Friendship and Sons Funeral Directors

17/09/2025

At Friendship & Sons we understand the cost of funerals can be extremely concerning for families. As independent Funeral Directors we have taken the time to listen to the needs of our families and have put together our Reflection service package, This package is designed for a 30 minute service at Taunton Crematorium at 9.00am, 9.30am or 4.00pm with a maximum of 20 mourners
The cost of our reflection service is £2295.00
To find out more please contact us on 01823 618030

01/09/2025

WALKER, James passed peacefully away at Castle Grove Nursing Home, on Monday 28th July 2025 aged 97
The Funeral Service will take place at All Saints Church, Dulverton on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 3.00pm
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of James are being received for British Heart foundation. All donations and enquiries are to be made C/O Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors, Unit 7, Barle Enterprise Centre, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9BF, 01398 324590. or donate online at www.friendshipandsons.co.uk

Dedicated to the memory of James Walker

13/08/2025

Heather Lynn Mill of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday 9th August 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was a much loved family member and a dear friend who will be missed greatly.

For many years, heather was a dedicated and friendly presence at Somerset Cricket Club, where she welcomed everyone with a smile and a kind word. Her commitment to the community and the friendships she made will be remembered with great fondness.

A private service will be held in memory of Heather however if you wish to donate, please visit our website or follow the link below.

heather-mill.muchloved.com

27/03/2025

SHARPE, Gavin of Dulverton passed peacefully away at Longbridge Deverill Nursing Home, on Thursday 13th March 2025 aged 77 years. A devoted husband to Cynthia, loving father to Jeremy and Christopher, he will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 12:40 PM and afterwards at the Stable Room, Sheppy's House of Cider. Family flowers only and donations in memory of Gavin are being received for Dementia UK and the Minehead Dementia Action Group. All donations and enquiries are to be made C/O Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DJ, 01398 324590. or donate online at www.friendshipandsons.co.uk.

21/03/2025

Here at Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors we have seen an increase in marketing activity from some national direct cremation providers.
Many people aren’t even aware that their local independent funeral director offers the same direct cremation services, let me assure you that this is something we have always offered.
What makes us different?
• Our team of qualified staff all live and work in our local community.
• Our team are here to guide and support you and your loved ones.
• Your loved one will be transferred into our care at the earliest opportunity, and they will remain in Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors with us until the cremation takes place.
• Our non-attended cremations are carried out here in Somerset within days of the paperwork being completed and the ashes returned in the following days.
• We can arrange for your loved one to be dressed in their own clothing and you can visit them in our chapel of rest.
How much does it cost?
A local dignified direct cremation arranged by our team here at Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors costs only £1295.00
If you’d like to plan for the future, we can also arrange a direct cremation Golden Charter funeral plan which would cost £1620.00
If you are considering a non-attended or direct cremation for a loved one’s funeral, or for making your own funeral arrangements in advance with a pre-paid funeral plan, then please do speak with us on 01823 618030 or visit www.friendshipandsons.co.uk for further information.

22/02/2025

WOOLLEY, Beryl passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th January 2025 aged 95 years
The Funeral Service will take place at North Devon Crematorium - Aspen Chapel on Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 10:20am
Donations in memory of Beryl are being received for Redwings Horse Sanctuary. All donations and enquiries are to be made C/O Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors, Unit 7, Barle Enterprise Centre, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9BF, 01398 324590. or donate online at www.friendshipandsons.co.uk

Dedicated to the memory of Beryl Woolley

09/01/2025

BETTY DOREEN TARR
Of Dulverton passed away suddenly at home on Thursday 19th December 2024 aged 85 years
Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving Mum to Wendy and the later David, Julie and the late Paul and Granny to John and partner Lauren, Sister to John and Sister-in-law to Mary, Sister-in-law to the late Kathy, to Rita and Carol, Auntie, Cousin and dear friend to many. The will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
The Funeral Service will take place at All Saints Church on Monday 20th January 2025 at 1:30 PM
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Betty are being received for British Heart foundation may be sent c/o Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 High Street, Dulverton, TA22 9DJ Tel, 01398 324590. or donate online at www.friendshipandsons.co.uk

Dedicated to the memory of Betty Tarr

10/11/2024

22/10/2024

We are providers of Golden Charter Funeral Plans, Please call us on 01398 324590 to discuss your wishes

27/09/2024

26/09/2024

We prepare to say a fond farewell to a much loved gentleman this afternoon with some beautiful flowers

10/08/2024

We have now completed our very own service chapel to give families a relaxed environment in which to say goodbye to their loved one.
our new intimate funeral package is designed for 20 people and includes refreshments.

21/05/2024

Mary Burton of Brushford passed peacefully away at Linden House Nursing Home, on Tuesday 30th April 2024 aged 88 years
The Funeral Service will take place at St Nicholas Church on Saturday 25th May 2024 at 11:00 AM
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mary are being received for Linden House Nursing Home. All donations and enquiries are to be made C/O Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors, Unit 7, Barle Enterprise Centre, Brushford, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9BF, 01398 324590.

21/05/2024

Paul Cackett of Taunton passed peacefully away at Bristol Royal Infirmary, on Sunday 28th April 2024 aged 73 years The Funeral Service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 24th May 2024 at 1:20 PM Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Paul are being received for British Heart foundation and Parkinsons UK. All donations and enquiries are to be made C/O Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors, 46-48 Ladymead Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6RS, 01823 618030. or donate online at www.friendshipandsons.co.uk

15/05/2024

We are at the beautiful Cothelstone church as we prepare to say goodbye to David Dacey, who had been church warden for many years

20/06/2023

FLOYD, Alan Michael of Morebath passed away suddenly on Thursday 1st June 2023 aged 43 years A much loved son of Alan and Susan, dad to daughters Bethany and Lucy and son Archie, he will be dearly missed my all of his family and friends.
A Celebration of Alan's life will take place on Saturday 1st July 2023 At Loyton, Morebath, EX16 9AS at 12.00noon
Donations in memory of Alan are being received for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust.
All donations and enquiries are to be made C/O Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors,29 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DJ, 01398 324590. or donate online at www.friendshipandsons.co.uk

The family have asked if you are wishing to attend the celebration of Alans life to please email Jill@loyton.com to confirm attendance

Dedicated to the memory of Alan Floyd

08/05/2023

HONE , Jennifer passed peacefully away at St Margaret's Hospice, on Monday 24th April 2023 aged 64 years The Funeral Service will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 11th May 2023 at 10:40 AM Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jennifer are being received for Love Musgrove (The Beacon Centre) and St Margarets Hospice . All donations and enquiries are to be made C/O Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DJ, 01398 324590. or donate online at www.friendshipandsons.co.uk

Dedicated to the memory of Jenny Hone

16/02/2023

Friendship & Sons are now offering a Direct Cremation funeral plan for £1426.00 to run along side our traditional funeral packages.
To find out more about our funeral plans please contact us on 01398 324590