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

North Somerset

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the North 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 North Somerset

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Keith C Britton and Son logo

1. Keith C Britton and Son

0.7 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made a very difficult time a lot easier for us. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody.” — Matt

“Excellent service and attention to detail on the sad loss of my wife.” — Stuart G.

2. Thomas Davis

3.3 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We had my Dad moved here from Coop Funeral Directors as they could not offer a good service for someone who had Covid 19, but Thomas Davis were more than happy to allow us to see our Dad in the chapel of rest and dress him in his own clothes. Amazing service, without a doubt I would highly recommend.” — Joanne R.

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Arthur E Davey and Sons (John Irving Funeral Directors) logo

3. Arthur E Davey and Sons (John Irving Funeral Directors)

3.9 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The feedback from all of our guests talked of care, sensitivity and quiet professionalism.” — Stephen T.

“Their calm manner, sensible advice and depth of experience made it easy to organise my mother's funeral. They managed the service with care, attention to detail and professionally.” — Chris M.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

4.1 miles away

4.3
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“To everyone at Nailsea funeralcare, thank you for looking after us all at a difficult time. Your support was much appreciated.” — Chris W.

“A warm, caring and professional team. They made a stressful time a lot easier to manage.” — Mark W.

Clevedon Funeral Services logo

5. Clevedon Funeral Services

4.4 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Communication was excellent every step of the way taking care of my mum's wishes for her prearranged funeral plan. Would highly recommend.” — Craig C.

“Totally professional as well as compassionate and sympathetic. Such a lovely woman who was warm and friendly when she came to visit us. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.” — Aaron H.

L Bennett & Son logo

6. L Bennett & Son

4.7 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Richard is a very helpful and friendly person in your sad time. He did my cousin's funeral and it was such a lovely day.” — gwendolen d.

“A huge thanks to Ben, his family and colleagues for the excellent service we received for my Mums funeral. They were very kind, very helpful and an absolute pleasure to deal with.” — Alan F.

R G Rawlings Ltd logo

7. R G Rawlings Ltd

4.9 miles away

4.9
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They were friendly and respectful and made the process as straightforward and painless as possible, given the circumstances.” — Nicholas R.

“A very difficult time made easier to manage thanks to the caring, friendly staff.” — Janis G.

C V Gower Funeral Directors logo

8. C V Gower Funeral Directors

5.5 miles away

5
(111 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lindsay was especially kind and compassionate when my father visited the Chapel of Rest to say his personal goodbye. On the day everything worked like clockwork and we were able to give our mother the best send off thanks to Lindsay and her team and their professional excellence.” — Penny F.

“Lindsay's telephone call the evening before the funeral to check if there were any concerns was so thoughtful, and the whole day ran perfectly in spite of the pouring rain.” — Pamela T.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

9. Co-op Funeralcare

6.6 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very efficient and sympathetic service, whose team kept in contact throughout” — Mark S.

“Sympathetic and caring by all concerned cannot recommend highly enough 10 stars” — Geoffrey H.

Portishead Funeral Services logo

10. Portishead Funeral Services

7.2 miles away

5
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A home visit for making arrangements made things more comfortable and they were able to accommodate all of our needs right up to the smallest detail. We really appreciated the pressure they took off us at such a difficult time for the family.” — Nigel C.

“Ashley and the team were absolutely amazing and gave my Dad the best send off. From the day of collecting from the hospital to the day of service and burial, PFS are faultless, sympathetic and empathetic.” — Liam S.

11. Cheddar and District Funeral Directors Limited

7.3 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A wonderful company, very professional and caring at times of great emotions. Service well beyond expectations. No suggestions for improvement as everything done with great skill and dignity at all times.” — William B.

“There was never any suggestion of up-selling or the feeling of being rushed. Kat was very patient with us and managed to give us exactly what we asked for - and then some. There are not adequate words to express my gratitude for all that she achieved.” — Darren K.

Peter J Connell Funeral Director logo

12. Peter J Connell Funeral Director

7.4 miles away

4.1
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The care, assistance and general help was quite excellent. Everything on the day went without a hitch, both my wife and I were very impressed.” — Malcolm L.

“They really do plan everything and support you throughout the whole process. The attention to detail was excellent and we were left with wonderful memories of our loved one from a well planned and organised funeral.” — Ian H.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google