Supporting Caribbean families in the UK with funeral services that reflect heritage,faith, and cultural identity
Gooding Funeral Services offers culturally sensitive Caribbean funeral services to families across the UK. As an independent funeral director with deep respect for heritage and tradition, we understand the importance of honouring Caribbean customs, from music and scripture to community gatherings and faith-led ceremonies. Whether you’re planning a church service, wake, Nine Night, or repatriation, our team will support you with empathy, flexibility, and cultural understanding.
We are recommended by the Good Funeral Guide and the Natural Death Centre, and we’re proud members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). Our team offers 24/7 support and pre-paid funeral plans, helping Caribbean families make arrangements that reflect their values and beliefs. We’re here to ensure every farewell is personal, dignified, and true to your loved one’s roots.
Providing a full range of Carribean funeral services with care and professionalism.
We help you honour your loved one with a respectful and meaningful farewell.
Culturally guided Sikh and Hindu funerals, including ceremonial preparation, priest or Gurdwara coordination, and respectful cremation arrangements.
Comprehensive international repatriation, including embassy liaison, airline coordination, and full support with legal and customs documentation.
Offering direct cremations, full-service ceremonies, traditional burials, and assistance with cemetery plot arrangements.
Flexible pre-paid plans tailored to your wishes, with fixed cost options and manageable payment terms.
Round-the-clock support with death registration, obituary notices, online memorials, and referrals for grief and bereavement care.
Personal touches including floral tributes, catering, dove or balloon releases, live streaming, and keepsake memorial items.
Speak to our team about arranging a Caribbean funeral that honours your family’s traditions with care and respect.
We’re available 24/7 to support you.
Your loved one stays in our trusted facility
Always on call to support families whenever a death occurs.
No hidden fees. What you see is what you pay.
Caribbean funeral traditions and customs are honoured with respect and care
Supporting West Yorkshire families for years.
Every family receives our full attention and respect.
“We want to thank you for the incredible job you did in coordinating all of the details for our Father’s funeral. Your attentiveness and care has made this process easier during such a hard time. Thank you again for everything.”
“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.”
Caribbean funerals often blend Christian faith with cultural traditions. Services may include gospel music, eulogies, vibrant tributes, and a strong sense of community support. Some families also hold a wake or Nine Night gathering before the funeral.
Yes, we can support you with Nine Night or wake arrangements, including venue guidance, timing, and any personal or spiritual preferences you’d like to include
Absolutely. We welcome music, hymns, prayers, and spoken word that reflect your loved one’s heritage and faith. Our team will help you include these elements respectfully.
Yes. We offer full repatriation services to Caribbean countries, including documentation, embassy liaison, and flight arrangements, so your loved one can be returned home with dignity.
While many Caribbean funerals follow Christian traditions, we also support non-religious or blended ceremonies based on your family’s preferences.
Timing can vary depending on repatriation needs, venue availability, and family wishes. We’ll guide you through the process and help you plan with care and flexibility.
Yes, we offer pre-paid funeral plans that reflect Caribbean customs and allow you to plan ahead with clarity and peace of mind.
Yes, you can. At Gooding Funeral Services, we specialise in Caribbean funeral services that honour your family’s traditions, including church-led services, gospel music, and more, all delivered with cultural understanding and respect.
Yes. Gooding Funeral Services provides full repatriation support to Caribbean countries, including flights, embassy paperwork, and legal documentation. We ensure your loved one returns home with dignity and care.
Yes. We regularly support Christian families from Caribbean backgrounds, arranging services in churches or chapels, and coordinating with ministers to ensure the funeral reflects the family’s faith and values.
Costs can vary depending on the type of service, burial or cremation, and any additional customs such as repatriation. At Gooding Funeral Services, we offer transparent pricing and pre-paid funeral plans to help families budget with peace of mind. Our package starts from £1125 (Dr’s fee included)
Yes, we can. For relatives in the Caribbean or elsewhere who can’t attend, Gooding offers live streaming options so they can still be part of the farewell and pay their respects from afar.
Gooding Funeral Services, 2a Newton Road,
Potternewton, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS7 4HE
Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday 10:00–13:00
Sunday Closed
