Funeral Directors in Chard, SW

Chard is in south Somerset, close to the Dorset border, and the funeral directors here show it: one has its head office in Bridport and another runs a second funeral home in Ilminster. This page has 3 firms, all independent and family-run, with 23 Google reviews between them and an average rating of 4.3.

Bishops Funeral Services was established in 1890 and has looked after families in Chard and the surrounding area for more than 130 years, working to traditional values. It takes calls around the clock on a 24 hour line. Funerals are offered as set packages: a Classic Cremation, a Simple Cremation and an Intimate Chapel of Rest Service held in its own chapel for a small group of mourners. It holds 5.0 from 8 reviews.

Best funeral directors in Chard

A.J. Wakely & Sons

3.7(3 reviews on Google)

59 Fore St, Chard

  • Arranges funerals
  • Independent or family-owned
  • Prices published online
+44 1460 67900

B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd runs funeral homes in Chard and Ilminster, run by Claire and Barry Gibbs and established in 2011. It is an independent family funeral service for the towns and villages of southern Somerset and beyond, with care available 24 hours. It holds 4.3 from 12 reviews, the largest record of the 3.

A.J. Wakely & Sons is a family funeral director established in 1897, with its head office in Bridport and a branch in Chard, along with offices across Somerset, Dorset and Devon. Leah is the funeral director for Chard and holds a Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration. It holds 3.7 from 3 reviews, and the firm is a member of the NAFD or SAIF.

Common questions about funeral directors in Chard

Which Chard funeral director also has a funeral home in Ilminster?

B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd runs funeral homes in Chard and Ilminster. It was established in 2011 by Claire and Barry Gibbs and serves the towns and villages of southern Somerset. It holds 4.3 from 12 reviews.

Is there a Chard funeral director with a chapel for small services?

Bishops Funeral Services offers an Intimate Chapel of Rest Service held in its own chapel for a small group of mourners. It also offers a Classic Cremation and a Simple Cremation, and holds 5.0 from 8 reviews.

Which Chard funeral directors have been established for over a century?

Bishops Funeral Services was established in 1890 and A.J. Wakely & Sons in 1897. A.J. Wakely & Sons has its head office in Bridport and a branch in Chard, with Leah as funeral director for Chard.

Who offers home arrangement visits in Chard?

A.J. Wakely & Sons offers home arrangement visits. It also arranges green or natural burial and funeral plans, and holds 3.7 from 3 reviews.

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