A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors, Swindon

Our Swindon Funeral Directors can provide a meaningful funeral now for your family and an additional memorial or commemorative service later once everyone can be together again.
Where to find us
Queens Drive
Swindon SN3 1AW
GB
Call us on
01793 522023
Call us on
01793 522023
BASED ON 35 reviews
Rating 5.0

About our Swindon funeral home

We are A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors and you can find us on Queens Drive in Swindon, between Burger King and Queens Drive Post Office. For the entrance to our funeral home you will need to go around to Dudmore Road; the car park is next to the Queenstown Working Men’s Club.

It is our responsibility and honour to look after you and your loved one as if you were one of our family members. With this in mind, we will cater your loved one’s funeral to fulfil your every wish; no matter how big or small. If you want to change some of the simpler aspects like the music, the transport, the hymns or the floral tribute, or create something completely unique and different, we will help you.

Our duty is to take as much pressure off you as possible. We are experienced in dealing with all types of funerals from woodland burials to religious services to bright celebrations of life.

Since 1880, we have been giving Swindon and the local communities of Walcot, Dorcan, Covingham, Gorse Hill, Extension and Stratton an outstanding standard of funeral care.

Our funeral home has a fully air conditioned chapel of rest, so you can spend time with your loved one before the day, and we can accommodate up to 20 friends and family in our service chapel.

Looking after you at all times is our number one priority, which is why we have a dedicated and compassionate team available day and night to ensure our high standards of care are always met..

What we offer

  • The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and 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.
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Our funeral services

With two packages available, we will arrange a funeral for your loved one suited to your requirements. Whether it's a traditional or a more contemporary service, you have choice with our Full Service Funeral. If a little flexibility with the arrangements is not a problem, a Simple Funeral at a lower cost may be preferable.

  • Full Service Funeral

    Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died.
    Our costs from
    £3,340
    Current restrictions might mean that you can’t have a funeral today how you imagined it to be. However, we can still provide a dignified and meaningful funeral now and a memorial or commemorative service later.Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
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    Full Service FuneralOur costs from £3,340

    Or find out more about finance options available from Funeral Safe.

    Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
    • Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
    • A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
    • Have flexibility and choice over the time, day and location of the funeral service
    • We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
    • We can add services and tailor the funeral to suit your own specific requirements
    To find out more, please call us on 01793 522023, or read more about our dignified funeral now, and service later.

  • Simple Funeral Service in Swindon

    A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
    Our costs from
    £1,995
    This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
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    Simple Funeral Service in SwindonOur costs from £1,995

    Or ,find out more about finance options available from Funeral Safe.

    A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
    • Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
    • A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
    • The service will be at a mutually agreed time and date dependent upon availability, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
    • We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
    • Some additional services such as arranging floral tributes or obituaries are not available
    To find out more, please call us on 01793 522023

Where to find us

Address

Queens Drive
Swindon SN3 1AW
GB
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Directions and Parking

You can park at the front of our funeral home, which can be reached off Dudmore Road.

There is car parking available at the funeral home.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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.

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Reviews of our services

5.0
Rating 5.0
based on 35 reviews
Rating 5.0
All staff were very friendly inj particular David who kept us informed throughout and was extremley personable.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference.
Rating 5.0
David and the team provided an exceptional service.
The support, compassion, understanding and time taken on every detail was outstanding. Providing a celebration of Dads life in unprecedented circumstances.
Top Class Service!
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you so much for this lovely review which means all the more at this very challenging time. The team are working very hard to ensure that each family receives outstanding care and I am so glad their dedication has given you the service you needed.
Rating 5.0
We found the service and staff to be very accommodating, helpful and thoughtful. They were clear in explanations and couldn’t have done more to meet our needs. We are very grateful to them.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
We always appreciate receiving comments, it enables us to provide the right care for each family. I am glad to hear that the final wishes were carried out to the highest standard.
Rating 5.0
Right from the moment of first contact we found the staff to be so kind, thoughtful, caring and considerate to all of our needs and requirements. Input from the team about all aspects of the funeral was first class and very helpful. It took away a lot of stress and worry at such a difficult time for the family. We would highly recommend this Funeral Directors.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. It’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time and that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you.
Rating 5.0
Very professional and helpful staff excellent service throughout
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
I am glad you chose A E Smith & Son Funeral Directors to take care of your loved one. Your feedback is so valuable to us and we would like to say thank you.
Rating 5.0
All went very smoothly. Great communication and respect given
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for your review. It’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time.
Rating 5.0
Service was exactly as we wanted, professional, kind, friendly, helpful and calm staff. Would certainly recommend this funeral directors.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am glad that you found our staff to be informative and reliable and that you confided in us as a team to take care of your loved one.
Rating 5.0
We as a family are very pleased with the service and respect we received from the staff at A E Smith & Son especially Ellen who has been so helpful in respect of our late mothers funeral arrangements
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with Smith & Son. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family and that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Rating 5.0
Very helpful and always there to assist . directors very good on the day
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to send us your online review. Your feedback is always valuable to us and I am glad that the team looked after you and the family so well.
Rating 5.0
Found them to be very helpful and also used them when we lost our father
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
We have received your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
I would like to thank the lovely lady Ellen she was just amazing from the start to the funeral she was my rock through the sad loss of mr david horton she provided support for all the family and also i would like to thank everyone for all the respect and dignity david recieved.It was a know brainer that david was going to go to smiths as that was were my mum went i would always recommend smiths. Ive also decided that i will be setting up a funeral plan myself so my girls will know i would like to go to smiths thank you all again and thank you Ellen for your kindness love and caring support
Love paula
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to send us your online review. Your feedback is always valuable to us. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Rating 5.0
Absolutely professional and extremely kind
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for your online review. I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Rating 5.0
As she was terminally ill my wife planned her own funeral, the staff were very understanding and dealt with all her wishes in a caring and professional manner. She and I were treated with dignity and respect throughout the whole process. Her Funeral was carried out exactly to her wishes and everything ran smoothly.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time and that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Rating 5.0
AE Smith handled my mothers funeral with great care and professionalism. We are very grateful for the speed and efficiency in making the arrangements. Thanks you.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for your online review. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
To see the staff wearing orange ties (my wife's favourite colour) was very thoughtful and appreciated. To arrange for three family members to carry the coffin meant a lot to everyone involved. Everything on the day was arranged with such professionalism.

I cannot praise everyone at AE Smith and Sons enough, you made an emotional day into a day to remember for all the right reasons

Regards
Glenn Austin
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
A E Smith Funeral were very good
From start to finish
Chloe really helped me at this difficult time advising about different things I had not thought of I can’t thank her enough
The day of the funeral the guys were very smart and on time they looked after me and my family I couldn’t have asked for any more they were brilliant they took the flowers to the wake for me and picked me and the flowers back after the wake had finished I don’t know what I would have done without them.
I will definitely recommend them to everyone they were all great
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Rating 5.0
Would recommend A E Smith & Son Funeral Directors to any one that has lost a loved one not only your loved one is well looked after so is the family & friends that are grieving so professional there when you need to talk a phone call away nothing to much for them my husband and myself thank you for making my father in law funeral service so worry free for us thank you from Steve & Maureen Fellowes My father in law would have been so proud
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family and that we were able to help ease any worries that you may have had.
Rating 5.0
The staff at A E Smith & Son were amazing, they were so kind and considerate. They were also very patient as we needed to make decisions with other family members who didn’t live locally and we needed to come back to them over the period of the fortnight. They showed respect towards our father and catered for his and our needs. On the day of the funeral, our own funeral director was there with and for us in our hour of need. The attention to small details made a big difference. The monitor at the funeral showing dad’s interest in trains, the help with the beautiful flowers. They provided an excellent service and we are truly grateful. Thank you.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that the arrangements for your Father were carried out to your satisfaction and that our team provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family.
Rating 5.0
From first visit through to the day of funeral we received excellent sevice with personal and professional touch. Thanks to Deborah Evans and David.
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family.
Rating 5.0
All of the staff was so nice to me and my family and they are the best people to look after you as well as they can do so thank you so much to all of the team
Response from A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time.
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