Drayton Funeralcare (inc. Meridian Funeral Directors)

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Drayton Funeralcare (inc. Meridian Funeral Directors) is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Portsmouth and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen Harrison 2nd Oct 2023

Sarah was an absolute star in a difficult time. She was so helpful and kind, it really helped ease the burden 

Lesley Ann Hayes 25th Sep 2023

I found Sarah to be extremely helpful, caring and where possible very accommodating and sensitive.  The staff on the day were professional and thoughtful and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from all of them.  Thank you

Lesley Sparey 19th Sep 2023

Sarah was fantastic! Explained everything, gave suggestions as to what we could do, went above and beyond her duty, can’t thank her enough! Brilliant 👏👏👏🥇🏆

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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

252 Havant Road
Drayton
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 1PA

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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: 023 8202 7085

About Us

Drayton Funeralcare (inc. Meridian Funeral Directors) is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Hampshire. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Drayton Funeralcare (inc. Meridian Funeral Directors) can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Portsmouth funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Portsmouth, Drayton Funeralcare (inc. Meridian Funeral Directors) take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Drayton Funeralcare (inc. Meridian Funeral Directors) in Hampshire is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Drayton Funeralcare (inc. Meridian Funeral Directors) today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Karen Harrison 2nd Oct 2023

    Sarah was an absolute star in a difficult time. She was so helpful and kind, it really helped ease the burden 

  • 5 Lesley Ann Hayes 25th Sep 2023

    I found Sarah to be extremely helpful, caring and where possible very accommodating and sensitive.  The staff on the day were professional and thoughtful and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from all of them.  Thank you

  • 5 Lesley Sparey 19th Sep 2023

    Sarah was fantastic! Explained everything, gave suggestions as to what we could do, went above and beyond her duty, can’t thank her enough! Brilliant 👏👏👏🥇🏆

  • 5 Graham Perrott 11th Sep 2023

    Once again the Co operative Meridian Funeral Directors looked after us and our loved one with support sympathy and consideration. We would have no reservations in recommending them to ourfamily friends and neighbour's. Sarah Cunningham at Drayton Meridian was amazing

  • 5 Jenny Tait 30th Aug 2023

    I can’t thank Sarah enough for her calm, compassion and competence at a time when it was most needed. She guided me through the process, making something that was daunting into something manageable, culminating in a beautiful and honouring service for my Dad.
    Thank you so much Sarah!

  • 5 Neville James Brooker 29th Aug 2023

    Outstanding service Sarah became like a best friend to me and I couldn't have got through it without her.

  • 5 Sharon Gough 21st Aug 2023

    Meridian funeral directors at Drayton were outstanding in their kindness, compassion & attention to detail for arranging my Mum's funeral. They took away the stresses that come when a loved one passes away. My whole experience with them, from looking after Mum to the service itself, was conducted by professional, caring and wonderful staff. Thank you to all of you. ❤️🙏

  • 5 Celia Smith 9th Aug 2023

    Excellent, supportive of the family and helpful with facilitating his last wishes

  • 5 Douglas Messenger 25th Jul 2023

    Sarah was amazing! I live in Australia, which inevitably complicated matters, but Sarah rallied around and organised everything for me. She has such a personal touch and is so genuinely engaged with those entrusted to her care, I felt like I was dealing with a member of my extended family!

    Thanks so much, Sarah.

  • 5 Ian Hough 24th Jul 2023

    On behalf of Ian and all the family we couldn't be more grateful not only for the care to Elsie, but for all the advice and support throughout.
    Many thanks to all involved
    Ruth Rowe, Elsie's neice

  • 5 Janet Cooper 10th Jul 2023

    Excellent service, wonderful caring staff, from  start to finish what an honour to have you look after mum. 

  • 5 Darin Snook 3rd Jul 2023

    I can't praise Sarah and all the personnel at Drayton Funeral enough, they did a wonderful job from start to finish, everything was handled with the utmost care and respect for us the family and the VIP in the room. I would recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Nigel Slade 3rd Jul 2023

    Sarah is magnificent.
    She organised everything and coordinated between different agencies to ensure the best experience possible under very challenging circumstances for our family.
    Thank you

  • 3 Katherine Phillips 23rd Jun 2023

    I am afraid this is not the rating I would have liked to give and it is not entirely a reflection of the staff. Staff being the operative word. There is a shortage of staff and I feel that this has resulted in short comings and a miss match in communication. Tasks have not been completed when they should have been and on a number of instances phone calls and emails remained unanswered.

  • 5 Jane Austin 6th Mar 2023

    I recently used Drayton Funeralcare for my Mum's arrangements. I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She was engaging, helpful, knowledgeable, experienced and kind. The costs were favourable compared to other providers. A great place to go through a difficult time and Sarah took all the confusion away.

  • 5 Liz Furmedge 20th Feb 2023

    Sarah looked after us very well right from the very start of our father passing to collecting his ashes. She was kind, patient , professional and knowledgeable, nothing we asked was too much trouble. Everything ran smoothly, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

  • 5 Robin Stilwell 20th Feb 2023

    We were looked after from beginning to end and Sarah ensured everything ran very very smoothly-we could not have asked for better

  • 5 Jackie Twine 20th Feb 2023

    Really loved the way they took care of Mum, and their kindness and compassion throughout. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Kay Lillywhite 20th Feb 2023

    Well done, you made things so easy for us at a very sad time 

  • 5 Lorraine Long 20th Feb 2023

    I found the service, care and thoughtfulness a great help at such a sad time. I would recommend them to anyone who was looking for a funeral director. I would like to say a special thank you to Sarah for all her kindness.

  • 5 Jacqueline Metherell 6th Feb 2023

    Can’t thank you enough for the excellent service and support you done dad well 

  • 5 Emma Sansom 30th Jan 2023

    We have unfortunately had to arrange both my parents funeral in the space of a year, Sarah has always been fantastic making sure I knew what was going on and what’s would happen next. I even got a phone call on Christmas Day when my mum was being moved to the funeral home 

  • 5 Kevin Olby 23rd Jan 2023

    Excellent service

  • 5 Monica Saunders 18th Jan 2023

    We could not have had better service,very professional,very caring and very helpful.

  • 5 Ronald Ward 16th Jan 2023

    Treated with compassion and respect

Address
252 Havant Road
Drayton
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 1PA

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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

Karen Harrison 2nd Oct 2023

Sarah was an absolute star in a difficult time. She was so helpful and kind, it really helped ease the burden 

Lesley Ann Hayes 25th Sep 2023

I found Sarah to be extremely helpful, caring and where possible very accommodating and sensitive.  The staff on the day were professional and thoughtful and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from all of them.  Thank you

Lesley Sparey 19th Sep 2023

Sarah was fantastic! Explained everything, gave suggestions as to what we could do, went above and beyond her duty, can’t thank her enough! Brilliant 👏👏👏🥇🏆

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