H Biffen & Sons Ltd

177 reviews

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

Katy Peek 13th May 2022

H Biffen & Sons were very professional, caring and helpful with the organisation of my Mum's funeral. Every detail was explained and carefully managed. I would recommend using this firm as they were brilliant. 

Paul Lee 18th Apr 2022

Very professional, informative, took care of everything, allowing the family to deal with the day

Richard Nichols 11th Apr 2022

Absolutely fantastic service, took control of the funeral from start to finish ,kept us up to date with everything and explained the process perfectly all the staff are so kind great team

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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
Call: 01278 554565

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.

Latest Obituaries

Jacky   Darch

Jacky Darch

Mar 1940 - Feb 2024

Lynda   Peacey

Lynda Peacey

Feb 2024

Rachel   Howe

Rachel Howe

Feb 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Katy Peek 13th May 2022

    H Biffen & Sons were very professional, caring and helpful with the organisation of my Mum's funeral. Every detail was explained and carefully managed. I would recommend using this firm as they were brilliant. 

  • 5 Paul Lee 18th Apr 2022

    Very professional, informative, took care of everything, allowing the family to deal with the day

  • 5 Richard Nichols 11th Apr 2022

    Absolutely fantastic service, took control of the funeral from start to finish ,kept us up to date with everything and explained the process perfectly all the staff are so kind great team

  • 5 Corrinne Moger 30th Mar 2022

    My Sons and I would like to express our grateful thanks to H Biffen & Sons Ltd for the kind and respectful way the funeral arrangements for my husband were dealt with. Our special thanks to John and his team, and a special thanks from us and our extended family to Sarah  who conducted the funeral service at the Crematorium with  kindness, respect and extreme professionalism.
    Thank you to you all once again.

  • 5 carol Pracownik 22nd Mar 2022

    Such kind, caring people.  The funeral went without a hitch. Very professional 
     If you are ever in the unfortunate position to need a funeral director, I couldn’t recommend them more 

  • 5 Bon Abrams 25th Feb 2022

    Great to deal with from the 1st phone call. Very professional
    In everything they done for us .

  • 5 George Terry 27th Jan 2022

    Excellent helpful caring service with great attention to detail and professionalism. I could not have asked for more.

  • 5 Alan Billing 26th Jan 2022

    Thankyou for providing an excellent dignified funeral for my wife Marion.
    Very helpful and friendly long standing local business.
    Alan

  • 5 Karen Wilton 24th Jan 2022

    Professional considerate and compassionate

  • 5 Darren Cross 11th Jan 2022

    Sarah and Team provided an excellent service, would recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Carol Pilbrow 2nd Jan 2022

    So helpful and kind at a difficult time. Would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Rodney Young 22nd Dec 2021

    Biffens were sympathetic, professional and very accommodating. Last minute viewing of the deceased was no problem.On the day, the drivers were very understanding and co-operative.

  • 5 Sharon Suckling 11th Dec 2021

    Very professional, caring and friendly.
    Just like to thank you for looking out to me

  • 5 Ben Kirkpatrick 2nd Dec 2021

    Fantastic

  • 5 Jennifer Fursland 24th Nov 2021

    I was guided every step of the way in a Caring, respectful, personal, professional and experienced manner
    Thankyou, you all give a fist class service x

  • 5 Richard Ellis 20th Nov 2021

    Excellent very competent

  • 5 Sandra Smith 16th Nov 2021

    A wonderful family firm .Sarah was so kind every thing went smoothly  A deeply moving personal funeral .

  • 5 Nicky Stubbs-Lynham 9th Nov 2021

    From picking my Mum up thankyou Sarah,
    Organising everything with Emily's support who was incredible throughout Organising the funeral & on the day John five star 🌟 service
    Thankyou everyone it's so appreciated Love Nicky xx

  • 5 Stephen French 8th Nov 2021


    They are excellent in every thing that they do.
    A truly professional funeral directors.
    Well done to John and is must excellent staff.

  • 5 Andrea Peppin 2nd Nov 2021

    From the start Biffens put our needs first , from first contact,the funeral details to the day itself.
    The information, advice and guidance given was always professional, honest and helpful.
    Any worries or stress was removed and all questions answered. A truly professional service with a personal touch.

  • 5 Mollie Kemmish 20th Oct 2021

    Biffens were fantastic form start to finish, highly recommended.

  • 5 Anne Ison 13th Oct 2021

    Thank you for your support, compassion and professionalism at such a difficult time for our family

  • 5 garry toms 26th Sep 2021

    Thank you very much to John, Sarah & the team at Biffens. You made a very difficult time just that little bit easier with your friendly manner and highly professional approach to dealing with the loss of Alan. You helped to guide us every step of the way. Thank you from all of the family. Garry

  • 5 Sarah Clarke 19th Sep 2021

    Sarah and all the staff at Biffens were so wonderful and compassionate towards me and my family during the most difficult time of my life when I lost my Mum. They were so patient and a great support when we said goodbye to Mum. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Caroline Facey 14th Sep 2021

    Sarah made the arrangements so much easier for us with her support and suggestions. Excellent service and would highly recommend

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

Katy Peek 13th May 2022

H Biffen & Sons were very professional, caring and helpful with the organisation of my Mum's funeral. Every detail was explained and carefully managed. I would recommend using this firm as they were brilliant. 

Paul Lee 18th Apr 2022

Very professional, informative, took care of everything, allowing the family to deal with the day

Richard Nichols 11th Apr 2022

Absolutely fantastic service, took control of the funeral from start to finish ,kept us up to date with everything and explained the process perfectly all the staff are so kind great team

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