H Biffen & Sons Ltd

205 reviews

H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors are a true family business, founded in 1920 and still caring for the community today.

Latest Verified Reviews

Julie Degregorio 16th Nov 2024

John, Sarah, and all the team have done us proud as a family with dignity and respect in every personal detail. I know John wanted to take care of Mum, as he did for our Dad. We are indebted to you for your wonderful care and consideration. Kind regards, Julie.

Michele Houlihan 10th Nov 2024

Absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. Office staff always kind and helpful on the phone or in person.  Every single member of staff was wonderful throughout the time my dad was with them

Jan Angell 9th Nov 2024

From the moment I had contact from H Biffens@sons ltd, they advised me that Sarah would contact me to discuss my husband’s funeral wishes and arrangements, from the beginning Sarah showed compassion and empathy, at no point did I feel that they could not provide me with my requests, any questions or enquiries I needed answering after the initial meeting were always answered either by Sarah or her professional team, my whole experience from the beginning to the funeral of my husband have been dealt with true professionalism, I would highly recommend them to assist anyone who is experiencing grief regarding the passing of a loved one,should consider using this funeral company 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

32 Wembdon Rd
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7DW

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01278 554565

About Us

H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors in Bridgwater, Somerset were established in 1920 by Harry Biffen, with £100 borrowed from his Uncle. H Biffen, now a 4th generation family funeral director, has a goal to provide families with a dignified and caring service at a fair value.

The company has always been in the heart of Bridgwater and covers the surrounding areas. They own one of the largest British fleets of Daimler, Princess, Rover and Jaguar hearses and limousines - some of which have been lovingly restored over the years since Harry Biffen first founded the business. Alternative hearses can be brought in, for example horse and carriage to motorbike and sidecar.

H Biffen & Sons offer funeral arrangements that are bespoke, traditional and everything in between with expert guidance. The dedicated team know that everyone is different and a funeral should reflect who they are and how much they are loved and they will guide you every step of the way. Father and Daughter team John and Sarah, alongside their extended family of professional, compassionate staff, are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral.

H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and Fridays until 4.30pm. The home is fully accessible, with a 24-hour service when your loved one passes away. The funeral home has its own non-denominational chapel of rest where you can say goodbye to your loved one in peace with a lounge next to the chapel for you to catch your breath. The chapel is dedicated to Harold Wilkins, a member of staff who worked for the funeral home for many years.

H Biffen & Sons Ltd is a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors.

Funeral plans are available for people planning ahead, while finance options can be arranged to help meet funeral costs.

CallH Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors in Bridgwater today to find out more about the services they provide and begin making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Issy   Richardson

Issy Richardson

May 1954 - Oct 2024

Richard   Irish

Richard Irish

Feb 1966 - Oct 2024

Mary   Cook

Mary Cook

Oct 2024

Alan   Gardener

Alan Gardener

Oct 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julie Degregorio 16th Nov 2024

    John, Sarah, and all the team have done us proud as a family with dignity and respect in every personal detail. I know John wanted to take care of Mum, as he did for our Dad. We are indebted to you for your wonderful care and consideration. Kind regards, Julie.

  • 5 Michele Houlihan 10th Nov 2024

    Absolutely amazing.
    Nothing was too much trouble.
    Office staff always kind and helpful on the phone or in person. 
    Every single member of staff was wonderful throughout the time my dad was with them

  • 5 Jan Angell 9th Nov 2024

    From the moment I had contact from H Biffens@sons ltd, they advised me that Sarah would contact me to discuss my husband’s funeral wishes and arrangements, from the beginning Sarah showed compassion and empathy, at no point did I feel that they could not provide me with my requests, any questions or enquiries I needed answering after the initial meeting were always answered either by Sarah or her professional team, my whole experience from the beginning to the funeral of my husband have been dealt with true professionalism, I would highly recommend them to assist anyone who is experiencing grief regarding the passing of a loved one,should consider using this funeral company 

  • 5 Andrew Hoyal 2nd Nov 2024

    Professional and courteous at all times. John and his team are a credit to his profession.

  • 5 Ginny Beck 27th Oct 2024

    Biffen and Sarah did everything with respect, dignity and compassion. They made the whole process from start to finish easier to bear. Thank you so much for the lovely service and making the day one of tears, laughter and a celebration of mums life. We were looked after from start to finish and I cannot praise them highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble and was helped and guided through all the decisions making that was needed.
    An amazing service and would recommend them totally.

  • 5 Jason Newbury-Smith 19th Oct 2024

    From start to finish the service provided by H.Biffens has been great. Everyone we have had interaction with has been kind, friendly and professional. Highly recommend

  • 5 Paul Elson 15th Oct 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish . Thank you so much

  • 5 Shelly Wood 11th Oct 2024

    Outstanding service with great support for all involved, as the husband of the deceased I feel that H Biffen and son went above and beyond.

    Many thanks to all of their team Andrew Kroll

  • 5 Keith Barlow 29th Sep 2024

    John and his team provided a first class service.
    From the initial phone call, to the day of the funeral the whole process was done with compassion, empathy, and in a dignified way; Always ensuring our wishes were met in full, without any fuss.

    Thank you. You did Mum proud.

    I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Lynn Stainer 17th Sep 2024

    All went very well indeed. Thank you to all the helpful staff at Biffens & Sons

  • 5 Stephen Gunningham 10th Sep 2024

    A very professional job, all our needs were cratered for with integrity and humility.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Richard Gregory 26th Aug 2024

    A truly professional service under such difficult circumstances 

  • 5 Paul Evett 24th Aug 2024

    Very professional, respectful and dignified,  extremely  happy with the service which was provided, they done my father proud.

  • 5 Paul Sugg 20th Aug 2024

    The service we received was excellent, from the very start all staff were professional and considerate in all their communication 

    Regards
    Paul Sugg

  • 5 Nicola Plumb 16th Aug 2024

    I cannot praise Biffens enough. The service from start to finish was first class and the care they showed my father and us as a family was beyond anything we could have wished for. They truly gave my dad the best final wish. Thank you 

  • 5 Sally Wellings 12th Aug 2024

    John,  Sarah and all the staff at Biffins were kind, compassionate, caring and listen to what we wanted for our Dads funeral. The service they provide is excellent.

  • 5 Nashelle Kingston 11th Aug 2024

    Excellent service from all the team, nothing too much trouble.

  • 5 Di Gregory 30th Jul 2024

    I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone at Biffens for providing an amazing service for both my fathers funeral, and 8 months earlier my mothers funeral. They showed so much compassion and care at such a difficult time for us, losing both parents so close together. Nothing was too much trouble and their handling of arrangements to transport my parents back to Bridgwater from Gloucestershire was exemplary, dealing with all the bureaucracy to do this so professionally and taking the stress away from us. Then the organisation and effort that went into making both their services so personal was perfect. A special thanks to John, Sarah and Emily, I couldn't have got through such a sad and difficult time without your care and thoughtfulness. Thank-you so much.

  • 5 Rebecca Calvert 22nd Jul 2024

    Biffens were absolutely amazing at caring for my father and being supportive to me before and during the funeral service. I was so impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail and the rapport they were able to build with my family. I would recommend them to anyone for their funerals. 

  • 5 Peter Webb 13th Jul 2024

    John and Sarah were so caring and sympathetic to our needs nothing was any trouble and the advise was excellent
    Co-ordination with all parties involved made the whole day run smoothly
    Thank you so much

    Sheila and Pete Webb

  • 5 Gemma Clarke 13th Jul 2024

    Cannot fault the team at Biffens, they dealt with pretty much everything, even though it was a quick turnaround (at our request). They were all compassionate and caring, with a friendly manner and made us all feel at ease throughout the whole process. Wouldn’t use anyone else. Thank you 

  • 5 Jane Davey 12th Jul 2024

    Professional from start to finish. John, Sarah and team make an unbearable time more comfortable and help you plan all arrangements with ease.
    Thank you for all you have done for us.
    Jane, Gillie, Nick & Chris.

  • 5 Sarah Morris 3rd Jul 2024

    Sarah and her team are so professional, seamless handling from start to finish. Sarah herself has a wonderful way of putting people at ease, reading the mood and communicating accordingly. Totally faultless.

  • 5 Michael Evans 18th Jun 2024

    The service organisation from start to finish was excellent. Really understanding of what my father wanted and us as a family . Everything was arranged perfectly nothing left to chance . Absolutely first class and thoroughly recommend to anyone. Many thanks Sarah and all your staff . 

  • 5 Katherine Baker 18th Jun 2024

    They made the whole process so easy and simple in such a difficult time, all of the staff are fantastic and lovely. The special little touches they made were so special and they guided us through to the very end.

Address
32 Wembdon Rd
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7DW

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Julie Degregorio 16th Nov 2024

John, Sarah, and all the team have done us proud as a family with dignity and respect in every personal detail. I know John wanted to take care of Mum, as he did for our Dad. We are indebted to you for your wonderful care and consideration. Kind regards, Julie.

Michele Houlihan 10th Nov 2024

Absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. Office staff always kind and helpful on the phone or in person.  Every single member of staff was wonderful throughout the time my dad was with them

Jan Angell 9th Nov 2024

From the moment I had contact from H Biffens@sons ltd, they advised me that Sarah would contact me to discuss my husband’s funeral wishes and arrangements, from the beginning Sarah showed compassion and empathy, at no point did I feel that they could not provide me with my requests, any questions or enquiries I needed answering after the initial meeting were always answered either by Sarah or her professional team, my whole experience from the beginning to the funeral of my husband have been dealt with true professionalism, I would highly recommend them to assist anyone who is experiencing grief regarding the passing of a loved one,should consider using this funeral company 

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