H Biffen & Sons Ltd
H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors are a true family business, founded in 1920 and still caring for the community today.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasize the care and support they received throughout the entire process, from initial contact through to the funeral day itself. They describe staff as compassionate, respectful, and genuinely attentive to their needs during an emotionally difficult time, with particular mention of how personal touches and gentle guidance helped ease their burden.
Families frequently comment on how smoothly the funeral day ran, noting that detailed planning beforehand and clear communication meant the service reflected what their loved one would have wanted. Many mention that staff went beyond what was expected to accommodate their wishes and answer questions at every stage.
Several families highlight the communication and accessibility of the team, describing how they could reach someone when needed, felt listened to rather than rushed through a process, and received helpful information about practical matters like registration and next steps.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
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
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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
Samantha Burge 9th Oct 2026
From start to finish Sarah and her team have been amazing. We've had a few trying times but they remained professional, comforting and supportive. Thank you for everything
David Kelly 6th Oct 2026
Very professional, friendly and thoughtful service from Biffens. Can highly recommend.
Lesa Martin 14th Sep 2026
The whole team were caring, respectful, helpful and professional from our first contact with them to the last. They provided information and support whenever needed. Sarah made the day of funeral run smoothly and her gentle humour fit perfectly with funeral Mum wanted.