Irish & Denman

Irish & Denman is an independent family funeral director that has served South Petherton and the surrounding area since the 1920s. Nigel Irish joined the family firm and is now retired, and the office continues under Clive Wakely and Matthew Paterson in association with A.J. Wakely & Sons. It was a finalist for Family Business of the Year at the Somerset Business Awards 2026. Bespoke cremations and burials, direct and unattended cremation, attended cremation and woodland and eco funerals are offered, with the deceased cared for in a chapel of rest until the funeral. A standardised price list and further price lists are published, and pre-payment funeral plans are available. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The office is a member of NAFD and SAIF. Rated 5.0 from 1 Google review.