J F Clarke & Son

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J.F.Clarke & Son is an independent family funeral directors, in Axminster and the surrounding area. The family business has been established since 1880.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sandra Cloud 30th Mar 2026

Greg, Lyndsey and the team in Axminster were so kind and thoughtful throughout, and made such a sad day into a perfect tribute to our parents. So very grateful for all their kindness

Philip Short 26th Feb 2026

very professional and sympathetic from start to finish 

Lilian Thoennissen 26th Feb 2026

Exceptional service given, such compassion and kindness shown as well as respect to my Husband, all the team were wonderful. Simon and Lindsey absolutely marvellous and very professional but full of empathy. Thank you so much.

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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

Lyme Rd
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5BE

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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

About Us

J.F.Clarke & Son is an independent family funeral directors, in Axminster and the surrounding area. The family business has been established since 1880.

J.F. Clarke & Son has developed a reputation for providing a dignified and caring service for Axminster’s bereaved families whilst helping local community groups, charities, and churches.

The office is overseen by Funeral director Simon Searle who has worked within the family business for 40 years and is supported by his friendly team member Lindsey.

With 40 years of funeral directing experience and local knowledge, Simon and his caring staff are here to help guide you through the whole process of making funeral arrangements. They will provide you with all the advice necessary to create a lasting and personal tribute to your loved one, through what can be an overwhelming time.

J.F. Clarke & Son is a proud member of the Industries Professional bodies and adhere to the high standards set by the NAFD ( National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors).

The staff are on hand 24 hours, 365 days a year to support you. Please call to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sandra Cloud 30th Mar 2026

    Greg, Lyndsey and the team in Axminster were so kind and thoughtful throughout, and made such a sad day into a perfect tribute to our parents. So very grateful for all their kindness

  • 5 Philip Short 26th Feb 2026

    very professional and sympathetic from start to finish 

  • 5 Lilian Thoennissen 26th Feb 2026

    Exceptional service given, such compassion and kindness shown as well as respect to my Husband, all the team were wonderful. Simon and Lindsey absolutely marvellous and very professional but full of empathy. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Jan Kennedy 26th Feb 2026

    All the team were helpful and very caring made a difficult time easier 

  • 5 Laura Gibbs 7th Feb 2026

    JF Clarke & Son have buried both of my parents. They deserve a comfortable five-star review. I am grateful for the kindness and professionalism of Lindsey and Greg who helped my Mum's funeral take place very smoothly in January 2026. They have real attention to detail and I felt confident that should anything unexpected have taken place, they would have been able to pivot and adjust to deal with it immediately.
    Lindsey provided kind and knowledgeable support throughout which I found reassuring and useful. Greg helped me make the decisions I needed to make in a clear and straightforward way. I was grateful that their record keeping is good because we were able to reference my dad's funeral from six years ago to make sure that we were choosing for my mum, what she had chosen for my dad.
    On the day, Greg and his team did a lovely job in the pouring rain of Storm Goretti. They were smart, well-turned out and patient, despite the challenging conditions.
    I appreciated the diplomatic and generous way that the team handled some slightly challenging and unexpected requests from my wider family. The overall impression was that they have dealt with most things and there is little to surprise them.
    I thought that the service offered good and fair value for money and I also appreciated the cosy and calm office space which provided an oasis of support during a really terrible time.
    They never rushed me or made me or my family feel pressured and were consistently informative and helpful. JF Clarke & Son would be my first choice and my best recommendation.

  • 5 Beverley Deremaux 5th Feb 2026

    We found the whole experience from initially discussing my aunt's funeral to the day of the funeral to be caring and sympathetic to our wishes. We couldn't have asked for a better send off for her. We would highly recommend you to any who ask.

  • 5 Eric Sawyer 5th Feb 2026

    Me and my family could not have asked for a better sympathetic and supportive experience for the funeral of my wife and mother of our children. I could not have asked for a more loving experience 

  • 5 Pauline Savage 14th Jan 2026

    The funeral arrangements for my late husband were excellent from start to finish with compassion and understanding at such a sad and difficult time.
    Everybody involved were very professional and dealt with every aspect of the arrangements which lifted the burden off of me and my family.
    A thank you does not really express all their attention to every detail, as I said before, at such a difficult time.
    I would definitely recommend them in the future to anyone who sadly would require their services.

  • 5 Ian McLennan 6th Jan 2026

    JF Clarke Ltd were chosen by my late father to provide his funeral arrangements. It was a great choice all the team were super helpful and respectful, guiding me through all the steps with care and efficiency.
    All the arrangements were in good hands and carried out smoothly and with great kindness.
    With special thanks to Leah Wakely.

  • 5 Mary Hugill 6th Jan 2026

    Excellent care and consideration taken with all aspects of the funeral.

  • 5 Sharon Ford 4th Dec 2025

    The whole team were amazing, professional and respectful. Simon Wakely - Funeral Director, was so supportive throughout, to all of us. Lindsey - Office, was very kind and caring, a lovely lady. The company’s attention to detail is excellent and I would only go through this company for any future help and guidance, if needed again.
    Simply outstanding! 

  • 5 Adele Storey 3rd Dec 2025

    Efficient and caring team, especially Lindsey at the Axminster office.

  • 5 Sarah English 14th Nov 2025

    Excellent support and exemplary professional service. Leah was brilliant- empathetic, kind and efficient.

  • 5 Andy North 13th Nov 2025

    From the start of the Funeral plans to the Funeral itself JF Clarke & sons were supportive and very caring. A very professional service.

  • 5 Lisa Keech 7th Oct 2025

    Excellent customer service at such a sensitive time . Nothing was ever too much trouble . All staff showed great empathy in a professional manor . We cannot thank you all enough . 

  • 5 Sam Seward 7th Oct 2025

    J F Clarke and son are a very professional, helpful, sympathetic and family run directors. In particular Greg and his Axminster team provided us with all the help and support anyone could wish for.

  • 5 Martin Johnson 29th Aug 2025

    Professional, helpful and personal service throughout.

  • 5 Brenda Vickery 27th Aug 2025

    Very helpful , very friendly , very kind .

  • 5 Ann Drake 27th Aug 2025

    Simon, Lindsey and their Team were superb, throughout the two and a half weeks, we were planning and arranging my Husband Richard's Funeral.
    Everything was very personal and they guided us through this painful time, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

  • 5 Audrey Gollop 10th Aug 2025

    Excellent service, every thing went like clock work.
    Funeral Directors very professional. Would thoroughly
    recommend.

  • 5 Tony Thompson 5th Aug 2025

    A very professional service from beginning to end. Knowledgable on all the steps to ensurte a smooth process.

  • 5 John Richardson 30th Jul 2025

    Kind, caring , thoughtful and so helpful, one could want no more at a difficult and emotional time 

  • 5 Jenny Lunt 30th Jul 2025

    Close observation of my mother's requests and attention to detail made for a very meaningful and special day despite the sadness. Thank you

  • 5 Sarah Herridge 12th Jul 2025

    Very happy with the service, nothing to much trouble, Lindsey was particularly good, very sympathetic

  • 5 Linda Smith 25th Jun 2025

    I contacted J F Clarke and Son after the sad passing of my husband. Greg came out to see us and discuss arranging the funeral. Greg listened and gave us time to talk and think about what we wanted. My husband had a Jazz Band and we wanted to give him a send off with band members past and present leading the hearse. Greg was able to reassure us that this could be done.
    We were kept updated on when my husband was bought back to the Chapel of Rest and Greg made arrangements for the Church Minister to contact us.
    Greg along with Lyndsey in the office worked with us on the Order of Service ensuring that we got what we wanted printed.
    The Funeral went smoothly on the day and everyone said what a lovely service it was.
    As a family we are very pleased that we chose J F Clarke and Son.
    Thank you Greg and Lyndsey.

Address
Lyme Rd
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5BE

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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

Sandra Cloud 30th Mar 2026

Greg, Lyndsey and the team in Axminster were so kind and thoughtful throughout, and made such a sad day into a perfect tribute to our parents. So very grateful for all their kindness

Philip Short 26th Feb 2026

very professional and sympathetic from start to finish 

Lilian Thoennissen 26th Feb 2026

Exceptional service given, such compassion and kindness shown as well as respect to my Husband, all the team were wonderful. Simon and Lindsey absolutely marvellous and very professional but full of empathy. Thank you so much.

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