Rated 5 / 5
Very happy with how mums care and funeral service was handled, great customer service and communication, thanku so very much sophie, leanne and all the team on mums funeral day
Elizabeth Robertson, 2 August 2026
Rated 4.9 / 5
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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.
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.
- 9 Chessel Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3DS
Call 24 hours a day:
0117 963 7848
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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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
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
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.
Trusted by families in Bedminster
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 27 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
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
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Types of funeral
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How to reduce funeral costs
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Questions to ask a funeral director
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