Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors
2 Pembroke Road, Shirehampton, Avon, BS11 9SQ
About our Shirehampton branch
Here for the people of Bristol, R Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Shirehampton provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.
At R Davies & Sons Funeral Directors, formerly Stenner & Hill, 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 Shirehampton and an unattended funeral in Shirehampton. There are more of our funeral directors in Bristol nearby.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
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
- 2 Pembroke Road, Shirehampton, Avon, BS11 9SQ
Call 24 hours a day:
0117 982 3188
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
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
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
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
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 4.97 / 5 based on 36 reviews.
Rated 5/5
I cannot fully express my deepest gratitude to R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Bristol, especially to Rosie, for taking such peaceful and dignified care of my sister after her sudden passing during her studies at the University of Bristol.
From the very beginning, when our family was completely heartbroken and lost, Rosie offered us immense support. The day before we arrived in the UK, Rosie and her manager had already transferred my sister from the mortuary to their care, completing almost all preparations. Knowing the difficulty of our loss, she thoughtfully provided details in advance to help us prepare emotionally. Despite the language barrier, Rosie took the extra care to translate every single email into Chinese for me. That attention to detail gave me absolute trust that my sister was in safe, loving hands.
After we landed, Rosie gave up her personal weekend off to pick us up from our hotel so we could visit my sister. What touched me most was the deep respect and empathy shown in every quiet moment: whenever they were about to touch my sister while dressing her, they gently whispered, "sorry sweet." It was not a performance for a customer—it came genuinely from the bottom of their hearts for every departed soul. Thanks to them, my sister was beautifully dressed and made up according to her photo.
To help us catch our tight flight home, Rosie once again sacrificed her own rest time, starting work early in the morning to personally accompany us to the crematorium to collect my sister’s ashes. Without her willingness to go above and beyond, we would not have been able to make our flight and bring my sister home on time. Even after we left the UK, she continued to check in on us to ensure we arrived home safely.
Learning about Rosie’s own personal story during our time together gave me profound respect for this remarkably strong and compassionate young woman. Rosie is far more than a professional—she has a truly magnificent heart. On behalf of my sister and everyone who loved her, I extend our deepest gratitude to Rosie and R. Davies & Son for everything they have done for our family.
Buckley, 23 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Absolutely excellent. We were guided and supported through all stages of arranging my mum's funeral. The day was flawless and better than l could have imagined.
Thank you to Michael and the team for guiding us through making the arrangements with patience, professionalism and care. On the day, Shaun and the two drivers were there in a calm, understanding and supporting way which made everything so much easier. Shaun even did a test drive the day before to ensure everything would go to plan on the day
I and my family are so grateful and could not recommend them enough. Thank you so much to each one of you
Rachel Pullen, 5 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Michael and his team conducted my mum's funeral perfectly with professionalism, dignity and were very approachable. We had coach and horses which Michael went out of his way to arrange making what is a sad, stressful day into something beautiful. I highly recommend his services.
Nanette Wathen, 22 July 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.
FAQs
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