A.E Stoodley & Son Funeral Directors, Crewkerne

153 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Crewkerne serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jeff Hoyle 5th Mar 2018

I would strongly recommend Stoodleys. They are a small Independant that handled all the funeral arrangements for my late father in a professional, caring and fault free manner. Being independant gave my mother an I the dedication and feeling that only a small family run business can provide. A special thank you to Tracey for going beyond what I expected. 

Marcus Doyle 1st Mar 2018

A E Stoodley and son provided an expert and professional service, but more than this, the understanding and empathetic manner with which Tracey, Colin and the team helped to guide and organise the funeral arrangements made a difficult process far more bearable. 

Steven Kiley 22nd Feb 2018

I would rate stoodley@ son to any one

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Location

The Park
The George Shopping Centre
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LU

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About Us

Originally established in 1926, A E Stoodley & Son remains an independent business in Crewkerne, serving bereaved people in the surrounding area with thoughtful funeral services. Tracey Warren DipFD FDSc is the current owner and has been a funeral director for over 22 years. Tracey was among the first to graduate from Bath University's new degree in Funeral Service, and is a proactive campaigner for environmentally sustainable funeral options, and for better practice to assist families with infant loss.

A.E Stoodley & Son Funeral Directors ethos is to ensure that every funeral they conduct is tailored to reflect the life of each individual, and the wishes of their families and friends. They can help you to arrange traditional, contemporary and simple funerals that are unique. They are also keen to provide a highly personalised service not only at the time of the funeral itself, but also through to advance funeral planning and aftercare.

They are situated close to the award winning Higher Ground Meadow Natural Burial Ground, and can easily arrange an environmentally-friendly natural burial. They can also support family led or DIY funerals and direct cremations if required.

A.E Stoodley & Son Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day. Call their funeral home in Crewkerne now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

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  • 5 Jeff Hoyle 5th Mar 2018

    I would strongly recommend Stoodleys. They are a small Independant that handled all the funeral arrangements for my late father in a professional, caring and fault free manner. Being independant gave my mother an I the dedication and feeling that only a small family run business can provide.

    A special thank you to Tracey for going beyond what I expected. 

  • 5 Marcus Doyle 1st Mar 2018

    A E Stoodley and son provided an expert and professional service, but more than this, the understanding and empathetic manner with which Tracey, Colin and the team helped to guide and organise the funeral arrangements made a difficult process far more bearable. 

  • 5 Steven Kiley 22nd Feb 2018

    I would rate stoodley@ son to any one

  • 5 Pauline Kenyon 21st Feb 2018

    I found A E Stoodley to be very helpful and supportive. Colin was extremely accommodating; always endeavouring to make the whole day exactly what we wanted and never trying to make us fit into his agenda. We all particularly liked the way he walked in front of the hearse on the way to our mother's funeral; it showed a respect that isn't often seen in our culture today. Thank you for making us all feel that we were your only clients, and for making a difficult day that much easier. Pauline Kenyon

  • 5 Chris Lowe 15th Feb 2018

    This is the second time on which Tracey at A.E Stoodley & Son in Crewkerne has acted for me. On both occasions she provided impeccable service. Everything was arranged with great efficiency and with no fuss. Tracey took great care to organise things in accordance with the wishes of the family and dealt with the whole process with kindness and sympathy. The day of the funeral passed without a hitch and we are all grateful for Tracey's expertise and professionalism. I have no hesitation in recommending the services of A.E Stoodley & Son and am very happy to have dealt with such an excellent and independent funeral director.

  • 5 Jackie Laver 14th Feb 2018

    The service and care for my father and for the sympathy and care we were given as a family was excellent . They helped us through a sad time , absolutely nothing was to much trouble, from arranging the service to being there on the day . The service was tailored exactly to our wishes as we said our good buys .

  • 5 Janet and Suzie Webb 11th Feb 2018

    Could not wish for a more helpful service. Colin and Tracey were excellent in helping with the funeral arrangements and showed empathy and support to my family. Their kindness and thoughtfulness was second to none. 

  • 5 Elizabeth Whale 23rd Jan 2018

    Tracey and her team were wonderful from beginning to end. She has exactly the right approach to everything - sympathetic, courteous and efficient, with a welcome touch of humour. She 'stage managed' the overwhelming volume of family and friends who came to the Crematorium with enormous tact and practical sense, and my family and I are enormously grateful to her, Colin and her other staff. I shall be recommending Stoodley & Son to all my elderly friends!!

  • 5 Stephen Gaylard 22nd Jan 2018

    All aspects of the funeral were dealt with in a compassionate and professional way. Everything we talked about was dealt with care, and Tracey seemed to understand what our needs, as a family, were at this time, and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks you so much

  • 5 Richard Blake 19th Jan 2018

    Stoodley's  was highly recommended by a friend for whom  they had conducted two funerals in the past two years. Colin at Stoodley's handled everything to do with my mothers funeral with  professionalism and sensitivity. At this difficult time he guided me through the whole procedure, offering reassurance and advice when necessary. I have absolutely no hesitation in  wholeheartedly recommending A.E Stoodley and son. 
     

  • 5 Ken Priest 13th Jan 2018

    At such a difficult time it was of such comfort to be able to rely on the efficient, compassionate & professional yet friendly service provided by Tracey & her team.
    I am pleased to be able to say that my mum had a fitting and appropriate funeral, for which I am very grateful.

  • 5 David Manning 10th Jan 2018

    service was excellent very professional always there too help with any queries

  • 5 Allan Bicknell 9th Jan 2018

    Tracey and the team did an excellent job, nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Elaine Lloyd 20th Dec 2017

    Thanks to all the staff could not be bettered with thanks from the whole family 

  • 5 Carolyn Perrin 20th Dec 2017

    A E Stoodley and Son offered a prompt, professional and understanding service at what is such a difficult time. Any of our questions were answered and all arrangements were made on our behalf without fuss and with such compassion. Thank you to Colin and Tracey for their kindness.

  • 5 Stephen Wills 18th Dec 2017

    we as a family were extremely pleased with the level of personal care and respect shown by Tracy, Colin and all of there staff, every little detail was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. ( could not have asked for more ).
    Thank you all so very much.

  • 5 Maxine Watts 7th Dec 2017

    Absolutely brilliant the caring way they take care of the family's needs , feeling and what they want . They listened to what we wanted and modelled the whole service around what we wanted , our thanks for caring for us at a troubled time.

  • 5 Jane Willmington 22nd Nov 2017

    Colin managed to hit the right note & picked up very easily what we wanted to do,sometimes before we knew ourselves. His suggestion that we went to Musgrove Willow to help weave Rods coffin was a masterstroke, the whole family, teenagers included, totally happy & hands on. Nice to be able to drop in to Stoodleys when we thought of something, knowing Colin or Tracey would be there

  • 5 Cathy Colins 21st Nov 2017

    I can't speak highly enough of Tracey & her Team! They are unique human beings who think outside the box & pay great attention to the finest details with a sympathetic, compassionate, thoughtful, efficient, professional & friendly manner. I could go on forever singing their praises & can't thank Tracey enough for how she arranged & conducted my sister's Fond Farewell. It was exactly what my sister would have wanted &, in my opinion, as perfect as any farewell could be. These are Funeral Directors who should be recognised & awarded - they actually listen - a priceless rarity! I would recommend Stoodley's without any hesitation whatsoever, in fact I would urge you to contact them as they make such a difficult time so much easier.

  • 5 Sophie England 16th Nov 2017

    From the moment I made the call Tracey made me feel supported. She talked us through every step and made sure we were happy. She tailored her approach to meet our family needs which made it a very personal service. 

  • 5 Susan de Boehmler 8th Nov 2017

    The care, the support, the professional way that Colin and Tracy looked after myself and the family over the last three weeks while going through the most saddest of times , was second to none.
    Thank you .

  • 5 Sarah Smith 3rd Nov 2017

    A very personalised service from Stoodley & Son. Helpful and compassionate throughout. They made a difficult process a lot easier and they were only too willing to accommodate on personalised touches. Very friendly team. Would thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Roxanne Smedley 30th Oct 2017

    Absolutely amazing send off my dad had !! The love and care put into it all from start to end I had such a big amount of stress taken off me,dad looked perfect when we went to say our goodbyes Tracey is deffo a star !! Thank you soooo much !! X

  • 5 Sue Monkcom 19th Oct 2017

    At such a terrible time one needs confidence in the Funeral Directors you have chosen. Stoodley & Son could not have been more helpful and efficient, making sure every detail was taken care of.  More than that, they gave me a warm and personal service and I can highly recommend Tracey Warren and her colleagues to help anyone else through the difficult task of arranging a funeral.  

  • 5 Christine Wetton 12th Oct 2017

    I cannot thank Tracy and Colin of Stoodley & Son enough for there help, kindness and empathy. Tracy helped me with the funeral - telephoning to arrange when I could register the death and sorted out the time for the service at the Crematorium and checking that the Minister was available and also gave me information on help that is available. They made a stressful time more bearable and helped to take some pressure away. Colin added the personal touch by putting a Brass plaque on the top and on the side of the coffin facing the congregation with my husbands name and year of birth and death and a Derby County Ram as he was a lifetime Supporter. A little touch which meant such a lot to his family and friends. The Funeral went as planned on the day thanks to their communication on getting the service sheet and other last minute details right. Thank you to all at Stoodley and Son I would recommend them.

Address
The Park
The George Shopping Centre
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LU

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Latest Verified Reviews

Jeff Hoyle 5th Mar 2018

I would strongly recommend Stoodleys. They are a small Independant that handled all the funeral arrangements for my late father in a professional, caring and fault free manner. Being independant gave my mother an I the dedication and feeling that only a small family run business can provide. A special thank you to Tracey for going beyond what I expected. 

Marcus Doyle 1st Mar 2018

A E Stoodley and son provided an expert and professional service, but more than this, the understanding and empathetic manner with which Tracey, Colin and the team helped to guide and organise the funeral arrangements made a difficult process far more bearable. 

Steven Kiley 22nd Feb 2018

I would rate stoodley@ son to any one

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