Independent funeral directors in Peartree Avenue, Southampton serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.
Latest Verified Reviews
Janet Smith22nd Jun 2025
As ever very professional, empathetic and helpful. No concern was too small and it was so reassuring to have their guidance and action to see us through the processes. They made a challenging and emotional occasion so much easier to bear.
Denise Turtle21st Jun 2025
Losing a loved one is a terrible ordeal and we are glad we chose Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors to help us through the process. They were professional, kind, caring and respectful at all times. Our family is indebted to them for steering us through this difficult time and we would not hesitate to recommend them.
Sylvia Painter16th Jun 2025
Wonderful, efficient and compassionate throughout the whole journey. Especially to Will Whale for his excellent speech at the funeral. Thank you will highly recommend your company.
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.
As ever very professional, empathetic and helpful. No concern was too small and it was so reassuring to have their guidance and action to see us through the processes. They made a challenging and emotional occasion so much easier to bear.
5Denise Turtle21st Jun 2025
Losing a loved one is a terrible ordeal and we are glad we chose Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors to help us through the process. They were professional, kind, caring and respectful at all times. Our family is indebted to them for steering us through this difficult time and we would not hesitate to recommend them.
5Sylvia Painter16th Jun 2025
Wonderful, efficient and compassionate throughout the whole journey. Especially to Will Whale for his excellent speech at the funeral. Thank you will highly recommend your company.
5Shirley Lewis16th Jun 2025
The care shown to Connie whilst in the chapel of rest was excellent,I Would like to thank you all for the support I received while dealing with this unhappy time, you made it easier to get through it… thank you 🙏
5Dee Clift 7th Jun 2025
I was very happy with all aspects of the service offered by Jonathan Terry: they were quick to respond to an initial enquiry on a Bank Holiday weekend and from then on they dealt professionally and efficiently with my mother's funeral arrangements. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
5Stuart Collins7th Jun 2025
A perfect day, all went like clockwork. Couldn’t have asked for a better funeral. Thank you for your help and guidance through all the process.
5Richard Carne6th Jun 2025
Jonathan Terry were very professional and helpful. I couldn’t fault them in any way!
5Daniel Pelham3rd Jun 2025
Would highly recommend, helped us plan our mum's funeral without any hiccups.
Johnathan was great on the day!!
5Patrick Ogram2nd Jun 2025
All i can say is a big thank you you were absolutely fantastic and made the day easier for the whole family
5Stephen Phillips31st May 2025
Hi sadly as we buried our mum a month earlier using a different local funeral company due to a funeral plan our mum took out,we sadly could compère, not our intention but sadly unlike terrys the other company fell short in many area,s with out going down the rd of negative let’s just say Terry,s was excellent in all. From start to finish,very professional, kind, helpful,the support was second to none, everything went very smoothly on the day,they could not do more then they did Tom who controlled the day was brilliant,calm, collective and just so helpful, clearly knew his role and done it in a kind and caring manner,even after my fathers big day I went to pick up a ring of my fathers, they handed it to me in a nice red I guess a ring box with a ribbon, a very nice touch, I expected them to hand the ring in a little plastic bag,very heart warming,I never give feedback normally, but for sure Jonathan terrys funeral directors ( pear tree) in Soton deserves it
5Martin Chapple29th May 2025
My sister and I were both very pleased with the manner in which our late mothers funeral were managed, the whole process was made so easy. Thank you.
5Ros Collins27th May 2025
Just perfect for what you need, Tom the conductor was very knowledgeable and exceptionally professional including his team, the team was a credit to John Terry’s funeral directors Duncan the piper was great again! The attention to detail is exceptional look no where else!!
5Mary Davis-Baldman27th May 2025
Wonderful and caring service from Jonathan, Matthew and team during this difficult time. Thank you so much.
5Sue Shetler25th May 2025
Excellent service,everyone was so compassionate and helpful with the organisation of dad’s funeral. I would definitely recommend you. Mathew was brilliant as always.
5Wendy Foster24th May 2025
Could not have wished for anything better so polite and caring made my day special on such a sad day .
Cellibrant was also excellent most people there said how good the service was . So well done all of you for making the day so good
5Laura Linsell20th May 2025
Professional service, great guidance throughout the lead up to the funeral service.
Would recommend.
5michael scott19th May 2025
We couldn’t fault the service we received.
The attention to detail, professionalism and care from every member of staff was very reassuring.
Thank you all.
5Leica Barnard19th May 2025
The support provided by everyone at Jonathan Terry was exceptional. Their guidance, patience, and compassionate approach made organising my dad's funeral far easier than I had anticipated. Everything was handled with professionalism and care, and any questions I had were answered swiftly and sympathetically, helping me navigate a process I was unfamiliar with. I am truly grateful for their support.
5Zoe Gray16th May 2025
Very helpful and caring
5Steven Browne 16th May 2025
I have used Jonathan Terry for a few funerals now and they have been very professional on every occasion. They are very sympathetic to your needs and cannot do enough to make sure the funeral service runs smoothly at what is a very sad time.
5Karen Hooley 14th May 2025
In my opinion Jonathan Terry is the very best of funeral directors in my area. Kind, professional, respectful, trustworthy, very organised staff. Also they have
very experienced staff dressed in appropriate and extremely smart funeral suits/uniform, whether the funeral attendants or office staff.
5Amy Saunders13th May 2025
In what is such a horrible time the team at John Terry help take the stress away, they were always there to support
5Chrisoula Zachariou12th May 2025
Amazing support during a very difficult period.Everything was dealt with professionally.I will recommend Jonathan Terry .
5Carol Bull6th May 2025
Thank you for your exceptional care and compassion towards myself and my family during this sad and difficult time. Your professionalism and kindness gave me such great comfort, and for looking after and caring for my brother.
Victoria you were so kind caring and so gentle and overseeing the whole day, you gave me such great comfort i genuinely felt your warmth and sincerity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Jonathan Terry, Trish and Tracey. Kind regards Carol Bull and family.
5Amy Dunn - Coleman 2nd May 2025
Jonathan Terry were brilliant the whole way through the process. Victoria was lovely and so helpful, as was everyone there. They made what initially felt like a very daunting and scary process feel much easier. The service was exactly as I had hoped for, beautiful and personal, thank you
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
Janet Smith22nd Jun 2025
As ever very professional, empathetic and helpful. No concern was too small and it was so reassuring to have their guidance and action to see us through the processes. They made a challenging and emotional occasion so much easier to bear.
Denise Turtle21st Jun 2025
Losing a loved one is a terrible ordeal and we are glad we chose Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors to help us through the process. They were professional, kind, caring and respectful at all times. Our family is indebted to them for steering us through this difficult time and we would not hesitate to recommend them.
Sylvia Painter16th Jun 2025
Wonderful, efficient and compassionate throughout the whole journey. Especially to Will Whale for his excellent speech at the funeral. Thank you will highly recommend your company.
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