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About Us
With a history of family funeral directing since 1959, Tim Matthews is the only Independent family funeral director in Warsash, serving the village itself and surrounding area including Titchfield, Locks Heath, Park Gate and Sarisbury Green their surrounding areas and throughout Hampshire and Dorset.
Whether you would like a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life for your loved one, Tim Matthews Local Independent Family Funeral Director Of Warsash can help you plan the perfect farewell. The level of service remains the same, whatever style of funeral you choose and Tim Matthews is committed to providing the finest care and service for you and your loved one.
They can work to a variety of different budgets and never turn a family away or credit score your application for funeral services. In addition to low-cost options such as direct cremation, they can also provide a Victorian style horse drawn funeral service, complete with a pair of Belgian black or white Lipizzaner horses driven by an authentically dressed whip and groom.
They also provide a memorial masonry service in partnership with local stonemasons and work within all local churchyards and cemeteries. You can choose from a wide range of memorials to create a lasting symbol of remembrance for your loved one.
Funeral planning and putting ones wishes in place is also an important of their work and offer free consultations to talk about your wishes.
Tim Matthews Local Independent Family Funeral Director has their office at 10, Shore Road, Warsash, SO31 6QN but offer home visits to make funeral arrangements in the comfort of your own home. Call their Warsash funeral home now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
Many families emphasise how Tim guided them through the practical steps of arranging a funeral, offering consistent availability and keeping them informed at each stage. They describe feeling supported rather than rushed, with Tim taking on much of the organisational burden so families could focus on their grief and what mattered most to them.
Families repeatedly note the personal care Tim showed both to their loved ones and to themselves, often mentioning his compassion, kindness and genuine concern alongside his professionalism. They speak of feeling their relative was treated with dignity and that the funeral reflected exactly what their family wanted, rather than a standard service.
Several describe the helpfulness of Tim's local connections, particularly in arranging celebrants, florists and other services that contributed to the overall quality of the day and reduced the stress of coordinating everything themselves.
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5Rob Oakley 26th Oct 2026
I couldn’t recommend Tim more highly.
He made a terrible experience and the hardest thing I’ve ever been through easier.
Tim is highly experienced in his field, knowledgeable and calming. Complete with the personal touch.
A really nice guy and very good at his job.
5Rene Langridge20th Oct 2026
With the help, friendship and kindness of Tim, who guided us through all the processes of arranging a funeral, we had a special day of celebration of Bern's life
5Andy McClelland18th Oct 2026
I cannot speak highly enough of Tim Matthews Funeral Services and the exceptional care, compassion and professionalism they showed our family during the most difficult time of our lives. From the very beginning, Tim was there for us every step of the way, offering guidance, reassurance and genuine kindness when we needed it most. Above all, he ensured that my mum was treated with the dignity, respect and care she so richly deserved. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and Tim consistently went above and beyond to support our family, taking away so much of the worry and burden at an incredibly emotional time. His attention to detail, personal approach and unwavering support were truly first class. We will always be deeply grateful to Tim and his team for everything they did for my mum and our family.
5Clare Harley16th Oct 2026
First class professional service . With plenty of compassion. Thank you Tim
5Jean Frampton21st Sep 2026
From start to finish Tim made a a very difficult time a lot easier with his friendly and warm personality. He went above and beyond to help me and my family through a very sad time.
Tim Matthews replied
Thank you Jean for allowing me the privilege of looking after you all and of course Stuart.
And thank you for all your kind words, they are much appreciated and mean so much to me. Thank you x
5Claire Bell22nd Aug 2026
Tim from Matthews Independant Funeral Directors was fantastic throughout the whole process of planning and executing my mum’s funeral. From the first call nothing was too much or too small for him to deal with. You really did feel he was part of the family and cared deeply for our mum. He went over and above to help us achieve the send off that she would have wanted and often checked in with us just to see how we were doing. The service he provided was excellent and carried out with empathy and sensitivity. I cannot recommend him highly enough if you are sadly having to arrange a loved one’s funeral. He really did help to get us through this with kindness, and grace.
Tim Matthews replied
Thank you so much for your kind words Claire,,,,it was an honour to look after your dear mum and your family. Tim
5Tim Matthews4th Aug 2026
It was my dad who had passed away and we arranged the funeral for him.
Everything was perfect. These five stars are for everyone who was involved in the beautiful goodbye that he had. Full of music and mirth, love and laughter.
Thank you to everyone, it couldn't have gone better. Dad's funeral was testament to the reasons why a funeral service is vital. We all came together, we laughed together, we cried together and we supported each other. You don't get that with Direct Cremation.
5Sally Andrews24th May 2026
Tim was professional and extremely helpful in every way. I was recommended by a friend and was very glad that I chose him for my husbands funeral.
5Terry Clifford17th Mar 2026
Tim Matthews is a wonderful funeral director. He treated our family like it was his own & could not be more helpful with everything from start to finish.
5Oughton David15th Feb 2026
Tim made the process very easy and was very helpful with good communication
I could not fault anything and as a family we were extremely thankful for everything that he did at a very difficult time for us.
Thanks again
5Janet Staehli4th Jan 2026
The perfect person to turn to in these difficult moments.
Tim Matthews perfectly organised both my mothers and my father's funerals....showing a wonderful mix of kindness ,calm and efficiency.
Thankyou Tim
5Kathryn Smith18th Oct 2025
Tim helped me and my sons in a heartbreaking time. He cares so much and delivered a service that was everything I wanted.
5Sarah Gallop7th Oct 2025
A comprehensive service was provided by Tim Matthews. Nothing was too much trouble for him and every necessary detail was covered with kindness and patience.
5Maureen Phillp16th Aug 2025
The day went smoothly albeit a very different day , as service was nothing like any other . Tim was very understanding of all Marks wishes , everything was perfect apart from celebrant that kept saying his name wrong and going on a little bit more than Mark would have wanted .
5Elizabeth Harborne5th Aug 2025
Tim was wonderful. He was so caring and supportive. He took care of absolutely everything for me and gave my darling husband the perfect send off. I truly couldn't recommend him more highly.
5Christopher Grylls 19th Jul 2025
Felt very comfortable with the manner in which he handled everything with genuine empathy.
5Christopher Grylls 17th Jul 2025
Excellent
5Peter Clements2nd Jul 2025
Fantastic, professional service throughout. Delivered with compassion and kindness in a timely manner. I would wholeheartedly recommend Tim Mathews’ services.
5Rebecca Graham1st Jul 2025
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience Tim was respectful empathetic and extremely supportive
Thank you
5Jean Gange29th Jun 2025
Tim organised a family funeral for me. All the details were perfect. The celebrant and florist recommended were superb. The Order. of Service was produced professionally. The location and timing of the service were both to our liking. All the paperwork and administration was done professionally. I can thoroughly recommend the personal service Tim offered. He went above and beyond what I expected.
5Kerren Gale10th Jun 2025
Tim was supportive and kind and helped make a difficult time feel a bit easier to bear.
5Sarah Jane Williams 28th Apr 2025
Tim Matthews is an incredible, kind and compassionate funeral Director who goes well above and beyond with every last detail. I am so pleased we chose him to look after Mum after her passing. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble, and he helped us to navigate everything with such warmth and kindness. There are some people that do their jobs because they are exceptional at them, others because they feel passionate about a cause, Tim is both. He came so highly recommended and rightly so. The respect he showed to deliver absolutely everything and more was outstanding. His service is so personal to ensure that a final farewell to a loved one is delivered with same care to the ones grieving as we showed to the ones we have lost. The chapel of rest is also a beautiful and peaceful resting place. Thank you Tim, whilst the last few weeks have been the hardest ever, you have offered so much genuine comfort, and I am forever grateful to you for this. SJ xxx
5Toni Sutherden18th Apr 2025
Thank you Tim Matthews to you & your team for your professionalism, consideration to our family & our Mum’s wishes, your thoughtful, sympathetic & very caring nature & approach & for your constant reassurance throughout every stage at what has been an extremely difficult time for our family. We couldn’t have wished for a better funeral parlour for whom we entrusted our mum into their care.
Tim Matthews was highly recommended to us & we would have no hesitation in recommending his services to others.
5Tracey Burt1st Apr 2025
Tim has been incredible - professional, helpful, compassionate and always there when we needed him.
We are so thankful to him for all that he has done.
5Claire Darch25th Mar 2025
Very thoughtful and respectful, in touch with what we wanted, no hard sale, just caring service. Thank you
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
Rob Oakley 26th Oct 2026
I couldn’t recommend Tim more highly.
He made a terrible experience and the hardest thing I’ve ever been through easier.
Tim is highly experienced in his field, knowledgeable and calming. Complete with the personal touch.
A really nice guy and very good at his job.
Rene Langridge20th Oct 2026
With the help, friendship and kindness of Tim, who guided us through all the processes of arranging a funeral, we had a special day of celebration of Bern's life
Andy McClelland18th Oct 2026
I cannot speak highly enough of Tim Matthews Funeral Services and the exceptional care, compassion and professionalism they showed our family during the most difficult time of our lives. From the very beginning, Tim was there for us every step of the way, offering guidance, reassurance and genuine kindness when we needed it most. Above all, he ensured that my mum was treated with the dignity, respect and care she so richly deserved. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and Tim consistently went above and beyond to support our family, taking away so much of the worry and burden at an incredibly emotional time. His attention to detail, personal approach and unwavering support were truly first class. We will always be deeply grateful to Tim and his team for everything they did for my mum and our family.
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