in touch if there's anything further we can do to be of assistance to you and your family.

    Peter
  • 5 Anthony Graham 2nd Dec 2019

    Every last detail was carried out. Under the circumstances it was very dignified. Great Staff.

    Peter Broderick replied
    Dear Tony

    Thank you for your very kind review of our services. It was ultimately our sincere honour to serve you and your family at what must've been a difficult time.

    Please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can be of any further assistance to you.
  • 5 Julie Gilfillan 1st Nov 2019

    Our family are eternally grateful for all the love, care, tenderness and respect that was given to our Mother from Peter and Xina. They are a very professional and respectful company and we reccomend them to everyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Thank you again from the family of Mrs Violet Keld

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Julie, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review of the care you received from Xina and Peter and of the overall service you received from our company.

    It was an absolute privilege to have worked with your family and with you, to ensure that your Mother received the most wonderful send-off. Your mother was clearly a very special lady who will be very much missed by her family and community.

    We thank you for choosing to work with us and if there is anything further we can help you or your family with, please do get in touch with us - we are always on hand to help you.
  • 5 Patricia Chanda 30th Oct 2019

    Gooding's were so respectful... Peter and his team were so professional, caring and really comforting for me and my entire family. We are so grateful for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time. They gave our Dad, Dr Vincent Kampinda Musakanya a great send off and you could tell that they genuinely cared and respected him. Thank you so much.

    - Trish Chanda & Family x

    Peter Broderick replied
    Thank you so much for your kind review Trish. It was an honour to look after you and your family. You all put so much effort into the service to celebrate the life of Dr Musakanya, it was clear he was a hero to you and will be very much missed.

    Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to be of service to you and your family.

    Peter.
  • 5 John Jeffers 6th Aug 2019

    Excellent service from a highly professional , patient and experienced staff. We were impressed with Peter and his team, who put my Dad first throughout the process. Everything was taken care of and every attention to detail considered.

    I would not hesitate in recommending Gooding Funeral Services to friends and family. Thank you for your personal friendly service.

    Peter Broderick replied
    Dear John

    Thank you for your very kind review of our services. It was our ultimate honour to look after your Father and to carry out these arrangements on your behalf and to support you and your family at this difficult time.
    Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if we can be of any further service to you and your family.

    Peter.
  • 5 Windell Boddie 6th Feb 2019

    I can't fault the service and professionalism. Thank you so much for all you done.

    Gooding Funeral Services replied
    Dear Windell. Thank you for leaving your kind review. We were so very honoured to be able to take care of Mr Boddie and to support you and your family. Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further service to you and your family.

    Peter.
  • 5 Robert Pitt 5th Feb 2019

    First class service nothing was to much trouble and they where professional empathetic and helpful in guiding me through the process
    Could not be faulted in any level 

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Mr Pitt,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review of the service you received from us. We appreciate being allowed the opportunity to care for your father - it was an absolute honour to do so.

    I will share your review with Sanjaye and the Gooding Funeral Services team and if we can be of any further service to you or your family, please do not hesitate to contact us.
  • 5 Dwight Brown 28th Dec 2018

    Very understanding staff, from reception to management. Made a very traumatic and upsetting experience bearable.

    Gooding Funeral Services replied
    Thank you so much for your kind review Dwight. It was an honour taking care of Sister Brown. Your family put together an outstanding service for her, which I'm sure she'd be proud of.
    Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we can be of any further service to you or your family.

    Peter.
  • 5 Carmen Gay 3rd Oct 2018

    Myself and our family were really happy with the dignity and respect that was shown whilst taking care of our wishes for our beloveded Dad. Nothing was too much trouble and was handled professionally. Thank you to all concerned.

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Carmen,

    We feel sincerely honoured to have been chosen to care your dear father, your family and for you. On the day, someone mentioned that the beautiful weather was a reflection of your father’s warm and sunny demenour, qualities we also felt whilst working with you.

    I will show the team your kind review and I thank you for taking the time to write it. 
  • 5 Hazel Gough 8th Jul 2018

    What wonderful kind and caring people, Peter the owner Jane the Celebrant and Emma my fist contact I had with this company on the Telephone.
    The caring attitude shown towards me and my Family after the very sad loss of my mum Margaret Kay went beyond anything I can put into words .
    They all gave me support and kindness at one of the worst times in my life and I thank them all very much.

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Hazel, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of our staff and of the service you received. I have passed your thanks on to Peter, Jane, Emma and the team. Thank you again for allowing us the opportunity to care for you and your family.
  • 5 Angela Mayne 18th Apr 2018

    I would like to thank the staff of Gooding for their exemplary service. I would extend a special thanks to Jane whose support and care were a special comfort to the family. She is an asset to your firm. Once again thank you.

    Kind regards
    Angela Mayne

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Angela,

    Thank you for sharing your experience of our service and in particular, for highlighting the support and care shown to your family by Jane. We are indeed very fortunate to count Jane amongst our wonderful and dedicated team and I have passed on your comments and thanks to her.

    Thank you again for taking the time to review our staff and our services.
  • 5 Hughbon Condor 12th Mar 2018

    Gooding Funeral services, caring, professionalism and attention to details

    Gooding Funeral Services replied
    Thank you so much for your kind review Hughbon. We were honoured to look after funeral arrangements for your beloved Mother and to serve you and your family. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we can be of any further assistance.
    Peter
  • 5 Sandria Cruise 11th Mar 2018

    Peter and his team were so kind thoughtful and helpful in helping me to arrange my father's funeral. I cannot thank them enough.
    A well run family firm with the personal touch.

    Regards
    Sandria

    Gooding Funeral Services replied
    Dear Sandria
    Thank you so very much for your kind review and also for your lovely card. It was an absolute honour to take care of your Father and to serve you and your family. If there's anything further we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
    Peter.
  • 5 Patricia English 24th Feb 2018

    At a difficult time in our lives Gooding Funeral Services were excellent. Everything was taken care of.  My mum had wonderful care from them. 

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Mrs English, Thank you so much for your lovely review of the service you received from us. It was an honour to have helped you and your family and we are pleased that you happy with the level of care we provided. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
  • 5 Chris Thomas 31st Jan 2018

    Gooding Funeral Services provided our family with an outstanding level of service at a very difficult time, they were extremely helpful and every detail was explained fully with care and attention. They were quick to respond to any queries we had and took care of all of our needs, their staff were excellent and made us feel very comfortable, we will certainly recommend their services. Thank you Devon Thomas

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We are delighted that you are pleased with the level of service you received. We are also extremely happy to know you would recommend our services to others.

    If there is anything further we can do to assist you or your family, please let us know - we're always happy to help.
  • 5 Leanda Stapleton 18th Jan 2018

    Excellent service. I would recommend without a doubt.

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    We are pleased that you were happy with our service and that would recommend us to others. We feel privileged to have been by your side at such a sensitive time.

    If there is ever anything further we can do to help you or your family, please do get in touch.
  • 5 Betty Simpson 3rd Nov 2017

    We are very happy with the service from Goodings . Peter and Zenah were very approachable , friendly and sensitive to the wishes of vickys family and friends. Vicky had an amazing send off , thank you 

    Gooding Funeral Services replied
    Thank you for your wonderful review of our services. It was our honour to take care of Vicky and to serve your family. If we can be of any further help to you, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
    Peter.
  • 5 Paul Prentice 29th Oct 2017

    Thankyou xx

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Paul, Thank you for leaving your review and thank you for allowing us to care for your mother and to serve you. If we can be of any further help, to you or your family, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always here for you.
  • 4 Sinclair Martin 22nd Aug 2017

    Your service was professional, cooperative, nonjudgmental, showed empathy in some delicate situations, you were friendly, giving a homely style of welcome and operation.  You met the needs of a wide range of people from the initial consultation right through to the last request.  You made our role of Executors of  Catherine's wishes a straight forward one and we appreciated your support.  You service will be spread abroad by us.  Love and Blessing for the future, what God has blessed no man can curse.

    Gay Gooding Kershaw replied
    Dear Sinclair,

    Thank you for taking the time to review our services and for your kind words. We feel honoured to have been chosen to serve you and your loved ones at such an important and difficult time and we thank you for recommending us to others. 

    If we can be of any further help to you, please do not hesitate to contact us. 
  • 5 Edwin Grant 4th Jul 2017

    Gooding Funeral Services was professional throughout the difficult process of the funeral, and did everything in their power to make it as easy as possible.

    They provided information and advice to guide us through the funeral process, as we had never done this before, and was thorough in breaking down the structure of the funeral in simple terms.

    They also allowed out of hours access to my sister if required, as well as out of hours contact details in case emotional support was needed. 

    I could offer no better company for a funeral, and we will certainly use them again. 

    Gooding Funeral Services replied
    Dear Edwin
    Thank you for your wonderful review of our services. It truly was an honour to serve you and your family, as you laid Michala to rest with love and dignity. The service was a lovely celebration of her life and was a credit to you and your family.

    We remain at your service should you need us.

    Peter.

Address
2A Newton Road
Potternewton
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS7 4HE

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Christiana Nwachuku 28th Feb 2021

Thank you all very much for the way you handled my mother's funeral from start to finish. Thank you so much for the love, care, kindness, understanding and support you showed during such a difficult time. Words cannot truly express how grateful I am.

Phyllisia Cato 9th Feb 2021

Peter, Laura and the staff at Gooding. Showed compassion and was very professional at this difficult time. Peter kept me informed all through the process. Thanks for giving Peter the best send off.

Moriya Israel 8th Feb 2021

Through out the entire process, we experienced a very respectful, and high quality of service. Our mother received a very dignified homecoming service.

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