Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors
The history of Thomas Brothers in Somerset
In the beginning
Starting life as a joinery business in the village of West Buckland, Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors was involved in the manufacture and supply of coffins to the local funeral homes. During the 1960s, Mr Cyril John Thomas took the decision to expand operations into the funeral business itself and opened the first Thomas Brothers funeral home on Wellington's High Street, where it remains to this day.
Cyril Thomas hired a couple of retired joiners to help with pallbearing duties and, with a full contingent of staff in place, the new business started to grow. Working alongside his daughter, Angela, Mr Thomas was soon able to buy out Bonds, a local competitor, which put his funeral directors on the map and on the road to the next stage of the Thomas Brothers story.
A new era for Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors
The time eventually came for Cyril Thomas to retire and place the funeral business in a new set of hands. He had worked hard to instil the core values that still guide the business today, those of compassion, professionalism and care, and found his successor in an ex-policeman named Ron Nurcombe.
With his wife, Jill, Mr Nurcombe bought the business and their nephew, Paul Fudge, was installed as the Funeral Director. Continuing the founder's mission to provide comfort and understanding at a time of need, the new owners decided to expand Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors further.
A second funeral home and Thomas Brothers today
The eve of a new millennium saw the opening of a second funeral home in Taunton. The new premises gave the business a base in Somerset's county town, providing Wellington's nearest neighbour with its own Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors. Thirteen years on from the expansion into Taunton, the business became part of the Dignity family, with 2012 also marking a complete refurbishment of both funeral homes.
Now, after more than 60 years of providing this part of Somerset with principled and compassionate funeral care, we continue to serve our communities, ensuring that in times of need, there is always someone ready to help.
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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.
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4 King Edwards Court,
King Edward Square
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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