Funeral Directors in Shepton Mallet, SW

In Shepton Mallet the choice among funeral directors in South West England runs from a firm that has stayed in the nearby village of Cranmore for four generations to a branch whose history is traced over more than 250 years. Three funeral directors are on this page, with 42 Google reviews between them and an average rating of 4.0.

Trotman Funeral Directors began in the winter of 1933 under William John (Jack) Trotman and has stayed in Cranmore ever since, with his grandson John Reakes still involved. It is now independently owned and works under the Forsey and Son name. Its choices include an unattended direct cremation, an attended simple cremation, two Pavilion packages using an on-site room, and a fully bespoke funeral. Home arrangement visits, green or natural burial and humanist funerals are all arranged. It is rated 5.0 from 19 reviews.

Alfred R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors has cared for the people of Shepton Mallet for more than 250 years and is part of Dignity Funerals. The branch arranges attended and unattended funerals. Families can use a multi-faith chapel of rest where care follows the person's faith and traditions. Religious and non-religious funerals can both be arranged, with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship involved. The rating is 4.8 from 20 reviews.

Best funeral directors in Shepton Mallet

Trotman Funeral Directors

5.0(19 reviews on Google)

Shepton Mallet BA4 4QQ, United Kingdom, Shepton Mallet

  • Arranges funerals
  • Independent or family-owned
  • Prices published online
+44 1749 880271

N J Maggs Funeral Services is the third firm in town. It is rated 2.3 from 3 reviews.

The two firms with clear service descriptions take different routes to the same work. One is an independent family business in a village setting, and the other is a branch of a national group in the town itself. Both publish prices online and arrange funeral plans.

Common questions about funeral directors in Shepton Mallet

Which Shepton Mallet funeral director is part of a national group?

Alfred R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors is part of Dignity Funerals. The branch arranges attended and unattended funerals and has a multi-faith chapel of rest.

Who offers direct cremation near Shepton Mallet?

Trotman Funeral Directors offers an unattended direct cremation and an attended simple cremation. Alfred R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors arranges unattended funerals as well as attended ones.

Is there an independent family firm near Shepton Mallet?

Trotman Funeral Directors began in 1933 and has stayed in Cranmore for four generations. It is independently owned and works under the Forsey and Son name.

Can a funeral in Shepton Mallet be non-religious?

Both Trotman Funeral Directors and Alfred R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors arrange non-religious funerals. The Connock branch also works with local celebrants, florists, venues and places of worship.

Which Shepton Mallet firm will arrange things at home?

Trotman Funeral Directors offers home arrangement visits and is available 24 hours a day. It is a member of NAFD or SAIF.

Funeral Directors near Shepton Mallet