A.P McDonald Funeral Services

83 reviews

Family-run, community focused funeral directors in Devizes, Wiltshire, serving the local community with tailored, thoughtful funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Gregg Dodds 12th Nov 2024

We can't thank Paul enough for the fantastic service he did for our family. Everything from start to finish was exceptional. Thank you Paul and team

Shirley Fullam 10th Nov 2024

I would thoroughly recommend A&P McDonald funeral service's. They have been so kind and supportive.Their attention to detail is extremely important to them,getting everything right on the day,of such an emotional time for the family.

Howard Mander 5th Nov 2024

From start to finish Paul, Ashley and Sam put us at ease through this difficult time. They took such great care of my mum and family to make sure everything went as well as it could for Dad's funeral ceremony. They were kind, considerate and respectful, and understood exactly what we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble. They are highly recommended. Thank you Paul, Ashley and Sam. Howard Mander

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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

28 Maryport Street
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 1AG

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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: 01380 711650

About Us

A.P McDonald Funeral Services in Devizes, Wiltshire, are a community focused, family-run funeral directors. Ashley and Paul have a combined 19 years experience in the funeral profession and are ready to help in every step of arranging a funeral for your loved one.

You can choose from a range of pre-made funeral packages to suit your budget, and A.P McDonald are happy to offer completely bespoke funerals to fit your loved one's exact wishes. All religious faiths and denominations are welcome as well as humanist and non-religious celebrations of life.

You can choose from a range of coffins, caskets and urns, including traditional hardwoods, wood veneers and eco-friendly materials including wool, bamboo and handwoven willow. There is a fleet of modern funeral transport including limousines and hearses, and you can request unique options such as horse-drawn or motorcycle hearses.

A.P McDonald Funeral Services' funeral home in Devizes has a dedicated chapel of rest where you can spend time with your loved one and comfortable meeting rooms where you can discuss funeral arrangements in peace. It's open during business hours and 24/7 phone support is available.

Get in touch with A.P McDonald today and find out how they can assist you in creating the perfect send off for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Peter   David Youlten

Peter David Youlten

Nov 2024 - Feb 1945

Graham    Crittle

Graham Crittle

Apr 1946 - Nov 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Gregg Dodds 12th Nov 2024

    We can't thank Paul enough for the fantastic service he did for our family. Everything from start to finish was exceptional.
    Thank you Paul and team

  • 5 Shirley Fullam 10th Nov 2024

    I would thoroughly recommend A&P McDonald funeral service's.
    They have been so kind and supportive.Their attention to detail is extremely important to them,getting everything right on the day,of such an emotional time for the family.

  • 5 Howard Mander 5th Nov 2024

    From start to finish Paul, Ashley and Sam put us at ease through this difficult time. They took such great care of my mum and family to make sure everything went as well as it could for Dad's funeral ceremony. They were kind, considerate and respectful, and understood exactly what we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble. They are highly recommended. Thank you Paul, Ashley and Sam.

    Howard Mander

  • 5 Michael Cooper 4th Nov 2024

    To Paul and there team, myself, will ,Jane would like to thank you Personally for the first class service for our brother nick, your professional outstanding services and the extra touches you done for us all we appreciate
    The help from the start to the finish even that little touch in the market place were you stopped for a few minutes, to show your respect before his final journey to the crematorium ,I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND A P MC DONALD,S FOR HIS SERVICE, S
    FOR ANY FAMILY BEREAVEMENT.

  • 5 Alison Helps 21st Oct 2024

    So supportive and very attentive throughout the whole process, with a focus on our individual family needs. Gave great advice ensuring everything ran smoothly. Professional, caring, and compassionate, would highly recommend.

  • 5 Tony Giddings 15th Oct 2024

    Extremely professional and friendly service. Every care was taken to ensure that everything ran smoothly. All our wishes were catered for to give our lovely dad a fitting send off. We would highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Maisie McCann 28th Jul 2024

    Paul and the team were amazing. Words cannot describe how helpful, compassionate and understanding they were. They made a really painful day filled with sadness and chaos feel calm, controlled and full of kindness and support. Thank you. 

  • 5 Claire Tilbury 20th Jul 2024

    We cannot recommend A P McDonald highly enough, they took such care throughout the whole process, Ash continually kept in contact so we knew what the next steps were. We feel that we gave our loved one the best send off possible. Thank you so much

  • 5 Kirstie Chandler 19th Jul 2024

    Paul and Ashley were absolutely amazing.  Upon our first contact we knew they were the right people for us.  They oozed genuine compassion, consideration and empathy.  And so attentive to the immediate family on the day.  Nothing i asked for or wanted to change was too much trouble for them and they delivered with incredible professionalism and care. I will be forever grateful to them, helping to make a legendary send off, (even in the rain) never to be forgot by our family and friends.  

  • 5 Samantha Woodroffe 17th Jul 2024

    From the first phone call to after the funeral, Paul guide myself and family through the whole process of planning the funeral for my husband. Very friendly and helpful.

  • 5 Helen Bentley-Fox 5th Jul 2024

    Thank you so much for your help and advice and kindness during this time

  • 5 Roger Harris 18th Jun 2024

    We were immensely pleased with A P Mcdonald - they were a huge help at a
    very difficult time, tactfully keeping us on the ball and being an excellent source of suggestions to solve the little problems that inevitably confront the organisation of a funeral.

  • 5 Amanda Jeanes 26th Apr 2024

    The process was handled professionally and efficiently, throughout. Paul was helpfull and guided us along the way. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything went smoothly and without any problems. 

  • 5 Jonpaul McCourt 11th Mar 2024

    Absolutely fantastic service provided every step of the way. 
    Professional, caring, compassionate and understanding, I could not of wished for any more during a very difficult and sad time for myself personally.
    Nothing was ever too much of an ask, they clearly explained what to expect and when, and  they really did help in giving the best send off that was deserved for someone so dear to me.
    They were always available when needed, and made the whole process very easy for me.
    I really cannot thank them enough.

  • 5 Di hammonds 25th Feb 2024

    Ashley  Paul and Sam are the most compassionate people I have the pleasure of knowing personally. When Pete was taken from us so suddenly, I was only ever going to use A.P McDonalds 
    This is our 4th  family Funeral with them over the years , From our first contact  they ensured that the service We wanted from  the music, flowers etc. 
    We cannot thank Ashley Paul and Sam enough for their wonderful support thorough what has been an extremely difficult time. I know that they looked after my Pete  giving him the dignity he so deserved
    Ashley has been simply amazing, from helping us arrange the funeral to supporting myself and my family throughout and afterwards. Truly wonderful people who gave us a first class service
    Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, its the little things that make a big difference.We can’t recommend you highly enough.

  • 5 Sylvia Butcher 23rd Feb 2024

    We have had excellent service and support - would highly recommend 

  • 5 Jamie Bayes 20th Feb 2024

    I was advised to use A.P Funeral services by a friend due to their experience with them and as a family we are glad we did. Paul and Ashley offer a very professional but friendly service. The day ran very smoothly and everyone commented on what a lovely service it was. Will recommend them to friends and family. 

  • 5 Raina Reader 16th Feb 2024

    Paul, Ashley, Sam and the team have made a very difficult time somewhat easier than we would have ever imagined when arranging our Mum's funeral. The attention to detail, professionalism, care and compassion that everything was dealt with was more than evident throughout this very sad time. I would not hesitate in recommending them. Thank you, guys.

  • 5 Andrew Thorne 16th Feb 2024

    I would very much like to thank AP McDonald 's team for the very professional way they carried out our Mothers funeral.
    Nothing was of trouble in anything we asked.
    I can not praise AP McDonald enough for the way they helped us in our time of need

    Kind Regards
    Andrew Thorne

  • 5 Marion Grist 12th Feb 2024

    Both Ashley and Paul provided us with an excellent service very professional but also made us feel that we were important in the process. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for providing the personal service. 

  • 5 Liz Franklyns 30th Jan 2024

    What excellent service I had with nothing too much trouble. I heard about them via friends and certainly it was like a family affair and cannot speak more highly of Paul and Ashley and the sympathetic way they handled everything.

  • 5 Pat Miller 26th Jan 2024

    I for one found that the service they provided was excellent, Paul in particular was extremely helpful and very sympathetic. Alister proved very helpful when I spoke with him on the phone.

  • 5 Maureen Wishart 6th Dec 2023

    Excellent, caring, considerate, compassionate .All arrangements handled swiftly and professionally. Highly recommend A P McDonald.

  • 5 Stuart Newlands 5th Dec 2023

    These last two very emotional weeks has been easier to navigate as a direct consequence of your superb handling, support and guidance.
    You and your team added a very personal touch which the family and I will be forever grateful for.

  • 5 Veronica Hams 5th Dec 2023

    Having used Paul, Ashley and Sam before we knew we were in safe hands. Everything was handled professionally and compassionately. Thank you all so much for an exemplary service.

Address
28 Maryport Street
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 1AG

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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

Gregg Dodds 12th Nov 2024

We can't thank Paul enough for the fantastic service he did for our family. Everything from start to finish was exceptional. Thank you Paul and team

Shirley Fullam 10th Nov 2024

I would thoroughly recommend A&P McDonald funeral service's. They have been so kind and supportive.Their attention to detail is extremely important to them,getting everything right on the day,of such an emotional time for the family.

Howard Mander 5th Nov 2024

From start to finish Paul, Ashley and Sam put us at ease through this difficult time. They took such great care of my mum and family to make sure everything went as well as it could for Dad's funeral ceremony. They were kind, considerate and respectful, and understood exactly what we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble. They are highly recommended. Thank you Paul, Ashley and Sam. Howard Mander

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