J F Clarke & Son
J.F.Clarke & Son is an independent family funeral directors, in Axminster and the surrounding area. The family business has been established since 1880.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryFamilies regularly mention the care and attention shown to them during the arrangement process, often highlighting how staff took time to listen to their wishes, answered questions without rushing them, and guided them through decisions with patience and understanding during an emotionally difficult period.
Many describe the funeral day itself running smoothly and seamlessly, with the service reflecting their loved one's personality and preferences through thoughtful details, while the staff remained professional, respectful and dignified throughout.
Families frequently note the quality of communication and support from office staff and funeral directors alike, with several returning to how particular team members provided ongoing reassurance from initial contact through to the final arrangements, which helped ease the burden and stress of the process.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
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SAIF Member
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
- Inspects businesses before granting membership
- Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
- Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Malcolm Lyne 14th Aug 2026
The service I received was 1st class from start to finish , Linsey in the office was so helpful and made the whole experience easy .Linsey was able to help with all aspects of a funeral with knowledge of council involvement and memorial headstones. Thank you Linsey ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hester Johnson 20th Jul 2026
Very attentive to detail and helpful all the way from the initial phone call to the last meeting when I collected Dad's ashes. The personalised service was lovely.
Karen Rhodes 4th Jul 2026
Chris and gang extremely lovely. Empathy attention to detail and unwavering support. Highly recommended