Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors, Peartree Avenue

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Independent funeral directors in Peartree Avenue, Southampton serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Avril Feldman 14th Jul 2026

Very professional very happy the way it was all arranged thank you to Diane the celebant and Jonathan Terry.Everything was handled respectfully and in a professional way. thank you.

Karen Hamerton 10th Jul 2026

Other than for the extremely hot day, of which you have no control over, everything was perfect. Thank you

Shirley Booth 7th Jul 2026

I can't thank Johnathan Terry funeral service enough, so helpful and thoughtful, through out. Matt and Trisha exceptional,a great help ,in every way, from start to finish, thank you so much . Five star service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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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

101 Peartree Avenue
Bitterne
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 7JJ

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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

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.

Latest Obituaries

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Robert Perry

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Ian Robins

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Avril Feldman 14th Jul 2026

    Very professional very happy the way it was all arranged thank you to Diane the celebant and Jonathan Terry.Everything was handled respectfully and in a professional way. thank you.

  • 5 Karen Hamerton 10th Jul 2026

    Other than for the extremely hot day, of which you have no control over, everything was perfect. Thank you

  • 5 Shirley Booth 7th Jul 2026

    I can't thank Johnathan Terry funeral service enough, so helpful and thoughtful, through out.
    Matt and Trisha exceptional,a great help ,in every way, from start to finish, thank you so much . Five star service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • 5 Debbie O'Neill 5th Jul 2026

    Very helpful and respectful, very accommodating. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Hazel Husbands 3rd Jul 2026

    Thank you for the care and support you gave to me and my family. I would definitely recommend you to my family and friends 🤩Hazel Husbands 

  • 5 Raymond Morris 3rd Jul 2026

    I found the whole process very dignified and sincere. All the staff were very thoughtful, and nothing was too much trouble. I was allowed to take my time at the chapel of rest, nothing was hurried. When the funeral was over, again I was able take my time and go to the car, when I was ready. Again excellent

  • 5 Rae Ireland 30th Jun 2026

    The most kind, caring, attentive people to deal with at what is a very difficult time. They previously arranged and carried out the funeral of my Mother in Law in 2019 and we were exdtremely grateful for their imput. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to family and friends.

  • 5 Melanie Thomas 29th Jun 2026

    Jonathan Terry and all the staff were wonderful from start to finish in helping us plan Dad's funeral. They were efficient, respectful and always so kind and compassionate when dealing with us and in looking after our dear Dad. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them; they did everything we asked.
    The Funeral day went exactly as planned: smooth, calm and very respectful. It was just as our Dad would have wanted.
    We are all so grateful, especially to Jonathan. The whole team made such a difficult and emotional time as easy as it could have been.
    Thank you so much, from the whole family.

  • 5 Tina Bird 28th Jun 2026

    Jonathan Terry is the most professional caring and understanding undertakers ,they did everything we asked, help us with direction planning it took all the stress from my family. personal caring touches from make my family a cup of tea , respectful for my brother ,when viewing before and after care is 100% . nothing is to much for them and the price is very very fair . most of all they preserve tradition.
    my family has used Jonathan Terry for a long time and will continue to do so.

  • 5 Alicia Roberton 27th 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. 

  • 5 Yvonne Palmer 23rd Jun 2026

    From the very first moment everyone has been kind, understanding, and thoughtful.

  • 5 Linda Fossey 22nd 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.

  • 5 Martin White 21st 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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  • 5 Joanne Dickson 19th Jun 2026

    The only people I would have wanted to use, went above & beyond, very professional & wonderful service provided thank you

  • 5 Caroline Marland 19th 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

  • 5 Gary Hall 16th 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.

  • 5 Sharon Dear 14th 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. 

  • 5 Allan Cole 12th Jun 2026

    Nigel Chamberlain dealt with all our request perfectly and very professionally. I can't thank him enough for all his support.

  • 5 Sarah Blowers 11th 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 

  • 5 Janet Dahl 10th Jun 2026

    Excellent service and so respectful and accommodating with everything. Dealt with everything with compassion and were so kind throughput.  Thank you 

  • 5 David Burnett 10th 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

  • 5 Stephen Tuggey 7th Jun 2026

    Kind, sympathetic and very helpful dealing with the difficult issues arising at this time.

  • 5 Mary-Ann Gorman 5th 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.

  • 5 Michele Cahill 25th 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

Address
101 Peartree Avenue
Bitterne
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 7JJ

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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

Avril Feldman 14th Jul 2026

Very professional very happy the way it was all arranged thank you to Diane the celebant and Jonathan Terry.Everything was handled respectfully and in a professional way. thank you.

Karen Hamerton 10th Jul 2026

Other than for the extremely hot day, of which you have no control over, everything was perfect. Thank you

Shirley Booth 7th Jul 2026

I can't thank Johnathan Terry funeral service enough, so helpful and thoughtful, through out. Matt and Trisha exceptional,a great help ,in every way, from start to finish, thank you so much . Five star service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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