Unattended funerals in Bristol

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Bristol take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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L J Guyan Funeral Directors in Keynsham, Bristol.

L J Guyan Funeral Directors

  • 12 Charlton Road, Keynsham, Avon, BS31 2JA
  • 0117 986 3268
Roy Preddy Funeral Directors in Mangotsfield, Bristol.

Roy Preddy Funeral Directors

  • James House, 2 Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Avon, BS16 9EN
  • 0117 956 2834
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Shirehampton, Bristol.

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

  • 2 Pembroke Road, Shirehampton, Avon, BS11 9SQ
  • 0117 982 3188
R Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Hambrook, Bristol.

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

  • The Poplars, Hambrook, Avon, BS16 1RD
  • 0117 956 6774
R. Davies & Son in Westbury-on-Trym

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

  • 63 Westbury Hill, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AD
  • 0117 962 8954
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Horfield

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

  • 381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TN
  • 0117 942 4039
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Bishopsworth

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

  • 143 Church Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8JZ
  • 0117 964 1133
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Whitchurch

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

  • 10 Gilda Parade, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9HY
  • 01275 833441
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors in Bedminster

R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors

  • 9 Chessel Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3DS
  • 0117 963 7848

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Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

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

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in Bristol

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our Bristol funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

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Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

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Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.