Rated 5/5

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

9 Chessel Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3DS
0117 963 7848
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R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Bedminster

About our Bedminster branch

Here for the people of Bristol, R Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Bedminster provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most. R Davies was founded in 1825, providing years of dedication to Bristol's families.

At R Davies & Sons Funeral Directors, we know every detail matters. From handling the paperwork to advising on the small touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.

With clear pricing and options to suit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.

If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Bedminster and an unattended funeral in Bedminster. There are more of our funeral directors in Bristol nearby.

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Experts in care

Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities

Supporting communities

Working with charities and carers to improve support

Local teams

Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding

Visiting us

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
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

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

The final price depends on what you choose

Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

Service stationary

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.

Our facilities

At our branch we can offer the following facilities

  • Included:

    Wash and dress

    Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.

  • Included:

    Multi-faith chapel of rest

    Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.

  • Included:

    A choice of transport

    We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.

  • Included:

    A truly local service

    As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.

Reviews for R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

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

Keeping everybody informed

When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

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