Funeral Directors Service in Cheddar
Compassionate Funeral Directors in Cheddar
At C V Gower, we are committed to providing our local community with professional funeral directors services, with over 30 years’ experience in arranging, managing, and conducting funerals in the Bristol, Somerset and North Somerset area. We give compassionate support that aims to ease the funeral process as much as possible for you, with an experienced team on hand to make this time as straightforward, simple, and stress-free as it can be.
Our Services
Comprehensive Funeral Services for Your Loved Ones
As independent family funeral directors, we are passionate about providing local funeral services in Cheddar that celebrate life in the way you and your loved ones are looking for. Our personalised care and support comes backed by an experienced team, offering guidance, advice, and anything you might need to ease the funeral process.
Our tailored services in Cheddar are here to cater to exactly the kind of ceremony you want, whether that’s an attended funeral with a full and complete traditional ceremony, or an unattended funeral, offering a cremation without attendance. Each service comes with a wide range of options available that you can explore with your funeral director to create the ceremony that you and your loved ones desire.
How to Arrange a Funeral Service
Step-by-Step Guide to Arranging a Funeral in Cheddar
If you’d like to arrange a funeral for your loved one, you can call us at 01934842945, or get in touch via our contact form or our email at mail@cvgower.co.uk.
We will make all the necessary arrangements with you and your family either at our office at 19 Woodborough Road, Winscombe, BS25 1AB or by visiting you in your home. If you prefer, we can also make arrangements via the phone and through email.
Once you’ve taken the first step and contacted us, we’ll then take you through the process of planning out all the arrangements for your service. We’re entirely committed to making sure your service is exactly tailored to how you and your loved ones want it, so you can say goodbye in the way that’s right for you.
If the deceased person has made any prior arrangements to do with their funeral, such as prepaid funeral plans or obtaining life insurance, this will also be taken into account.
Understanding Funeral Costs
An Overview of Funeral Costs in Cheddar
Before the service, you will receive a fully itemised list of costs, which will be divided into two sections. ‘Our charges’ covers all the services we offer at C V Gower, while ‘disbursements’ are payments we make on behalf of the family to any relevant third parties, such as the cemetery, the Minister, or the florists.
When you receive your estimate, just let us know if you’d like any changes to be made and we’ll make the necessary adjustments. All the costs will also be explained to you during the funeral arrangement interview to make sure everything is completely clear before any payments are made, with the final invoice sent to you shortly after the funeral.
We understand that there might be situations where funding proves to be an issue. The last thing we want is to make this time any more stressful, and we are always here to offer our advice if you’re in need of applying for some extra financial support to help you through the process. If the deceased’s next of kin qualified for a benefit such as income support, housing benefit, council tax benefit, job seeker’s allowance, disabled person’s tax credit, or working family’s tax credit, you may be able to contact your local Department of Work and Pensions for some assistance with funeral payments.
How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
At C V Gower, we’re passionate about making your chosen service uniquely tailored to the needs and wants of you, your family, and your loved ones. Because of this, the exact costs of each service will depend on the choices you opt for, which can be discussed with your funeral director, but our attended funeral service with a simple coffin starts from £1850 plus disbursements, while the unattended direct cremation service will cost £995.
You can take as much time as you need to come to a decision on the kind of service you’d like, and we are always available to discuss anything that you’d like to and offer our advice to make sure you’re satisfied with your service.
What Happens at a Funeral
What to Expect at a Funeral Service
While there will be certain differences depending on what you, your loved ones, and the deceased want the service to look like, a traditional funeral service will usually begin with mourners gathering at the chosen church, crematorium, or cemetery, with a welcome conducted by the Celebrant or Minister.
There will often be a eulogy or life story, reflecting on and remembering the life of the deceased, possibly followed by music, poems, moments of silence, or anything else that the family would like to include, such as customary religious practices or spiritual rituals.
The service often concludes with any final words or blessings, before the mourners are led from the chapel and into the floral tribute area, where they can then talk with other attendees.
Why Choose C V Gower as Your Funeral Directors in Cheddar?
We pride ourselves on providing a professional service that puts you and your family first. Our independent team of family funeral directors has over 30 years’ experience in providing quality support that brings people together and celebrates life in the way that personally suits them.
Reviews & Testimonials
Sophie Matthews, Cheddar 16th February 2024
"From the moment Lindsay answered our first telephone call we felt in excellent hands. At such a stressful and emotional time the team were always on hand and offered calm support. Nothing was a problem. We cannot recommend C V Gower enough."
Sarah Pearson, Langford 11th February 2024
"Lovely people, made what could be difficult, simple and easy. They guided us through what was needed and managed the inevitable different ideas, requests, changes from the family with calm and grace. Can’t praise them highly enough."
Pam Ball, Towerhead Banwell 11th February 2024
"Thank you Lindsay and the team for your excellence. Professionally provided with a very friendly attitude. We couldn't have wished for more. Well done and thank you so much."
Catherine Cotter, Blagdon 9th February 2024
"Lindsay and her team are outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble. They ( and especially Lindsay) were kind, compassionate, respectful and efficient. We had a family cremation, church Celebration of Life service and wake on the same day. Everything went as we hoped it would. Thank you Lindsay. You made a difficult time easier to cope with and took a weight from our shoulders."
L Simmons. Axbridge 28th January 2024
"Losing my mum was the hardest thing I have ever faced, but Lindsay from C V Gower made the whole process feel like I was not alone. From the first call, when I explained the need to bring my mum home from Hampshire to Somerset, her response was not a problem. She handled the coroner’s office and the GP with efficiency, keeping me informed while all the time respecting my grief. C V Gower’s dedication extended beyond the logistics of bringing my mum home - I wanted a church service for my mum and then a cremation and Lindsay and her team ensured the two services were seamless. They also arranged for a piper to play at my Mum's funeral; they located a company to stream the service on-line for distant friends and family; and even helped me locate the venue for the wake. Nothing was too much for Lindsay, whether it was offering advice during a difficult moment or breaking the tension with a well-timed joke. On the day of the funeral, Lindsay and her team were a great support, guiding us through each step with sensitivity and respectfulness. I cannot thank them enough, and I would not hesitate to recommend C V Gower to anyone facing a similar loss."
Rachel Forsey, Langford 22nd January 2024
"Gowers made sure that every wish we had for Dad’s funeral was met and made sure that nothing was too much trouble and no request too unusual. Lindsey organised everything beautifully making a pretty horrible task as stress free as possible. We could not have asked for more and would wholeheartedly recommend Gowers to anyone."
Serving Cheddar and Surrounding Areas
Our professional funeral directors services in Cheddar are provided with pride. At C V Gower, we are passionate about providing a local service that gives back to the community, with all local areas in and around Cheddar covered, including Axbridge, Draycott, Shipham, Churchill, Wedmore, and Westbury.
FAQs
Get in Touch to Arrange a Funeral Service
If you’d like to get in touch, you can call us anytime at 01934 842945, or get in touch via our email at mail@cvgower.co.uk. You can also send us a message through our contact form here.
We are always more than happy to offer our support, guidance, and advice on anything you’d like to hear more about, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to hear more about any of our services.
