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C S Bowyer Funeral Directors

Trowbridge

About our Trowbridge funeral home

We are C S Bowyer Funeral Directors in Trowbridge, and we are here to give you our uncompromising kindness and support, to help make a difficult time a little easier for you and your family.

Our Wiltshire funeral directors can be traced back to 1881, when we were founded by H S Bowyer, who was renowned for his beautifully conducted funerals and impeccable memorial masonry.

We understand that life with the ones you love is deeply personal, so a farewell should be no different. From choosing your favourite flowers, to the hearse you want for the procession, as your Dignity funeral directors, we will make sure everything is just as you want it.

If you think an alternative type of service is fitting for your loved one, such as a green funeral, then we will be able to make all of the arrangements for you. We can also offer repatriation services, and a range of tributes, such as stationery and jewellery.

You are not alone, so please give us a call and we will do everything we can to help you.

What we offer

  • 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

To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01225 768846 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs 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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Our services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

Our Attended Funeral includes care of your loved one, a Park Coffin, a service at the place of committal which can be personalised as required for your loved one, followed by a burial or cremation.

  • Attended Funeral £2695
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1084
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3779
The estimated costs shown are for cremation only. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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The Unattended Funeral

Our Unattended Funeral will best suit your needs if you want to arrange a simple and straightforward cremation without a service or ceremony, allowing you and your loved one's friends and family to commemorate them in your own way.

  • Unattended Funeral £1595
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)-
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1595
The estimated costs shown are for an unattended cremation. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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Memorials

Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01225 768846

Our Address

3 St. Thomas Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8SF

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

For help with directions, see the map or get in touch. If you need advice on parking, please give us a call so we can help you.

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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

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

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

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.

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.

We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

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, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

4.80
based on 41 reviews
Josy Angel
30th Jul 2025

Just wanted to thank you all for my nan dorothy baldwins funeral (18/7)special thank you to amanda and the lovely lady behind the scenes thats getting married next year (do apologise forgot her name)you made the whole process so much easier at a horrible time your true gems and I hope your boss is proud of u a big thanks again. Jo

Ian Tuck
8th Mar 2025

Been a year since my sisters funeral and I can finally pluck up the courage to right my review.i would not recommend this company to anyone from start to finish it was a utter shambles.i had to chase up to see my sister in the chapel of rest when they said they would ring me to sort a day and time out for me to see her,that then happen 1 day before the funeral,then to go it off I was not sent a draft of the order of service,so when we walked into the crematorium the picture by the coffin was not my sisters photo and the picture on the order of service was not my sisters picture. And then the final thing I go to pick my sister's ashes up from the crematorium expecting them to be in the lovely scatter tube I gave the funeral directors,but no they didn't even give the crematorium the scatter tube,I then had to chase the scatter tube and get the ashes transferred.o would honestly avoid this company if love your lost one,the whole situation stressed me out and cost me 2 months off work with stress.i had to take my action further

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Sally Harvey (clientrelations@dignityuk.co.uk)
10th Mar 2025

Mr Tuck, we are sorry to hear that you remain dissatisfied, despite the steps we have taken to address your concerns. We take all feedback seriously and worked to resolve this matter through our formal complaints process. While we regret that our level of service did not meet your expectations, we hope you can take some comfort in knowing that your concerns were listened to and addressed.

Peter Quinton
23rd Aug 2024

My family would like to thank Amanda and the team for making the experience of arranging and carrying out my Mum's funeral so easy.

From out first meeting, to the return home yesterday, everything was seamless and Mum's willow casket was beautiful.

They guided my son through being a pall bearer and supported the family throughout.

Thank you all, Zoe Quinton

andy ward
6th Jun 2023

A big thank-you to Bowyers and in particular Harry for his attention to detail and assistance on Friday the 2nd of June at Freshford Cemetary.

Really appreciated

Lynn Harley
26th Mar 2023

My sister and I would like to thank Harry and his team at CS Bowyer for their kindness, sensitivity and professionalism with the arrangements and during the funeral service for our Mum. The attention to detail allowed a difficult day to run smoothly.

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Layla Bash (Layla.bash@dignityuk.co.uk)
27th Mar 2023

We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with C S Bowyer Funeral Directors. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your Mum.

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