R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors
Whitchurch
Our Whitchurch Funeral Directors
10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, BS14 9HY
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Whitchurch funeral home
Originally Whitchurch Funeral Service, before changing our name to R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in 2018, we have been providing families like yours, in Whitchurch and South Bristol, with professional funeral care for more than a decade. If you have lost a loved one and need to arrange a funeral, speak to one of our caring team about how you wish to say goodbye.
We are here to help ease any concerns you may have at this difficult time. Whether you want a traditional funeral or something more contemporary, our sympathetic funeral experts will offer you guidance and advice, helping you to make a decision that suits you and your family's needs. With attended and unattended funeral options, you will be able pay your final respects in the dignified manner you choose. You can read more about our funeral packages below.
Our funeral home here in Whitchurch can be found on Gilda Parade, which is on the Wells Road (A37), opposite the Esso garage. We serve the surrounding areas of Bristol, including Brislington, Hengrove and Knowle.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Meet our team
Our experienced and helpful team is here to help plan a memorable and fitting funeral.
Duncan Mason
Business Leader
Latasha Carlo
Funeral Arranger
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01275 833441 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our services
We offer the choice of three funeral options. The Attended Funeral, which you can tailor to however you wish to say goodbye to your loved one; the Unattended Funeral, which provides a dignified cremation, but without a service or mourners; and The Bristol Funeral, which also offers an unattended cremation but with a service held at one of the beautiful venues available in our Silver, Gold and Platinum packages.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Silver 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.
- The Bristol Funeral£2645
- Estimate of third party costs including crematorium cost and minister or celebrant£1444
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4089
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.
- The Attended Funeral£2595
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1444
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4039
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.
- The Unattended Funeral£1495
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)-
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1495
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01275 833441
Our Address
10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, BS14 9HY
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
Our funeral home is on one level, except for a small step on entry, so is accessible for those using a wheelchair or mobility aids. There is two-hour parking available outside our funeral home and bus stops nearby.
01275 833441Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Pat C
17th Aug 2025
We can only say the service provided by your Company at Whitchurch was second to none. Oliver and his team took care of us helping in every way from the arrangement and assistance with the orders of service to the very kind, respectful and sensitive way they escorted us all to the crematorium and afterwards. Not an easy day but made smoother and easier by their friendly but professional manner. Thank you all so much
Pat, Martin & Nick Clark.
errol williams
25th Apr 2024
During a very stressful and emotional time the Team at the Whitchurch Branch handled the whole process with care, kindness and compassion.
I would be more than happy to recommend them.
14th May 2024
Hello errol williams, many thanks for your kind review of our Whitchurch branch. The staff there always strive to give the very best service to all the families we look after. Thank you for your recommendation.
Celestine Munden
4th Aug 2023
5 stars is not enough for Sarah from Whitchurch branch who was so kind and caring and nothing was too much trouble. We felt so looked after at such a difficult time and Sarah guided us through everything. I would highly recommend Whitchurch branch and Sarah in particular. Thank you for making such a difficult time go so smoothly.
7th Dec 2023
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being open with us about the service we provided. Thank you for using our services for your loved one. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs. Sarah is a great asset to Whitchuch, the community and our company, we're glad to have such a great team member.
Mrs Linda P.
19th Apr 2023
Everything was extremely efficient and all the people we dealt with were very sympathetic and caring. I would use them again.
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors
20th Apr 2023
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being open with us about the service we provided. Thank you for using our services for your loved one. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs.
Ms Sandra L.
13th Dec 2022
Absolutely excellent service from Whitchurch branch. D and S were very supportive and guided me through whole process. I have never had to arrange a funeral before, they were professional and the arrangements went smoothly.
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors
14th Dec 2022
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need. I am glad that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected. It's the little things that mean a lot.
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