C S Bowyer Funeral Directors
The history of our Wiltshire funeral directors
Our founder, Herbert Bowyer
Herbert Sydney Bowyer can be traced back to 1881, and was a carpenter and builder for the first part of his working life. He loved playing the organ, and did so at a local church for many years, as well as playing billiards and bowls. He was a local councillor and a well-known, respected man in the community.
Over the years
As a carpenter and builder, Herbert was well equipped to make coffins, and did so with care and craftsmanship. He began this occupation at a local funeral directors called J F Goodall, before opening his own funeral home on Trowbridge Road, Bradford-on-Avon. The address changed a lot over the following years, with moves to Whiteheads Lane, Church Street and then finally, The Bull Pit, which is beautifully situated overlooking the Town Bridge and the river.
Growth and expansion
During the 80s, the business began to grow, which saw the opening of a brand new premises in Trowbridge, with a full mortuary, garage, arrangement room, reception area, chapel of rest and office. The company changed its name as the generations passed by; starting as H S Bowyer & Co, and changed to H S Bowyer & Son, and then to its current name, C S Bowyer. We are lucky enough to have Chris still in touch with us today.
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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.
Head Office
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.