Independent funeral directors in Peartree Avenue, Southampton serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.
Latest Verified Reviews
Alicia Roberton27th Jun 2026
From start to finish, Jonathan and everyone working there was absolutely brilliant. The respect and dignity shown to our dear late dad was second to none, alongside the support and consideration we were shown as a grieving family.
Everything was taken care of with such attention to detail, communication was excellent, and they took a great deal of stress away from a very difficult time for our family.
You always hope never to need the services of a funeral director, but should that happen i would not hesitate to contact Jonathan Terry in the future and wholeheartedly recommend anyone else to do so as well.
Yvonne Palmer23rd Jun 2026
From the very first moment everyone has been kind, understanding, and thoughtful.
Linda Fossey22nd Jun 2026
From the first meeting through to the funeral we were lead and supported through the process calmly and professionally. We were extremely pleased with every aspect, especially the interaction with Matt.
Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors, Peartree Avenue, understand the importance of saying goodbye to your loved ones with dignity, respect, and personalised care. A truly independent funeral directors, privately owned and serving all faiths and backgrounds, they are committed to providing a service that honours the unique lives of everyone they serve.
Established in 1999 by Jonathan Terry, who has been dedicated to the funeral profession since 1985, they have built a solid reputation for delivering personal and excellent service to families throughout Southampton and beyond.
Over the years, Jonathan Terry have continuously reinvested in their business to ensure that they offer the best possible support to their families.
In 2013, they embarked on a journey of redesign and refurbishment of their Peartree Avenue premises, culminating in the completion of the project in 2014.
A significant milestone in their journey came in December 2018 when they acquired 103 Peartree Avenue and launched the White Lily Centre, a bereavement centre offering counselling services to all. The White Lily Centre stands as a symbol of their commitment to supporting families beyond the funeral itself.
In May 2022, their services were further enhanced with the introduction of a new fleet of Mercedes hearses and limousines, ensuring that every aspect of your loved one's final journey is conducted with the utmost care and professionalism.
Behind every successful business is a dedicated team, and at Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors, there is a team of compassionate professionals who truly believe in the importance of their vocation. Their unwavering commitment to supporting families during your time of need is the cornerstone of their reputation for excellence.
An independent business, they take pride in the reputation they have built, the dedication of their team, and the unparalleled service they offer to families throughout Southampton and beyond.
Opened in 1998, their Peartree Avenue funeral home is located at the junction of Gainsford Road and offers a private chapel of rest along with free parking and full disabled access. Their opening times are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday but they are available 24-hours a day by telephone.
Call Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors on Pear Tree Avenue now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
From start to finish, Jonathan and everyone working there was absolutely brilliant. The respect and dignity shown to our dear late dad was second to none, alongside the support and consideration we were shown as a grieving family.
Everything was taken care of with such attention to detail, communication was excellent, and they took a great deal of stress away from a very difficult time for our family.
You always hope never to need the services of a funeral director, but should that happen i would not hesitate to contact Jonathan Terry in the future and wholeheartedly recommend anyone else to do so as well.
5Yvonne Palmer23rd Jun 2026
From the very first moment everyone has been kind, understanding, and thoughtful.
5Linda Fossey22nd Jun 2026
From the first meeting through to the funeral we were lead and supported through the process calmly and professionally. We were extremely pleased with every aspect, especially the interaction with Matt.
5Martin White21st Jun 2026
We wish to thank Matt, Trisha and all the staff at Jonathan Terry Peartree, for the very caring, dignified, and high quality professional service they provided for my father Gerald. They met every wish we wanted and handled the whole process very efficiently would definitely recommend Jonathan Terry to others as a high class service. Thank you Matt and Trisha and the team.
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5Joanne Dickson19th Jun 2026
The only people I would have wanted to use, went above & beyond, very professional & wonderful service provided thank you
5Caroline Marland19th Jun 2026
Thank you Jonathan and all your staff, for the kindness and support our family received from you,,
Thank you to Matthew you made Owen look lovely ,
You are the best x
5Gary Hall16th Jun 2026
Matt, Tricia and the rest of the team at Jonathan Terry supported us through a difficult time with care, respect and attention to detail. Their approach couldn't be faulted and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services.
5Sharon Dear14th Jun 2026
From the very beginning, planning the service to the actual service, Victoria was exceptional - she was caring, compassionate and put everyone at ease during such a difficult time.
The service was beautiful - professional, respectful, calm and seamless.
Thank you to Trisha aswell for composing the order of service and the beautiful montage of photos to music and to Matthew for taking such great care of Tony.
Everyone, without exception, at Jonathan Terry’s was superb.
Thank you so very much.
5Allan Cole12th Jun 2026
Nigel Chamberlain dealt with all our request perfectly and very professionally. I can't thank him enough for all his support.
5Sarah Blowers11th Jun 2026
I can’t thank you enough, especially Victoria, from start to finish the support, understanding and compassion has been second to none. My beloved husband was taken care of with the upmost respect, kindness and care.
There was nothing that they wouldn’t do to accommodate my vision of the best possible send off, even allowing our little dog “ Frankie” to attend the service.
Once again thank-you from the bottom of my heart. Sarah xx
5Janet Dahl10th Jun 2026
Excellent service and so respectful and accommodating with everything. Dealt with everything with compassion and were so kind throughput. Thank you
5David Burnett10th Jun 2026
We received an excellent service from Jonathan Terry and his staff particularly Trisha and Tina. We were under no undue pressure during the process and were given every help. Every thing ran so smoothly on the day which was very gratifying. The celebrant,David, recommended by them was excellent. David
5Stephen Tuggey7th Jun 2026
Kind, sympathetic and very helpful dealing with the difficult issues arising at this time.
5Mary-Ann Gorman5th Jun 2026
From start to finish..the process was empathetic, supportive and informative. Everyone at the funeral directors was helpful. Jonathan was so kind and caring and checked in on us every week. He answered any questions and supported us on the day of the funeral. He recommended a celebrant who was amazing - Matthew.
5Michele Cahill25th May 2026
I am so very pleased with jonathan Terry ,they was amazing with my husband ,very understanding showed lots of compassion and nothing was to much if i phoned for anything ,i cannot praise these guys enough ,Victoria is so thoughful and i will be using them when my time comes thankyou Michele Cahill
5Lauren Turner18th May 2026
Jonathan Terry funeral directors were so respectful throughout every stage- from collecting, the chapel of rest, and the funeral. We, as a family, are so glad we chose Jonathan Terry. Victoria was brilliant in explaining everything and was there for us on the day of the funeral, which was lovely. Every single staff member we came across was professional and eager to help. Thank you so much on behalf of our family.
5Vincent Oliver5th May 2026
A very sensitive and helpful service conducted very professionally.
Thank you
5David Bath2nd May 2026
A very good service
Everything was handled very professionally and sympathetically during a very upsetting and difficult time
Thank you
5Francesca Horn17th Apr 2026
The service we received right from the beginning was exceptional. We can’t thank Jonathan and his team enough for their support and guidance which was very much needed at such a sad and difficult time for our family.
5Claire Hibbert14th Apr 2026
Make the funeral service a really speacial one and got everything and more what I wanted
5Susan Wilds23rd Mar 2026
The family of our Mum Bessie Coffin would like to thankyou for making a very sad day go so smoothly ,Matthew and his team really looked after us all ,also the pictures the order of service everything was made so easy for us ,so a big thankyou to you all ,we are all very grateful .
Kind regards Sue Alison and family x
5Kim Potter23rd Mar 2026
Jonathan Terry have been amazing from start to finish. Their staff have been brilliant often doing more than expected and they have shown so much care, kindness and respect. They have made a difficult time much easier to navigate. We would highly recommend.
5Diane Jones22nd Mar 2026
Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors have been absolutely superb recently.
Everything was sympathetically discussed and explained beforehand.
They were friendly and professional and looked after my daughter beautifully.
The whole day went smoothly and the Service was perfect.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
5Martin Chapple22nd Mar 2026
Excellent
5Mary Knowles20th Mar 2026
Tha k you Victoria gor your kindness throughout and for ensuring a dignified and beautiful funeral service for our mother.
From start to finish, Jonathan and everyone working there was absolutely brilliant. The respect and dignity shown to our dear late dad was second to none, alongside the support and consideration we were shown as a grieving family.
Everything was taken care of with such attention to detail, communication was excellent, and they took a great deal of stress away from a very difficult time for our family.
You always hope never to need the services of a funeral director, but should that happen i would not hesitate to contact Jonathan Terry in the future and wholeheartedly recommend anyone else to do so as well.
Yvonne Palmer23rd Jun 2026
From the very first moment everyone has been kind, understanding, and thoughtful.
Linda Fossey22nd Jun 2026
From the first meeting through to the funeral we were lead and supported through the process calmly and professionally. We were extremely pleased with every aspect, especially the interaction with Matt.
