Crescent Funeral Services

388 reviews

Compassionate funeral arranging services from a family-owned independent funeral directors in Taunton, Somerset.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jennifer Bye 16th Nov 2024

We were helped and advised all through the planning. It could not have been better.

Paul Jeanes 15th Nov 2024

Simon and Robert Hellier-Moore, and all at Crescent Funeral Service could not have done more to ensure that the funeral service for my mother was conducted to the highest standard. Kind, compassionate, and also with a dash of humour to make a difficult process easier to manage, they went above and beyond to ensure that everything went as smoothly as possible. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Melanie Small 4th Nov 2024

Very kind, professional

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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

The Old Coach House
Crescent Park
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4ED

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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: 01823 218160

About Us

Crescent Funeral Services is a family-owned independent funeral directors in Taunton, offering a compassionate and personal service to bereaved families in Taunton and the surrounding areas.

With 20 years’ experience in the funeral profession, Simon Helliar-Moore and his team have the expertise to guide you through every step of arranging a funeral. Their bespoke and inclusive service options allow you to say goodbye in the way that’s right for you and your loved one.

The premises in Taunton town centre are close to the registry office and hospital, with a tastefully decorated arrangement suite and a peaceful chapel of rest where you can say goodbye to your loved one. The funeral home is disability friendly with complimentary parking. The team at Crescent Funeral Services can also make arrangements with you from the comfort of your home.

Promising transparent pricing and a considerate, caring service, Crescent Funeral Services is open Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour service. It is a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors.

Call Crescent Funeral Services now to learn more about the services they offer and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jennifer Bye 16th Nov 2024

    We were helped and advised all through the planning. It could not have been better.

  • 5 Paul Jeanes 15th Nov 2024

    Simon and Robert Hellier-Moore, and all at Crescent Funeral Service could not have done more to ensure that the funeral service for my mother was conducted to the highest standard. Kind, compassionate, and also with a dash of humour to make a difficult process easier to manage, they went above and beyond to ensure that everything went as smoothly as possible. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Paul, we are truly grateful for your kind words and for your reflections on our services. We wish you and your family many years of happy memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Melanie Small 4th Nov 2024

    Very kind, professional

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you for your kindess, we wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Carolin Jackson 18th Oct 2024

    The thought of organising a funeral was so scary but Crescent Funeral Services were amazing and helped me through the process. James made such a difficult time so much easier and I felt that I was always kept informed of all the options with nothing being too much to ask.
    Both ceremonies were perfect and I am very grateful for all the help we were given to organise them.
    I will definitely be recommending them.
    Special thanks to James.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Caroline, Thank you so much for your very kind words. We really do appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We are so pleased that both services went how you had wished for and we wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Susan Scurr 11th Oct 2024

    Absolutely amazing from start to finish ,
    Highly recommend the crescent .

    Rebecca Gridley replied
    Dear Sue, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. It has been a priviledge to care for your dear mum and support you as a family. We all wish you a lfetime of treasured and happy memories.
  • 5 Emma Di Gleria 25th Sep 2024

    The service we received could not have been better. We were beautifully and sensitively held from my mother’s funeral to her  memorial. There was not a hitch. The 24 hour communication service   was superb and it really works !
    Thank you all so much 

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Emma,
    thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts on our services. It has been our privilege to care for your and your family during this time. We wish you many happy memories of your dear Mum
  • 5 Heather Venn 24th Sep 2024

    The service that Crescent Funeral Service goes way beyond expectations. They are a truly caring and professional team. They are always available to help and support, even in circumstances that are unusual and challenging.  
    Thank you for your support and dedication during this difficult time. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Heather, Thank you for your kind thoughts on our services and for allowing us to care for you ad your family at this time. we wish you many wonderful memories to sustain you into the future.
  • 5 Amanda Vardon-Cardy 23rd Sep 2024

    Crescent Funeral Services were outstanding. The care they showed to my late mother and our family was wonderful. Simon guided me through the stages so kindly and with touching support - I could not have coped so well with the grief and arrangements without Simon and his team. Everybody said how wonderful the funeral was and I have to thank Simon in being able to achieve our wishes for a celebration of a life well lived and well loved.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Amanda, Thank you for your thoughts and kind comments on our services, we are humbled to recieve such warm comments. we wish you and your family many hapy memories to sustain you into the future.
  • 5 Kim Hugo 23rd Sep 2024

    Thanks to Simon and his term nothing was to much trouble for them and was always there for us . So caring in every thing they did . 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kim, Thank you for your kind comments and for allowing us to care for your dad and the family. We wish you many happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Sharon Collard 21st Sep 2024

    The Crescent team provided an exceptional professional service from the beginning . Simon and James handled everything with care and compassion at such a difficult time .As a family we would like to thank you all so much . 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sharon, Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to learn we were able to meet your needs and we thank you for allowing us to care for your mum and the family at his time. We wish you many happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Ian Farmer 18th Sep 2024

    They're very professional and made the whole day go very smoothly very very nice people

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Ian, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, we wish you many happy memories for the coming days.
  • 5 Carolyn Tudor 28th Aug 2024

    Simon and the team at Crescent Funeral Services were everything and more than we could have hoped for from the first point of call, to collecting my Mum's body, being open to as many visits as we needed in the chapel of rest, to planning the cremation and service of celebration. Before Mum's death she had chosen Crescent and we knew that her decision would be the right one, but they went above and beyond. Thank you to you all.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Carolyn, Bill and Nicola, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind comments on our services.We are so pleased to learn that we have met your needs and that we were true to your mum's thoughts about us being the right people to care for her. We wish you all a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Nicola Brinkman 19th Aug 2024

    Thank you to James, Simon and the rest of the staff at Crescent Funeral Services for all your support, guidance and kindness with myself and family.

    The funeral service was more than I could have hoped for and James and Emma Britton made this possible.

    You made a difficult time much easier and we will forever be thankful to you all. 

  • 5 Ian Taylor 17th Aug 2024

    Really professional and superbly organised

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Ian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We wish you happy memories into the future
  • 5 Joanna Dawes 7th Aug 2024

    We had excellent service from the time we arrived at The Crescent . James greeted us in a very professional manner and made us feel welcome and at ease. 
    As it was the first time we had arranged a funeral and found it quite daunting, James explained everything in detail and recommended the celebrant Emma Britton. Emma wrote the eulogy on our behalf and she was outstanding. On the day of the funeral, we arrived at the crematorium and were guided again by James and Emma . They went above and beyond to ensure we had my father's funeral conducted meticulously. 

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Joanna, Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to share your thought on our services. It was our privilege to care for your dear dad. We wish you many happy memories
  • 5 Amanda Deverill 3rd Aug 2024

    Once again we received such love and care from the team at crescent funeral services whilst we were grieving for our loved one. Simon and his team go above and beyond and nothing is to much trouble for them ❤️

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Amanda,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for allowing us to care for your family. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Thomas Swain 26th Jul 2024

    Nothing but kind and helpful in the lead up, on the day and after the funeral.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank yuo for your kind words and for allowing us to care for your dad and for you and your family. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Steve Savory 12th Jul 2024

    Crescent Funeral Services were excellent. Supportive, good advice and compassionate. They were very efficient and effective.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Brian. Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family at a difficult time. Kind regards. Robert 
  • 5 Peter Chaffey 22nd Jun 2024

    Simon & his team were very caring and professional I would highly recommend their services

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to care for your dear mum. We wish you many happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Angela May 18th Jun 2024

    From day one we met James who made us feel very comfortable making arrangements for my mothers funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and even arranged for flowers in the shape of an irish setter. On the day the staff were all fantastic and the Celebrant had a clear voice and came over perfectly.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Angela, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We wish you many happy memories to sustain you in the time ahead
  • 5 Joanna Scranage 16th Jun 2024

    From our initial call to inform CFS of our lovely Dad's death until his 'celebration of life' funeral, we could not have asked for more from Simon & his staff.. empathy & compassion along with a few laughs to lighten the mood & with an infinite an attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble & I wouldn't hesitate to recommend CFS to provide the best possible service at such difficult times.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Joanna, Thank you for allowing us to care for you and your family and for your dear dad. We are pleased to learn that we were able to meet your needs and that our services were just as you would have wished. We wish you many years of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Cris Lovett 9th Jun 2024

    Simon , Robert , James and the team are just the most caring and supportive people at a sad time, They took care of my mum and supported my wife and I through a difficult time. From James taking the first call from me on the Death of my mum through to the cremation and after I could not ask for a more caring , professional supportive team.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Cris, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to care for your mum. We wish you happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Matthew Hannon 3rd Jun 2024

    Simon and his team were absolutely first rate in sorting out every single detail of my mother's funeral for us, and I really could not have asked for better. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Emma Britton, the celebrant was equally excellent. Finally, because these things matter to me, the Daimler looked fantastic.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Matt and Chris, Thank you for your kind comments on our services and for allowing us to care for you all during this time. We wish you many happy memories of your beloved mum..... And the Daimler!
  • 5 Sally Traynor 20th May 2024

    The Crescent Funeral Services were excellent, professional, nothing was to much trouble, they sorted everything and made a very sad and upsetting time go smoothly with compassion. I would recommend them 100%. Thank you for everything.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sally, Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your thoughts on our services. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Jason Routley 3rd May 2024

    Having James and the team look after our dearest mum, nan through this difficult time has made loosing someone so special to many people a little easier.
    Thank you all for support, empathy, guidance and kindness throughout but most of all thank you for taking care of Mum, Nan.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Jason, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. It has been our privilege to walk alongside you and your family during this difficult time. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories

Address
The Old Coach House
Crescent Park
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4ED

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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

Jennifer Bye 16th Nov 2024

We were helped and advised all through the planning. It could not have been better.

Paul Jeanes 15th Nov 2024

Simon and Robert Hellier-Moore, and all at Crescent Funeral Service could not have done more to ensure that the funeral service for my mother was conducted to the highest standard. Kind, compassionate, and also with a dash of humour to make a difficult process easier to manage, they went above and beyond to ensure that everything went as smoothly as possible. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Melanie Small 4th Nov 2024

Very kind, professional

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