Tim Matthews Local Independent Family Funeral Director Of Warsash

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Independent funeral directors in Southampton serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements

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

10, Shore Road
Warsash
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 9GQ

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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

  • 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

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.

Latest Obituaries

Valerie   Fry

Valerie Fry

Mar 1944 - Jul 2026

Victor   Croft

Victor Croft

Oct 1930 - Jul 2026

Glynne   Matthews

Glynne Matthews

Dec 1941 - Jul 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families describe how Tim's personal approach and genuine care shaped their experience, with a number noting that he treated them like family and remained available to listen and support them throughout the arrangements and beyond.

Several families return to how the funeral day itself unfolded, mentioning that Tim coordinated every detail with professionalism and sensitivity, and that his recommendations for celebrants, florists and other contacts ensured the service reflected what their loved one would have wanted.

Communication and responsiveness emerge repeatedly, with families highlighting that Tim answered their calls himself, kept them informed at each stage, and made time to discuss their needs without rushing them through difficult decisions.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Claire Bell 22nd 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.

  • 5 Tim Matthews 4th 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.

  • 5 Sally Andrews 24th 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.

  • 5 Terry Clifford 17th 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.

  • 5 Oughton David 15th 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

  • 5 Janet Staehli 4th 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

  • 5 Kathryn Smith 18th 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. 

  • 5 Sarah Gallop 7th 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.

  • 5 Maureen Phillp 16th 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 . 

  • 5 Elizabeth Harborne 5th 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.

  • 5 Christopher Grylls 19th Jul 2025

    Felt very comfortable with the manner in which he handled everything with genuine empathy.

  • 5 Christopher Grylls 17th Jul 2025

    Excellent

  • 5 Peter Clements 2nd Jul 2025

    Fantastic, professional service  throughout. Delivered with compassion and kindness in a timely manner.  I would wholeheartedly recommend Tim Mathews’ services. 

  • 5 Rebecca Graham 1st Jul 2025

    I couldn’t have asked for a better experience Tim was respectful empathetic and extremely supportive 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Jean Gange 29th 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. 

  • 5 Kerren Gale 10th Jun 2025

    Tim was supportive and kind  and helped make a difficult time feel a bit easier to bear. 

  • 5 Sarah 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

  • 5 Toni Sutherden 18th 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. 

  • 5 Tracey Burt 1st 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.

  • 5 Claire Darch 25th Mar 2025

    Very thoughtful and respectful, in touch with what we wanted, no hard sale, just caring service. Thank you

  • 5 Alan Harding 24th Mar 2025

    Tim was superb in every detail of sorting the arrangements out for us and beyond 
    Many thanks Alan & family 

  • 5 Carol Wass 8th Mar 2025

    Outstanding, sympathetic, couldn't have asked for more.

  • 5 Sandra Thompson 18th Feb 2025

    Tim Matthews was kind, sympathetic and very thoughtful in all his actions. He was very helpful at every stage of the process and I was particularly thankful for his consideration to my needs, at a most difficult time.

    I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.

  • 5 Vanessa Cave 11th Feb 2025

    Tim was very helpful and I have no hesitation in recommending his services. 

  • 5 Michelle Perry 4th Nov 2024

    We recently used Tim for my mums funeral . He really went above and beyond for us as a family. He is a very understanding and caring man. Always on hand for advice and support. So professional, we couldn’t fault Tim or his team. I knew my mum was in good hands and cared for as part of the family. Thank you Tim and team. 

Address
10, Shore Road
Warsash
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 9GQ

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

  • 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

Claire Bell 22nd 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 4th 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.

Sally Andrews 24th 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.

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