H Biffen & Sons Ltd

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H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors are a true family business, founded in 1920 and still caring for the community today.

Latest Verified Reviews

Geoff Presdee 4th May 2026

Brilliant service. Everything done properly. Emily is a star!!. Of course John is as well!! Grateful thanks.

Debbie French 28th Apr 2026

I would like to say Biffens took care of me Sam and the rest of my family with the up most respect and dignity.I couldn’t of asked for anything more.Thank you Sarah and Emily for everything I really appreciate it.                  Thank you     From Sam and Debbie xxx

Keith Biddiscombe 24th Apr 2026

This is not the first time we have needed their services and as usual they have been very professional and caring in the service they have provided, a  very big thank-you to John, his drivers and all the team in the office, who we found very  helpful and understanding .

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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

32 Wembdon Rd
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7DW

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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

H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors in Bridgwater, Somerset were established in 1920 by Harry Biffen, with £100 borrowed from his Uncle. H Biffen, now a 4th generation family funeral director, has a goal to provide families with a dignified and caring service at a fair value.

The company has always been in the heart of Bridgwater and covers the surrounding areas. They own one of the largest British fleets of Daimler, Princess, Rover and Jaguar hearses and limousines - some of which have been lovingly restored over the years since Harry Biffen first founded the business. Alternative hearses can be brought in, for example horse and carriage to motorbike and sidecar.

H Biffen & Sons offer funeral arrangements that are bespoke, traditional and everything in between with expert guidance. The dedicated team know that everyone is different and a funeral should reflect who they are and how much they are loved and they will guide you every step of the way. Father and Daughter team John and Sarah, alongside their extended family of professional, compassionate staff, are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral.

H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and Fridays until 4.30pm. The home is fully accessible, with a 24-hour service when your loved one passes away. The funeral home has its own non-denominational chapel of rest where you can say goodbye to your loved one in peace with a lounge next to the chapel for you to catch your breath. The chapel is dedicated to Harold Wilkins, a member of staff who worked for the funeral home for many years.

H Biffen & Sons Ltd is a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors.

Funeral plans are available for people planning ahead, while finance options can be arranged to help meet funeral costs.

CallH Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors in Bridgwater today to find out more about the services they provide and begin making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Geoff Presdee 4th May 2026

    Brilliant service. Everything done properly. Emily is a star!!. Of course John is as well!! Grateful thanks.

  • 5 Debbie French 28th Apr 2026

    I would like to say Biffens took care of me Sam and the rest of my family with the up most respect and dignity.I couldn’t of asked for anything more.Thank you Sarah and Emily for everything I really appreciate it.
                     Thank you
        From Sam and Debbie xxx

  • 5 Keith Biddiscombe 24th Apr 2026

    This is not the first time we have needed their services and as usual they have been very professional and caring in the service they have provided, a  very big thank-you to John, his drivers and all the team in the office, who we found very  helpful and understanding .

  • 5 Lorna Williams 23rd Apr 2026

    We thank everyone at Biffens for their professionalism and care through all stages of this traumatic time for us. We cannot fault the service you gave. Thank you.

  • 5 Nevil Salisbury-Rood 17th Apr 2026

    Everything was arranged for us in a very caring and supportive way, can't thank the funeral directors enough, would highly recommend

  • 5 Kevin Rawle 6th Apr 2026

    Excellent service, same as always. 

  • 5 Margaret Westlake 31st Mar 2026

    John and his team were fantastic from our first contact. They helped guide us through the organisation of the funeral and Sarah and her team were brilliant on the day. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Sarah Jane Anderson 27th Mar 2026

    What amazing service from start to finish.
    All staff were smart, courteous and so very respectful. Thank you so much for your support and advice.

  • 5 Melvyn Alford 24th Mar 2026

    The day was made so much easier thanks to you and your wonderful staff Thank you for all your help during this sad time

  • 5 Alison Woolacott 18th Mar 2026

    The service was professional and caring.
    Kind and sensitive staff ready to help throughout proceedings
    Definitely recommend to everyone great company family ran friendly business

  • 5 Christopher Blackmore 15th Mar 2026

    A great team that do an amazing job with the up most care.

  • 5 David Higgins 10th Mar 2026

    My wife’s funeral was carried out in a very professional and carding manner from start to finish

  • 5 Rebecca Banks 10th Mar 2026

    If I could leave more stars then I would, Biffens Funeral Directors were incredibly kind and professional throughout the whole process. Nothing was to much trouble.. They also did my Dads funeral almost 10 years ago and the service was fantastic then too. The most amazing funeral directors by far. 

  • 5 Marjorie Cook 9th Mar 2026

    Sarah was fantastic and looked after everything and everyone with respect and the upmost care. Cannot recommend Biffens enough. Thank you for looking after my Dad and our Family.

  • 5 Jacqueline Parkin 3rd Mar 2026

    1st class service from a local family firm. Nothing is too much trouble and would not hesitate to recommend Biffens. Cant fault them.

  • 5 Nicola Kirkpatrick 2nd Mar 2026

    Sarah and her team are amazing, from start to finish they took the worry out of organising my mums funeral, they show such empathy and compassion, they are truly an amazing team 

  • 5 Joanne Davies 28th Feb 2026

    Sarah and the team done a fantastic job with my dads funeral, my mum and family can't thank the enough for all they have done. Sarah and her team sorted everything from the day time and even the wake. Fantastic job well done to you all. Sharron Terrena Eckley and Joan davies ( vic Davies daughter and wife )

  • 5 Megan Handoll 17th Feb 2026

    From the moment Sarah contacted me by phone I knew I had absolutely made the right decision to choose Biffens .
    Sarah guided me through the whole process with such care , compassion and understanding.
    I cannot thank them enough for taking care of my husband and dealing with the funeral and everything associated with it with such a caring and professional manner.

  • 5 Michael Cooksley 13th Feb 2026

    Biffens were very professional, very caring to me and my family, they made the saddest day of my life bearable and I appreciate all there help from beginning to the day itself thankyou mike cooksley

  • 5 Josephine Day 10th Feb 2026

    Very good customer service from John and his team.

  • 5 Pamela Cox 9th Feb 2026

    I dealt with John Biffen from the onset who was kind, compassionate and made everything very clear and understandable. The whole team organised everything with ease and were so professional.
    My husband's service was conducted so beautifully. I would thoroughly recommend their services.

  • 5 Mark Cresswell 9th Feb 2026

    From the first point of contact to the last Biffens were exceptional, supportive and so very kind. In our hour of need with couldn’t have asked for more from them. Only a phone call away or was very easy to pop in and see someone and always with a friendly smile. 
    Thankyou for everything 

  • 5 Gillian Murphy 31st Jan 2026

    I cannot thank the team at Biffen's enough for the care, respect, and compassion they showed whilst looking after my husband. Every detail was handled with such dignity, and nothing was ever too much trouble.

    They guided me gently through each step, always patient, always understanding, and always making sure I felt supported. The way they cared for my husband brought me real comfort, and I am deeply grateful for the professionalism and kindness shown throughout.

    Thank you for helping me give him the beautiful, peaceful farewell he deserved. Your compassion will never be forgotten.

  • 5 Steven Burge 30th Jan 2026

    John and the team provided the usual high standard of service. Ensuring everything was covered before and on the day of mums service. Thank you all.

  • 5 Stuart Thorne 27th Jan 2026

    Excellent Plus as Gill would say Simple The Best

    Many Thanks

Address
32 Wembdon Rd
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7DW

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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

Geoff Presdee 4th May 2026

Brilliant service. Everything done properly. Emily is a star!!. Of course John is as well!! Grateful thanks.

Debbie French 28th Apr 2026

I would like to say Biffens took care of me Sam and the rest of my family with the up most respect and dignity.I couldn’t of asked for anything more.Thank you Sarah and Emily for everything I really appreciate it.                  Thank you     From Sam and Debbie xxx

Keith Biddiscombe 24th Apr 2026

This is not the first time we have needed their services and as usual they have been very professional and caring in the service they have provided, a  very big thank-you to John, his drivers and all the team in the office, who we found very  helpful and understanding .

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