G & L Evans Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Highworth and Swindon, caring for families across the local area and surrounding communities.
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Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
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Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
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Trusted by families across Swindon
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 2 / 5
Could have been more detail explained over a funeral plan with golden charter.
No invoice supplied to me.
only for pace maker what was removed and out of hours was extra .no money received back from golden charter which was not listed on the form.please be carefully over golden charter funeral plans it's not worth the stress .while your grieving. Smiths on the other hand was 5 stars staff was excellent right to the top .my funeral is with them all the way .
Margaret Shaw, 21 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We have previously used G&L Evans, therefore when we recently experienced a family bereavement, they were our first point of contact.
Penny made us feel very much at ease and guided us through every decision we had to make in a very caring and professional way, almost as if she was part of our family, right up until closure.
An absolute credit to your company, that when the need arises in the future, we will again request your services.
Thank you Penny.
Tony Donkin, 28 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Very compassionate and helpful during such a hard time. Everything went very smoothly.
Charlene Wilson, 21 September 2026
G & L Evans
G & L Evans Funeral Directors has become a trusted part of the Swindon community, supporting families with care, compassion and expertise. Over the years, we have built a reputation for helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells, providing guidance and reassurance when it is needed most.
You can find us in Highworth and Swindon, serving families across the local area. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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