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Serving the Horfield area
Our funeral directors in Horfield are an R Davies funeral home in the north of the city. However you'd like to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us a little about the person you've lost, and work through the choices one at a time. Our team here is experienced and part of the neighbourhood. Speak to our funeral home in Horfield and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Horfield or an unattended funeral in Horfield, and help you choose memorials in Horfield when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Bristol.
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, Horfield
- 381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TN
Call 24 hours a day:
0117 942 4039
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.
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Rated 5/5
R. Davies & Sons Funeral Directors
were very friendly and professional, nothing was too much trouble for them. My Mum was treated with respect and I was able to view her at a time that was convenient for me and my family. I definitely recommend R. Davies & Sons.
Murville Richards, 1 September 2026
Rated 5/5
I was very pleased with the service provided by R Davies and Sons. All the staff I dealt with were compassionate and helpful. I was guided through the process and there was clear communication throughout. I would highly recommend them.
Karen J, 30 August 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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