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

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

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.

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. 

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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

  • 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

  • 5 Lauren Turner 18th 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. 

  • 5 Vincent Oliver 5th May 2026

    A very sensitive and helpful service conducted very professionally.
    Thank you

  • 5 David Bath 2nd May 2026

    A very good service 
    Everything was handled very professionally and sympathetically during a very upsetting and difficult time
    Thank you

  • 5 Francesca Horn 17th 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.  

  • 5 Claire Hibbert 14th Apr 2026

    Make the funeral service a really speacial one and got everything and more what I wanted

  • 5 Susan Wilds 23rd 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

  • 5 Kim Potter 23rd 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.

  • 5 Diane Jones 22nd 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.

  • 5 Martin Chapple 22nd Mar 2026

    Excellent 

  • 5 Mary Knowles 20th Mar 2026

    Tha k you Victoria gor your kindness throughout and for ensuring a dignified and beautiful funeral service for our mother.

  • 5 Melissa Cockle 13th Mar 2026

    Professional and outstanding service from all the staff especially Victoria. 
    Thank you for making our worst day be a lovely send off to our mum. 

  • 5 Greg Tumilty 8th Mar 2026

    I have to thank everyone at Jonathan Terry for looking after my son James and I in what has been the most terrible thing that has ever happened to us.  The passing of my wife Sarah in a tragic accident.  I have never had to deal with anything like this in my life and the team at Jonathan Terry just looked after us.  From my first meeting with Victoria through the following weeks being supported by Tracy, Trish, Matt and the immaculate Fernando I couldn’t have put my trust in a better company.  Thank you for a splendid day on 4th March celebrating the life of Sarah, I will never forget your kindness and would always recommend your services to others.  Many thanks and much love Greg & James

  • 5 Glenda McCall 7th Mar 2026

    Everything was carried out to my expectations. 
    Thank you Matt very much. 

  • 5 John Storey 6th Mar 2026

    Our family have always used Jonathan Terry, and after attending many funerals over the years, it was my choice again. They have a wonderful talented professional team who guided and helped me through the many different tasks of bereavement in a positive sensitive respectful way. They achieved dates for the cremation and church service which we did not think was possible.

  • 5 Martin Shears 6th Mar 2026

    Johnathan Terrys personally led by Tom we’re fantastic with my mothers funeral. From our first meeting to discuss our requests to the day of her funeral was excellent. Organising the white horses and carriage for our mums life long wish was excellent. The whole service was just how mum and family had wanted.Sad time for us but professionally carried out. Thank you from the Shears family. 

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

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

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.

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. 

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