Rated 4.9 / 5
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Funeral directors in Shirehampton

Our local funeral directors in Shirehampton are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
0117 982 3188
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Serving the Shirehampton area

Our funeral directors in Shirehampton are an R Davies funeral home, serving the village and the area along the Avon. However you'd like to say goodbye, the same warmth and care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and take the decisions one at a time. They're an experienced team and part of the community here. Speak to our funeral home in Shirehampton and tell us what you'd like.

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

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, Shirehampton branch

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, Shirehampton

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 982 3188
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Shirehampton

Rated 4.9 / 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

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