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Funeral directors in Bedminster

Our local funeral directors in Bedminster are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

0117 963 7848
Lines open 24 hours a day

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Serving the Bedminster area

Our funeral directors in Bedminster are part of R Davies, who look after families across the south of Bristol. However you choose to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us a little about the person you've lost, and take the decisions one at a time. Our team here is experienced, and they'll gently suggest what might suit if you're unsure where to begin. Call our funeral home in Bedminster and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Bedminster or an unattended funeral in Bedminster, and help you choose memorials in Bedminster when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Bristol.

Serving the Bedminster area

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, Bedminster

Our funeral home is on one level, except for a small step on entry, so is accessible for those using a wheelchair or mobility aids.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,944

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,995
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£949
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,944

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

0117 963 7848
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Bedminster

Rated 4.92 / 5 based on 26 reviews.

Rated 5/5

R.Davies and son funeral directors

Did my husbands funeral on 30th March 26

All the help support and guidance was great as you never know what you expect or really what to do

But your patience and kindness and guidance made a challenging time bearable

Thank you for making his send of special and putting me and the family ease ment the world

I know he would have been proud and that is all I wanted

Everything went perfectly

Would recommend to all family members and friends etc as did make a difficult alot easier with all their support

Thank you to the whole team for all u did for me and my family

Made that day special

Trevelle Sandy and family 😊

Trevelle Sandy, 13 April 2026

Rated 5/5

Leanne guided me through the process of planning my dad’s funeral, she handled everything with the upmost empathy and respect and had great communication throughout. The service went well and everything was taken care of.

Celia Stone, 2 March 2026

Rated 5/5

I live in Ireland , my brother lived & died in the U K. R.Davies & son were very helpful to us , took care of all details & kept us up to date with all details . I would give them a five star PLUS for there service ,very grateful for there service Thank you so much

martin geoghegan, 17 February 2026

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