Funeral Directors Service in Clevedon
Compassionate Funeral Directors in Clevedon
At C V Gower, we are dedicated to providing our local community with professional funeral directors services that help to ease the funeral process during a difficult and distressing time. We make sure our services are as straightforward, simple, and stress-free as possible, with over 30 years’ experience in arranging, managing, and conducting funerals in the Bristol and North Somerset area.
Our Services
Comprehensive Funeral Services for Your Loved Ones
Our independent family funeral directors services in Clevedon are designed to celebrate life and honour those who have passed in a way that suits you and your loved ones. We provide personalised care and support, with a professional team on-hand to offer guidance where needed and talk you through anything that will make the funeral process any easier.
Whether you’re looking for an attended funeral with a full and complete traditional ceremony, or an unattended funeral that offers a cremation without attendance, our tailored funeral services are here to cater to exactly the kind of ceremony you require. Each of our funeral services also come with a wide range of options available that you can explore with your family and funeral director to create the service you want.
How to Arrange a Funeral Service
Step-by-Step Guide to Arranging a Funeral in Clevedon
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 for 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 Clevedon
Prior to the service, we will issue you with a fully itemised estimate of costs, divided into two sections. Firstly, there will be ‘our charges’, which covers the services we offer, and ‘disbursements’, which are payments that we make on behalf of the family to any relevant third parties such as the cemetery, the Minister, or florists.
If you’d like any changes to be made upon receiving your estimate, just let us know and we will take care of it. All of the costs will also be explained to you during the funeral arrangement interview to ensure complete clarity before any payments are made. The final invoice will then be sent to you shortly after the funeral.
We understand that there might be situations where a family will struggle to fund the funeral service. We are always here to offer our advice and guidance 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?
We’re passionate about ensuring your chosen funeral service is uniquely tailored to the wishes of you, your family, and your loved ones. Because of this, the exact costs involved for each individual service will depend on what you decide to opt for, which can be discussed with your funeral director. However, our attended funeral service fee starts at £1850, while the unattended funeral service starts at £995.
At C V Gower, we’re passionate about making sure your chosen service is uniquely tailored to the wishes of you, your family, and your loved ones. Because of this, the exact costs involved with each individual funeral service will depend on the personal choices you make, 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
Everything that takes place at the funeral service is completely up to you, the deceased, and your loved ones. However, there are certain practices that typically take place at a traditional funeral service.
The service will usually begin with the mourners gathering at the chosen church, crematorium, or cemetery, and will start with a welcome by the Celebrant or Minister.
A eulogy or life story will often be said, which reflects on and remembers the life of the deceased. There might be music, poems, readings, or moments of silence – anything that the family would like to include. This could also extend to any religious practices or spiritual rituals.
The service will often conclude with a final word or blessing, before the mourners are led from the chapel and into the floral tribute area, where they can then talk with each other.
Why Choose C V Gower as Your Funeral Directors in Clevedon?
At C V Gower, we pride ourselves on providing a professional service that puts you and your loved ones first. It’s our job to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible during a difficult and distressing time. With more than 30 years’ experience providing funeral directors services in Somerset, our independent team of family funeral directors is fully equipped to offer personalised support that goes the extra mile, bringing your people together to celebrate life in the way that you want to.
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 Clevedon and Surrounding Areas
We provide professional funeral directors services in Clevedon, and are passionate about offering a local service that gives back to the community and brings local people together. We proudly serve all local areas in Clevedon, including East Clevedon, West End, Walton Park, Norton’s Wood, Poet’s Walk, Church Hill, and Wain’s Hill.
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.
