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.

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Jessica Medus 4th Jun 2024

I cannot rate Jonathan Terry more highly. They made an awful time in our lives so much more bearable and gave our loved one a truly special send-off. We felt completely looked after from start to finish, due to their empathy, professionalism and patience. In particular, I want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful Victoria, Trish and Tracey. We obviously wish (more than anything) that we hadn't had to organise a funeral at all, but since we did, it was perfect. We've had so many compliments about how well the service went.

Dorcus Walker 4th Jun 2024

I felt at peace dealing with everyone at Jonathan Terry every one is very professional ,easy to talk too and very kind

Ian Piper 3rd Jun 2024

The service and care provided for Terry by Victoria, Jonathan, Matthew and Trish was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble.  The funeral service was a celebration of Terry’s life, with many positive comments about the way it was conducted. I would highly recommend Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors. 

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jessica Medus 4th Jun 2024

    I cannot rate Jonathan Terry more highly. They made an awful time in our lives so much more bearable and gave our loved one a truly special send-off. We felt completely looked after from start to finish, due to their empathy, professionalism and patience. In particular, I want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful Victoria, Trish and Tracey. We obviously wish (more than anything) that we hadn't had to organise a funeral at all, but since we did, it was perfect. We've had so many compliments about how well the service went.

  • 5 Dorcus Walker 4th Jun 2024

    I felt at peace dealing with everyone at Jonathan Terry every one is very professional ,easy to talk too and very kind

  • 5 Ian Piper 3rd Jun 2024

    The service and care provided for Terry by Victoria, Jonathan, Matthew and Trish was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble.  The funeral service was a celebration of Terry’s life, with many positive comments about the way it was conducted. I would highly recommend Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors. 

  • 5 Ian Nicholls 2nd Jun 2024

    From the first meeting to the farewells at the end of the service, Jonathan Terry was faultless. Everybody went above and beyond to be helpful, compassionate and supportive. They made a very difficult time as easy as possible and delivered an impeccable service. We have used them before and if Needed will not hesitate to use again. Extremely professional, genuinely compassionate, respectful and, sorry to be crass, but for less than I expected 

  • 5 Mike Hill 29th May 2024

    I cannot praise Jonathan Terry's enough. From start to finish they made the whole process as stress free as they could. Every person I dealt with was very professional and humble and I can highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Diane Godfroy 20th May 2024

    Everyone at Jonathan Terry have been very understanding, caring and we as family cannot thank everyone enough for what they have done for us as a family it has been traumatic at times but you all have guided us through what needs to be undertaken and for that we say again thank you. 

  • 5 Sonya McCall 18th May 2024

    All staff we had contact with went over and above our expectations. They were charmong, courteous while making sure our needs were met. We have no hesitation in recommending Johnathan Terry.

  • 5 Edward Mortlock 15th May 2024

    An excellent, friendly, courteous and thoroughly professional service from start to finish. My family and I were put at ease by the staff and were guided through what could have been a painful experience, in a most helpful and caring manner.
    Our grateful thanks go out to the wonderful staff and I recommend these kind people to anyone that needs a caring and worry free time in these obviously sad occasions. Thank you.

  • 5 Michael Hunt 14th May 2024

    Jonathan and his team were both empathetic and professional. Very respectful, and could not do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble for them.

  • 5 Bernadette Trainor 14th May 2024

    Our first meeting with Victoria was very soon after my mum had passed away at home.  Victoria was so kind and reassuring, going at our pace and offering words of comfort and a few details as to what would happen next.  Victoria called the following day both to see how we were and to again talk us through the first few steps of attending to the formalities and arranging mum’s funeral.  When we visited Victoria at Jonathan Terry, Peartree Ave, again, her approach was very professional but at the same time, sensitive towards our emotions whilst taking us through the process.  We felt very much that we were being guided through and could rely totally on their services before and on the day.  Mum's funeral was perfect with every detail just as it should have been, allowing us to attend and mourn without being concerned about it running smoothly.  The highest of recommendations from myself and my family for Jonathan Terry and a particular thank you to Victoria.

  • 5 Debbie Freemantle 13th May 2024

    Really could not have asked for more at this sad time.
    Richard looked like he was just sleeping so thank you because was so worried about how he would look and never wanted this to be a bad memory.
    So much help and kind words from all staff throughout this horrible time .
    Thank you for everything

  • 5 Rhoda Gillon 12th May 2024

    I would just like to say thank you to all at Johnathan Terry especially Victoria for taking very good care of my granddaughter Amy Louise Waldock.
    Us as a family were going through a very tough time at the unexpected death of my granddaughter and Victoria was very kind and and understanding she found us a brilliant celabrate who did my granddaughter proud, my daughter and I would not have gotten through this without your support so thank you to all at Johnathan Terry.

    Kind Regards Rhoda Gillon

  • 5 Julie Russell 11th May 2024

    From 1st entering the shop we were made very welcome and were put at ease and were shown kindness and empathy. We were informed of what was to happen and when and there was lots of communication and the obituary was really nice for people tp share and add comments etc. The funeral service was really lovely and the people that attended thought so as well and that mum would have been very proud. Thank you all so very much for arranging a wonderful funeral and we will certainly recommend your company to family and friends.

  • 5 Onita Turnbull 8th May 2024

    Jonathan Terry was very understanding and helpful in arranging my husband's funeral. The staff kept in touch with us throughout. The whole firm was extremely professional yet friendly and I know my husband would have been so pleased that they made my life and decisions so much easier. I would thoroughly recommend this firm to every one who asks.

    Onita Turnbull

  • 5 Claire Lane 3rd May 2024

    An amazing service from start to end. Tom was very good assisting us to arrange the funeral itself. Will recommend Jonathan Terry to everyone.

  • 5 Brenda Plowman 29th Apr 2024

    I can’t express how amazing the team have been. I  thank you all from the bottom of my heart. 

  • 5 Jonathan Grundy 26th Apr 2024

    The staff at Jonathan Terry were kind and professional in everything they did. When an administration error by another party was discovered, they informed us and had the arrangements back on track within a day.
    Many, many thanks to you all.

  • 5 Paul Whitcher 19th Apr 2024

    First class service, sensitive, understanding and very professional. Made what is a very difficult thing to deal with, straightforward and easy. Delivering the perfect send off for my dear Mum.

  • 5 Marion Hunneybun 16th Apr 2024

    Jonathan Terry is excellent and we would go to no one else. Jonathan and his team are efficient, kind and respectful. They guided us through the process from start to finish.

  • 5 D. Wyeth 16th Apr 2024

    From the 1st time that Jonathan Terry dealt with us I knew that they would be my choice. The service when visiting or calling them is totally professional and caring.

    Exactly what you need at this sensitive time of dealing with the death of a loved one.

    They assisted in all aspects of my husband's funeral that developed into a perfect last goodbye for all the family.

    There was a fantastic celebration of husband's life thanks to everyone there.
    Trish and the team were only to happy to help at every point of the organising.

    Victoria was a perfect bonus to help organise the event plus a true companion on the day.

    I cannot praise and recommend Jonathan Terry highly enough. They make a sad time bearable in a totally efficient and effective way to meet your personal needs. THANK YOU, Everyone :-)

  • 5 Catherine Puddle 14th Apr 2024

    Everything was perfect, exactly as my family wanted for Bill. Every member of Jonathan's staff were so kind, helpful and respectful our grateful thanks to them all. Trisha was in touch almost daily to let us know what was happening & on the day of the funeral Jonathan looked after us all, we could not have wished for better. We are comforted that Bill is now peaceful and at rest. Thanks you all so very much. Best regards Catherine Puddle & all the Puddle Family

  • 5 Niall Hayden 13th Apr 2024

    Very professional and empathetic service. Could not have done more for us. 

  • 5 Dawn Goodeve 9th Apr 2024

    The care and respect you all showed my Dad was utterly outstanding.  You put my Mum at ease from the moment you took Dad into your care and made a very difficult time as stress free as possible for that we all thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 

  • 5 Susan Cherry 8th Apr 2024

    We were very pleased with the service given by all the staff at Jonathan Terry, Peartree branch. Even the first phone call I made asking you to deal with mums funeral was dealt with so professionally. We then met Victoria who very sensitively guided us through the questions and decisions needed. Jonathan Terry was so respectful when he phoned me the day before the funeral to let me know he would be present at mum’s funeral and his manner was exemplary on the day of the funeral. An extremely sad occasion made more bearable by you all, we can’t thank you enough.

  • 5 Mark Davis 1st Apr 2024

    On behalf of the family, I would like to thank, in particular, Victoria and Trish at Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors for their support and professionalism from our first meeting through to the day of the funeral.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending Jonathan Terry and his team at the Bitterne branch.   

Address
101 Peartree Avenue
Bitterne
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 7JJ

Open map

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

Jessica Medus 4th Jun 2024

I cannot rate Jonathan Terry more highly. They made an awful time in our lives so much more bearable and gave our loved one a truly special send-off. We felt completely looked after from start to finish, due to their empathy, professionalism and patience. In particular, I want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful Victoria, Trish and Tracey. We obviously wish (more than anything) that we hadn't had to organise a funeral at all, but since we did, it was perfect. We've had so many compliments about how well the service went.

Dorcus Walker 4th Jun 2024

I felt at peace dealing with everyone at Jonathan Terry every one is very professional ,easy to talk too and very kind

Ian Piper 3rd Jun 2024

The service and care provided for Terry by Victoria, Jonathan, Matthew and Trish was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble.  The funeral service was a celebration of Terry’s life, with many positive comments about the way it was conducted. I would highly recommend Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors. 

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