Funeral Directors > Somerset > Wells
Hill & Son 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.
Supporting our Somerset community during difficult times, Hill & Son Funeral Directors in Wells is here for you when you need us. To arrange a funeral, or seek advice regarding any other aspect of funeral care, do not hesitate to call.At our Wells funeral home we are not only here to ensure your loved one has a dignified send off, but to also provide support in your time of need. We will advise and guide you so that everything is carried out in accordance with your wishes, and offer comfort and understanding throughout.When you visit our funeral directors in Wells, you will be welcomed with warmth and friendship, and we are here to listen and hopefully ease just a little of the burden you may currently be under.We are located on St Thomas Street, close to the centre of Wells, and from here we serve the families of the city, along with those from our neighbouring Somerset communities, such as Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wookey and the three villages of Horrington.The team at our Wells funeral directors is always ready to help. When you have the sad duty of arranging a funeral for your loved one, call us on 01749 673397. Informed advice from a professional team of funeral experts - Funeral services, specific to your needs - Local knowledge of Wells and the surrounding areas of Somerset - Cremations and burials at any local funeral site - Funerals for all faiths, beliefs and cultures - A private chapel of rest, where you can visit your loved one prior to the day of the funeral - Hearses and other funeral vehicles, along with bespoke options if preferred - Funeral memorials and tastefully crafted tributes - Prepaid funeral plans for you and your family's peace of mind
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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 | £1,495.00 |
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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.
18-20 St Thomas Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2UX
