Crescent Funeral Services

370 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Ellie-Rose Harris 30th Jan 2024

Can’t thank Simon & his team enough for the care, consideration and passion that went into Dad’s Funeral.  From the start, we were supported through. Visiting the chapel of rest when we needed too. Always being there when we needed to contact to ask questions.  The service itself blew me away. Everything was exactly how it was asked for.  Thank you again you made such a hard day so beautiful and took the stress off the family. 

Sue Dolding 30th Jan 2024

Simon and his team were so professional, kind & caring from the outset.   We had to change funeral directors as had an awful experience with another one.  Thankfully we found Simon at Crescent and he made a difficult time so much easier, always there to answer questions, whatever time with patience and everyone we dealt with were  so courteous and kind. They all looked impeccable on the day of the service and all knew their jobs, so much detail in their handling of everything.  Mum, myself and our family Cant recommend highly enough. 

Annette Gage 23rd Jan 2024

Crescent could not have been more caring and sensitive to what we wanted for my husbands funeral, and seemed to anticipate what was needed. We are so grateful and they definitely made the whole day much easier for our family.

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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.

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Drew Parsons

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Ellie-Rose Harris 30th Jan 2024

    Can’t thank Simon & his team enough for the care, consideration and passion that went into Dad’s Funeral. 
    From the start, we were supported through. Visiting the chapel of rest when we needed too. Always being there when we needed to contact to ask questions. 
    The service itself blew me away. Everything was exactly how it was asked for. 
    Thank you again you made such a hard day so beautiful and took the stress off the family. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Ellie and Tom, Thank you for your kindness and for allowing us to care for your much loved dad. You were able to make a sad occasion such a celebration of his life. We all wish you happy memories moving forward and wish you well for the future.
  • 5 Sue Dolding 30th Jan 2024

    Simon and his team were so professional, kind & caring from the outset.   We had to change funeral directors as had an awful experience with another one.  Thankfully we found Simon at Crescent and he made a difficult time so much easier, always there to answer questions, whatever time with patience and everyone we dealt with were  so courteous and kind.
    They all looked impeccable on the day of the service and all knew their jobs, so much detail in their handling of everything. 
    Mum, myself and our family Cant recommend highly enough. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sue, Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to look after your dear Aunt. We are pleased to learn that our part in the arrangements were as you would have wished, we all wish you and the famiy many years of wonderful memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Annette Gage 23rd Jan 2024

    Crescent could not have been more caring and sensitive to what we wanted for my husbands funeral, and seemed to anticipate what was needed. We are so grateful and they definitely made the whole day much easier for our family.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Annette, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We wish you all many wonderful memories of Patrick into the future.
  • 5 Paul Forbes-Harper 20th Jan 2024

    Very professional and thorough with all aspects of the funeral arrangements. Setting up in the crematorium was perfect. Thank you all very much.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you Paul for your kind words, it has been an honour to walk with you through these arrangements for Sally's farewell. Wishing you many happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Toni Hickley 14th Jan 2024

    The care, love and support we received from everyone right from the start and all the way through was excellent. Simon and his team went above and beyond and not only looked after my dear Dad with respect and the upmost care, they made him look so peaceful and like my dad which really put me and peace when I went to visit him in the chapel of rest. 
    They were only a phone call away 24/7 and were with us every step of the way and helped organise so much, right down to the little details. The order of service again outstanding with just little touches to make it personal, for example my dad’s favourite flower was snowdrops so these were put on the corner of each page. Every time we went in we were greeted with a smile and warm wishes and the building its is warm, comfortable and full of love.
    I can honestly say with my hand on my heart I couldn’t have received better care, help and advice. We were made to feel special and all the personal touches made this difficult time so much easier. Simon really does have the most wonderful business with a team (family) of workers who are not only professional but caring and loving.
    I wouldn’t recommend anyone else, they look after you and your loved one you have sadly lost. 
    And are continuing to support us and for that I thank them from the bottom of my heart. 
    It’s a very special business and you can see from the moment you hear, meet one of the team or go into the building itself it’s all about the personal touch and that means absolutely everything when your heart is hurting so deeply.
    So I would just like to thank Simon, James, Robert and the rest of the team for everything 💫🤍🪽🕊️🎶✨🎭⚜️🎩🙏

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Truly beautiful words that we can’t thank you enough for writing. Your kind consideration toward your testimony will help many families in the future to make an informed decision.

    It was our honour to care for your dad and your family, you all put such effort into ensuring his farewell was personal and “Dave shaped” we wish you all many happy memories to sustain you throughout the coming days.
  • 5 Andi Sheehan 9th Jan 2024

    James and his colleagues were extremely supportive, respective and professional throughout this whole process. 

    They are all assets to the company 

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Andi, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our privilege to walk alongside you and your family during this time. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories of your dear Mum.
  • 5 Peter Cross 1st Jan 2024

    Crescent were very helpful and provided a first class service in dealing with the funeral of my brother. All the staff were sympathetic and provided the right level of support. The celebrant they recommended was excellent.

    Rebecca Gridley replied
    Dear Peter, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your view of our services. It was a privilege to support you as a family, knowing the trust you put in us to take care of your brother and a fitting service from a distance. We wish you all a lifetime of treasured memories of Barry.
  • 5 John Richardson 22nd Dec 2023

    Excellent!

    James Chorley replied
    Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We wish you a lifetime of tressured memories
  • 5 Charlotte Evans 16th Dec 2023

    Everyone showed such care and compassion towards all of us including my late father. Nothing was too much trouble. I can not recommend Crescent funeral services enough to help families through one of the hardest times they have have to face.
    Thank you Simon and your fabulous team xx

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Charlotte, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, it was such an honour to be asked to support you and your family. Your dad was one of a kind and will not be forgotten. We all wish you many happy memories into the fututre.
  • 5 Hector Cerdeno 10th Dec 2023

    Simon as always, doing his best to make everyone comfortable. Couldn’t praise them enough. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Hector, it has been a privilege to assist you once again in paying tribute to your father. We are pleased we could meet your needs. We wish you many years of wonderful memories
  • 5 Stephen Hartland 7th Dec 2023

    Nothing too much trouble for the team at crescent, and the professional, caring, staff are a credit to Simon. Obviously an occasion where doubt and worry shouldn't cast further shadow over already sombre proceedings, and I was left thoroughly confident that mum was in safe hands, and that everything was completely in hand behind the scenes. Many thanks to you all.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Stephen, Thank you for your kind words, I am so happy to learn that we were able to care for you and your mum, as you would wish. May you and the family share many years of happy memories.
  • 5 Susan Bethune 28th Nov 2023

    You were extremely kind and helpful.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sue, Thank you for your kind words, we wish you all a lifetime of wonderful memories
  • 5 Andy Perry 25th Nov 2023

    Superb care from start to finish

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Andy, Tahnk you for your kind words, we are so pleased to have met your needs and we wish you and the family a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Philippe Messy 25th Nov 2023

    In time of sorrows, Simon and his team made it easier for us. Helpful, always there. The ceremony for my Mum was simple as we requested and just beautiful. Huge thank you.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Philippe, Thank you for the privilege of caring for your mother and for sharing your thoughts. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories
  • 5 Allison Blagdon 22nd Nov 2023

    They were absolutely wonderful.couldnt ask for any more.thankyou

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Allison, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your throughts on our services. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Simon Stangoni 21st Nov 2023

    Thank you so much for your outstanding service and support and true compassion over the recent loss of our Mum.
    We cannot put into words how much Simon and his wonderful Team have done for us .
    Thank you so much

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Simon and Sarah, I am so grateful to you for sharing your thoughts and for allowing us to care for your dear mum. Such a wonderful lady, whom we hope you hold beautiful memories of for many years to come. Your kind words mean a great deal to me and the whole team 
  • 5 Neil Stevenson 31st Oct 2023

    Outstanding service provided the attention to detail along with the empathy and compassion was simply wonderful. Our mother chose very well.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Neil and Karen, Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to take care of your mother's wishes. We wish you all many years of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Jane Attwood 26th Oct 2023

    If there had been a section of more than 5 stars I would have ticked that!

    I would like to thank Simon, all your pall bearers, drivers, office staff and everyone at Crescent for the consideration, understanding, empathy shown to us, John, and myself and our whole family at this special time of sadness at Johns passing, and also in the celebration of his long life.

    I feel that the floral tribute on John's coffin was simply superb, a sign of the regard he was held in, and beautifully made with such expertise. In fact the lilies and roses were so beautiful, that we dismantled them on our return home with them, and made them up into beautiful bunches and gave them to our special friends as thanks for all their help and love given to us over the difficult past weeks.

    Again Simon, our heartfelt thanks for taking care of John and all our family so beautifully.

    Sincerely,

    Jane Attwood and family

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Jane, Thank you for your kind words, it is lovely to know that we were able to meet your requirements. Thank you for allowing us to care for you and the family at this time. We wish you many happy memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Lorraine Grensted 26th Oct 2023

    Fantastic funneral services i used them for my Mum and this time for my Dad .They go above and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly on the day .A big thank you to James who has helped so much .Also to all the other staff including the Men that carried the coffin.A big thank you to Julie who was amazing at my Dads funneral ..Cant thank these people enough , they all deserve so much praise ..kind regards Lorraine Grensted

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Lorraine, Thank for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful and happy memories.
  • 5 Sherry Keith-Welsh 13th Oct 2023

    Crescent Funeral services were kind and sympathetic to our every need.  They thought of everything before we had even considered it.  Always available and happy to adapt to changes. It made a sad occasion a more joyful and pleasant one.  

  • 5 Keith Mason 7th Oct 2023

    Very good, throughout, no complaints, Dad would have been pleased 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you for your kind comments, we wish you many happy memories of your dad into the future.
  • 5 Jane Holley 27th Sep 2023

    The service we received from Simon and team at Crescent funeral services was outstanding. They were compassionate, helpful and supportive and dealt with everything with respect and professionalism. Will definitely use them again and recommend them to family and friends. 
    A huge Thankyou to Simon and all the team. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dearest Jane, Thank you for your lovely words and for allowing us tomet with you and Stephen in advance to plan for his funeral. We are pleased all was as you and he would have wished and wish you happy memories for the future.
  • 5 Kirsty Gould 25th Sep 2023

    Thank you to Simon, Robert and James for taking care of my dad and it was a wonderful service.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kirsty, Thank you for allowing us to care for your dad and we hope you have a lifetime of happy memories
  • 5 Mary Thorne 22nd Sep 2023

    Crescent Funeral Services website was easy to navigate and gave lots of information and ideas about the type of ceremony we might have. Simon guided us gently through the process of arranging the funeral and helped to ease the responsibility of honouring our loved one. Whilst receiving advice we never felt under pressure to make any decisions.  He gave excellent advice, explaining our options and listening to our preferences. Inevitably these events incur costs but these were transparent throughout. Simon was in regular contact to check that we were happy with arrangements and whether we had any questions. We were well prepared for the day of the ceremony and throughout it Simon offered a kind and gentle hand to steer us through it. Due to the help and support of Crescent Funeral Services we can look back to this sad time knowing that our loved one had a ceremony that reflected and celebrated their life. I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone else as I am confident you will be safe in their hands.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Mary, thank you to you and your family for putting your trust in us to take care of Sheila’s Funeral Arrangements. It was an honour to take your wishes for her and put them together with the help of Emma. 
    We wish you many years of wonderful memories 
  • 5 Claire Cox 5th Sep 2023

    Simon,James & the Team at Crescent Funerals are Outstanding.
    Making an extremely difficult time alittle easier.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Claire,
    Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to take care of you and the family once again. We wish you and the children happier times and memories in the coming months.

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

Ellie-Rose Harris 30th Jan 2024

Can’t thank Simon & his team enough for the care, consideration and passion that went into Dad’s Funeral.  From the start, we were supported through. Visiting the chapel of rest when we needed too. Always being there when we needed to contact to ask questions.  The service itself blew me away. Everything was exactly how it was asked for.  Thank you again you made such a hard day so beautiful and took the stress off the family. 

Sue Dolding 30th Jan 2024

Simon and his team were so professional, kind & caring from the outset.   We had to change funeral directors as had an awful experience with another one.  Thankfully we found Simon at Crescent and he made a difficult time so much easier, always there to answer questions, whatever time with patience and everyone we dealt with were  so courteous and kind. They all looked impeccable on the day of the service and all knew their jobs, so much detail in their handling of everything.  Mum, myself and our family Cant recommend highly enough. 

Annette Gage 23rd Jan 2024

Crescent could not have been more caring and sensitive to what we wanted for my husbands funeral, and seemed to anticipate what was needed. We are so grateful and they definitely made the whole day much easier for our family.

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