W. Bowers 
Independent Funeral Directors
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    • Home
    • Funeral Types & Costs
      • A Tender Farewell
      • Bespoke Funeral Service
      • Green Funeral
      • The White Dove Funeral
    • Our Services
      • Coffins and Caskets
      • Flowers
      • Our Services
      • Funeral Plans
      • Prices and Fees
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      • What do I need to do now.
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  • Home
  • Funeral Types & Costs
    • A Tender Farewell
    • Bespoke Funeral Service
    • Green Funeral
    • The White Dove Funeral
  • Our Services
    • Coffins and Caskets
    • Flowers
    • Our Services
    • Funeral Plans
    • Prices and Fees
    • Helpful Resources
    • What do I need to do now.
  • Our Team

With over 75 years experience in the funeral industry serving Harrogate and surrounding areas, our team has the knowledge and expertise to provide you and your loved one with the highest level of service and care.

W. Bowers Funeral Directors Team

Stephen Hassell - Business Proprietor

Ella Benson - Funeral Director

Stephen Hassell - Business Proprietor

Stephen is the Business Proprietor, continuing Roger Bowers' legacy of outstanding high standards of customer care and the attention to detail that W. Bowers is renowned for.

Mike Primrose - Funeral Director

Ella Benson - Funeral Director

Stephen Hassell - Business Proprietor

Born and living in Harrogate, Funeral Director Michael, comes to W. Bowers from a career in the construction industry, with many years of experience working with the public. His hands-on practical approach, blended with his caring, sympathetic attitude, make him a valuable asset to the W. Bowers team.


Ella Benson - Funeral Director

Ella Benson - Funeral Director

Andrea Hutchinson - Finance Director & Funeral Consultant

Ella, from Harrogate, brings a modern, friendly and bright approach as a Funeral Director at W. Bowers. Having also worked as a carer, Ella's compassionate nature shines through, ensuring that she goes above and beyond to help those in need. 

Andrea Hutchinson - Finance Director & Funeral Consultant

Andrea Hutchinson - Finance Director & Funeral Consultant

Andrea Hutchinson - Finance Director & Funeral Consultant

Andrea has played an integral and valuable role as Funeral Consultant within the business for many years now. Her knowledge and expertise, alongside her impeccable attention to detail ensures that everything always runs smoothly here at W. Bowers.  

Chris Sunley - CEO

Andrea Hutchinson - Finance Director & Funeral Consultant

In memory - Roger Bowers 1943 - 2022

 Chris grew up in Knaresborough and Harrogate. He has had business ventures in Europe and joined W. Bowers 30 years ago.  He has built the company as you see it today alongside his great friend Roger Bowers, maintaining the image, philosophy of care, and attention to detail, introducing our new approach with traditional values we see now and into the future. 

In memory - Roger Bowers 1943 - 2022

Andrea Hutchinson - Finance Director & Funeral Consultant

In memory - Roger Bowers 1943 - 2022

With much sadness, we announce the passing of Roger Bowers. Together with his mother and father, Roger was the founder of W. Bowers Funeral Directors, Hampsthwaite and Harrogate. He touched thousands of lives with his empathy, compassion, and care. His decades of knowledge and experience have been an inspiration to us all. We will miss him dearly. 

W. Bowers is a family business founded in 1945 by William and Josephine Bowers. It has been painstakingly built on trust and traditional values together with a modern approach. Offering warmth and sensitivity when most needed and providing total support and a complete service. Each stage in harmony with the next. A devotion to detail, proving again and again that we can make the most suitable arrangements for you quickly, quietly and without fuss to celebrate the life of your loved one 


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