H Biffen & Sons Ltd

186 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

Samantha Speed 26th Jun 2021

Amazing service and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. I couldn't have wished for a better service.

Shelley Brereton 12th Jun 2021

Sarah was very attentive throughout and gave good guidance as I have never organised a funeral before. Everything was clear and concise. The staff were very respectful and professional throughout. I will definitely be using Biffens in the future

Jeanette Brooksbank 9th May 2021

Excellent service and very caring and thoughtful.

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Samantha Speed 26th Jun 2021

    Amazing service and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. I couldn't have wished for a better service.

  • 5 Shelley Brereton 12th Jun 2021

    Sarah was very attentive throughout and gave good guidance as I have never organised a funeral before. Everything was clear and concise. The staff were very respectful and professional throughout. I will definitely be using Biffens in the future

  • 5 Jeanette Brooksbank 9th May 2021

    Excellent service and very caring and thoughtful.

  • 5 Anne Tottle 7th May 2021

    The whole team have been wonderful and made it much easier to deal with the stress and emotions in this turbulent covid world, especially as I was travelling from Australia to organise. Nothing was too much bother, always ready to assist, and so empathic and caring. Would warmly recommend

  • 5 Michael Smith 19th Apr 2021

    They are very understanding of our needs, we wanted a small funeral and Sarah was fantastic helping us arrange the funeral we wanted. Sarah wrote a fantastic poem about our mother, amazing service.

  • 5 Mrs N Case 12th Apr 2021

    Very friendly and sympathetic and helpful.

  • 5 Judie Jones 11th Apr 2021

    We cannot begin to thank Sarah and Biffen’s enough, for the amazing dedication, support and kindness shown to us all during this difficult time. Sarah is a complete professional and makes you feel at ease and makes the whole situation so much more bearable. Sarah and her team organised everything and nothing was too much trouble, and the service was perfect, even in these challenging times. The flowers were beautiful and perfectly organised by Biffen’s, we can t thank them enough. Judie & Roger Jones. 

  • 5 Robert Harding 9th Apr 2021

    All those l came into contact with at this Funeral Director especially Mr John Biffen were kind, caring, sympathetic, extremely helpful & their professional service was unhurried & nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate to highly recommend them to others. Thank you.

  • 5 Allan Baker 31st Mar 2021

    Excellent service from kind friendly staff. Felt safe in their hands and would recommend them to anybody.
    A very big thank you to Sarah.

    Allan Baker

  • 5 Rachel Johnson 22nd Mar 2021

    Can't thank H Biffen & Sons enough for their service at this difficult time. Sarah's professionalism and compassion is outstanding. Everything is explained carefully and their attention to detail is superb. All the family's wishes were taken into account and the service went very smoothly. Would highly recommend them - they made a difficult time much easier.

  • 5 Philip Day 20th Mar 2021

    Excellent service throughout. Very highly recommended.

  • 5 Anthony Pomeroy 15th Mar 2021

    Superb service from the best Funeral Director In the area . Why go elsewhere when you can have the best?

  • 5 Jill Hughes 9th Mar 2021

    Many thanks to Sarah & Emily for all their help in what is a very stressful time, they were both supportive and compassionate, always at the end of the phone and quick to respond to any queries we had.

  • 5 Zeta Chrystall 22nd Feb 2021

    Very caring and organised , nothing to much trouble, making a difficult time alot easier!
    Many Thanks,

  • 5 Christine Davies 20th Feb 2021

    The service provided by H Biffen & Sons Ltd. was caring, understanding, and reassuring at a very difficult time. It was thoroughly professional - a first class service by all involved. Thank you.

  • 5 John Nicholson 13th Feb 2021

    John Biffen and Family are established professionals. The Funeral of my wife is not due to take place until 23rd February, so it is a little early to comment any further.

  • 5 Sarah Young 5th Feb 2021

    At the most difficult of times our family was treated with the highest possible level of professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble and any questions we had were answered promptly.

  • 5 Mark Openshaw 1st Feb 2021

    Exceptionally kind and helpful, thank you for helping us through the hardest event of our lives.

  • 5 Marion Berry 1st Feb 2021

    As always excellent service - Marion Berry

  • 5 Helen Hunt 13th Jan 2021

    An extremely efficient and caring long-standing family run service.
    Nothing too much trouble.  Greatly recommended.

  • 5 Marcos Facey 12th Jan 2021

    Absolutely a fantastic company so very helpful and friendly , Biffens took away a lot of the stress in our time of need and the service as sad as it was went as smoothly as possible xxx

  • 5 Clinton Palmer 20th Dec 2020

    Sarah and John have both been very professional.

    They have discussed everything with great care and patience during this troubled time.

    Speaking to Emily in the office she has been very patient and kind with me.

    Really appreciate the service that has been provided.

    Thanks

    Clint Palmer

  • 5 Val Wilcox 18th Dec 2020

    John, Emily and the rest of the team, handled everything for mum from beginning to end, with dignity and warmth.  Everything went smoothly, I cannot thank them enough. 

  • 5 Julie Clark 5th Nov 2020

    Sarah and her team at H Biffen & Sons Ltd did us proud when they organised the funeral of our late Mum, Sheila Hutchinson who sadly passed away on 15 October 2020. Whilst remaining extremely professional from the start of our dealings with her, Sarah has a warmth and compassion that leaves you feeling very comfortable and at ease. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is dealt with professionally and efficiently. We would have no hesitation in recommending H Biffen & Sons Ltd to anyone who is looking for a professional and compassionate funeral director. Julie, Mike, Dave and Jo

  • 5 Christine Glanville 28th Oct 2020

    I have found Biffens to be efficient, nothing was too much trouble, compasionate and the organisation was brilliant of my Dads Funeral. My Mum has already asked that Biffens are used for her own Funeral - which I will do. Thank you for making a difficult day easier.

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Samantha Speed 26th Jun 2021

Amazing service and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. I couldn't have wished for a better service.

Shelley Brereton 12th Jun 2021

Sarah was very attentive throughout and gave good guidance as I have never organised a funeral before. Everything was clear and concise. The staff were very respectful and professional throughout. I will definitely be using Biffens in the future

Jeanette Brooksbank 9th May 2021

Excellent service and very caring and thoughtful.

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