Private company

John Croall & Sons Edinburgh

John Croall & Sons were a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh firm of funeral undertakers and carriage hirers founded in 1850 who expanded their business to include coaches, cabs and coachbuilding. In February 1897 the firm was incorporated as John Croall & Sons Limited.2 It ceased to exist in 1992.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1850Founded1
  • HeadquartersEdinburgh1
James Jacques Laurent Agasse (attr) Edinburgh and London Royal Mail
Photo: Jacques-Laurent Agasse, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

John Croall & Sons were a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh firm of funeral undertakers and carriage hirers founded in 1850 who expanded their business to include coaches, cabs and coachbuilding. In February 1897 the firm was incorporated as John Croall & Sons Limited.2

Timeline

  1. 1992Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1850Founded Founded1

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