Beestons Funeral Directors
The history of Beestons in Southampton.
Serving Southampton since 1906
The Beestons name has been a part of Southampton since 1906. Founded by a doctor, the first funeral home was located in the Six Dials area, which was also home to the city's first roundabout.
Following the doctor's retirement from the funeral business, the funeral home was acquired by the Ray family. This was the same family that had also taken on W Cornish Funeral Directors in nearby Woolston, as part payment of an outstanding debt. Under the new management, both businesses began to grow and would continue to do so until the Six Dials area was marked for redevelopment, meaning Beestons would have to relocate.
They did so in 1988, to the W Cornish site in Woolston, where Beestons stands today. Eleven years later, the second Beestons was opened in Shirley Warren, although originally under a different name. When Dignity acquired this second branch in 2007, it took on the Beestons moniker, giving us the two funeral homes renowned locally to this day.
You can find out more about our two Southampton funeral homes by selecting an image below.
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Supporting 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.
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4 King Edwards Court,
King Edward Square
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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Calls are recorded for monitoring and quality purposes. All calls made to 0800 and 0808 numbers are free of charge whether made from a landline or mobile phone. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No. 00041598. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130. Please note that the selling and administering of funeral plans is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), however if you are purchasing a funeral without a funeral plan this will not be covered by FCA regulation.