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

David Mead 30th Aug 2022

Very friendly staff and impeccable service.

Pauline Simpson 30th Aug 2022

Sarah and staff were  brilliant, very helpful and professional , Thank you , Pauline x

Jean Fairbairn 22nd Aug 2022

Considerate, consistent service. Generous with information and support. 

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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.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 David Mead 30th Aug 2022

    Very friendly staff and impeccable service.

  • 5 Pauline Simpson 30th Aug 2022

    Sarah and staff were  brilliant, very helpful and professional , Thank you , Pauline x

  • 5 Jean Fairbairn 22nd Aug 2022

    Considerate, consistent service. Generous with information and support. 

  • 5 Deanna Sheridan Masters 15th Aug 2022

    Professional, caring service at a competitive price. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5 Keith Perry 8th Aug 2022

    My mother in law funeral was on Aug 3rd and it was handled beautifully, dignified, elegantly from start to finished. The thoughtful funeral details including the memorable booklets was managed/organised professionally by Sarah Cunningham. We are truly happy with her expertise. Ruth the funeral director managed the funeral beautifully for us. Equally the celebrant Pastor Steve Macfarlane gave a good deliverance - passionate, empathy and elegant during the service. Without professional help from them, we would not be able to give a superb send off to Mother. Everyone attended the funeral commented how elegant is was. Thank you very much Sarah, Ruth and Pastor Steve Macfarlane. We are truly grateful.

  • 5 Esther Hunter 5th Aug 2022

    We are grateful to the Funeralcare team for supporting us during a very difficult time. Thank you to Sarah who was so cheerful while she guided us, produced a beautiful Order of Service and gave good advice. Lorna took care of the family during the funeral and showed great respect towards us and my late Mother. Jeff Harvey for delivering a lovely and thoughtful funeral. Thank you everyone.

  • 5 Rose Craven 11th Jul 2022

    So very kind and helpful, very happy customer.

  • 5 Julia Buckland 11th Jul 2022

    A great team who I found to be helpful, kind and professional throughout 

  • 5 Stephen Hatherley 11th Jul 2022

    A very quick and professional service provided by Sarah thank you

  • 5 Caroline Hodges 5th Jul 2022

    The funeral and service was lovely couldn't fault any of the staff they were all very attentive on the day.

    A big big thank you to Sarah at Drayton Funeralcare, she was amazing, very helpful, always there to lend a guiding hand she just knew the right words to say, a great asset to your company a marvellous lady. 

    Thank you from all the Hodges

  • 5 James Shakespeare 4th Jul 2022

    Caring approach to a difficult time.

  • 5 Ronald Clement 20th Jun 2022

    the care and help both myself and my family received during this time of sorrow was exceptional. If I could give more stars I certainly would.

    The advice given on all aspects was amazing.


    I cannot give praise enough to show our appreciation.

  • 5 Matthew Roberts 20th Jun 2022

    I went straight from Rowans to see Sarah at Co-op Funeralcare in Drayton. I had just said goodbye to my Mum and I was running on adrenaline. Sarah looked after me and my family in a way that was exactly what we needed. Sarah took the time to find out about Mum and what was important to her and us. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you so much for helping us through the worst time. Matthew

  • 5 Hannah Langley 30th May 2022

    Sarah was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Guiding us on exactly what we needed to do but keeping it very cheery and also making sure it was very personal to Dad. The funeral was so lovely and a real tribute to Dad’s character and his life and that’s thanks to the personal service we received at Drayton Funeralcare. Thanks so much Sarah.

  • 5 Olga Perez 12th Apr 2022

    Sarah, David and the team at Drayton branch did an amazing job for my fathers funeral. They helped so much throughout this difficult time and made us feel really special. Thank you for everything 

  • 5 Sheona French 4th Apr 2022

    Great service. Our favourite Funeral Director!

  • 5 Richard Beckingham 21st Mar 2022

    I was very impressed by your service , everything went smoothly and your team were a great help I'm this difficult time.
    Well recommended

  • 5 Mark Southey 22nd Feb 2022

    Drayton funeral care looked after us really well, nothing was too much trouble and everything was handled professionally and sensitively. Special mention for Sarah who couldn’t have been more helpful. 

  • 5 Kim Horan 22nd Feb 2022

    Losing my Dad was a very difficult time. Sarah guided me all the way . It wasn’t all about my Dad, Sarah was caring and helped me deal with the emotional stress. Wonderful lady. Fantastic staff all the way through

  • 5 Gerald Morris 14th Feb 2022

    We can't thank you enough for the service given. We had unusual circumstances and your colleague Sarah was just phenomenal with the organisation of the funeral and we didn't have to do anything. The funeral itself went without a hitch so thanks to Tracy too.

  • 5 Cheryl Page 31st Jan 2022

    Very efficient friendly staff

  • 5 Kay Dooley 25th Jan 2022

    I cannot praise highly enough the care and service that myself and my family were given by Sarah at the Drayton Co-op Funeral Directors
    Sarah guided us throughout and made a very difficult time easier to navigate Sarahs colleague David also was very efficient and delivered on time every service promised
    Our celebrant Felix Muscat delivered a beautiful service which he helped us to compile
    The day of the funeral Nick with the utmost respect lead us through the service 
    Thank you all for care 

  • 5 Andy Lawes 17th Jan 2022

    At a very difficult time, Drayton Funeral Care were absolutly wonderful in the care of my mother, and sorted out all the fine detail without any problems.
    Highly recommended

  • 5 Margret Gower 17th Jan 2022

    Can’t thank them enough for helping myself and my sister to get through this ! It was prepaid for my mum but they were there every step of the way ! They made the whole experience so much easier and so friendly could sit and chat and no rushing you out the door .  Would recommend to others if they needed this service . 

  • 5 Paul Barnaby Rosevear 10th Jan 2022

    The collection of mum's body after her passing was handled efficiently and respectfully even though it was required at very short notice.
    Sarah Cunningham then explained clearly what would happen and what our options were and then helped us use those options shape the event to what we knew mum wanted.
    Lorna and the team on the day were clear and in control, calmly dealing with some changing elements.
    It was important to the family to be able to do mum proud and with the Coop's help we did so. THANKYOU

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

David Mead 30th Aug 2022

Very friendly staff and impeccable service.

Pauline Simpson 30th Aug 2022

Sarah and staff were  brilliant, very helpful and professional , Thank you , Pauline x

Jean Fairbairn 22nd Aug 2022

Considerate, consistent service. Generous with information and support. 

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