After a Death in Somerset | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Somerset

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Somerset area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Somerset

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Co-op Funeralcare

6-8 St. John Street, TA65HS

6.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
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2. Forsey and Son Ltd

Pound Pool, TA116LZ

6.5 miles away

5
(41 reviews)
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3. H Biffen and Sons Ltd

32 Wembdon Road, TA67DW

6.7 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
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4. Street Funeralcare

162 - 164 High Street, BA160NH

6.7 miles away

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5. G Holland and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd

58 - 62 Vestry Road, BA160HX

7.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
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6. Nigel K Ford Funeral Directors

North End, TA35EB

7.5 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
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7. Forsey and Son Ltd

Willowfields, BA69GY

9.0 miles away

5
(111 reviews)
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8. Irish and Denman

Palmer Street, TA135DB

9.5 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
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9. Co-op Funeralcare

32 Priorswood Road, TA27PW

10.2 miles away

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10. Nigel K Ford Funeral Directors

45 Station Road, TA11NZ

10.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
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11. A J Wakely and Sons Ltd

7 West Street, TA199AA

10.5 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
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12. Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors

10 Church Street, TA93AF

10.6 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    3 months ago
    5

    Could not have chosen a more caring and professional service for our Grandsons funeral arrangements Thank you Barry for handling everything and helping his Mum and Dad through ev…

    Vincent Kinnaird via Google
    5

    Perry and Phillips Funeral Services were truly outstanding, and I want to give a special mention to Chris. From start to finish, they took care of my dad as if he was the most im…

    Bryan Edwards via Google
    5

    Excellent company would 100% recommend thank you so much at everyone at the chorlton firm they took such good care of our loved

    Marieena Reville via Google
    4 years ago
    5

    Thank you for your very professional support with my dear wife’s funeral it made the day go smoothly and dignified very much appreciated.Mr H.Spooner.

    Henry Spooner via Google
    5

    Paul and Julie and all the staff at Market Weighton have been absolutely amazing following the death of my father recently. They have handled everything so efficiently and respect…

    Gemma Robson via Google
    5

    Chris and the team at J G Fielder & Son provided exceptional support for a recent burial, going above and beyond to accommodate a family’s request to bring their loved one home. T…

    Stuart Love via Google
    5

    Paul and Julie are an absolute credit to Fielder’s. I’m so glad we decided to use them. From the moment I contacted them I felt the stress from the process disappear as they made …

    Kate Jacques via Google
    5 years ago
    5

    Maureen was amazing. My father died at the beginning of March 2020 and the funeral was one of the last before lock down. As the rules changed hourly Maureen made sure we were kept…

    Lucy Wilson via Google
    5

    Thank you Mia , Sharon and Richard for a wonderful service for our Mum .You help my sister and at a very difficult time , making it a little lighter.A big thank you again all .

    Cherry Evans via Google
    5

    I would like to say thank you to all involved regarding my recent husbands funeral especially a big thank you to Annie at West Byfleet, she has outstandingly been amazing with si…

    Maria Maddox via Google

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