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

Sheila Hounsell 3rd Jun 2021

Every member of staff was amazing,with their caring and warm concern that the day would be as smooth as possible for the family. Nothing was too much trouble and every detail was remembered. I felt cocooned and safe in their hands,which was so appreciated when I was feeling so vulnerable and lost. So professional and discreet. I cannot praise them enough and all the family thought the funeral was exactly what Peter would have wanted, and Michael Smith had totally captured the spirit of my son. An amazing team whose expertise was wonderful. Thank you so much .

Sara Helen Arnold 3rd Jun 2021

A professional service provided by the whole Jonathan Terry team. Friendly, sympathetic and supportive staff at what was a very difficult time. Would highly recommend.

Phillipa Pead 1st Jun 2021

Sensitively and well done. A tribute to a lovely man and not too religious just like I wanted it.

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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

Lorraine   Hutton

Lorraine Hutton

Feb 2026

Beryl   Dyer

Beryl Dyer

Jan 2026

Birte   Trowbridge

Birte Trowbridge

Feb 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sheila Hounsell 3rd Jun 2021

    Every member of staff was amazing,with their caring and warm concern that the day would be as smooth as possible for the family. Nothing was too much trouble and every detail was remembered. I felt cocooned and safe in their hands,which was so appreciated when I was feeling so vulnerable and lost. So professional and discreet. I cannot praise them enough and all the family thought the funeral was exactly what Peter would have wanted, and Michael Smith had totally captured the spirit of my son. An amazing team whose expertise was wonderful. Thank you so much .

  • 5 Sara Helen Arnold 3rd Jun 2021

    A professional service provided by the whole Jonathan Terry team. Friendly, sympathetic and supportive staff at what was a very difficult time. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Phillipa Pead 1st Jun 2021

    Sensitively and well done. A tribute to a lovely man and not too religious just like I wanted it.

  • 5 Patricia Palmer 28th May 2021

    Excellent service very supporting very friendly  

  • 5 Anna Parrott 15th May 2021

    From start to finish this family run business is very professional.

  • 5 Linda Talkes 14th May 2021

    I can only say a big thank you to the staff at Jonathan Terry for taking away the stress in a very sad and difficult situation for us. They were wonderful and a pleasure to deal with. 

  • 5 Brigitte English 1st May 2021

    Friendly, approachable, very professional company. Treated with the utmost respect. Would not hesitate to recommend to others.

  • 5 Hilary Hubbard 18th Apr 2021

    We used Jonathan Terry for both my dad and mum’s funerals. They are friendly and professional. I felt confident that I could leave things in their hands and it was all managed perfectly. Thanks

  • 5 Colin Sillence 17th Apr 2021

    Excellent service from everyone from the first day to the last especially on the 8th of March.

  • 5 Tracy Griffiths 17th Apr 2021

    Thank you, again, to all the team at Jonathan Terry. The service was arranged in a short time line. All went to plan and your help was very much appreciated. 😊

  • 5 Tom Welborn 12th Apr 2021

    Jonathan Terry did a wonderful job with my Dad's funeral and I would recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Julie Carr 10th Apr 2021

    This is the second time I have used Jonathon Terry services.  Both times they were excellent at keeping me informed and advising what needed to happen next.  They were respectful and sensitive and would definitely recommend them. 

  • 5 Teresa Barber 10th Apr 2021

    A very professional service you helped us through our saddest time. We feel with your help we couldn't have given Mum a better send off. Thank you for your support and compassion.

  • 5 Carolyn Taultbut 6th Apr 2021

    Johnathan Terry and his team,were outstanding,nothing was to much trouble,treated my Aunt with the up most care and consideration,during her time in their care.The service was flawless.Thank you Johnathan and team

  • 5 Mary Shepheard 5th Apr 2021

    We found Jonathan Terry to be extremely compassionate all through our time with them, and they were very professional in everything they did. 
    We could not find anything to fault them.
    We would have no hesitation in using them again if needed. 

  • 5 Nigel Edwards 4th Apr 2021

    Very professional, helpful and supportive and sorted everything out.

  • 5 Lisa Goncalves 3rd Apr 2021

    Jonathan Terry Peartree, have been used by my family for around 30 years, this in itself shows how this friendly family firm services are, and why we as a family will always use them.

    Always at the end of a phone, ensuring your relative is looked after as wished, to helping with all the small details of planning.

    All the staff are caring and professional, but most of all they are supportive and understanding when going through the hardest times.

    I can't fault them, nothing was too much trouble.. they are a shining example. We are lucky to have them here in Southampton

  • 5 Anthony Houghton 31st Mar 2021

    Exemplary and compassionate service by all employees at all times. They understand emotions and how to ease them for loved ones in a calming manner. A truly professional all-round funeral directors.

  • 5 Stephen Noke 28th Mar 2021

    Jonathan has a very calm and patient manner and the whole company is very professional - we always knew what was happening, we gave approval on all the necessary printed announcements like the echo and order of service. On the day Jonathan told us what we needed to do and ensured the close family were happy with everything. We ordered the flowers via Jonathan at Flowers by My Leslie and they were beautiful. We met the celebrant before the service and a neighbour asked if he was a close friend of my Dad's which I think is a tribute to them getting the story across. I would absolutely recommend Jonathan Terry

  • 5 Sue and Rob Perdue 28th Mar 2021

    A very sympathetic, efficient and professional service which met all our needs.
    Thank you

  • 5 Jas Oliver-Kang 27th Mar 2021

    Accommodated all our wishes, and made the whole sad event go smoothly 

  • 5 Jarvis-Golding Louise 25th Mar 2021

    Absolutely amazing and so respectful 

  • 4 Nicola Daraz 22nd Mar 2021

    The service got better, but at the start i had to call to get the information. We asked if someone could let us know when Maurices body was back from the hospital mortuary as his daughter was quite stress about him being to long at the hospital, that didnt happen. I was also told that we would receive a call when Maurice was ready to be seen in the chapel of rest that also didn't happen and i had to call. Apart from that the service was ok.

  • 5 Yvette Crook 22nd Mar 2021

    Excellent service, communication and compassion. Thank you.

  • 5 Keith Beadsworth 21st Mar 2021

    It was excellent from the time we were picked up until we got back .Your staff were very professional.

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

Sheila Hounsell 3rd Jun 2021

Every member of staff was amazing,with their caring and warm concern that the day would be as smooth as possible for the family. Nothing was too much trouble and every detail was remembered. I felt cocooned and safe in their hands,which was so appreciated when I was feeling so vulnerable and lost. So professional and discreet. I cannot praise them enough and all the family thought the funeral was exactly what Peter would have wanted, and Michael Smith had totally captured the spirit of my son. An amazing team whose expertise was wonderful. Thank you so much .

Sara Helen Arnold 3rd Jun 2021

A professional service provided by the whole Jonathan Terry team. Friendly, sympathetic and supportive staff at what was a very difficult time. Would highly recommend.

Phillipa Pead 1st Jun 2021

Sensitively and well done. A tribute to a lovely man and not too religious just like I wanted it.

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