Funeral Directors > Somerset > Midsomer Norton
B H Mears Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
B H Mears Funeral Directors in Midsomer Norton is here for you at a time of need. We will provide comfort and understanding, while ensuring your loved one is given a send off that will be appreciated by family and friends.At an already difficult time, you may be further daunted by the feelings of uncertainty that often follow the loss of somebody special. Not knowing what to do next or how to go about arranging a funeral is perfectly natural when placed under the emotional stress of something as overwhelming as a loved one’s passing.Our team of funeral directors is on hand to help ease your concerns and provide a sympathetic ear, providing guidance to help you through every step of the arrangement process. We will listen to your wishes and learn about your loved one and your family, allowing us to provide a funeral that is both a personal and unique reflection on life.If you would like to spend some time with your loved one in the days leading up to the funeral, there is a chapel of rest where you can do so in privacy and comfort. We can open outside of our normal hours to allow your visit, if it is more convenient for you.Our funeral home is located on Pows Orchard, just off Midsomer Norton’s High Street, and we are easily accessible to nearby towns and villages in the Bath and North East and Mendip districts. These include Paulton, Radstock, Peasedown St John, Chilcompton and Ston Easton.Our advisory team is available 24 hours a day. Call us on 01761 412160 when you feel you are ready, we are here to listen. Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death - Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs - Local expertise and knowledge - Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site - Funeral services of all faiths and cultures - Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest - Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options - Memorials and tributes - Prepaid funeral plans
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £662.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £239.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £942.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £250.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £397.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,395.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£1,120.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£1,200.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.25 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 15/04/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Pows Orchard, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2HY
