Funeral Directors Somerset

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Arranging and holding a funeral service isn’t a legal requirement in Somerset and the rest of the UK.

However, the law states ‘you must dispose of the body or the person who has died by burial, cremation, or any other means’ (Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953). 

While you don’t have to have a funeral, we always recommend holding some sort of commemoration service, giving yourself a space to grieve and allowing the rest of the family to reflect on and celebrate, the life of your loved one. 

If you’re thinking ‘I don’t want a funeral’, or you’re honouring the life of a loved one who didn’t want a funeral, there are many alternative ways to say your final goodbyes without being bound by the formalities of a traditional service. 

For more information or help planning a service, send us a message using our online contact form today, and one of our expert funeral directors will get back to you as soon as possible.

When you call us will depend on your individual circumstances.

Generally, if a doctor has confirmed a death you were anticipating, you can get in touch with us whenever you’re ready.

We’re available 24 hours a day to help transport your loved one to our chapel of rest whilst funeral preparations are underway.

If the death is unexpected, the process of arranging a funeral will be slightly different, and there are a few other people you need to contact before calling us to help you plan a funeral.

Click here for further details on what to do when someone dies and when you should contact us here at Ashley Edwards. 

To serve each family that calls upon us, we offer a few different types of funerals for you to choose from.

Offering burials, cremations, and green funerals, our main priority is providing the best service for you and your family to say your goodbyes.

We’re also able to tailor funeral arrangements to fulfil your loved one’s final wishes and requests and offer services catering to all of your religious beliefs as well as non-religious services, too.

If you’d like our help with planning a funeral for your loved one in Somerset, or you want to enquire about making your own arrangements in advance, give us a call on 01278 794 304 for 24-hour support. 

Here at Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, we have many years of experience and have helped hundreds of families plan the perfect send-off for their beloved friends and family members.

With our experience, we know how distressing losing a loved one can be – which is why we work directly with each family that comes to us to ensure we can support you in the best way possible during such a difficult time.

Whether you have concerns about a service, or you’re simply just looking for someone to talk to – we’re always here. 

You can call us on 01278 794 304 for round-the-clock support or send your query by email to info@ashleyedwards.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.