Find a funeral director in Taunton

Find funeral directors in Taunton

Browse a wide selection of Taunton funeral homes below, including local independents and familiar names like Dignity and Co-op. Our directory lets you compare prices and services for funeral directors in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater and beyond.

Plan a funeral in Taunton

Your options for Taunton funeral venues include 2 mosques, several churches and a chapel at Taunton Deane Crematorium. The 120-seat crematorium chapel offers tailored funeral services for all faiths, as well as non-religious and Humanist funerals. The town is home to 3 active council-run cemeteries (plus another, St James’ Cemetery, which is now closed to new burials). A short distance away, you’ll find a Quaker burial ground and a natural burial site.

Why compare Taunton funeral directors?

There are lots of reasons to compare funeral directors. If you want a low-cost funeral in Taunton, you could check prices and services to make sure you’re only paying for the things you need. Or perhaps you’re arranging a unique funeral? Some Taunton funeral homes may offer bespoke services, while others stick to traditional kinds of funerals. If you compare different funeral homes, you’ll have the knowledge you need to make a good choice.

Find a Taunton crematorium

You’ll find one crematorium in Taunton and another in the nearby town of Sedgemoor:

• Taunton Deane Crematorium (council-run) – located on the grounds of Taunton Deane Cemetery
• Sedgemoor Crematorium, Bridgewater (privately run)

Find a Taunton cemetery or burial ground

There are at least 5 active cemeteries in Taunton and Somerset West:

• Fevin Nature Reserve Burial Ground, Somerton (managed by a charitable trust)
• Milverton Quaker Burial Ground (privately run)
• Taunton Deane Cemetery, Taunton (council-run) – has a green burial section
• St Mary’s Cemetery, Taunton (council-run)
• Wellington Cemetery (council-run)

Visit the county council website and learn more about the council-run burial sites.

Find funeral wake venues in Taunton

If you’re planning a wake, you should think about what would make a good venue. If you’re hoping to save money, you could hold the wake at home. Or if you’re expecting a lot of guests, you might choose to hire a social club, hotel function room or restaurant. This website has a list of venues where you can hold a funeral reception in Taunton.