Our Whitchurch Funeral Directors

10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, BS14 9HY

An established part of the Whitchurch and South Bristol community, we offer a range of funeral packages, along with tailored support, in your time of need.

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.
Funeral directors in Whitchurch, Bristol

Talk to our funeral directors in Whitchurch about arranging a funeral, whenever you need us. Call 01275 833441, and we will be here to help.

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.

  • Liz Barrett - Funeral Manager

    Liz Barrett

    Funeral Manager

    Active in the Bristol community, Liz has over 20 years of experience in caring for families at the most difficult of times.

    Liz Barrett - Funeral Manager

    Liz Barrett

    Funeral Manager

    Starting out as a Funeral Arranger in 1999, Liz has over 20 years of experience in the funeral business. Joining R. Davies & Son in 2005, she has pretty much covered every role on the road to becoming a Funeral Manager, including Funeral Director and Embalmer.

    It's a desire to make a difference that drives Liz, particularly when it comes to helping others adjust following the loss of a loved one. She is keen to ensure that bereavement is handled with sensitivity and compassion, so the families in her care have the chance to move through this sad time as positively as is possible.

    Liz keeps herself active in the Bristol community, continuing her support for those experiencing grief as part of the BS3 STAR group (Share Talk And Remember). She also helps out at the Bedminster Lantern Parade, as well as volunteering with the St John Ambulance.

  • Duncan Mason - Business Leader

    Duncan Mason

    Business Leader

    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 - Business Leader

    Duncan Mason

    Business Leader

    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 a Business Leader, 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

Our funeral home is on Gilda Parade, which runs adjacent to Wells Road (A37), opposite the Esso petrol station.

Contact Telephone

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on:

01275 833441

Our Address

10 Gilda Parade,
City of Bristol, BS14 9HY
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Opening Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Parking

There is two-hour parking available outside our funeral home and bus stops nearby.
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.

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

5
based on 17 reviews

  • Fabulous service from start to finish. Sarah was great keeping me informed throughout the process. She treated me as an individual with empathy and compassion. Dave and his colleagues did us proud on the funeral day. I would recommend the company without hesitation.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service. 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 this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.

  • Thank you to Sarah and the team for making my mums funeral Pearl Ryan the best day it could be for the respect and kindness you showed us during a difficult time

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We are glad that we were respectful of your needs at such a difficult time. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.

  • From the beginning to the end of Mum's funeral it was dealt with compassion, professionally and sympathetically. You could ring at any time and they were always there. Even when staff at Whitchurch had covid the team from another office showed the same kind of commitment. I would recommend them to help you through this sad time.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.

  • The staff were very professional and helpful in advising us of the process. The celebrate that was recommended by them was a lovely person who conducted the service with the dignity that was required. We would recommend this company.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. It’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time.

  • Excellent service - sensitive, efficient and supportive, the service went way beyond what I expected, and I am very grateful.

    • Response from R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

      I am glad that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected.