Our Horfield Funeral Directors

381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 8TN

Offering Horfield and the wider Bristol community unattended and attended funeral services, along with our special venue-based Bristol Funeral.

About our Horfield funeral home

At R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, here in Horfield, Bristol, we feel honoured that families just like yours have allowed us to help them during the most difficult of times. If you have lost a loved one, we are here for you too. For support and funeral arrangement, please speak to one of the caring team at our Horfield funeral home.

We offer a complete range of funeral services, ensuring you can say goodbye to your loved one in the manner you choose. Whether it's the simplicity of a dignified unattended cremation, or a send off tailored to provide a most unique and personal goodbye, your wishes will be met. You can read more about our funeral packages below.

You can find our funeral directors in Horfield on the Gloucester Road, next door to the Royal Oak pub. The location makes us easily accessible to all areas of north Bristol, including Bishopston, Cheswick Village and Southmead.

We are here for you in your time of need. You can call any time of the day or night and there will be a sympathetic ear, ready to listen.

Funeral Directors in Horfield, Bristol

To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 0117 942 4039 today.

Meet our team

Our experienced team is always here to help you. Find out more about those dedicated to serving you and your loved one.

  • Julie Morris - Administrator

    Julie Morris

    Administrator

    Administrator to six funeral homes, Julie plays an important role in keeping R. Davies & Son serving the families of Bristol.

    Julie Morris - Administrator

    Julie Morris

    Administrator

    Coming from Southmead in the north of Bristol, Julie is an Administrator for R. Davies & Son. Having joined in 1992, she has undertaken a number of roles during her time with the funeral directors, including Funeral Arranger, before taking on her current position.

    As Administrator for the six funeral homes of R. Davies & Son, it is down to Julie to supervise and ensure that all administration tasks are carried out satisfactorily. This includes the recording of funeral arrangements, ordering the stationery and supplies, and invoicing. It's a role she finds both interesting and rewarding.

    When not supporting her colleagues in providing the highest standards of service to the families of Bristol, Julie enjoys socialising, baking and spending time with her family.

  • Anna Curry - Administrator

    Anna Curry

    Administrator

    Administrator Anna comes from Southmead and helps to keep everything in order at our funeral home.

    Anna Curry - Administrator

    Anna Curry

    Administrator

    Anna carries out the general administration duties at our funeral home. Joining us in 2020, she is responsible for everything from recording the funeral arrangements in the system and writing cheques, to providing a friendly voice at the end of our phone.

    Coming from the Southmead area, Anna likes to ensure that the families who turn to R. Davies & Son in their times of need, get the best in service and care for their loved ones. She was previously a school administrator.

    Outside of the funeral home, Anna's personal time is spent doing the things she enjoys. These include being with her family, socialising and attending Zumba classes.

  • Duncan Mason - Area Manager

    Duncan Mason

    Area Manager

    Pick any role associated with the funeral business and there's a very real chance that at some point during his career, Duncan has performed it.

    Duncan Mason - Area Manager

    Duncan Mason

    Area Manager

    Pick any role associated with the funeral business and there's a very real chance that at some point during his career, Duncan has performed it. Starting out as a Funeral Service Operative, nearly 40 years ago, he has also been an Embalmer, a Memorial Consultant and a Funeral Director, among other roles. This time spent serving families who have lost a loved one has seen him take on all manner of tasks, from digging graves to conducting a funeral at sea. As an Area Manager, he nowadays looks after the needs of the six R. Davies & Son funeral homes throughout Bristol.

    A member of the British Institute of Embalmers, Duncan also holds a diploma in funeral directing and it is caring for both the bereaved and the deceased that is his motivation for doing the job he loves. In fact, in all the time he has spent as part of the funeral industry, he says there has never been a day in which he hasn't enjoyed going to work.

    Duncan keeps himself active in his community, playing rugby for two different teams, as well as running the local allotment society. He also enjoys fishing, as well as taking his family's touring caravan out on the road.

How to find us

We are on the Gloucester Road in Horfield, by the junction with Ashley Down Road, next to the Royal Oak public house.

Contact Telephone

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on:

0117 942 4039

Our Address

381 Gloucester Road,
City of Bristol, BS7 8TN
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Opening Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parking

If you would like advice on parking, please give us a call.

Our Services

We offer three funeral packages, giving you a complete choice of options for your loved one's send off. Read about our funeral services below.

You can also view our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

  • The Unattended Funeral in Bristol

    The Unattended Funeral

    The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

    Our costs from£975
  • An Attended Funeral in Bristol

    The Attended Funeral

    The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

    Our costs from£2,452
  • The Bristol Funeral

    The Bristol Funeral

    Celebrate the life of your loved one with a special service at one of our local venues. The service is followed by a dignified but unattended cremation at a crematorium chosen by us.

    Our costs from£2,599

Reviews of our services

4.98
based on 49 reviews

  • Very professional and excellent service. Nothing was to much trouble. Always a quick respobse to any quieies. Thanks to Oliver and the the team, made the day much easier.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.

  • Oliver and his team at R Davies Horfield were brilliant, my Dads funeral was the perfect celebration of an irreplaceable man.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      We are thankful to the team for making your special day so personal.

  • R Davies Funeral directors could not have been more helpful with the funeral for my mother, it was much easier than I had expected, they were understanding and extremely professional. The whole service was appreciated by all who attended and those who joined on a video link. The celebrant showed great empathy and kindness, everyone appreciated his warm and dignified service.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      Thank you for leaving a review online for R Davies & Son Funeral Directors. Our whole team are here to give the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you.

  • I would like to thank and fully recommend the service provided by the team at R Davies and Son, Gloucester Road for the funeral or our beloved Mum. And indeed, the service provided for our beloved Dad’s funeral 11 months earlier during pandemic restrictions. Catherine and team managed all the arrangements leading up to and the day of the funeral in a sympathetic, professional manner, keeping us updated ensuring all our requests including a few last-minute changes were all taken care off without any fuss. A safe, trusted pair of hands is required at a time like this, thank you Catherine, Oliver and team.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one.

  • The service provided by Oliver and the team was impeccable. All contact was professional yet warm and the arrangements were made with care. This meant everything went smoothly on the day making a difficult time that little bit easier. Thank you

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      Thank you for your comments left as part of your online review. I am glad that our team were there to guide you through the arrangements for your loved one at such a difficult time.