R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors, Bitterne Park

R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
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Rating 5.0

About our Bitterne Park funeral home

From our funeral home in Bitterne Park, R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors serves the families of Southampton, always with integrity, always with respect. We are here to provide the highest standard of funeral care and arrange a dignified funeral for your loved one.

Your wellbeing at this difficult time is our first concern and the support we offer will help to ease a little of the pressure you may currently be under. You and your loved one will be cared for by the team at our Bitterne Park funeral home, where the funeral directors and arrangers will offer guidance and advice, so that your final farewell is the meaningful send off you would wish for.

The R C Payne & Son name has been associated with funeral care in Southampton for more than 130 years, with our first funeral home opening in nearby Bitterne. Our Bitterne Park funeral directors has been a part of the community since 1997.

You can find us on Woodmill Lane, a location that allows us to also serve the families in the surrounding areas of Southampton, such as Highfield, Midanbury and Swaythling.

You can speak to our funeral professionals any time of the day or night. To arrange your loved one's funeral, call us today.

What we offer

  • Professional funeral guidance for you and your family, along with registering your loved one's passing
  • Funeral arrangement that suits your needs
  • Expert knowledge of Bitterne Park and the wider Southampton area
  • Cremation and burial arrangement at one of Southampton's crematoria or cemeteries
  • Funeral services catering for any faith, along with cultural or humanist belief
  • The opportunity to visit your loved one at our Bitterne Park funeral home
  • Traditional and bespoke funeral vehicle options
  • Funeral memorials, stonemasonry and personalised tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
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99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
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97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.

Our funeral services

See below to choose from the funeral packages we offer and find out more about each one.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
    Find out more
    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2695
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2695
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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Where to find us

Address

161 Woodmill Lane
Bitterne Park
Southampton SO18 2PG
GB

Directions and Parking

Please see our map or get in touch if you need help with directions.

You can park free of charge at our funeral home.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday08:30 - 16:30
Thursday08:30 - 16:30
Friday08:30 - 16:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 023 8067 1984

Frequently asked questions

  • When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.


  • You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.


  • Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.


  • If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.


  • Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.


  • A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.


  • Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.


  • We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets and benches to remembrance trees, plaques, vases and urns. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.

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Reviews for R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors in Bitterne Park

Here's what the families of Bitterne Park and wider Southamption say about us:
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Rating 5.0
based on 3 reviews
Rating 5.0
My sisters and I are very happy at the personal service given to us by Matthew when arranging out mother’s funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and Matthew made the whole experience as easy as possible with his attention to detail and continual help and assistance at a very sad time. We are very grateful and cannot thank Matthew enough.
Response from R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated. 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.
Rating 5.0
Couldn’t of chosen a better funeral directors, nothing was too much trouble and they went above and beyond for our needs! The day was beautiful. Will definitely be recommending.
Response from R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors
We take pride in giving outstanding service to our families. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction and that you were well looked after by our team.
Rating 5.0
Very helpful and caring Andrew Rowe
Response from R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for your online review. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family.
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