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Unattended funerals in Shirehampton
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Shirehampton takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, Shirehampton
- 2 Pembroke Road, Shirehampton, Avon, BS11 9SQ
Call 24 hours a day:
0117 982 3188
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Shirehampton
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Shirehampton funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Shirehampton
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
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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Grief after bereavement
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Help with funeral costs
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